“It is an unfortunate situation. He died this morning,” Okori informed supersport.com. “He was ill and we tried to ensure he got back in sound health. Despite that he did his work diligently. He completed the recruitment of players for Calabar Rovers for the new Nigeria National League (NNL) season and this happened. It is a big loss for us and his family and everyone close to him because he was a professional to the core.”
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And although he believes he still has a future as a Premier League player, he says he will be prepared to drop down a level to join a club whose ambitions match his own
The Nigeria international struck the opening goal of the game in Sunday’s 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium, but failed to finish the match, with Hornets Head Coach, Quique Sanchez Flores, opting to withdraw his top scorer in the 82nd minute
Adedokun Abdulakeem, the Vice President, Northern Region of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Nigeria, told the News Agency of Nigeria that Switzerland, UK, Australia and few other European countries had also indicated their interest to participate
The amount covers medical expenses, match bonuses and allowances incurred during his six-month reign as the national team’s gaffer
Kiev have the quality in their ranks to cause a surprise but they have regular under-performed on their trips to England since the turn of the Millennium and Serhiy Rebrov is aware of the task that faces his team as they look to overturn a 3-1 deficit
The first encounter in Eindhoven ended goalless and saw the hosts lose Gaston Pereiro to a second yellow card midway through the second half, setting up a finely poised clash in Madrid
To this end, the AFCON U-20 Zambia 2017, Burundi, who were due to face DR Congo at the First Round have qualified for the Second Round
“After speaking with well-meaning Nigerians, who I respect a lot, I also believe it is useless joining issues with people who are bent on deceiving Nigerians and misleading Nigerians and diverting attention from the reality
Costa sparked controversy after he appeared to bite Gareth Barry in the neck before leaving the pitch, but the Everton midfielder has denied that his opponent committed such an act
Current Egypt manager, Héctor Cúper, called up five players overseas to join the national team’s training camp before the game…
He, therefore, urged club owners, managers and sport administrators to sustain the improvements so that the nation’s football would be strengthened
Julius Emiloju and Emmanuel Onuwa made sure debutants MFM secured maximum three points after Japhet Daniel scored a consolation goal for El Kanemi Warriors
With many expecting Salah to run the show against the Super Eagles, Siasia exclusively revealed to KingFut his plans to face the Pharaoh.
Speaking on arrival, Osimhen, who was part of the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations –winning team to Senegal last year, said: “It’s always fun for me to come to camp and play for my fatherland. I see it as a privilege and will always honour such invitations any time I am called upon
Seven minutes later, Udoh curled in the ball from the edge of the box past Vital’O goalkeeper, Mac Arthur Arakaza to double Enyimba’s lead.
Chukwude, it was again, who scored Enyimba’s third goal. The striker fired right-footed from the edge of the box
Wenger’s side continued in the same vein but, despite their possession and general dominance, clear-cut chances were at a premium, with goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon – who replaced Heurelho Gomes in the lineup minutes before kickoff – going largely untested
“I will knock Hogan Jimoh Jnr. out and win the N1m cash prize. I invested the last one well because I need to make plans for the rainy days. I am hungry for more. Hogan Jimoh Jnr. is a baby and will be made to understand that when I shave his beard with punches,” he boasted
Mauricio Pochettino’s side remain second in the Premier League table, but they are without a win in their last two in the league. Villa though have serious problems of their own, with a nine-point gap currently separating them from the safety of 17th position
The Red Devils have lost their last two in all competitions without scoring – the latest of which came at Liverpool in the Europa League on Thursday. West Ham, however, are currently on a six-match unbeaten run and currently sit above Man United in the Premier League table