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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.…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy