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Covid-19: NFF to support clubs for next season’s campaign, says Pinnick
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF will provide support for Clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeria National League, Nigeria Women Football League and the Nigeria Nationwide League for next season’s football campaign, as a result of challenges that have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic, says the Federation’s President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick. During a liveRead More
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Onuachu tests negative to coronavirus, resumes training
Genk manager Hannes Wolf has confirmed that his Nigerian-born player, Paul Onuachu will resume training today after recovering from the coronavirus. Last week, the lanky forward tested positive to Covid-19 on his return from Nigeria to the Luminus Arena ahead of their friendly game against Eendracht Termien, which was subsequently cancelled. The Super Eagles strikerRead More
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Lille confirm Osimhen’s imminent departure
General Director of Lille, Marc Ingla has confirmed the imminent departure of their star forward Victor Osimhen to Serie A side Napoli. The forward has been heavily linked with a move to the Parthenopeans lately following his eye-catching performances in his debut season with the Stade Pierre-Mauroy outfit. After his initial fear of racism inRead More
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Okocha: I regret not winning CAF Player-of-the-Year Award
Super Eagles legend Austine Okocha has said one of his biggest career regrets was not winning the prestigious African footballer of the year award before his retirement from football. Okocha was arguably one of the most gifted players from the continent who failed to win the award. The former Super Eagles Captain, however, came closeRead More
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Zidane silences the doubters by bringing Real Madrid back to life
Few expected Zinedine Zidane to leave Real Madrid and even fewer expected him to come back as coach. And yet almost 500 days later, he has won the La Liga title, without fuss, without even the improvements he was promised. On Thursday, in an empty Alfredo di Stefano Stadium at Real Madrid’s training ground, ZidaneRead More
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Real Mallorca relegated after Granada defeat
Real Mallorca’s hopes of avoiding relegation from La Liga were ended on Thursday after they were beaten 2-1 at home to Granada. Mallorca, who were promoted last season from second-tier Segunda, join Espanyol in being relegated before the final day of the league season on Sunday. The third spot will be taken by either LeganesRead More
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Tokyo 2020: Olympics boss reluctant to hold Games behind closed doors
Banning fans from the Tokyo Olympics is “clearly something we don’t want”, International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach said, adding that “multiple scenarios” were under consideration for the rescheduled Games. Bach said safety was the top concern for organisers of the Tokyo Olympics, which were due to start next week but have been postponed forRead More
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Nigeria’s BetKing shuns NPFL, enters $11 million sponsorship deal with Kenya league
Nigerian online gaming firm BetKing has taken over as the new title sponsor of the Kenyan football premier league in an $11 million (9.7 million euros) partnership that will last until 2025, Football Kenya Federation announced on Thursday. The FKF said the sponsorship is the biggest deal in the history of Kenyan football. “Under theRead More
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Breaking: Real Madrid wins 34th La Liga title
Real Madrid were crowned La Liga champions for the 34th time on Thursday after they beat Villarreal 2-1 to clinch the title with one game to spare. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Karim Benzema scored twice including a second-half penalty at the empty Alfredo di Stefano Stadium to send Madrid seven points clear and end Barcelona’sRead More
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Leicester see off Sheffield to boost top-four bid
Leicester beat Sheffield United 2-0 to boost their chances of finishing in top four and qualifying for UEFA Champions League with just two matches left in the season, Brendan Rodgers’ side earned their first win in three games thanks to goals from Ayoze Perez and Demarai Gray at the King Power Stadium. It was anRead More
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Chelsea to receive £18m as Real Madrid win 34th LaLiga title
