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December 18, 2015

Mourinho: Of betrayal and the last supper – the man many see as Jesus

To many, Jose Mourinho is the modern-day Jesus Christ. An instant miracle worker. Good luck convincing Porto fans, who saw their own lift the Champions League in the 2003/2004 campaign. I dare you to argue with Chelsea fans, who celebrated back-to-back Premier League titles after he arrived. Heck, he even resurrected Inter Milan. They won... Read More

October 9, 2015

3 reasons why we should blame Enyeama not Oliseh

Until this morning, I stood firmly by Vincent Enyeama’s case, fighting his case, shouting down critics and subtly hanging Sunday Oliseh out to dry. I am a huge fan of Enyeama and I must admit there is a bit of bias and/or sentiment about it. I talked, tweeted and trumpeted how the former national team captain... Read More

September 5, 2015

‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learnt from Tanzania vs Nigeria

Super Eagles of Nigeria played out a scoreless draw with the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, in the second group match of the 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. Here are 5 things we learnt from the match, which was Sunday Oliseh’s first in charge as gaffer of the team. 1. Difficult start for Oliseh As... Read More

AFCON qualifiers, match, nigeria, super eagles, Tanzania

August 28, 2015

5 things we learnt from the draws for the UEFA Champions League group stages

1. Romantic reunions It does UEFA usually have monthly meetings, carefully planning how they can reunite former players and managers with their former clubs. This season, Angel Di Maria will get to return to the Santiago Bernabeu to face Real Madrid, a club he left two years ago. Jose Mourinho takes his Chelsea team to... Read More

memphis depay, uefa champions league, zlatan ibrahimovic

5 reasons why your church was scanty today

by Mark Bassey Driving around this morning in Lagos and probably other states, you would have thought it was a public holiday. The roads were deserted, with only few vehicles in sight. So what happened to we the God-loving Nigerian lot? 1. Members were asked not to come After INEC announced that the elections will... Read More

christian, Church, INEC, lagos, nigeria

Amokachi blames Keshi for Nigeria’s defeat to Uganda

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi, has tried to distance himself from the limp display in the 1-0 loss to Uganda on Wednesday night. The former Nigeria international claims Stephen Keshi picked the team and not him. Odion Ighalo, Moses Simon and Akeem Latifu all made their debuts, as the former African... Read More

amokachi, Keshi, nff, nigeria, odion, south africa, super eagles

Why Vincent Enyeama will not earn his 101st cap against South Africa

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles skipper Vincent Enyeama, will miss Sunday’s international friendly with South Africa, with a back problem. The goalkeeper who won his 100th cap for Nigeria against Uganda on Wednesday, picked up the injury during Thursday’s evening training session at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium in Uyo. Media Officer of the national... Read More

amokachi, enyeama, nigeria, south africa, super eagles

‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learnt from Nigeria’s match against Uganda

Enyeama gets his 100th cap Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, finally joined a small, exclusive band of Nigerian players, who have won 100 caps for the country. Well, the other person is Joseph Yobo, who has since retired for international football. From every indication, one expects Enyeama to go on and get more appearances. It was... Read More

Ahmed Musa, amokachi, enyeama, nigeria, super eagles, uganda

Mourinho, Wenger, Ancelotti & more… See the 10 highest earning football managers for 2014

by Mark Bassey According to France Football, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, is the coach who earned the most money in 2014. The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan manager, reportedly received £3.2m in commercial revenue, in addition to his £10m salary at Stamford Bridge. Current Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is second with £11.4m, while Bayern... Read More

ancelotti, chelsea, guardiola, Mourinho, moyes, Wenger

Messi, Rooney, Aguero & more… See the 10 highest earning footballers for 2014

by Mark Bassey France Football has released the 10 players, who banked the most money last year. Lionel Messi is number one on the list, after earning almost £1million a week in wages and sponsorship deals in 2014. His fierce rival Ronaldo is number two. The Portugal captain raked in £39.7m, while Messi’s team-mate Neymar... Read More

aguero, barcelona, messi, neymar, ronaldo

Spanish officials want Cristiano Ronaldo punished for his celebration against Barcelona

by Mark Bassey President of Spain’s professional football league (LFP), Javier Tebas, has hinted that Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo, could be sanctioned for his goal celebration last weekend. The Portugal captain appeared to tell the home crowd to calm down, after he latched onto Karim Benzema’s flick to make it 1-1 at the Nou... Read More

barcelona, la liga, messi, real madrid, ronaldo, spain

‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things to expect when Nigeria play Uganda on Wednesday

1. Enyeama’s 100th cap The build up to this friendly match has been dominated with the talk of Vincent Enyeama’s centenary. The Lille stopper deserves every single accolade that continues to come his way. From the moment he announced himself on the big stage, with that terrific left-handed save to deny Paul Scholes at the... Read More

amokachi, enyeama, nff, nigeria, super eagles, uganda

Why Real Madrid may pip Barcelona to La Liga title despite El Clasico defeat

by Mark Bassey On Sunday night, Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a thrilling El Clasico fixture. Although the victory has put the Catalans four points clear at the top of La Liga, Lionel Messi and co might regret not scoring more at the Nou Camp. Barca lost 3-1 in the reverse fixture last year... Read More

barcelona, el clasico, la liga, messi, ronaldo, suarez

With ‘Have Your Way’, @onosariyo points a new direction

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Onos Ariyo’s new offering is titled Have Your Way. Before 2014, the Delta state-born music minister was probably known within church circles. But last year, she began to blossom greatly and grew into her calling. It was an amazing 12 months for Onos. From releasing her widely acclaimed sophomore album No Limits... Read More

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Ifreke Inyang: 5 quick thoughts from Sunday’s El Clasico

