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CORRUPTION: FIFA bans CAF boss Ahmad Ahmad for 5 years
Football governing body FIFA has placed a five-year ban on the Confederation of African Football, CAF, boss, Mr Ahmad Ahmad from all football-related activity on grounds of corruption. The ban would effectively jeopardize the re-election campaign by the Malagasy politician for a 2nd term as CAF boss. A statement on FIFA’s website read: “The adjudicatoryRead More
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FIFA World Cup‘ll be a legacy long beyond 2022 — Infantino
It’s exactly two years until the next and ground-breaking edition of the FIFA World CupTM. The compact nature, modern landscape and fascinating culture offered by the first edition of the event to be held in the Middle East and Arab world will guarantee a unique experience in 2022. Among the many distinctive features, travelling fansRead More
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Golf: IGCC captain’s inaugural golf tourney tees-off
The course of Ibori Golf and Country Club (IGCC), in Asaba, Delta State capital, will come alive this morning as the Captain’s inaugural tournament tees off. The tournament earlier scheduled for the second quarter of this year was postponed due to Coronavirus pandemic and its consequent effect on activities worldwide. This year’s tournament, being organisedRead More
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Samuel Eto’o: Qatar 2022 ‘ll be special experience for fans
Former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea star, Samuel Eto’o believes the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will offer many unique and memorable experiences for fans. In an interview with qatar2022.qa, the former Cameroon international who serves as a Global Ambassador for the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) – highlighted some of his favouriteRead More
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Thrills Of DStv Premium Golf Day
As early as 6 am last Saturday, the prestigious Ikeja Golf Club in Lagos had started receiving golfers, with kits in tow, arriving in trickles. After about half an hour, the trickles grew into thick streams of golfers and their caddies. The occasion was the inaugural edition of the DStv Premium Golf Day, sponsored byRead More
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Pepe’s lack of discipline ‘unacceptable’, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta branded Nicolas Pepe’s lack of discipline “unacceptable” after Arsenal were forced to hold out for a 0-0 draw away to Leeds on Sunday. Rodrigo, Patrick Bamford and Raphinha hit the woodwork for Marcelo Bielsa’s men after Pepe was sent off six minutes into the second half for a headbutt on Ezgjan Alioski. TheRead More
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Former Super Eagles star calls for restructuring of NFF
Former Nigeria international and 1980 AFCON winner, Dr Felix Owolabi, in a chat with Sports Vanguard called for restructuring of the Nigerian Football Federation. Fondly referred to as Owoblow, he said: “I believe the entire Nigeria Football Federation structure needs to be reviewed,” he said unequivocally, adding, “as a coach, apart from knowing the makeupRead More
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JUST IN: Chelsea beat Newcastle 2-0
Chelsea climbed to the top of the Premier League for the first time in over two years with a convincing 2-0 win at Newcastle on Saturday. Frank Lampard’s side moved above Leicester on goal difference thanks to Federico Fernandez’s first half own goal and Tammy Abraham’s strike after the interval. Chelsea are unbeaten in nineRead More
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Milan welcome Napoli as Man City take on Spurs
The top clash in Serie A this weekend sees Napoli host Milan at Stadio San Paulo tomorrow, as two title hopefuls duke it out in a match which will feature some major African talent, including Kalidou Koulibaly, Ismael Bennacer and Franck Kessie. Victor Osimhen is a doubt because of injury. Milan have been the sensationRead More
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Barca, Madrid play catch-up as La Liga returns
The last time neither of the two giants of Spanish football, Barcelona and Real Madrid, were not leading after the ninth matchday was in 2006, when Sevilla topped the table by one point from Barcelona, with Real fourth. Looking at the current La Liga table, Real Sociedad, Villarreal and Atlético Madrid occupy first, second andRead More
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FIFA bans CAF president, Ahmad for five years
