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Emery reveals Everton interview but prefers return to Spain
Unai Emery has revealed he was interviewed by Everton for their vacant coaching role but he ideally wants to return to manage a club in Spain. The Spaniard was dismissed as Arsenal’s boss on November 29 and became a contender for the Toffees’ job when Marco Silva was sacked a week later. Emery said EvertonRead More
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Friday seals slim victory for Akwa United over gritty Wikki
Ubong Friday’s goal in the 30th minute was all it took Akwa United to continue their rich vein of form as they beat hard fighting Wikki Tourists 1-0 in a Nigeria Professional Football League encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Wednesday. A cagey encounter with no goalscoring opportunities created in the opening quarterRead More
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Determined, coordinated Sunshine Stars sink struggling Jigawa Stars
A more determined and coordinated Sunshine Stars of Akure on Wednesday made things happen late in each half to see off a wasteful Jigawa Golden Stars with a 2-0 victory. The hosts began their dominance of the match from the blast of the whistle and were almost rewarded as early as the third minute whenRead More
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Leicester City boss Rodgers issues Ndidi training ground injury update
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Wilfred Ndidi will undergo surgery which will rule him out of action for the rest of January. The 23-year-old midfielder picked up a knock in training on Tuesday and missed their League Cup tie against Aston Villa on Wednesday night. ALSO READ: PSG star Mbappe: ‘It’s not the rightRead More
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PSG star Mbappe: ‘It’s not the right time’ for contract discussions
Kylian Mbappe has dodged questions about his contract negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain, insisting “it’s not the right time to make some waves”. Mbappe has been heavily linked with a move to La Liga giants Real Madrid, where the head coach and fellow Frenchman Zinedine Zidane has made no secret of his admiration for the 21-year-oldRead More
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E2%80%95-brendan-rodgers/ Iheanacho has rediscovered his confidence ? Brendan Rodgers
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers believes Kelechi Ihenacho has rediscovered his confidence following his effort against Aston Villa on Wednesday night. The Nigeria international came off the bench and played a significant role as the Foxes held Villa to a 1-1 draw in their first leg League Cup semi-final clash at King Power Stadium. ALSORead More
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Kroos stunner helps Real Madrid through to Spanish Super Cup final
Toni Kroos scored a wonder goal straight from a corner as Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-1 on Wednesday to reach the final of the controversial Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Kroos caught Valencia goalkeeper Jaume Domenech napping with a brilliant, instinctive strike before Isco made it two and Luka Modric added a classy thirdRead More
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Iheanacho denies Villa as Leicester earn League Cup semi-final draw
Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to keep Leicester in contention for a place in the League Cup final as the Nigerian striker’s late goal earned a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Brendan Rodgers’ side fell behind to Frederic Guilbert’s first-half goal in the semi-final first leg at the King Power Stadium. ButRead More
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FA urged to ‘reconsider’ deal with betting website
The British government has urged the Football Association to “reconsider” its relationship with bookmaker Bet365 as concerns grow over the link between problem gambling and mental health issues. The gambling website streamed 23 third-round FA Cup games at the weekend as part of a deal signed with the FA in January 2017. The matches wereRead More
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McIlroy to open 2020 at Torrey Pines
World number two Rory McIlroy will play his first event of 2020 at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in California later this month, organisers confirmed on Monday. The Northern Irishman and reigning PGA Tour Player of the Year returns to the oceanside course outside San Diego after finishing fifth in the tournament inRead More
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Transfer: Midfielder leaves Liverpool