Chelsea are set to receive payments from Real Madrid, after Eden Hazard, helped Los Blancos win the LaLiga title, Sports Ration reports. Hazard only moved to Spain last summer in a €100 million (£91m) deal, after seven years at Stamford Bridge. But the deal included various bonus payments for the Blues, like clauses that would …
Chelsea to receive £18m as Real Madrid win 34th LaLiga title
EPL Table: Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves predict how Chelsea, Man Utd, Leicester will finish
Former Manchester United players, Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves have backed Chelsea and the Red Devils to finish in the top four positions on the Premier League table and secure Champions League football next season ahead of Leicester City. Chelsea sits in the third position on the Premier League table with one point ahead of …
EPL Table: Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves predict how Chelsea, Man Utd, Leicester will finish
LaLiga: Real Madrid president speaks on ‘signing’ Mbappe, Pogba after winning title
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has said that the club will not make any big signings this summer, as they are still battling with the effects of COVID-19. Perez, speaking with El Transistor, urged fans to “stay calm” over Sergio Ramos’ future. Madrid, who have been linked with Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba and Erling Haaland, …
LaLiga: Real Madrid president speaks on ‘signing’ Mbappe, Pogba after winning title
Thiago agrees terms with Liverpool
Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Liverpool to move to Anfield this summer transfer window. DAILY POST had reported that Thiago had drawn the interest of Liverpool in the past. Thiago recently rejected a new deal with the Bundesliga champions and informed them that he wants to seek a new …
Thiago agrees terms with Liverpool
Messi reveals why Barcelona will not win Champions League as Real Madrid win LaLiga
Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi, has said they will not win the Champions League, if they don’t improve their performances. Messi was speaking after a 2-1 loss to Osasuna, which saw Real Madrid crowned LaLiga champions on Thursday. Barca could still avoid their first trophyless season since 2007/2008, if they win the Champions League which resumes …
Messi reveals why Barcelona will not win Champions League as Real Madrid win LaLiga
LaLiga: Barcelona reacts as Real Madrid win title
Barcelona have congratulated bitter rivals Real Madrid for winning the 2019/2020 LaLiga title. Zinedine Zidane’s men beat Villarreal 2-1 on Thursday night, while the Catalans lost 2-1 at home to Osasuna. The results saw Real open a seven-gap between themselves and Barca, with one round of matches left. Barcelona have taken to their Twitter handle …
LaLiga: Barcelona reacts as Real Madrid win title
LaLiga: Setien admits he could be sacked as Barcelona coach after Real Madrid win title
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien, has said he could be sacked before they resume their Champions League campaign in August. Quique, speaking after a 2-1 home defeat to Osasuna on Thursday, admitted his job is at risk after they failed a failed LaLiga title defence. Real Madrid wrestled back the title from their rivals with a …
LaLiga: Setien admits he could be sacked as Barcelona coach after Real Madrid win title
LaLiga title better than three Champions League – Zidane
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has said their LaLiga title win this year, tastes sweeter than any of the three Champions League crowns he has won. Los Blancos clinched their 34th league title with a 2-1 victory over Villarreal on Thursday. Zidane’s men have won all 10 fixtures since the league resumed following a COVID-19 …
LaLiga title better than three Champions League – Zidane
LaLiga table: Real Madrid crowned champions as Osasuna shock Barcelona
Real Madrid have clinched their 34th LaLiga title. Karim Benzema scored both goals as Los Blancos beat Villarreal 2-1 on Thursday night. Although Vicente Iborra pulled one back for the Yellow Submarine and Marco Asensio saw a goal ruled out for handball, Zinedine Zidane’s men held on for an important win. It was their 10th …
LaLiga table: Real Madrid crowned champions as Osasuna shock Barcelona
LaLiga: We are a weak side – Messi reacts as Real Madrid snatches title from Barcelona
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has labelled the team “weak” after a 2-1 loss to Osasuna saw Real Madrid crowned LaLiga champions. Zinedine Zidane’s men defeated Villarreal 2-1 to win their first domestic title since 2017. Real are now seven points clear at the top of the table with one round of fixtures left. Messi admitted …
LaLiga: We are a weak side – Messi reacts as Real Madrid snatches title from Barcelona
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