The Red Devils struggled to get going in a flat first half, but they did take the lead through Juan Mata prior to the interval and quickly pushed on after the restart.
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While the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez have certainly added another dimension to this squad in recent windows, and indeed continue to do so, the two key areas that are crying out for more depth – central defence and up front – continue to be overlooked by Arsene Wenger
Siasia, who spoke shortly after a 2-0 win over Denmark to qualify his team for the semifinal of the ongoing Rio 2016 Olympic Games, noted that the continent would have to deal with issues that had been stalling their progress
Bournemouth supporters have known for a long time that they have a real gem in manager Eddie Howe, but it arguably was not until last season that the rest of the footballing world sat up and took notice
One of the sources also disclosed that the team stopped training for the past four days in protest of their poor motivation
This was a team that was not given much chance, but which has now advanced into the semi-finals. Go for it. Go for the gold, and let the Nigerian banner be held proudly aloft once again on the global stage. We are almost there
Despite a dominant performance in possession, City looked to be on course for a draw after Jermain Defoe had cancelled out Sergio Aguero’s early opener, but Paddy McNair’s 87th minute own goal ensured that the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss got off to a winning start
Mertesacker has been an Arsenal player for the last five years, making 149 appearances, and in that time winning two FA Cups
Goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel, arguably the man-of-the match, made several point blank saves to keep Nigeria in the lead as the first half winds down
The Nigerian side however expressed their rejection of the rescheduling decision, saying playing the game on Saturday would be “unfair”.
Enyimba said they weren’t consulted about the date change and only knew about it upon arriving in Cairo on Thursday night
n this regard, a three-man panel has been despatched by the Federal Government to Salvador, Brazil to investigate allegations of abuse of Personal Identification Cards, known as PVCs or accreditation cards, in Nigeria’s Dream Team VI.
Summer signing Nathan Redmond was the hero for Claude Puel as he ensured that Southampton’s new manager did not suffer defeat in his first league match at St Mary’s.
Goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel takes over from Daniel Akpeyi, who was far from convincing in the team’s last game against Colombia, while Shehu Abdullahi, Usman Mohammed and Imoh Ezekiel all returned to the starting line up
Leicester’s Demarai Gray had the opening shot of the season when his deflected effort looped onto the roof of the net, but it was the hosts who were the first to really threaten when Curtis Davies got on the end of a Robert Snodgrass corner before glancing his header narrowly wide of the far post
According to Barrister Dalung, the players’ grievances had to do with match bonuses, camp allowance and the five months salaries owed Chief Coach Samson Siasia
A depleted squad, a club divided by its owners, no manager in charge and serious questions over the ability of those that do remain, this is set to be a tough campaign for Hull – and it does not get much tougher than an opening-day visit from the champions
Having spoken with new Albiceleste boss, Edgardo Bauza, Messi has now made the decision to represent his country once again
The Nigeria international, 27, said: “I feel at home here and once the opportunity to extend was finalised, I signed it straight away
The League Management Company had recently expelled Giwa FC from the League for failing to honour its home matches at the Ilorin Township Stadium
A statement issued by Ademola Olajire, the Nigeria Football Federation’s Assistant Director of Communications, quoted the federation’s President, Amaju Pinnick, as saying so when he communicated with the team’s handler, Samson Siasia, on telephone