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NPFL: Plateau Utd places players on half salary after a poor start
The management of Plateau United Football Club of Jos has placed the entire team on half salary following their 0-2 loss to Kwara United of Ilorin on Match Day 1 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The Media Officer of the Club, Albert Dakup, in a statement in Lagos, disclosed that the club tookRead More
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Aston Villa hold Chelsea to 1-1 draw to continue impressive form
Chelsea, overhauled by coach Frank Lampard after a weekend loss to Arsenal, drew 1-1 at home to Aston Villa on Monday. This was after Oliver Giroud’s first-half header was cancelled out shortly after the break by Anwar El Ghazi. Lampard made six changes to the team that began Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to their London neighboursRead More
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Iheanacho squanders penalty in Leicester’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace
Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho missed an opportunity to open his goal scoring account for the season after he missed a penalty in the 19th minute in Leicester City’s week 16 game against Crystal Palace. A much-changed Leicester moved up to second in the Premier League thanks to Harvey Barnes’ late equaliser in a 1-1Read More
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Fatokun, Ohanu inspire Kwara United to famous win in Jos
Two second-half goals were all visiting Kwara United required to secure maximum points against a lacklustre Plateau team in Jos. In spite of near-perfect ball possession by the home team, it was the visitors that exhibited good composure and resilience in converting chances to inflict defeat on Plateau United. Kwara keeper, Abdulateef Ishola point-blank savesRead More
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Man City’s clash at Everton postponed due to multiple Covid-19 cases
Manchester City’s Premier League visit to Everton on Monday was postponed after multiple new positive tests for coronavirus were detected at City, the club confirmed. “Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture,” City said in a statement. City announced on Christmas Day thereRead More
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Nicodemus stars as Nasarawa United edge Wikki
Reuben Nicodemus was the hero as Nasarawa United beat Wikki Tourists 2-1 in a season opener at the Lafia City Stadium. The left-back, just back from the U-20 nations team camp, scored a brace to hand Bala Nikyu’s wards maximum points. With Chinedu Ohanocham leading the line for the Solid Miners, Nicodemus’ offensive disposition fromRead More
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NPFL: Kwara United stun former champions Plateau United in Jos
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) made its return after a seven-month absence due to the Coronavirus Pandemic with six matches of the 2020-21 season played. It was an action-packed first day of the season which saw twelve goals scored and a shock result in Jos where 2017 champions, Plateau United were beaten at homeRead More
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MFM turn back Warri Wolves 2-1 in season opener at Agege stadium
MFM FC began their 2020/2021 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) campaign with a 2-1 victory over visiting Warri Wolves at the Agege Township Stadium. The Olukoya Boys started like a house on fire and did not hide their intention of bagging maximum points as the season kicked off after a long break induced by theRead More
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Onyekuru wants long-term transfer from Monaco
A representative of Henry Onyekuru, who has failed to shine at AS Monaco, has said he hopes the forward gets a long-term loan or permanent transfer away from the Ligue 1 club. Onyekuru, 23, who has a contract with Monaco till June 2024, has made only four appearances in Ligue 1 this season. He hasRead More
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Liverpool won’t force Salah to stay — Klopp
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp sees no reason why Mohamed Salah would want to leave the Premier League champions but says he would not keep the Egyptian forward at the club against his will. Salah told Spanish newspaper AS in an interview this month that he admired Real Madrid and Barcelona, fuelling talk in the BritishRead More
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Why I fight with my son – Cristiano Ronaldo
Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he always fights with his 10-year-old son over what he, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. eats Ronaldo said he would allow his son do whatever he decides to do in future and will never force him to pursue a career as a footballer. The Portuguese star, however, said that it …
