Hosts Egypt got their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign off to a winning start as Trezeguet’s excellent strike saw the Pharaohs secure a slim 1-0 win over Zimbabwe. While Mohamed Salah was in sparkling form in Cairo on Friday it was another winger who broke the deadlock for Egypt shortly before half-time in the Group A… Continue reading AFCON 2019: HOST COUNTRY, EGYPT, IN WINNING START
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WOMEN’S WORLD CUP ROUND OF 16: NIGERIA QUALIFY
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have qualified for Round of 16 in the ongoing Women’s World Cup in France. The Falcons picked the last best loser’s slot after Chile failed to score four goals against Thailand in the last Group F match. Chile beat Thailand 2-0 but still had minus 3 goals difference, giving the Falcons an… Continue reading WOMEN’S WORLD CUP ROUND OF 16: NIGERIA QUALIFY
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UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE BEST XI: RONALDO, DEPAY ON LIST
Portugal captain and Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been named in the UEFA Nations League best XI. Netherlands forward, Memphis Depay, was also included in the UEFA Nations League team of the year. According to TEAMtalk, the best XI was released following the conclusion of the tournament on Sunday night. The Cristiano Ronaldo-led team defeated… Continue reading UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE BEST XI: RONALDO, DEPAY ON LIST
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SHAKE UP AT CAF IMMINENT AS NFF PRESIDENT LIKELY TO BECOME ACTING CAF PRESIDENT
“If the President ceases exercising his functions on a permanent basis the first Vice President shall assume the presidency, and shall be obliged to convene an Extraordinary General Assembly, in accordance with these Statutes. The Extraordinary General Assembly shall elect a new President, within a period not exceeding four (4) months from the time the office of President becomes conclusively vacant.”
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FIFA FORMALLY WELCOME SUPER FALCONS TO FRANCE 2019
World football-ruling body FIFA on Wednesday in Reims formally welcomed African champions Nigeria to the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals holding in France. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications of Nigeria Football Federation, said in a statement on Wednesday that the team’s players officially performed the “Welcome’’ ritual. They were taken through the rules of… Continue reading FIFA FORMALLY WELCOME SUPER FALCONS TO FRANCE 2019
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FIFA PRESIDENCY: GIANNI INFANTINO RE-ELECTED FOR A SECOND TERM
Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as president of football's world governing body Fifa for a second term. The Swiss-Italian, 49, was re-elected until 2023 without opposition at Fifa's annual congress in Paris. He succeeded Sepp Blatter in 2016 and has increased the number of teams at the 2026 World Cup and proposed key changes to the Club… Continue reading FIFA PRESIDENCY: GIANNI INFANTINO RE-ELECTED FOR A SECOND TERM
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LIVERPOOL CARTS HOME 108.9 MILLION EUROS PRIZE MONEY_Ada Nkong
Following their UEFA Champions League triumph over Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid, Spain, on Saturday, Liverpool are €108.9 million richer. Tottenham Hotspur are also smiling to the bank as they earn €104 million for their achievement as finalists. By UEFA’s distribution formula, Liverpool will get €15.5m participation bonus, €8.1 million for winning three group games, €35.3… Continue reading LIVERPOOL CARTS HOME 108.9 MILLION EUROS PRIZE MONEY_Ada Nkong
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‘I MISS ARSENAL BECAUSE I LEFT MY HEART THERE’_WENGER
Wenger won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups after taking charge of Arsenal in 1996, becoming the north London side's longest serving and most successful manager. "I miss competition and I miss Arsenal because I left my heart in there," he explained. "I gave my life to this club for 22 years. Every… Continue reading ‘I MISS ARSENAL BECAUSE I LEFT MY HEART THERE’_WENGER
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OTEDOLA SUPPORTS CHRISTIAN CHUKWU’S TREATMENT, VISITS HIM IN LONDON_Ada Nkong
Nigeria business mogul and Renowned philanthropist, Femi Otedola Tuesday ,visited ailing former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu few days after he arrived London for further medical treatment. Chukwu was flown to London on May 16 after weeks of treatment in local hospital in Enugu. Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Otedola’s visit to Chukwu in London with… Continue reading OTEDOLA SUPPORTS CHRISTIAN CHUKWU’S TREATMENT, VISITS HIM IN LONDON_Ada Nkong
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