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Okala angry over neglect of ex-internationals, declines interview
…..Says I want to have my peace …..His unbroken record By Jacob Ajom and Emeka Obasi In the late 1970s and early 80s, Emmanuel Okala was a colossus between the goal post. He was Africa’s best-known goalkeeper of his time. Okala kept for Rangers International of Enugu and the Green Eagles, as the national teamRead More
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Underrate Arsenal at your peril – Mourinho warns Spurs players
Jose Mourinho does not expect Tottenham to be complacent in Sunday’s north London derby despite the mixed recent form of rivals Arsenal. The Portuguese manager criticised members of his squad following the 3-3 draw with LASK on Thursday. ALSO READ: ‘My brother was shot at Lekki Tollgate; LASUTH said he died from COVID-19 complications’ He believesRead More
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Kaduna Marathon: Spots and business
By Emmanuel Ado That Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna State, dreams big, and is focused, audacious, is gross understatement. Just as the word impossible, has obviously never been a deterrent in the execution of his numerous ambitious programmes and daring unpredictable moves, rather it is the adrenaline rush that propels his strategic actionsRead More
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Okala angry, says Nigeria has neglected her heroes
…Doesn’t want to discuss Nigerian football …Says I want to have my peace In the late 1970s and early 80s, Emmanuel Okala was a colossus between the goal post. He was Africa’s best known goalkeeper of his time. Okala kept for Rangers International of Enugu and the Green Eagles, as the national team was thenRead More
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Baby Face: New face of Nigerian boxing
Shy, almost cripplingly, and with a voice that hardly rises higher than a whisper, Rilwan “Baby Face” Babatunde, is the anti-boxer. Boxers are not known to be withdrawn and reticent, but brash and boastful. Where he speaks-very loudly-is on the boxing ring and with his fists, which have delivered 12 victories (four by knockout) inRead More
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Baby Face: New face of Nigerian boxing
Shy, almost cripplingly, and with a voice that hardly rises higher than a whisper, Rilwan “Baby Face” Babatunde, is the anti-boxer. Boxers are not known to be withdrawn and reticent, but brash and boastful. Where he speaks-very loudly-is on the boxing ring and with his fists, which have delivered 12 victories (four by knockout) inRead More
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Serie A, La Liga continue this weekend
As Serie A and La Liga continue this week, SuperSport promises GOtv subscribers to live coverage of all matches. On Saturday, Serie A action gets underway with Juventus meeting Torino. Juventus will host Torino at Allianz Stadium for the Serie A meeting. Looking over their previous clashes, Torino has remained defeated while Juventus is seenRead More
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Former Arsenal star, Patrick Vieira sacked as Nice coach
Patrick Vieira has been sacked as coach of Nice, paying the price for five consecutive defeats, the French Ligue 1 club announced on Friday. The final straw for the former Arsenal player and France 1998 World Cup winner was Thursday’s 3-2 defeat at home to Bayer Leverkusen, which confirmed their elimination from the Europa League.Read More
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Calabar Para-soccer team appeals for inclusion in NSF
Players of Paradise Club Para-Soccer team in Calabar have appealed to the Minister of Sports, Mr Sunday Dare to include para-soccer in the forthcoming National Sports Festival (NSF) to be held in Edo. The team made the appeal at the end of their inter-club competitive match on Thursday to mark the 2020 World Disability DayRead More
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Pinnick unimpressed by Kano Pillars, Rivers United CAF Cup performance
Nigerian football boss Amaju Pinnick has accused Kano Pillars and Rivers United of lacking “steel” as the clubs prepare for CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second legs this weekend. Kano fell 3-1 to ASC Jaraaf in Senegal after taking an early lead while Rivers lost 2-1 to Futuro Kings in Equatorial Guinea. More was expectedRead More
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Match Day 11: 3 key matches to watch in the Premier League this weekend
As thw Premier League returns this weekend, we look forward to amazing encounters on the pitch. Goals are on the cards as some of the best EPL side squares up against each other. It will be intriguing to watch what could happen this weekend as Premier League gradually enters its critical stage. As we look …
Match Day 11: 3 key matches to watch in the Premier League this weekend
Tottenham vs Arsenal: Mourinho reveals why he wasn’t interested in signing Willian
Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed he was never interested in signing Willian in the summer due to his reported £250,000-a-week wages. After seven years at Chelsea, Willian was looking for his last big contract at 32 and made it clear he wanted a three-year deal. Arsenal stepped in and sealed a deal for the …
Tottenham vs Arsenal: Mourinho reveals why he wasn’t interested in signing Willian
English Premier League: How Chelsea could line up against Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United
Chelsea will be up against Leeds United on Saturday as they welcome the newly-promoted side to Stamford Bridge. Lampard’s time at Derby County was largely shaped by meetings with Leeds United which was controversial and dramatic in all ramification. But Frank Lampard would look to take Chelsea to the top of the Premier League temporarily …
English Premier League: How Chelsea could line up against Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United
Manchester City to lock horns with Fulham as league games return
Manchester City would lock horns with the likes of newly-promoted Fulham side as the League returns in the English topflight. Pep Guardiola had the freedom of resting several of his star names in midweek ahead of Saturday’s Premier League meeting (game) against Scott Parker’s men. The likes of Riyad Mahrez, Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric …
Manchester City to lock horns with Fulham as league games return
Manchester United vs. West Ham United: Three (3) things to expect from this match
Manchester United would trade tackle with West Ham United as action returns at the weekend. Goals were plenty last week in the English top flight matches and more would be expected ahead of this game on Saturday. United will be aiming to come good on the playing turf, likewise the home side who would fancy …
Manchester United vs. West Ham United: Three (3) things to expect from this match
EPL: Chelsea’s squad to face Leeds United revealed Full list
Chelsea’s squad to face Leeds United in the English Premier League on Saturday night has been revealed. According to Football London, Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has released a full squad of 25 players to tackle Leeds at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea head to the game after beating Sevilla 4-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday. Chelsea’s …
EPL: Chelsea’s squad to face Leeds United revealed Full list
EPL: Joe Cole identifies one Chelsea player that’ll haunt Arsenal
Former England international, Joe Cole has said that Olivier Giroud’s form will haunt former club, Arsenal for letting him go. Giroud joined Chelsea from Arsenal In January 2018, where, in his first full season, he became the first player from the club to score more than 10 goals in a single European campaign. Just last …
EPL: Joe Cole identifies one Chelsea player that’ll haunt Arsenal
EPL: Joe Cole reveals club favourite to win Premier League title this season
Former Chelsea midfielder, Joe Cole has tipped the club to bring the Premier League title back to Stamford Bridge this season. Chelsea is currently on a 15 game unbeaten run, and are third in the Premier League table. The Blues have also made to the Champions League knock-out stages and Cole believes they can win …
EPL: Joe Cole reveals club favourite to win Premier League title this season
EPL Table: Owen Hargreaves predicts positions Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City will finish this season
A former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, has predicted that Frank Lampard’s Chelsea will finish behind Liverpool and Manchester City on the Premier League table this season. Hargreaves believes Chelsea cannot challenge Liverpool and Man City for the Premier League title this term because the Blues are the third best team in England. He said …
EPL Table: Owen Hargreaves predicts positions Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City will finish this season
Tottenham vs Arsenal: Arteta speaks on Mourinho winning EPL title again
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has admitted Tottenham Hotspur are doing things the “right way” this season, but insists it is too early to call them title contenders or not. The Gunners head to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, knowing defeat will see them fall 11 points behind their hosts. While Arteta has lost half …
Tottenham vs Arsenal: Arteta speaks on Mourinho winning EPL title again
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