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Semi Ajayi: I always planned to play for Nigeria
Semi Ajayi has said that he had always wanted to play international football for Nigeria. The London-born West Bromwich Albion defender, who was also eligible to play for England, qualified to play for the Super Eagles through his parents. “When I was at Charlton, I had already represented Nigeria at under-20 and under-21 level.Read More
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Goalscoring machine Onuachu impresses Klopp
A transfer to a more glamorous league may not be possible in the January transfer window but definitely on the cards in the summer and Genk are resigned to losing their star player. Racing Genk Technical director Dimitri De Condé believes the Nigeria international is drawing the attention of top teams in England and he’sRead More
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WBA, IBF, WBO, WBC Unification Fight: Joshua either stops Fury early or is knocked out— Oboh
Former British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh, has said it will be difficult to predict the winner in the forthcoming unification fight between the WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, and the WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury.
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Rohr owed 5 months salary, Alloy Agu yet to receive pay in 22 months
……..Rohr 5 months outstanding …….Eagles yet to receive match bonuses in 19 months …….They‘ll be settled soon – Pinnick assures The Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick said his administration is working to settle the debts they owe Super Eagles players and coaches despite the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Pinnick did not shyRead More
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Impatient, Fast: That’s Super Eagles’ style, nothing else will work— Sylvanus Okpala
The characteristics peculiar to the Super Eagles are speed, skill, agility and shooting; not holding the ball and looking for breaks. This was the submission of Sylvanus Okpala, former Nigeria international and ex-Rangers coach, who added that any attempt to foist a “foreign” style of play on the national football team would fail.
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NPFL: We must play to the rules — Sylvanus Okpala
Former Nigeria international and ex-Rangers coach, Sylvanus Okpala in this conversation with Jacob Ajom takes a look at the Nigerian Professional Football League and warned that unless the clubs, players and organisers of the league operate in strict adherence to the rules and regulations governing the competition, the league will not achieve the desired goals.
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Breaking: Fight breaks out at Reps PIB public hearing
Room 028, the venue of the public hearing on the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB has been thrown into pandemonium following a fight by some attendants.
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Israel, Denmark to vaccinate all athletes for Tokyo Games
Several countries, including Israel and Denmark, said on Wednesday they would vaccinate their athletes and staff against COVID-19 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, amid global debate over whether athletes should be given priority access in the rollout. Global coronavirus cases surpassed 100 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as countries around the worldRead More
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I will forever remain a Man United fan, Odion Ighalo says as he leaves club
… he was first player for 95 years to score in his first four starts for the club By Emmanuel Okogba Odion Ighalo’s time at Manchester United has come to an end and the forward will not leave without expressing his gratitude to the club for the period he spent there albeit short. Ighalo joinedRead More
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Martin Odegaard joins Arsenal on loan
By Emmanuel Okogba Martin Odegaard has joined Arsenal from Real Madrid on loan for the remainder of the season. Arsenal confirming the arrival of the 22-year-old on its website said that the loan agreement is subject to the completion of legal and regulatory processes. “We are delighted to welcome Martin to the club until theRead More
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Arsenal vs Man United: Arteta’s squad for EPL clash confirmed
Arsenal’s squad to face Manchester United in today’s Premier League clash has been revealed. According to Football London, Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has named a 25-man squad to tackle Man United at the Emirates Stadium. Arteta’s men head to the game following a 3-1 win over Southampton on Tuesday in their last Premier League fixture, …
Arsenal vs Man United: Arteta’s squad for EPL clash confirmed
EPL: Jesse Lingard explains why he joined West Ham from Man United
West Ham United’s new signing, Jesse Lingard, has said that he came to the Hammers to work hard, help the team and bring his experience. The 28-year-old, who will wear the No. 11 jersey at the London Stadium, explained that he wants to enjoy football and get back playing again. Lingard joined West Ham from …
EPL: Jesse Lingard explains why he joined West Ham from Man United
EPL: Paul Merson names manager Chelsea would have appointed instead of Thomas Tuchel
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has named Paris Saint-Germain boss, Mauricio Pochettino, as the manager Chelsea would have appointed instead of Thomas Tuchel. Merson believes Chelsea made a mistake by appointing Tuchel as Frank Lampard’s replacement, adding that Pochettino would have been better suited for the Blues job. Tuchel was unveiled as Chelsea’s new coach …
EPL: Paul Merson names manager Chelsea would have appointed instead of Thomas Tuchel
Transfer: Mustafi in shock move from Arsenal to Liverpool
Liverpool are considering a shock move to sign Shkodran Mustafi from Arsenal, as Jurgen Klopp tries to sort out his defensive crisis before the January window closes, the UK Telegraph reports. The Premier League champions have been without first-choice centre-back pairing Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez for much of the 2020/2021 season. The duo …
Transfer: Mustafi in shock move from Arsenal to Liverpool
Arsenal vs Man Utd: Solskjaer’s squad for EPL clash confirmed
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, might not have Eric Bailly available for their trip to Arsenal on Saturday. Bailly picked up a knock in training before the midweek defeat by Sheffield United. Solskjaer is also monitoring Victor Lindelof, who is dealing with a stubborn back problem. Lindelof was again rested on Wednesday after playing …
Arsenal vs Man Utd: Solskjaer’s squad for EPL clash confirmed
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Arsenal vs Man United, Man City vs Sheffield United
Former Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has predicted that Manchester United will beat Arsenal when both teams clash in the Premier League on Saturday evening at Emirates. Owen also backed Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City to defeat Sheffield United at the Etihad Stadium. Providing his predictions, Owen told BetVictor: “This is a fixture that always fills the …
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Arsenal vs Man United, Man City vs Sheffield United
Arsenal vs Man United: I hope Odegaard doesn’t find his form – Solskjaer
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has hoped that Arsenal’s new signing, Martin Odegaard, doesn’t find his form when both teams clash in the Premier League on Saturday evening. Solskjaer, a fellow countryman with Odegaard, also wished the 22-year-old midfielder all the best at Arsenal. Odegaard joined Arsenal from Real Madrid earlier this week on …
Arsenal vs Man United: I hope Odegaard doesn’t find his form – Solskjaer
NFF confirms owing Super Eagles players, Rohr, other coaches
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, said his administration is working to sort out the debts they owe Super Eagles players and coaches. Pinnick admitted the federation was dealing with financial challenges amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Although salaries and allowances of national coaches have been slashed, coach Gernot Rohr is being owed …
NFF confirms owing Super Eagles players, Rohr, other coaches
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Romelu Lukaku escape more ban for Milan derby confrontation
AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku have avoided extra suspensions following their tussle in the Milan derby Italian Cup quarter-final last week, an Italian sports court said on Friday. Both Ibrahimovic and Lukaku have each received a one-game ban. Ibrahimovic was dismissed for a second yellow card after the head-to-head confrontation with …
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Romelu Lukaku escape more ban for Milan derby confrontation
Premier League to enforce new substitutes’ rule from February 6
The Premier League will enforce permanent concussion substitutes from fixtures on February 6. This means clubs in the Premier League, FA Cup, Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship can permanently substitute players who are diagnosed with or suspected of sustaining a concussion during games. Both sides in each match will have two such replacements available, …
Premier League to enforce new substitutes’ rule from February 6
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