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CAF General Secretary quits, commercial director handed acting role
The General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Mouad Hajji resigned his post less than a year after he was confirmed in the role. Despite the official reason being that he was quitting for personal reasons, he left at a time when the continent’s soccer governing body has been embroiled in crisis. HisRead More
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Dutch star De Ligt explains why he chose Juventus over Barcelona
Matthijs de Ligt has opened up over his decision to sign for Juventus – and not Barcelona – last summer, believing that the Italian giants were better placed to make him a ‘more complete’ player than the Spanish champions. The 20-year-old seemed destined to follow in the footsteps of ex-Ajax teammate Frenkie de Jong inRead More
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SAFE HANDS: The 9 best penalty stoppers in Premier League history
Tim Krul stole the headlines once again on Wednesday as his penalty heroics fired Norwich City through to the next round of the FA Cup at Tottenham Hotspur’s expense. The Dutchman has a fantastic reputation for performing in penalty shoot-outs, but if you look at his stats (via ?Transfermarkt), you’ll see that his save ratioRead More
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Nigerian Davis Cup team selection process
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men’s tennis and is the world’s largest annual international team competition in the sport, with more than 200 nations and is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). It is described by the organizers as the “World Cup of Tennis” and the winners are referredRead More
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Curry: Golden State star scores 23 points in comeback game v Raptors
Stephen Curry scored 23 points in 27 minutes in his first match since October as the Golden State Warriors lost 121-113 to the Toronto Raptors. The three-time NBA champion broke his left hand in the Warriors’ fourth game of the season and consequently missed 58 games. ALSO READ: Roma baulk as Man United reveal Smalling valuationRead More
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Solskjaer frustrated over scheduling ahead of Manchester derby
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has voiced his frustration over how Manchester United’s preparations for their derby against Manchester City have been impeded by the scheduling of their midweek FA Cup tie. United cruised through to the quarter-finals at second-tier Derby on Thursday, when Luke Shaw’s second career goal and two strikes from January signing Odion IghaloRead More
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Gov. Obaseki lauds sponsors of cricket in Edo
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Friday applauded the major sponsors of the cricket sport in the state, saying their intervention had helped to revive the game. Obaseki, who was represented by his deputy, Philip Shaibu, gave the commendation during the formal launching of the newly-constructed International Turf Wickets. “Let me congratulate you for notRead More
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Alisson to miss Liverpool’s UCL clash with Atletico due to hip injury
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been ruled out of their Champions League last-16 second leg against Atletico Madrid with a hip injury. Alisson will also miss Saturday’s home Premier League game against Bournemouth and is a doubt for the Merseyside derby at Everton on 16 March. Liverpool host Atletico on Wednesday, trailing 1-0 from the firstRead More
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Guardiola wary of ‘best’ Man Utd side ahead of derby clash
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will face the “best” Manchester United team of the season in Sunday’s derby as they prepare to go head-to-head for the fourth time this season. The 3-0 win over Derby in the FA Cup on Thursday made it nine matches unbeaten across all competitions and 22 goals scored for United,Read More
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Rooney opens up on fiery relationship with Ferguson during early Man United days
Derby County midfielder Wayne Rooney has admitted that he used to clash with Sir Alex Ferguson almost every game during the early years of his Manchester United career. Rooney arrived at Old Trafford as an 18-year-old back in 2004, when he was still an inexperienced youngster with the world at his feet. It’s safe toRead More
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Man Utd vs Man City: Solskjaer reveals how his players will approach EPL derby
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has disclosed that his players will approach Sunday’s Premier League derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford by controlling their emotions during the encounter. Solskjaer’s side head to the game after defeating Derby County 3-0 in the FA Cup on Thursday. Man United and Man City have beaten each
Man Utd vs Man City: Solskjaer reveals how his players will approach EPL derby
La Liga: Barcelona name strong squad against Real Sociedad
Barcelona have named a strong squad to face Real Sociedad in today’s La Liga fixture at Camp Nou. Barcelona manager, Quique Setién, has named an 18-man squad to tackle the visitors in a post on their official website on Friday night. Barcelona head to the game after losing to Real Madrid in the El Clasico
La Liga: Barcelona name strong squad against Real Sociedad
EPL: Liverpool suffer major injury blow ahead of Bournemouth clash
Liverpool will be without their first-choice goalkeeper, Alisson Becker in today’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth due to a muscle injury. Becker sustained the injury during Liverpool’s FA Cup defeat against Chelsea in the midweek FA. Providing an update on the Brazilian’s injury, Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp said the shot-stopper will not take part against
EPL: Liverpool suffer major injury blow ahead of Bournemouth clash
Man Utd goalkeeper banned for six matches
Manchester United goalkeeper, Kieran O’Hara, has been handed a six-match ban for biting an opponent. O’Hara, who is on loan at Burton Albion, has also been fined £2,500. The incident happened following their 1-1 draw with Peterborough last month. O’Hara is alleged to have bitten the arm of Peterborough forward Sammie Szmodics. “An independent Regulatory
Man Utd goalkeeper banned for six matches
EPL: ‘We have the worst injury list’ – Lampard speaks ahead of Everton clash
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has claimed that they have the worst injury list, ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash against Everton. Lampard, speaking to the media on Friday, revealed that Christian Pulisic was lacking match fitness, despite taking part in an in-house game along with Ruben Loftus-Cheek on Friday. Pulisic has not featured for
EPL: ‘We have the worst injury list’ – Lampard speaks ahead of Everton clash
EPL: Arteta speaks on Bukayo Saka playing for Nigeria, England
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said the club will support Bukayo Saka, no matter what country he chooses to represent. Saka is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England. The 18-year-old who is an out-and-out winger, has been played at left-back by Arteta, but has put in some impressive displays. Saka has netted four
EPL: Arteta speaks on Bukayo Saka playing for Nigeria, England
EPL: Aubameyang reveals what will happen if he doesn’t win trophies
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has said he will still be regarded as a top striker, even if he never wins any trophy. Aubameyang is currently the Premier League’s joint-top goalscorer with 17 goals. The 30-year-old has been linked with a summer exit and clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan are interested. Aubameyang will
EPL: Aubameyang reveals what will happen if he doesn’t win trophies
EPL: Guardiola reveals why Man City may lose to Man Utd in Sunday’s Derby
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has warned his players that they will look to Manchester United on Sunday, if they feel the game is more important to the Red Devils. City go into Sunday’s Derby, knowing they have little to no chance of catching runaway leaders Liverpool, who hold a 22-point lead over them. Guardiola’s
EPL: Guardiola reveals why Man City may lose to Man Utd in Sunday’s Derby
Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua’s fight may never hold – Promoter, Bob Arum
Tyson Fury’s promoter, Bob Arum, has insisted that a heavyweight unification fight between his client and Anthony Joshua cannot hold because Joshua will lose his next contest against Kubrat Pulev. DAILY POST recalls that Fury and Joshua are both on course for a unification fight after their next contests against Deontay Wilder and Kubrat Pulev,
Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua’s fight may never hold – Promoter, Bob Arum
EPL: Arsenal confirm four players to miss West Ham clash
Arsenal will be without up to four players for the visit of West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday. Left-back Kieran Tierney has joined full training, but defenders Calum Chambers, Sead Kolasinac and Cedric Soares are all out. Mikel Arteta will also be without midfielder Lucas Torreira, who fractured his ankle during a 2-0
EPL: Arsenal confirm four players to miss West Ham clash
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