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Aiyegbeni slams ‘ignorant’ racist French doctors
Former Everton and Nigeria star Yakubu Aiyegbeni has labelled the French doctors in the African racism row as “ignorant”. Professors Camille Locht and Jean-Paul Mira have been heavily criticised for their disparaging remarks which suggested vaccines against COVID-19 should first be tested in Africa. Echoing the sentiments of Samuel Eto’o, Didier Drogba and Joseph Yobo,Read More
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Messi denies paying for Ronaldinho’s bail, Inter link
Lionel Messi has used social media to brand a series of stories in the Argentine media – including that he had paid former team-mate Ronaldinho’s bail – as “fake news”. The Barcelona star issued the angry denial on Thursday evening after TNT Sports reported that he had put down the money to free the ex-CampRead More
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TRACK AND FIELD: Being our brother’s keeper in times like this
By Yemi Olus, These are not the best of times for anyone. In just two months, life as we used to know it, has ceased to exist, following the coronavirus pandemic that has brought the world to its knees, and our sportsmen and women are not left out as everyone tries to come toRead More
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The ‘coronavirus’ in Nigerian Football, again!
…Is Bonfrere making noise to attract some attention? By Segun Odegbami, The world is definitely passing through one of its ‘worst’ chapters in human history. When all of this is over, when this health crisis comes to an end, ‘when the hurly-burly’s done, when the battle’s lost and won’ (Shakespeare), we shall find that ourRead More
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EAGLES INVITATION: Rohr replies NFF: Quality of local players too low for Eagles
By John Egbokhan Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has expressed frustration in getting good locally-based players into the Super Eagles fold. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has demanded he spends more time in Nigeria and also work more with players from the domestic league for him to continue as the country’s coach. ALSO READ: Rohr mandatesRead More
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Osimhen is future of Nigerian football, says Ighalo
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has praised Victor Osimhen and claims the 21-year-old is the future of Nigerian football. Osimhen has been in sublime form for Lille this season with 18 goals in 38 appearances so far. The Nigeria international has been linked with a move away this summer, while reports last month claimed thatRead More
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Rohr mandates Yobo to monitor Ezenwa, others
Super Eagles assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, has been mandated to monitor goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Ifeanyi Anaemena and Samuel Kalu on behalf of manager Gernot Rohr. Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu was given permission to fly to Lagos to be with his family due to the coronavirus outbreak. ALSO READ: Chad says will no longer take part inRead More
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English Football League: Season ‘can be finished in 56 days’
The English Football League season can be completed in 56 days when it is safe to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic, clubs have been told. But it is assumed that matches will be played behind closed doors. A letter sent to all 71 EFL clubs by chairman Rick Parry, and obtained by the BBC, saidRead More
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Nwakali must work harder to revive career — Amuneke
World Cup-winning Nigeria captain Kelechi Nwakali has been urged to work harder in order to revive his career by Emmanuel Amuneke. The promising midfielder led Nigeria to the 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup triumph and he was snapped up by English giants Arsenal FC. However, Nwakali left the Gunners for Spanish side Huesca last yearRead More
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Man Utd’s Maguire offers food packages to elderly
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has agreed to supply a food package of everyday essentials to the elderly during the coronavirus lockdown. Maguire and his father approached Herrings Top Shop in Mosborough, his hometown near Sheffield in the north of England, about the idea of giving the parcels to those aged 70 and over orRead More
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EPL: Likely resumption month for Premier League revealed
The English Premier League may return to action in early June 2020, according to Mirror UK. It no longer looks likely that the season will be scrapped and declared void. However, there is still plenty to sort out before it can resume. This was the discussion when representatives from the league met on Friday in
EPL: Likely resumption month for Premier League revealed
Ighalo names player that is future of Nigerian football
Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has named Lille’s Victor Osimhen as the future of Nigerian football. Osimhen burst onto the scene at the 2015 U17 World Cup, where he won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball awards, as Nigeria clinched the trophy. The 21-year-old has scored four goals in nine appearances for the Super Eagles
Ighalo names player that is future of Nigerian football
COVID-19: No match is worth risking a life – FIFA
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has said that it would be more than irresponsible to restart competitions too early amid the coronavirus pandemic, stating that no match is worth risking a life for. Infantino, who made this known on thursday through Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), said that sports has been brought to a halt due
COVID-19: No match is worth risking a life – FIFA
COVID-19: Dimitar Berbatov slams ‘impatient’ Mourinho for breaking lockdown rules
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Dimitar Berbatov has slammed manager, Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese broke UK government-imposed COVID-19 lockdown rules to hold a training session with three of his players. DAILY POST had reported earlier this week that Mourinho was pictured at Hadley Common Park with midfielder, Tanguy Ndombele, and defenders Davinson Sanchez and Ryan
COVID-19: Dimitar Berbatov slams ‘impatient’ Mourinho for breaking lockdown rules
Liverpool legend, Kenny Dalglish tests positive for coronavirus
Liverpool legend, Kenny Dalglish, has been admitted in the hospital after he tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. According to the Sun UK, the Dalglish’s family made this known in a statement on Friday, stating that he was admitted on Wednesday. The statement read, “Sir Kenny was admitted to hospital on Wednesday April 8 for
Liverpool legend, Kenny Dalglish tests positive for coronavirus
Ballon d’ Or: Sadio Mane advised to leave Liverpool
Former Senegalese international, Diomansy Kamara, has advised Liverpool forward Sadio Mane to leave the Reds for Real Madrid if he wants to win Ballon d’ Or in the near future. Kamara believes Mane, who came fourth behind Lionel Messi, Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo in the voting for last year’s Ballon d’Or, cannot fulfil
Ballon d’ Or: Sadio Mane advised to leave Liverpool
Transfer: I am an Arsenal fan – Coutinho’s agent hints at Premier League move for Brazilian
Philippe Coutinho’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, has said that the player “would love a return to the Premier League,” one day, while admitting he is a supporter of Arsenal. However, Joorabchian insists he will not influence which English club Coutinho chooses. The Brazilian midfielder is presently on loan at Bayern Munich from Barcelona. The Bundesliga champions
Transfer: I am an Arsenal fan – Coutinho’s agent hints at Premier League move for Brazilian
LaLiga: Six Barcelona board members resign
Six Barcelona board members have resigned from their respective positions. They informed club president, Josep Maria Bartomeu of their decision via a strongly-worded letter. They are: Vice Presidents; Emili Rousand and Enrique Tombas; Directors – Silvio Elias, Maria Teixidor, Josep Pont and Jordi Clasamiglia. The group questioned the club’s leadership and asked for it to
LaLiga: Six Barcelona board members resign
EPL: Ighalo reveals why Man Utd hasn’t offered him permanent deal yet
Manchester United star, Odion Ighalo, has disclosed that he is yet to receive an offer from the club on permanent deal because the season is still on, and he is yet to finish his loan deal. Ighalo joined Man United last January transfer window on a six-month loan deal from Chinese side, Shanghai Shenhua. The
EPL: Ighalo reveals why Man Utd hasn’t offered him permanent deal yet
Messi denies helping Ronaldinho to secure bail from Paraguayan prison
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has denied that he posted bail for his former team-mate, Ronaldinho. Ronaldinho was released from a Paraguayan prison this week, after a $1.6million bail was posted. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Messi said the stories were made up. After denying rumours he was leaving Barca, Messi branded a report saying
Messi denies helping Ronaldinho to secure bail from Paraguayan prison
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