Archives Tag: soccer

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April 19, 2022

Aston Villa 1-4 Stoke City Peter Osaze’s impeccable form in front of the goal continued on Sunday, grabbing the equalizer for Stoke in the 22nd minute after goal down to an early goal from Christian Benteke. Chelsea 6-0 Arsenal John Obi Mikel was thrown into the game as a 72nd minute substitute for David Luiz in Chelsea’s … Continue reading Nigerians in the English Premier League

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Hull City 2-0 Manchester City Sonie Aluko was a 46th minute substitute for Maynor Figueroa as his team went down to the Citizens at home despite Manchester City playing 80 minutes of the game with 10 men after Vincent Kompany was shown a red card in the 10th minute. Sonie Aluko only returned to action this year … Continue reading Nigerians in English Premier League

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CAREER Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigerian forgotten striker, Ayodele Makinwa, has sought the help of world football governing body, FIFA, in his bid to earn compensation from Chinese side, Beijing Baxy. Makinwa’s two-year contract with the Chinese League One side was prematurely terminated after just a season and he has sent a plea to FIFA to act as a pacifier … Continue reading Makinwa Seeks Help from FIFA

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Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s Under-17 World Cup winning coach, Manu Garba, has been promoted to the U-20 team. The technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made this announcement through its head of technical department, Emmanuel Ikpeme on Sunday in Lagos. Garba has become an instant hit with Nigerians for his managerial skills and exploits with the … Continue reading Manu Garba Named Nigerian U-20 Coach

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Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria and Italy played out a 2-all game at Craven Cottage, Fulham, London last night. The Super Eagles of Nigeria put on a wonderful display against the Azurri of Italy in a friendly played at the home turf of Premier League side, Fulham Football Club in London. Buoyed by their World Cup qualification, Coach Stephen … Continue reading Nigeria and Italy End in a Draw

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EDUCATION Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

GTBank has announced that its Principals Cup competition currently held in Nigeria is set to be inaugurated in five other African Countries where the bank has subsidiaries: Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia. According to the bank, “The competition is an annual football competition targeted at secondary school students. It evolved out of … Continue reading GTBank Principals Cup Now in Six African Countries

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

CARDIFF 1-0 SWANSEA Peter Osaze Odewingie played 75 minutes of the first Premier league meeting between the two Welsh sides, but was substituted about 15 minutes to the end of the match for Frazier Campbell. Defender, Steven Caulker scored the only goal of the Welsh derby to give Cardiff the bragging rights. NEWCASTLE 2-0 CHELSEA … Continue reading Nigerians in the English Premier League

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Golden Eaglets played out a thrilling 3-all draw with Sweden in their second group game at the U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Kelechi Iheanacho, who scored four goals against Mexico in their first game, couldn’t add to his tally. He turned provider for Eaglets two goals, setting up Isaac Success and … Continue reading Eaglets Settle For a Draw

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Newcastle 2 – 2 Liverpool The Ameobi brothers were on the bench against Liverpool on Saturday as the home side fought to a 2 – all draw with the Merseyside club. Sammy was thrown into the game in the 78th minute but Shola was unused. Victor Moses played all 90 minutes but Jordan Ibe didn’t … Continue reading Nigerians in the English Premier League

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Golden Eaglets (Nigeria’s U-17 football team) started their World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion on Saturday, trashing their Mexican counterparts 6-1. Kelechi Iheanacho grabbed the headlines with four goals as the Eagles ran riot against the Mexicans. This sees him climb to the top of the goal scorer’s chat. He scored two goals in … Continue reading 2013 World Youth Championship: Eaglets Get Off To A Flyer

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nestlé Milo has partnered with ex-Super Eagles goalie, Peter Rufai, to take its football clinic to seven Nigerian cities during the last quarter of 2013. The event which kicked off on Wednesday of the past week will go to Benin, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Akure, Abeokuta and Lagos. It will conclude in Lagos, on November 16, … Continue reading Nestlé Partners with Peter Rufai Ahead of Milo Youth Football

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Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa Sone Aluko featured for the Tigers in their stalemate against Midlands club, Aston Villa at the KC Stadium. The young midfielder cum striker was taken off in the 69th minute for Yannick Sagbo. Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace Victor Moses played 66minutes of The Red’s game at home to new boys, … Continue reading Nigerians in the Premier League

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EDUCATION Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Ever wondered what Naeto C looks like in a football jersey? Do you want to see The Chairman, MI, score a goal live? Will Seyi Law make a good goalkeeper? You have the chance to satisfy your curiosity and more as young Nigerian celebrities, artistes and  on-air-personalities will take to the pitch at the University … Continue reading Nigerian Celebrities to Play Football for a Cause

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

John Mikel Obi has refuted claims that he was not injured and decided not to play in Super Eagles friendly match against the Stallions of Burkina Faso, last week in Kaduna. He said he was not fit, and for that reason did not participate, he said, “It’s sad if people hold such views about me … Continue reading “I Was Not Fit for Burkina Faso Match” – Mikel

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved closer to securing a spot for the Brazil 2014 World Cup after it defeated the Flames of Malawi 2 – Nil in Calabar on Saturday. Forwards, Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses scored the two goals that secured the win for the Eagles. With this win, Nigeria heads to playoffs … Continue reading Super Eagles Advance in Race to 2014 World Cup

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