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Lobi Stars squeeze past FC Ifeanyiubah in Makurdi
Lobi Stars returned to winning ways after beating FC Ifeanyiubah 1-0 at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi on Wednesday. Samad Kadiri’s goal just five minutes into the game proved decisive ultimately. Since beating Kwara United in Ilorin on Matchday 22, Lobi have had little to cheer by way of results on the pitch. They threwRead More
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Israel Abia brace earns Rangers revenge over Dakkada
League’s top scorer Israel Abia scored twice to lead Rangers to a 2-3 win away at Dakkada FC in a Match Day 25 game decided at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday. Abia netted his 11th and 12th goal of the season in the encounter, sending him clear at the top of goalscorers’Read More
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Kalla inspires Jigawa Stars to edge past Heartland in Kano
A stoppage time penalty converted by Ali Maro Kalla earned a victory for Jigawa Golden Stars over hard-fighting Heartland as the game ended 2-1 in favour of the host team. It was Matchday 25 game of the Nigeria Professional Football League ( NPFL) played at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Wednesday evening and both sidesRead More
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Man Utd guarantee pay for casual workers
Manchester United have vowed to pay 3,000 casual staff even for the remainder the season even if matches are forced behind closed doors or cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis. The shutdown of English football was extended until April 30 on Thursday with mass gatherings banned to try and halt the spread of the virus.Read More
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Turkey Super Lig suspended in response to coronavirus
Turkey’s Super Lig has been suspended indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic, the sports minister announced on Thursday, after the country’s football federation came under fire for insisting games go ahead. “We decided all together to suspend the league,” Sports Minister Mehmet Kasapoglu said in a televised speech after meeting with the chiefs of theRead More
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Sion cancel Song, Djourou contracts due to coronavirus
Swiss top-flight outfit FC Sion have terminated the contracts of former Arsenal pair Alex Song and Johan Djourou, as well as of seven of their team-mates, due to the coronavirus pandemic, local media reported on Thursday. The nine players refused the temporary unemployment terms offered by the club with the Super League postponed until AprilRead More
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Frank Lampard names the five best players he ever played with
Frank Lampard played with some world-class players for Chelsea, Manchester City, and England – but he can’t choose between the two best of all. Having started his career at West Ham, Lampard went on to win three Premier Leagues, four FA Cups, two League Cups, the Champions League and the Europa League with Chelsea beforeRead More
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Coronavirus: Postponement of English football extended to 30 April
Professional football in England has been further suspended until no earlier than 30 April amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, having already been postponed until at least 3 April. It was still less than a week ago that the Premier League and EFL vowed to push through and carry on as normal, but the rapidly changingRead More
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Juventus battle to save Sarri from coronavirus
•Battles pneumonia, smokes 60 cigarettes a day Italian giants Juventus are currently putting manager Maurizio Sarri under a special protection regime after the coronavirus outbreak continues to create havoc in the Serie A club. Two Juventus players – Blaise Matuidi and Daniele Rugani – have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past two weeks, whichRead More
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Virus, what virus? Tokyo Olympics organisers under scrutiny
Tokyo Olympic organisers are facing increased scrutiny over their unwillingness to either postpone or cancel the summer Games in response to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world. As a multitude of sporting events worldwide are scrubbed from the calendar, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been accused of shying away from what would be aRead More
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Wenger poaches Arsenal staff to FIFA
Arsene Wenger has raided his former club, to poach Jason Rosenfeld for a new role at FIFA, The Athletic reports. Rosenfeld has been in charge of the Gunners’ data and analytics for almost a decade. Wenger left the Emirates in 2018 and has since taken up a role as Head of Global Football Development with
Wenger poaches Arsenal staff to FIFA
Transfer: Pogba’s agent hints at Real Madrid move
Paul Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, has admitted he is eager to take “a big player” to Real Madrid. In an interview with Marca, Raiola once again cast doubt over Pogba’s future at Manchester United. “One day I hope to bring a great champion to Real. At the moment, I have PSG keeper Alphonse Areola, but
Transfer: Pogba’s agent hints at Real Madrid move
Coronavirus: Mikel Obi reveals how Trabzonspor threatened him before his contract was cancelled
John Mikel Obi has revealed Trabzonspor president asked him to delete his Instagram post criticizing Turkish football authorities, before his contract was terminated. The 32-year-old in an interview with The Athletic, also made it clear he has no plans to return to the club. Last week, Mikel Obi publicly questioned why football was still being
Coronavirus: Mikel Obi reveals how Trabzonspor threatened him before his contract was cancelled
EPL: Willian to continue playing for Chelsea even if contract expires
Chelsea forward, Willian, has said he is ready to continue playing for the club, even if matches take place after his current contract expires. The Premier League season has been suspended until April 24 at the earliest, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in the UK. There are however fears it could be delayed
EPL: Willian to continue playing for Chelsea even if contract expires
Coronavirus: Real Madrid forward risks jail term for refusing self-isolation
Real Madrid forward, Luka Jovic, has been warned he could go to jail, after the 22-year-old ignored self-isolation procedures amid the coronavirus pandemic. Jovic was allowed to travel home to his native Serbia, after Spanish football was shutdown. He was ordered to self-isolate as soon as he arrives. Serbia as a country, has ordered anyone
Coronavirus: Real Madrid forward risks jail term for refusing self-isolation
Coronavirus: Turkish League finally suspended after Mikel Obi’s contract is terminated
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, appears to have been made the sacrificial lamb, after the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) finally decided to suspend the Super League, TFF 1. League, TFF 2. League and TFF 3. League over the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. At the meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on
Coronavirus: Turkish League finally suspended after Mikel Obi’s contract is terminated
EPL: Man Utd pay Ighalo £8,000 per goal, other bonuses revealed
Manchester United pay Odion Ighalo £8,000 for each goal he scores, the UK Sun reports. The Nigerian striker has a number of performance-related clauses included in the six-month loan deal he signed with the Red Devils in January. He has scored four goals in three starts so far. Ighalo also gets an extra £9,000 for
EPL: Man Utd pay Ighalo £8,000 per goal, other bonuses revealed
Coronavirus: Arsenal gives update on Mikel Arteta’s condition
Arsenal on Thursday provided the latest update on manager, Mikel Arteta’s health condition after the Spaniard tested positive for Coronavirus. DAILY POST had reported last week that Arteta tested positive for Coronavirus. News that Arteta and Chelsea forward, Callum Hudson-Odoi had contracted COVID-19, forced the English Premier League (EPL) to put the English top-flight league
Coronavirus: Arsenal gives update on Mikel Arteta’s condition
Coronavirus: English football bodies extend date of resumption
The English Football managers has fixed another date to resume their domestic leagues, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and EFL in the country due to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, according to Sky Sports. DAILY POST had reported that England had suspended their domestic football leagues still April 4. However, officials from all 20 English
Coronavirus: English football bodies extend date of resumption
Coronavirus: Spanish FA takes decision on handing Barcelona La Liga title
The President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, has ruled out the possibility of handing Barcelona the La Liga title, if the coronavirus pandemic forces the season to end abruptly. According to Rubiales, it would be unfair to finish the season as it currently stands, adding that teams must play all their matches.
Coronavirus: Spanish FA takes decision on handing Barcelona La Liga title
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