It is no secret in-house that I have been unimpressed by England. Crossing my heart, I feel they have been incredibly lucky – favoured in the group they were, amongst other things. Anyway, they have worked hard to come this far and kudos to them, especially Harry Kane who has bagged in six goals so... Read More

July 6, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Super first half sends Belgium to the semis ahead of Brazil

Belgium’s display was like poetry in motion as they rattled the Brazilians to a 2-1 victory to lead them into their second ever World Cup semi-finals appearance. Belgium capitalised on super counter attacking football and set piece dominance to foil the Brazilian threat. The first half was a display of attacking football genius by Belgium... Read More

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July 6, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: France advance to the Semis ahead of despondent Uruguay

Les Blue were just too good and talented for Uruguay in their World Cup quarterfinal clash. Uruguay rarely got any rhythm in the game and looked despondent throughout the game – sometimes talent trumps hard work. France ensured victory over their South Americans opponents with goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Greizmann in the first... Read More

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Antoine Griezmann, France, Kylian Mbappe, Raphael Varane

July 6, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Brazil Vs Belgium Quarter-Final matchup

This is the tastiest of all the quarter-final games where the very best stars go head-to-head. Brazil have grown in every game they have played so far in the tourney, and they also possess a mean defence – something quite synonymous to Brazil under Tite. Brazil have conceded only five shots on target in the... Read More

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July 6, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay Vs France match preview

The first quarter finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be between Uruguay and France. Uruguay the South American candidates have the meanest defence in the World Cup with just one goal conceded so far in the tourney – conceded against Portugal in their round of 16 tie. Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez... Read More

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Edinson Cavani, France, Kylian Mbappe, Uruguay

July 3, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: England finally break the curse in penalty victory over Colombia

England finally broke their penalty curse by defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties. Eric Dier was the hero of the moment after Jordan Pickford saved Carlos Bacca’s penalty and left Dier with the opportunity to send England through – he did it with the utmost cool. England will now face Sweden in the quarter-finals on Saturday.... Read More

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Colombia, england, Kane, penalty

July 3, 2018

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Mikel Obi, a National Hero Nigeria does not deserve

John Mikel Obi was called four hours before Nigeria’s most crucial game against Argentina that his father had been kidnapped – what sort of a country is this? We keep complaining of poor leadership but it truly stems from the people – where is the empathy? I imagine he must have felt sad and worried... Read More

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July 3, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Forsberg’s goal sends Sweden to the quarter-finals ahead of Switzerland

Emil Forsberg’s deflected shot was the difference in an otherwise drab round-of-16 matchup between Sweden and Switzerland. The first half was relatively pedestrian with Switzerland edging with possession and attempts but failed to convert clear-cut chances. Sweden defended resolutely to curb Xherdan Shaqiri from the right. However, Forsberg was left unmarked at the edge of... Read More

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July 2, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Belgium pulls remarkable comeback in thrilling 3-2 encounter with Japan

Super Belgium battled from 2-0 goals down to defeat a resilient Japan team 3-2 with a late goal from Nacer Chadli to score the winner and ensure victory and take the quarter-final berth against Brazil. Belgium showed incredible team character and quality to forge ahead. Nacer Chadli came off the bench to convert a deadly... Read More

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Belgium, Chadli, japan

July 2, 2018

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Drama in Nigerian football as Giwa takes over NFF

Were we naive to expect calmer times in Nigerian football and especially the NFF after our early World Cup exit? If the news that Chris Giwa has assumed duty as the Nigerian Football Federation President (NFF) after a court order stated that Amaju Pinnick should step down for Giwa, we clearly were. This decision was in... Read More

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Amaju Pinnick, Chirs Giwa, nff, solomon dalung

July 2, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Neymar’s Brazil turns on the style to the Quarter-Finals in 2-0 victory over Mexico

Neymar was the star of his show as his performance ensured Brazil a Quarter-Final berth at the expense of Mexico. Neymar improved his performances in the tournament as he scored a goal and setup another to rally his side to a 2-0 victory. Roberto Firmino came off the bench to get on the scoresheet in... Read More

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brazil, mexico, neymar

July 2, 2018

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BREAKING: Salah signs contract extension at Liverpool

Egyptian King Mo Salah has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool until 2023. After his incredible first season at Anfield where he scored 44 goals in 52 appearances for Liverpool. He also grabbed the PFA Player of the Year award, Football Writers’ Player of the Year and Golden Boot awards. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp... Read More

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July 1, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Subasic’s goalkeeping masterclass sends Croatia to the Quarter-Final ahead of Denmark

Danijel Subasic was the star of the moment as he saved three penalties in the penalty shootout against Denmark to ensure Croatia’s qualification to the second round. Kasper Schmeichel was otherwise another star of the show with his heroic performances as he saved two penalties in the shootout but it sadly was not enough to... Read More

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Croatia, denmark, Modric, Rakitic, Schmeichel, Subasic

July 1, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Igor Akinfeev’s heroic displays takes Russia to the quarter finals in penalty shootout with Spain

Igor Akinfeev was the hero of a nation as his two penalty saves led Russia to a 4-3 penalty shootout win. The game was a 1-1 stalemate after 120 minutes of open play. Spain opened the scoring with an own goal from Sergei Ignashevich in the 12th minute, before Gerard Pique handled the ball in the... Read More

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Igor Akinfeev, Russia

June 30, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Cavani’s brace crushes Portugese hearts as Uruguay ends Ronaldo’s tournament

Edinson Cavani bagged two impressive goals to sink Ronaldo’s Portugal 2-1 in their round of 16 tie against Uruguay. Cavani’s 7th minute header opened the scoring after Luis Suarez fed him with a beautiful cross. Portugal was wasteful with the chances they had but Pepe’s header levelled the game in the 55th minute from a... Read More

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Cavani, ronaldo, Uruguay

June 30, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Kylian Mbappe tears Argentina apart to hand France quarter final spot

Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show as France ran riot over an Argentina side in a 4-3 victory to break Lionel Messi’s World Cup hope and power his team to the Quarter-Finals. Antoine Greizmann opened the scoring with a penalty in the 13th minute after Mbappe was brought down in the box. Angel... Read More

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Kylian Mbappe, lionel messi, world cup

June 29, 2018

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See our best 11 from the Group stage of the #WorldCup 2018

The group stage of the World Cup is over and it was a wild ride. We had only one goalless draw and recorded a massive rise in penalties thanks to the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). However, we have been exposed to some of the best football we have seen for some time... Read More

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henderson, Lukaku, Modric, Philippe Coutinho, ronaldo, world cup

June 28, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Januzaj’s magical goal decides Group H winner in underwhelming game

The game between England and Belgium was billed as the most anticipated and important group stage game by most football fans when the World Cup fixtures were announced. It was meant to be an array of attacking display – Romelu Lukaku versus Harry Kane. However, thanks to early qualification, both managers decided to field a weakened... Read More

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Colombia, england, Panama, Tunisia

June 28, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Senegal crash out of Group H on fair play

Senegal lost to Colombia 1-0 in their group H decider to crash out of the World Cup and break African hearts. It is indeed a very sad World Cup for Africa. Senegal played well but were wasteful and could not convert their opportunities. Yerry Mina scored a headed in the 74th minute. Senegal left 6’5... Read More

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Colombia, japan, Poland, senegal

June 28, 2018

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#WorldCup Preview: All hope rests on Mané and Senegal for Africa

After Nigeria’s defeat to Argentina on Tuesday, Senegal are now the last standing hope for Africans at the World Cup …. Sigh. When will this all end? Africa really needs to step up. Thankfully, Senegal are a better team than Nigeria blessed with tremendously talented players full of energy, strength and pace. The only real... Read More

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Colombia, Sadio Mane, senegal

June 27, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Neymar comes to the party as Brazil top Group E

Brazil’s diva Neymar came to the party in the Selecao’s last group game against Serbia in Spartak. Brazil ran out comfortable 2-0 winners with goals from Paulinho in the 36th minute and Thiago Silva in the 68th minute. Neymar was one of the better players and provided an assist for Brazil’s second goal by Thiago... Read More

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brazil, Costa Rica, neymar, serbia, Switzerland

June 27, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Defending champions Germany crash out after 2-0 defeat to South Korea

World Champions Germany crash out of the World Cup in dramatic fashion after a 2-0 defeat to South Korea in Kazan on Wednesday. Germany dominated possession but lacked dynamism in their play and their build-up play was too slow – lacking real urgency. The favourites by many prior to the World Cup failed to impress.... Read More

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Germany, mexico, south korea, Sweden

June 27, 2018

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Aftermath of #WorldCup exit, deflecting blame and the way forward for Nigerian football

After Nigeria crashed out in a crushing and heartbreaking manner against familiar foe Argentina on Tuesday, many Nigerians have fallen to a deep pit by deflecting blame; shouting ‘racism’ from FIFA and the Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir, for some decisions that did not go the Super Eagles way. I will like to point out I... Read More

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June 26, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Rojo breaks Nigerian hearts with 85th minute winner

Argentina ensured progression to the second round ahead of Nigeria after defeating the Super Eagles 2-1 in the Group D encounter. Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 14th minute after latching to a fantastic ball from Ever Banega, beating Francis Uzoho with the fantastic right footed shot. Nigeria looked pedestrian after the goal and... Read More

#WorldCup Roundup: France and Denmark hand first goalless game

France and Denmark battled to an underwhelming goalless draw in the Luzhniki Stadium in Russia. France were slightly the better side but found it hard to create clear-cut chances against a solid Denmark side. Didier Deschamps decided to rest a few key players in the French team – most notably Paul Pogba and he was... Read More

