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U23 AFCON qualifier: Osimhen fires Olympic Eagles to final round
Nigeria sailed into the final round of the 3rd Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifying series on Monday, beating Libya 4-0 on the back of a Victor Osimhen hat-trick at...
Read moreSouthgate says youngsters will handle hostile Montenegro atmosphere
After thrashing Czech Republic 5-0 at Wembley on Friday, England manager Gareth Southgate expects his young side to face a more hostile 90 minutes in their second Euro 2020 qualifier...
Read moreDecide on Super Eagles’ preferred tactical formation before AFCON, Akanni urges Rohr
Waidi Akanni, an ex-international, has advised the Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, to decide on what tactical formation best suits the team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Read moreNations Cup: Zimbabwe confirms death of female fan
The Zimbabwe Football Association has confirmed the death of a female fan in a stampede outside the National Stadium in Harare, ahead of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against...
Read moreNPFL: Wikki Tourists stun hosts Rivers United, visiting El-Kanemi Warriors beat Gombe United + other results
Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi on Sunday stunned Rivers United 2-1 to hand their Port Harcourt hosts their first home defeat of the 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League season.
Read more2019 AFCON Qualifiers: South Africa qualify after beating hosts Libya
South Africa joined Group E leaders Nigeria to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of the Nations finals after defeating Libya 2-1 in their final qualification match on Sunday.
Read moreSerie A matches unlikely to be played in China for now
Serie A matches are unlikely to be played in China in the near future, although matches in the less prestigious Coppa Italia could be, an official said on Sunday.
Read moreCourtois: Spanish press want to kill me
Courtois says he considers himself one of the best players in the world despite committing a howler against Russia that let them equalise through Denis Cheryshev even though Belgium ran...
Read moreAmunike breaks 39-year jinx, qualifies Tanzania for AFCON 2019
Emmanuel Amunike has broken a 39-year-old jinx to qualify Tanzania for their first ever AFCON finals after win against Uganda at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium on Sunday.
Read moreSpurs open new stadium with victory
Tottenham Hotspur opened their new stadium in style as their Academy team beat Southampton 3-1 in an Under-18 Premier League fixture.
Read moreUmar Sadiq slams Gerrard, claims Rangers owe him wages
The Nigerian joined the Gers on loan from Roma in the summer, but he failed to impress and his loan spell was cut short six months early.
Read moreMan City, Dortmund queue for Noah Okafor
The Daily Express says City are keen on Okafor, who only made his first team debut at the end of last season after he impressed in a youth tournament.
Read morePharaohs invade Asaba for Super Eagles
The delegation of seven-time African champions Egypt have arrived in Nigeria for Tuesday’s prestige friendly with Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
Read moreKenyan referees for U23 Eagles, Libya tie
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Kenyan officiating officials for Monday’s game, with Anthony Ogwayo to serve as referee.
Read moreU23 Eagles bar journalists, fans from training
Hundreds of fans and journalists alike were barred from seeing the national Under 23 team final training session at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Sunday.
Read moreAhmed Musa out of Egypt friendly
The winger, according to NFF Assistant Director of Communication, Ademola Olajire, departed the team’s camp at about 12pm on Sunday.
Read moreRangers pummel Remo Stars in seven-goal NPFL thriller
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Sunday thrashed visiting Remo Stars FC of Sagamu 5-2 in a Match Day 12 fixture of the ongoing 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League.
Read moreUzoho, Osimhen, two others join U23 Eagles
Super Eagles’ first choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho and Victor Osimhen have been deployed to assist the U23 Eagles beat their Libyan counterparts in Asaba, Delta State on Monday.
Read morePassionate Klopp gets straight to the point -Van Dijk
Liverpool manager, Juergen Klopp’s passion and habit of getting straight to the point sit well with the club’s players, defender Virgil van Dijk said on Sunday.
Read moreEuro 2020: Ramos’ penalty kick gives Spain winning start
Spain captain Sergio Ramos scored another “Panenka” penalty kick to give his side a 2-1 home win over Norway on Saturday in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier.
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