Why I fight with my son – Cristiano Ronaldo
Man Utd vs Wolves: Solskjaer gives injury updates ahead of EPL clash
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is optimistic Aaron Wan-Bissaka will be available for selection when they host Wolves on Tuesday night. However, the Norwegian will have to make a late call on Victor Lindelof. Lindelof deputised for Wan Bissaka against Leicester City on Boxing Day, as he missed out with a knock he sustained …
Man Utd vs Wolves: Solskjaer gives injury updates ahead of EPL clash
Three clubs Diego Costa cannot join from Atletico Madrid revealed
Atletico Madrid striker, Diego Costa, will have to pay £23m if he wishes to cut short his contract with Atletico Madrid early and make a move to their LaLiga rivals Real Madrid or Barcelona, Cadena Cope reports. The 32-year-old rejoined Atletico from Chelsea in 2017 and has scored 19 goals in 81 appearances in all …
Three clubs Diego Costa cannot join from Atletico Madrid revealed
EPL: How Lampard clashed with Chelsea players during 3-1 defeat to Arsenal
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, ‘lost it’ in the dressing room when speaking to his players at half time during the 3-1 loss to Arsenal, The Athletic reports. After a fine start to the season, the Blues have hit a blip recently, winning just one of their last five Premier League matches. They could now slip …
EPL: How Lampard clashed with Chelsea players during 3-1 defeat to Arsenal
EPL: Brendan Rodgers reacts as Iheanacho misses penalty in Leicester’s 1-1 draw with Palace
Leicester City boss, Brendan Rodgers, has reacted to the penalty miss by Nigerian international, Kenechi Iheanacho, during the Foxes 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Monday. Leicester failed to pick up all the three points against Palace as Iheanacho fired a first half spot kick into the hands of goalkeeper Vicente Guaita. The Super Eagles …
EPL: Brendan Rodgers reacts as Iheanacho misses penalty in Leicester’s 1-1 draw with Palace
EPL: Lampard explains why Zouma, Thiago Silva, James didn’t play against Aston Villa
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has given reasons some of his defenders didn’t feature in the 1-1 draw with Aston Villa on Monday night. Lampard made six changes to the team that lost to Arsenal on Boxing Day. Reece James, Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma did not play a single minute of the match. Speaking in …
EPL: Lampard explains why Zouma, Thiago Silva, James didn’t play against Aston Villa
Man Utd vs Man City: Why Guardiola’s men will not be thrown out of Carabao Cup
Manchester City will not be thrown out of the Carabao Cup if their COVID-19 crisis prevents them from playing Manchester United on Wednesday. City’s Premier League clash with Everton on Monday was postponed four hours before kick-off, after they recorded three new positive cases. The former champions are wary the virus has infiltrated their squad …
Man Utd vs Man City: Why Guardiola’s men will not be thrown out of Carabao Cup
EPL: Lampard reveals why Chelsea lost to Arsenal, drew with Aston Villa
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has admitted his team has been missing the creativity of Hakim Ziyech. Ziyech who is currently injured, might make his return in the Blues’ next scheduled game against Manchester City on Sunday. The Moroccan went off with a hamstring injury during Chelsea’s win over Leeds United on December 5. Ever since, …
EPL: Lampard reveals why Chelsea lost to Arsenal, drew with Aston Villa
Chelsea vs Aston Villa: What Lampard said about John Terry after EPL 1-1 draw
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has lauded Aston Villa’s assistant manager, John Terry, as one of the greatest centre-backs to have played in the Premier League. Lampard said this following Chelsea’s Premier League 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Monday, According to him, Terry had an influence in Aston Villa’s draw against Chelsea …
Chelsea vs Aston Villa: What Lampard said about John Terry after EPL 1-1 draw
EPL: Tim Sherwood reveals player who cost Chelsea three points against Aston Villa
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager, Tim Sherwood, has identified defender, Andreas Christensen, as the player who cost Chelsea three points against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Monday. Sherwood blamed Christensen for Aston Villa’s equalizer against Chelsea, stating that the centre-back laid down on the floor like a baby instead of getting back in position …
EPL: Tim Sherwood reveals player who cost Chelsea three points against Aston Villa
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