Casillas’ time is up After watching tonight’s game, you have to hold your hands up and say Iker Casillas has got to go. The goalkeeper was arguably at fault for both of the goals conceded. The big men at Real Madrid should be on the phone to David De Gea’s agent. He will be a... Read More

barcelona, el clasico, messi, real madrid, ronaldo

‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learnt from Liverpool vs Manchester United

Mata should play more often There is no way Juan Mata will not be named Man of the Match for this game. Apart from his well executed brace, the little Spaniard was every where, a lesson in composure, movement and fine passing. One wonders why Louis van Gaal left him out of his teams for... Read More

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Louis van Gaal knows exactly why English clubs flop in Champions League

by Mark Bassey Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, has called for the introduction of a winter break in a Premier League season, if English teams must do better on the continent. Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Manchester City on Wednesday, means there are no English clubs left in the UEFA Champions League. Van Gaal says... Read More

barcelona, manchester city, manchester united, premier league, van gaal

David Beckham states why Real Madrid should not sack Carlo Ancelotti

David Beckham has said that it will be a big mistake for Real Madrid to sack manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian has come under pressure at the Santiago Bernabeu, following a poor run of results in 2015, which has seen Barcelona overtake them at the top of La Liga. Beckham, who featured for Ancelotti at... Read More

ancelotti, barcelona, Beckham, psg, real madrid

4 matches you must not miss this weekend

The El Clasico On Sunday night, Barcelona will host Real Madrid in the latest installment of the El Clasico. Both teams come into the tie with differing forms. Lionel Messi has been spectacular for the Catalans, while Carlo Ancelotti’s men are struggling bad, with Cristiano Ronaldo off colour. It promises to be a tasty affair.... Read More

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Ifreke Inyang: These are the 4 teams that will qualify for Champions League semi-finals

Let’s do cliches. The men have been separated from the boys. On Friday, the eight clubs adjudged to be the best left in the UEFA Champions League, were drawn against each other. Here are the four tasty ties and my predictions: Paris Saint-Germain v Barcelona Barcelona. I don’t think PSG were supremely commanding in the two... Read More

bayern munich, champions league, Juventus, Monaco, porto

CAF explains why Dolphins was thrown out of Confederation Cup

by Mark Bassey Dolphins have officially been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup, after their appeal against the walk over was thrown out on Thursday. The Port Harcourt-based club, failed to show up on time for Saturday’s game against Club Africain, because of a bonus row and flight disruption. CAF asked Dolphins to remain in... Read More

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There’s a sex scandal involving two Manchester United players and a student

by Mark Bassey According to reports today, Manchester United youngster Andreas Pereira offered to pay a student £10,000 for a threesome with him and team-mate Paddy McNair. Pereira, who made his Premier League debut last Sunday in the 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, is said to have asked 19-year-old Kelly McKinney to spend the night... Read More

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This is why Arsene Wenger thinks Arsenal should be playing in the Europa League

by Mark Bassey Arsene Wenger has admitted that it might be better for Arsenal, to play in the Europa League rather than the Champions League. The Gunners were dumped out of Europe on Tuesday, despite winning 2-0 at tge Stade Louis II. It is the fifth consecutive season, in which they have bowed out at... Read More

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Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao will take home this $1m emerald belt on May 2

by Mark Bassey An emerald green, diamond-encrusted belt has been chosen by boxing fans worldwide, to be worn around the waist of either Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao on May 2. The belt was chosen, after the WBC held a public vote to decide between it and an onyx belt of unusual design. It costs... Read More

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Eden Hazard will be supporting Arsenal against Monaco – Here’s why

by Mark Bassey Chelsea winger Eden Hazard, has confessed that he will be cheering London rivals Arsenal, when they face Monaco in the UEFA Champion League on Tuesday night. The Gunners have a mountain to climb, after they lost the first leg of the tie 3-1 at the Emirates two weeks ago. Hazard, who suffered... Read More

arsenal, champions league, chelsea, england, premier league

Ifreke Inyang: 5 things to expect in the UEFA Champions League this week

Arsenal might come close When Arsenal hit top gear and find fluidity in their game, their football is right up there. Like last weekend, when they battered West Ham, even without trying. I expect them to carry on against Monaco on Tuesday night. But it is looking a little too late for the Gunners. And... Read More

arsenal, bayern, champions league, chelsea, Dortmund, Monaco

Bale is not interested in what the Real Madrid fans are saying

by Mark Bassey Following a dip in Gareth Bale’s form, he practically became enemy number 1 at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Real Madrid fans, when they were not whistling or booing at him, voted for him to be dropped from the team. Bale, who scored crucial goals in the Champions League final win over Atletico... Read More

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Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learnt from Saturday’s football

by Ifreke Inyang The English Premier League was in action on Saturday, March 14, and as always, football fans and supporters were served a spectacle. Here are 5 things we learnt from yesterday: Arsenal can put up quite an exhibition When Arsene Wenger’s men are in full flow, it is always a pleasure to sit... Read More

arsenal, chelsea, epl, manchester city, messi, premier league, QPR

Be generous, Pastor Creflo Dollar needs your N60,000 to buy a new private jet

by Mark Bassey Creflo Dollar is trying to get 200,000 people to donate $300 ( a little over N60,000), to fund the acquisition of a brand new luxurious $65million Gulfstream G650 airplane for his ministry. The popular televangelist and founder of World Changers Church International, posted an appeal on his website which read: “The mission... Read More

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4 things we learnt from Mourinho’s press conference this Friday

by Mark Bassey He is determined to win the Premier League Jose Mourinho’s latest attempt to win his third Champions League medal, ended with a sorry 2-2 draw against Paris Saint-Germain. The result saw the Ligue 1 champions progress on away goals rule, after the first leg ended 1-1 in Paris. “The people that lost,... Read More

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