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Delta In Show Of Force And Class With 4-1 Win Over Jigawa Stars
After a poor start to the season with a 1-1 draw at home to Abia Starlets and a 4-1 defeat away to Lobi Stars, Delta Force FC proved they are up to the challenge of playing in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with a 4-1 victory over visiting Jigawa Golden Stars in their MatchDay 3 encounter at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Sunday.
Jigawa opened the offensive early into the game but got nothing from Kingsley Innocent’s powerful strike which forced a block save from Delta goalkeeper Lukman Orire, with Papa Idris appearing late for a rebound, while Musa Lala failed to connect Innocent’s 8th minutes chip into box, allowing Isaac Oduro to clear out, just as they broke in again in the 20th minute with a string of passes to drag Orire out of his area but Lala’s final lob went straight to the hands of the recovering goalkeeper.
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NPFL: Lobi Stars pull down pillars In Kano in impressive away performance
Lobi Stars produced one of the best away performances so far witnessed this season to beat Kano Pillars 1-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
What caught the eyes of many at the arena was the well-knit Lobi Stars defence but noteworthy was also that Gbenga Ogunbote set up his team so well that they were equally dangerous in the final third.
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The standout performer in the game was skipper Alex Aghahowa, who formed an impenetrable wall in front of the back four of John Lazarus, Ebube Duru, Reuben Ogbonnaya and Adeleye Aniyikaye.
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Warri Wolves bag maximum points at home to Adamawa United
Warri Wolves produced a brilliant second-half performance to defeat 10-man Adamawa United 2-0 in the other battle of newly promoted teams.
The two sides failed to hit the back of the net in the MatchDay 3 clash of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) but goals from returning experienced striker Efe Yahere and Sunday Williams on resumption earned the Seasiders maximum points at home and unbeaten after three rounds of matches.
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Ronaldo: I don’t like to be substituted, but I wasn’t fully fit for Juventus
After Maurizio Sarri subbed off Cristiano Ronaldo in two successive Juventus’ games, the Portuguese star has admitted that he doesn’t enjoy being replaced.
Ronaldo also indicated that he wasn’t fully fit during the Old Lady’s last couple of matches, but wanted to help his team win.”In the last three weeks, I have been playing despite not being fully fit,” Ronaldo told the media.
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“I don’t like to be substituted, but I have been playing despite not being fully fit and I tried to help Juventus.”I understand the substitutions, as I wasn’t 100 percent.”In these two games with Portugal, I wasn’t at 100 percent either.
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“I prefer to concede first and win” – Rohr downplays Nigeria’s defending
Gernot Rohr is content with the Super Eagles conceding first as long as victory is ultimately achieved.
The German handler expressed his point of view after Nigeria’s 4-2 defeat of Lesotho in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Like it happened against the Benin Republic, the Crocodiles drew first blood with Nkoto Masoabi heading past Daniel Akpeyi.
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However, Nigeria bounced back to secure victory with Lille’s Victor Osimhen grabbing a second-half brace.
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E2%80%95-mikel-obi/ ‘Eden Hazard didn’t like to train hard’ ? Mikel Obi
John Obi Mikel has praised former Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard’s talent while calling into question his work ethic.
Nigeria international Mikel, who played 11 seasons at Chelsea, including five alongside the Belgian, said that he had never played with anyone of Hazard’s natural ability, and said that current Blues boss Frank Lampard was the hardest working player he’d come across.
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He could not say the same for Hazard, who quit west London for Real Madrid this summer.
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Brazil rally back to win U-17 World Cup
Brazil staged a remarkable comeback for the second time in a week on Sunday to beat Mexico 2-1 in front of their own fans and win the Under-17 World Cup for a fourth time.
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Victor Osimhen on form as Nigeria defeat Lesotho 2-4
Nigeria defeated Lesotho 4-2 in their second Group L qualifying game for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Victor Osimhen took centre stage in Maseru with two goals and two assists as the Super Eagles showed resilience to turn around a goal deficit and grab maximum points.
Rohr made two changes to his starting XI with Nantes forward Moses Simon and Leganes defender Chidozie Awaziem replacing Samuel Kalu and Jamiliu Collins, respectively.
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Liverpool defender Van Dijk withdraws from Netherlands squad
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has withdrawn from the squad for Tuesday’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Estonia for personal reasons.
The 28-year-old Liverpool defender played the full 90 minutes against Northern Ireland on Friday as the Oranje secured their place at next summer’s tournament, their first major finals since 2014, courtesy of a goalless draw in Belfast.
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However, Van Dijk will play no part when the Netherlands wrap up their qualifying campaign in Amsterdam on Tuesday.
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NPFL: Enyimba down Akwa United, Lobi Stars beat Kano Pillars
Enyimba downed Akwa United 3-1 in NPFL action on Sunday, while Lobi Stars also secured a massive victory away at Kano Pillars.