Liverpool have confirmed that midfielder, Isaac Christie-Davies has left the club on Wednesday to join Cercle Brugge on loan until the end of the season. The Reds made this known in a statement on the club’s official website on Wednesday. The statement read: “Isaac Christie-Davies has joined Cercle Brugge on loan until the end of
Transfer: Midfielder leaves Liverpool
Spanish Super Cup: What Zidane said about Isco, Kroos, Modric after Real Madrid’s victory
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane has singled out Isco, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric for praise following his side’s Spanish Super Cup 3-1 victory over Valencia on Wednesday night. Three goals from Toni Kroos, Isco and Luka Modric ensured Zidane’s men defeated Valencia at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi. Speaking after the game,
Spanish Super Cup: What Zidane said about Isco, Kroos, Modric after Real Madrid’s victory
Wilfred Ndidi sidelined over knee injury
Leicester City’s defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will be sidelined until February after sustaining a knee injury which requires surgery, manager Brendan Rodgers has said. Ndidi has been crucial to Leicester’s fortunes this season and the influential Nigerian leads the Premier League in both tackles and interceptions, NAN reports. “Wilf took a knock in training yesterday,
Wilfred Ndidi sidelined over knee injury
Suspected armed robbers kill okada rider in Jigawa
An unidentified men have killed 27-year-old Nura Abdullahi of Hantsaki village in Miga Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Police spokesperson, Jigawa state command SP Abdu Jinjiri confirmed the incident to DAILY POST. He explained that the incident happened on the 6th of January at about 3 pm when an unknown corpse was found in
Suspected armed robbers kill okada rider in Jigawa
Transfer: Chelsea to hijack West Ham’s move for 21-year-old midfielder
Chelsea are set to hijack the bid of David Moyes’ West Ham United to sign 21-year-old midfielder, Gedson Fernandes from Benfica, Sky Sports reports. Fernandes has drawn interest from Moyes over the past few weeks. Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard is ready to spend £55 million for Fernandes in order to thwart Moyes’ hopes of signing
Transfer: Chelsea to hijack West Ham’s move for 21-year-old midfielder
Transfer: Dembele agrees terms with Chelsea amid controversy
Lyon striker, Moussa Dembele has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Chelsea to move to Stamford Bridge in this January’s transfer window. This claim was made by respected football expert, Ian McGarry. “My information is that Chelsea have fairly agreed a contract, verbally that is, with Dembele and his representatives in terms of the player’s
Transfer: Dembele agrees terms with Chelsea amid controversy
Carabao Cup: What Kelechi Iheanacho said after scoring in Leicester’s draw against Aston Villa
Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed happiness after scoring in his side’s Carabao Cup semi-final 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Wednesday night. The Nigerian international came on as a substitute in the second half to score the equaliser for the Foxes following a fine assist from Jamie Vardy at the King Power Stadium.
Carabao Cup: What Kelechi Iheanacho said after scoring in Leicester’s draw against Aston Villa
Carabao Cup: Emile Heskey speaks on Iheanacho’s goal for Leicester against Aston Villa
Former England striker, Emile Heskey, has described Leicester City star, Kelech Iheanacho’s goal as ‘really impressive’ after the 23-year-old scored in the Foxes’ Carabao Cup 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Wednesday night at the King Power Stadium. Iheanacho came on as a substitute in the second-half to score the equalizer for Brendan Rodgers’men after
Carabao Cup: Emile Heskey speaks on Iheanacho’s goal for Leicester against Aston Villa
Carabao Cup: What Brendan Rodgers said about Iheanacho after Leicester’s draw with Aston Villa
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers has hailed striker, Kelechi Iheanacho after the Nigerian international scored a goal in his side’s Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Wednesday night. Rodgers described Iheanacho as a ‘big talent’, adding that the 23-year-old works so hard every day in training. Iheanacho came on as a
Carabao Cup: What Brendan Rodgers said about Iheanacho after Leicester’s draw with Aston Villa
EPL: Allegri ready to replace Solskjaer as Man Utd manager
Massimiliano Allegri has his eye on the Manchester United job, should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leave in the coming months, SportsMail reports. The 52-year-old left Juventus last summer, after winning a fifth consecutive Serie A title. Allegri has been out of job ever since, despite links with Arsenal. However, the Italian coach has been holding off
EPL: Allegri ready to replace Solskjaer as Man Utd manager
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