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EPL: John Terry names four toughest strikers he faced during his career

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Former Chelsea captain, John Terry, has named the four strikers that he found it difficult playing against during his career. They are Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney, Sergio Aguero and Harry Kane. But according to him, Henry was the one he…

Transfer: Crystal Palace join Raphael Onyedika chase

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Premier League club, Crystal Palace have joined the list of clubs interested in Raphael Onyedika. Onyedika’s impressive displays for Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League has caught the eye of a number of top clubs. LaLiga giants Barcelona…

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Osayi hopeful Doma United will bounce back from poor run

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Goalkeeper Osayi Kingdom is optimistic that Doma United will come good after the club’s recent struggles in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Savannah Tigers have recorded only one win in their last 14 games. Doma United are…

Niger Tornadoes target positive outings against Remo Stars, Plateau United

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Niger Tornadoes interim head coach Majin Mohammed says his team will aim for the maximum points in their next two away fixtures. The Ikon Allah Boys will battle with Remo Stars and Plateau United on matchday 32 and 33 respectively.…

Serie A: ‘He had an excellent match’ – Gasperini lauds Lookman’s display vs Monza

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Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has praised Ademola Lookman for the role he played in the club’s victory over Monza. Lookman laid two assists for La Dea’s 2-1 away win on Sunday night. The 26-year-old’s corner kick was slotted home…

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EPL: Arteta reveals advantage Arsenal have over Liverpool, Man City in title race

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said his team has a big psychological advantage over Premier League title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool. Ahead of midweek fixtures, the Gunners are top of the table, level on points with Liverpool…

EPL: This is not Cole Palmer Football Club – Pochettino warns Chelsea players

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Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has warned his players that they would have to step up in the case of Cole Palmer’s absence. Palmer did not train with the rest of the team ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League clash at Arsenal. The…

Agagbe identifies Lobi Stars’ major problem

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Lobi Stars head coach Eugene Agagbe has identified goal scoring as the main problem of his team. The Pride of Benue have failed to score in their last two games despite creating a number of chances. Lobi Stars were held to a 0-0 draw by…

Paris 2024: Super Falcons will make Nigeria proud – Gusau

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau is rooting for the Super Falcons to have a positive outing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The nine-time African champions are making a return to the Olympics after a 16…

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Transfer: Barcelona to move for Chukwuemeka

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Barcelona could be making a bid for Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka this summer. Barcelona showed interest in the player in the summer of 2022 before his move to Stamford Bridge. The England U21 star has found it difficult establishing…

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Wikki Tourists coach confident of securing NNL playoff spot

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Wikki Tourists head coach, Azeez Audu has praised his players following their 4-1 victory against Mighty Jets. Audu said his players played to instructions to keep their promotion hopes alive. The Bauchi Elephants and Nasarawa United are…

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NFF technical committee favours foreign coach to lead Super Eagles

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The technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has recommended that an expatriate should succeed Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles head coach, DAILY POST reports. The committee, DAILY POST learnt from a reliable source in the…

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FIFA asked NFF not to tell me I was under investigation – Siasia opens up

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Former head coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia, has hit out at the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for their lackadaisical attitude during the period when FIFA was investigating him for match-fixing. Siasia was found guilty of…

Euro 2024: UEFA to increase squad size to 26 players

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UEFA are set to increase squad size for this summer’s European Champions to 26 players. This follows a vote on Monday, which gave the green light for expanded squads. The idea was first brought up during a meeting of all the nations’…

Serie A: Inter Milan defeat AC Milan to clinch 20th title

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Inter Milan’s 2-1 win over rivals, AC Milan on Monday, have seen them confirmed as Serie A champions for a 20th time. Francesco Acerbi’s header gave the Nerazzurri a first-half lead. Marcus Thuram’s finish after the break saw Inter extend…

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Enyimba will keep fighting to win NPFL title again – Finidi

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Enyimba head coach Finidi George has said the title holders will continue to push hard to retain their title. The Aba giants maintained second position on the table following a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Sunshine Stars in Akure on Sunday…

Adamawa approves N4.7bn for first ever stadium

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The Adamawa State Government has approved N4.7 billion for the completion of its very first stadium. Long infamously described as one of few states of its age and sporting status without a stadium, the fresh funding approval is expected to…

Obasogie gets plaudit from Insurance after draw against Lobi Stars

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Bendel Insurance have singled out goalkeeper Amas Obasogie for praise following their goalless draw with Lobi Stars on Sunday. Obasogie’s heroics earned the Benin Arsenal a point at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. He made a number of…

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EPL: Arteta reacts to Cole Palmer possibly missing Arsenal vs Chelsea

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has insisted Chelsea are not a one-man team, amid news that Cole Palmer is a major doubt for their Premier League clash on Tuesday. According to Arteta, the Blues have players of “quality” all over the pitch.…

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Mourinho gives conditions for next managerial job

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Jose Mourinho has stated what he wants from his next job in management as he continues to wait for offers. The 61-year-old, who has been out of work since Roma sacked him in January, has been linked with clubs in the Saudi Pro League, but…

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I bought toothpaste, gave players money – Siasia on coaching Nigeria U20 team

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Former Nigeria international, Samson Siasia, has opened up on coaching the U20 team. While in charge of the team, Siasia won the African Youth Championship in 2005 and led them to the final of the 2005 U-20 World Cup in The Netherlands. He…

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Mangut explains importance of Plateau United’s win over Remo Stars

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Plateau United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut believes that his team’s victory over Remo Stars will play a key role in achieving their target for the season. Sunday Anthony’s strike gave Plateau United a 1-0 win over Remo Stars at the New…

EPL: My strategy wasn’t amazing – Mourinho reveals how he beat Guardiola’s City

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Former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham boss, Jose Mourinho has revealed why he was able to win Manchester City a few times. Mourinho pinpointed how his success against Pep Guardiola’s City is different when compared…

NPFL: Remo Stars unlucky in loss to Plateau United – Ogunmodede

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Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede says Plateau United were lucky to beat his side in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 31 encounter. The Sky Blue Stars suffered a 1-0 loss against the Peace Boys at the New Jos…

La Liga: Barcelona confirms readiness for Real Madrid game rematch

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Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has said they will ask for a rematch of Sunday’s La Liga clash against Real Madrid, if they get enough evidence. Jude Bellingham scored a late winner as Real won the El Clasico 3-2 at the Santiago…

NFF not government will pay new Super Eagles coach – Official

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The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will pay the new Super Eagles head coach from its own purse, it has been revealed. According to a report in SCORENigeria, the Federal Government has made it very clear to the NFF it won’t pay the…

Rivers United vs Rangers good advertisement for the NPFL – Eguma

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Rivers United technical, Stanley Eguma believed that their game against Rangers was a good advertisement for the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Pride of Rivers grabbed the maximum points with a 2-0 win at the Adokiye Amiesimaka…

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NFF unveils plan for monthly football awards

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The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced it will start organising monthly football awards. The award, according to a release by the NFF on Monday will recognise, celebrate and reward the best players and coaches in the Nigeria…

NPFL announces fixture re-adjustment

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The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced there will be a re-adjustment in its calendar ahead of what is expected to be a crucial part of the season. According to the NPFL, there will be a pause in the season after matchday…

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EPL: Man Utd have given Ten Hag what I didn’t get – Mourinho

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José Mourinho has claimed Manchester United did not give him the level of support they gave to Erik ten Hag. In an interview with the UK Telegraph, Mourinho insisted he could have been better had he been afforded the trust and support the…