MFM FC were big winners in the NPFL away at Enugu Rangers, defeating the Caf Confederation Cup group stage contenders 1-0, while newly promoted Jigawa Gold Stars’ wait for a maiden league victory continues, as they were thumped 4-1 at Delta Force.
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Austin Oladapo opened the scoring from the penalty spot for Enyimba—his third goal in two matches—as they took on United, after an initial attempt had been handled in the box.
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EPL: What Hazard said about Chelsea manager, Lampard
Real Madrid ace, Eden Hazard has hailed Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard for his impressive start in charge of the Blues so far this season. Lampard’s men are currently in the third position on the English Premier League, EPL, table with 26 points from 12 games. Hazard, who scored twice in Belgium’s 4-1 victory over Russia
EPL: What Hazard said about Chelsea manager, Lampard
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals why Sarri substituted him in Juventus’ last two games
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that manager, Maurizio Sarri substituted him in his side’s last two games against AC Milan and Lokomotiv Moscow because he was carrying an injury. DAILY POST recalls that the 34-year-old was withdrawn after just 55 minutes against AC Milan in Serie A, while he was also taken off against
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals why Sarri substituted him in Juventus’ last two games
Mikel Obi calls Real Madrid star, Eden Hazard lazy player, gives reason
Former Chelsea star, John Mikel Obi has labelled Real Madrid ace, Eden Hazard, as the ‘laziest player’ he has ever worked with. Mikel Obi, a former teammate with Hazard during their time at Chelsea said the Belgium International doesn’t like to train hard. The former Super Eagles captain said this in an interview with beIN
Mikel Obi calls Real Madrid star, Eden Hazard lazy player, gives reason
Lesotho vs Nigeria: What Rohr said after Super Eagles’ 4-2 win
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has said that he preferred to concede first and win the match following his side’s 4-2 victory over Lesotho in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier encounter on Sunday in Maseru. DAILY POST recalls that the hosts took the lead in the 11th minute through Masoabi Nkoto.
Lesotho vs Nigeria: What Rohr said after Super Eagles’ 4-2 win
Lesotho vs Nigeria: What Osimhen said after scoring two goals in Super Eagles’ 4-2 win
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has reacted to his side’s 4-2 victory over Lesotho in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier encounter on Sunday in Maseru. DAILY POST recalls that the hosts took the lead in the 11th minute through Masoabi Nkoto. However, the Super Eagles fought back through Alex Iwobi and Samuel
Lesotho vs Nigeria: What Osimhen said after scoring two goals in Super Eagles’ 4-2 win
Lesotho vs Nigeria: 3 things we learnt as Super Eagles win in Maseru
Nigeria are on course to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, following a 4-2 win over Lesotho on Sunday. The Super Eagles had defeated Benin Republic four days ago in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital. What are the 3 things we learnt from this victory in Maseru? 1. Group L should be
Lesotho vs Nigeria: 3 things we learnt as Super Eagles win in Maseru
Lesotho vs Nigeria: Super Eagles come from behind to win, stay top of Group L
Nigeria on Sunday, defeated Lesotho 4-2 in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Maseru. The hosts took the lead in the 11th minute through Masoabi Nkoto. However, the Super Eagles fought back through Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze, to take a 2-1 lead into the break. Victor Osimhen, who set up the first
Lesotho vs Nigeria: Super Eagles come from behind to win, stay top of Group L
Lesotho vs Nigeria: Rohr releases Super Eagles’ starting XI Full List
Head coach of Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has released his starting XI to face Lesotho in today’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Setsoto Stadium. Rohr had already warned his players to stay humble when they tackle Lesotho on Sunday evening. Rohr’s men head to the game following a 2-1 victory over
Lesotho vs Nigeria: Rohr releases Super Eagles’ starting XI Full List
Lesotho vs Nigeria: Livescore from Super Eagles’ 2021 AFCON qualifier
Nigeria’s second game in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series, is an away fixture against Lesotho on Sunday. The Super Eagles began their quest to be at the tournament, with a 2-1 win over Benin Republic on Wednesday. Lesotho battled to a 1-1 draw with Sierra Leone in their opening game. Kick off
Lesotho vs Nigeria: Livescore from Super Eagles’ 2021 AFCON qualifier
Super Eagles forward to replace Chelsea’s Victor Moses
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa could replace Chelsea loanee, Victor Moses at Fenerbahce in the January transfer window. DAILY POST had reported that Fenerbahce, is set to send Victor Moses back to Chelsea in the January transfer window. The former Nigeria international was signed on loan to remain in the Turkish Super Lig side till
Super Eagles forward to replace Chelsea’s Victor Moses
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