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William-Troost Ekong: I’m proud of the Super Eagles

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2019 0

Udinese defender William-Troost Ekong has hailed the Super Eagles following their 2-1 victory over South Africa in the quarter-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON). The three-time African champions took a first-half lead through Villarreal sensation, Samuel Chukwueze but the Bafana

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Afcon: South Africa are favourites in quarterfinal match against Nigeria – Gernot Rohr

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2019 0

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has declared that South Africa are the overwhelming favourites heading into Wednesday’s quarterfinal fixture of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Bafana Bafana put up a spirited display to knock out hosts, the Pharaohs of Egypt, 1-0 in the Round of 16 encounter last Saturday. Rohr believes that […]

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African Games: 24 cyclists begin camping in Gombe – CFN

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2019 0

No fewer than 24 cyclists are being camped in Gombe ahead of the 12th African Games slated for Rabat, Morocco, in August, newsmen report. Dorcas Jonah, the media officer, Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN), on Monday in Abuja, confirmed the development, indicating that the cyclists arrived in Gombe on Friday while camping started on Saturday. […]

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All Africa Games: Falconets Abuja camp bubbles, training starts

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2019 0

No fewer than fifteen players of the national U-20 women’s football squad have arrived at Team Nigeria’s camp. A visit to the Agura hotel, Abuja camp of Team Nigeria revealed that most of the invited players have either arrived or are on the way coming to Abuja. Amongst the players who were sighted at Agura […]

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Afcon: Super Eagles can’t afford to fail Nigerians against Bafana – Ahmed Musa

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2019 0

Ahmed Musa says the Super Eagles can’t afford to fail their teeming supporters back home in Nigeria and around the world when they do battle with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa for AFCON 2019 semifinal spot at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday. The Super Eagles are looking to win a fourth continental title […]

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AFCON: How Nigeria-South Africa rivalry started – Austin Okocha

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2019 0

Nigeria legend Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha is looking forward to an “interesting” encounter when the three-time African champions lock horns with South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium. Ahead of the quarterfinal outing at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the two countries had previously met in the continental showpiece twice – in 2000 and 2004 […]

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CAVE advocates non-violence election through football

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2019 0

Ukpono Ukpong – Abuja In a bid to raise the awareness for a peaceful electoral process in Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, Campaign Against Violence Election (CAVE), has taken its advocacy program to the youths on the pitch in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The CAVE National Coordinator, Stephen Ushie while addressing the Journalist after a […]

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Chelsea coach Frank Lampard wants Ashley Cole back at Stamford Bridge

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2019 0

Chelsea coach Frank Lampard is reported wants Ashley Cole back at Stamford Bridge to becomes his backroom staff. The England duo spends eight seasons together between 2006 and 2014, winning the Premier League and Champions League alongside claiming four FA Cups before former Arsenal left-back also worked with Lampard at Derby County. According to the […]

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Leicester seal £40 million Youri Tielemans deal

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2019 0

Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Monaco for a club record £40m on a four-year deal. Tielemans spent the second half of last season on loan at the King Power Stadium, making 13 appearances, scoring three goals and adding four assists. His performances alerted a number of other top clubs, in […]

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Gernot Rohr: Super Eagles must be strong, avoid little mistakes to beat Bafana

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2019 0

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr says his team must cut out mistakes in their game if they are to secure a place in the semifinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. The Super Eagles will face the South Africans in their quarterfinal duel […]

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Barcelona sign Brazilian goalkeeper from Valencia

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2019 0

Brazilian goalkeeper Neto is on his way to Barcelona from Valencia in an exchange deal with Jasper Cillessen, Barca’s backup ‘keeper heading the other way, the Spanish champions said Thursday. Neto, 29, has signed a four-year deal at Camp Nou for 26 million Euros with nine million in add-ons and a 200 million release clause, […]

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Afcon: Ecstatic fans celebrate Super Eagles qualification

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2019 0

Ecstatic fans at the National Stadium, Surulere have congratulated the qualifications of Nigeria’s Super Eagles for the round of 16 at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt. Newsmen report that the Super Eagles of Nigeria became the first team to book a place in the round of 16 after defeating Guinea’s national team […]

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Southampton considering a move for Nigeria U-23 forward

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2019 0

Southampton are considering a move for U-23 forward David Okereke as an alternative to Birmingham striker Che Adams. Birmingham have turned down two bid from The Saints including a latest £14m offer for the 22-goal top scorer for the Championship club. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl is keen to go ahead with the planned overhaul of […]

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Ola Aina: I am not a finished product

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2019 0

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has played down the impression that his renewed form has made him a complete player following his excellent performance so far at the Africa Cup of Nations. The former Chelsea who narrowly missed out on selection for the Super Eagles last year’s FIFA World Cup has found his way into […]

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FIFA opens disciplinary case against Cameroon

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2019 0

FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon after their 3-0 loss to England in the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup on Sunday, during which members of the team became upset following two VAR decisions. Several Cameroon players remonstrated with the referee and for a long time refused to restart the match after England’s […]

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Champions League: UEFA Plans To upturned Manchester Utd fixtures

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2019

UEFA rules may stop Manchester City and Manchester United to play their home games in next month’s UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on the same or consecutive nights. UEFA , the European football’s governing body has briefed ahead of Friday’s draw. This may emanate from reports  by local authorities. Stating that it would amend the scheduling […]

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Champions League Quarter-Finals Dominated By English Teams

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2019

Manchester City, premiership top club may be favorites to win the Champions League this season. Recall that this the third time in four seasons they have been to the last eight, and in Pep Guardiola they have a two-time winning manager with Barcelona. City have won six of their eight Champions League games this season […]

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Champions League knockout: Cristiano Ronaldo a phenomenon

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2019

Following a sensational display by the football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick against Atletico Madrid has convinced many fans the world over that he’s really worth a Champions League king. Recall that Ronaldo scored all three goals in Juventus’ 3-0 win in Turin as they became only fourth team in Champions League history to progress after […]

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‘We Must Be Brave Against Bayern Munich,’ – Jurgen Klopp says

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2019

Ahead of tonight Champions League second leg, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool manager has challenged his side to step up efforts in order to crush their opponent, Bayern Munich. According to him, Liverpool must be brave to overcome “world-class” Bayern Munich in the Champions League, says Jurgen Klopp. Bayern is hosting Liverpool in the second leg of […]

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Real Madrid President threatened to sack Ramos, Spanish media reports say

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2019 0

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos had a fierce argument with club President Florentino Perez in the team’s dressing room after Tuesday’s 4-1 home defeat by Ajax Amsterdam. This is according to Spanish media reports on Thursday. Newspapers AS, Marca, El Pais and ABC reported the apparent face-off on their websites, saying Perez threatened to sack […]