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June 26, 2018

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#WorldCup Preview: Rohr must let the cannons loose to defeat Argentina

Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami along with NFF President Amaju Pinnick addressed the Super Eagles ahead of their most important game against Argentina by 7:00pm today in Saint Petersburg at the team hotel. Odegbami stressed that the Super Eagles stood a unique pedestal that no other team in the history of Nigerian football has had.... Read More

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Group D, messi, nigeria, odegbami, pinnick, Russia, super eagles

June 25, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Drama in Group B as Spain and Portugal qualify

It was a dramatic end to the final games of Group B, and as Nordin Amrabat put it ‘VAR is BS’. I certainly won’t go ahead to discredit VAR but it certainly depends on how it is being used by the referee. Portugal were held by an impressive Iran to a 1-1 result, while Spain... Read More

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Iran, Morocco, portugal, spain

June 25, 2018

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#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay show class in 3-0 win over Russia | Saudi Arabia break Egyptian hearts with last minute winner

Uruguay ensured top spot in Group A with 9 points after a relatively convincing 3-0 victory over World Cup hosts Russia. Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a low-driven free-kick to ensure a horrible start for the Russians, but Russian goalie Igor Akinfeev should have been better to thwart the free-kick.... Read More

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Cavani, egypt, Russia, saudi arabia, suarez, Uruguay, world cup

June 24, 2018

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#WorldCup 2018 Roundup: Relief for Falcao as he rallies Colombia to victory | Senegal can only draw with Japan

Colombian captain Radamel Falcao powered his country to a convincing 3-0 victory over an extremely overwhelmed Polish side. Falcao grabbed the second Colombian goal with an exquisite finish from a very delicate pass from playmaker Juan Quintero in the 70th minute. Barcelona man Yerry Mina opened the scoring for Colombia in the first half with... Read More

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Colombia, england, falcao, Harry Kane, japan, mane, senegal

June 24, 2018

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#WorldCup Preview: Can Mané’s Senegal secure Africa’s first spot in the Round of 16?

After Senegal’s impressive 2-1 victory over Poland in their opening game, they will be looking to replicate that performance to effectively propel them to the next round if results favour them. The Lions of Teranga will face the Blue Samurai’s of Japan in a crucial group H tie. Japan also grabbed a crucial 2-1 victory... Read More

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#WorldCup Preview: Sweden Vs England matchup

#WorldCup Roundup: Super first half sends Belgium to the semis ahead of Brazil

#WorldCup Roundup: France advance to the Semis ahead of despondent Uruguay

#WorldCup Roundup: Brazil Vs Belgium Quarter-Final matchup

#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay Vs France match preview

#WorldCup Roundup: England finally break the curse in penalty victory over Colombia

Mikel Obi, a National Hero Nigeria does not deserve

#WorldCup Roundup: Forsberg’s goal sends Sweden to the quarter-finals ahead of Switzerland

#WorldCup Roundup: Belgium pulls remarkable comeback in thrilling 3-2 encounter with Japan

Drama in Nigerian football as Giwa takes over NFF

#WorldCup Roundup: Neymar’s Brazil turns on the style to the Quarter-Finals in 2-0 victory over Mexico

BREAKING: Salah signs contract extension at Liverpool

#WorldCup Roundup: Subasic’s goalkeeping masterclass sends Croatia to the Quarter-Final ahead of Denmark

#WorldCup Roundup: Igor Akinfeev’s heroic displays takes Russia to the quarter finals in penalty shootout with Spain

#WorldCup Roundup: Cavani’s brace crushes Portugese hearts as Uruguay ends Ronaldo’s tournament

#WorldCup Roundup: Kylian Mbappe tears Argentina apart to hand France quarter final spot

See our best 11 from the Group stage of the #WorldCup 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Januzaj’s magical goal decides Group H winner in underwhelming game

#WorldCup Roundup: Senegal crash out of Group H on fair play

#WorldCup Preview: All hope rests on Mané and Senegal for Africa

#WorldCup Roundup: Neymar comes to the party as Brazil top Group E

#WorldCup Roundup: Defending champions Germany crash out after 2-0 defeat to South Korea

Aftermath of #WorldCup exit, deflecting blame and the way forward for Nigerian football

#WorldCup Roundup: Rojo breaks Nigerian hearts with 85th minute winner

#WorldCup Roundup: France and Denmark hand first goalless game

#WorldCup Preview: Rohr must let the cannons loose to defeat Argentina

#WorldCup Roundup: Drama in Group B as Spain and Portugal qualify

#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay show class in 3-0 win over Russia | Saudi Arabia break Egyptian hearts with last minute winner

#WorldCup 2018 Roundup: Relief for Falcao as he rallies Colombia to victory | Senegal can only draw with Japan

#WorldCup Preview: Can Mané’s Senegal secure Africa’s first spot in the Round of 16?

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