FIFA has banned CAF president, Ahmad Ahmad, for five years over allegations of corruption. The world football governing body announced the decision in a statement on Monday. Ahmad has been CAF president since March 2017 and was standing for re-election, when FIFA banned him for “governance issues”. In their statement, FIFA said that Ahmad had, …
FIFA bans CAF president, Ahmad for five years
Arsenal, Leeds release statements on Pepe, Alioski abuse
Leeds United and Arsenal have both released statements condemning the “vile” abuse aimed at Ezgjan Alioski and Nicolas Pepe on social media after Sunday’s 0-0 draw. Pepe was shown a straight red card in the second half for headbutting Alioski, following a VAR review. Both players were subjected to abuse to social media, leading to …
Arsenal, Leeds release statements on Pepe, Alioski abuse
Anele Ngcongca, South African player dies in car crash
South African footballer, Anele Ngcongca is dead. The 33-year-old footballer was involved in a car accident in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday morning, which led to his death. Ngcongca was reportedly thrown out of the vehicle and died on the scene. A female passenger who was in the car with the footballer is in a critical condition …
Anele Ngcongca, South African player dies in car crash
EPL table: Liverpool go joint top with Tottenham after thrashing Leicester City
Liverpool are joint-top at the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur, following their 3-0 win over Leicester City on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s men went into the game with a number of defensive injuries and Mohammed Salah missing with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. But it did not stop the defending champions from going into the break with …
EPL table: Liverpool go joint top with Tottenham after thrashing Leicester City
Champions League: Lampard reveals when next Havertz could play for Chelsea
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, believes Kai Havertz will be in contention to face Rennes in the Champions League on Tuesday, after missing two weeks with the coronavirus. The 21-year-old got a positive test shortly before the last Champions League clash with the Ligue 1 side and has been in self-isolation. It is understood that Havertz …
Champions League: Lampard reveals when next Havertz could play for Chelsea
FIFA selects two Nigerian referees for World Cup
FIFA has pre-selected two Nigerian referees to officiate at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The world’s football governing body has picked a total of 156 referees and assistant referees from all over the world. The 2023 Women’s World Cup is expected to be played in 12 …
FIFA selects two Nigerian referees for World Cup
EPL: Ljunberg singles out one Arsenal player after 0-0 draw with Leeds
Former Arsenal coach, Freddie Ljungberg, has singled out Bukayo Saka for praise after the Gunners’ 0-0 draw with Leeds United in the Premier League. Leeds hit the woodwork three times, but failed to score against Mikel Arteta’s men who were reduced to 10 men. Nicolas Pepe was sent off for violent conduct during at Elland …
EPL: Ljunberg singles out one Arsenal player after 0-0 draw with Leeds
Premier League told to ban Bruno Fernandes’ penalty style
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has called on the Premier League to ban the unorthodox penalty routine used by players like Bruno Fernandes. Wright feels their techniques are “not fair”. Fernandes used his usual hop-and-play style when Manchester United was awarded a penalty in the 56th minute against West Brom on Saturday. Baggies’ goalkeeper, Sam Johnstone, …
Premier League told to ban Bruno Fernandes’ penalty style
Arteta lashes out at Pepe after red card against Leeds
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has labelled Nicolas Pepe’s conduct “unacceptable”, after he was sent off in their 0-0 draw with Leeds United on Sunday. Pepe was handed just his second start in the Premier League but failed to take his chance. The Ivory Coast international headbutted Ezgjan Alioski, leaving referee Antony Taylor no chance but …
Arteta lashes out at Pepe after red card against Leeds
Juventus clear air on Ronaldo leaving Serie A club next year
Juventus sporting director, Fabio Paratici, has dismissed reports linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a move away in 2021, insisting the forward will see out his contract at the club. Ronaldo’s contract runs until summer 2022, though it is claimed Juve are planning to cash-in on the 35-year-old at the end of this season. They are believed …
Juventus clear air on Ronaldo leaving Serie A club next year
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