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Didier Drogba Hails Record-Breaking Victor Osimhen as Napoli Clinch Historic Title

In a thrilling display of talent and determination, Nigerian sensation Victor Osimhen etched his name in the annals of Serie A history, drawing accolades from the legendary Didier Drogba. Osimhen's…

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Money push or Boyhood dreams: Will Odion Ighalo become the highest paid African footballer ever?

by Ogbeche Ohotuowo Super Eagles Striker, Odion Ighalo is on the path to making great history in football while acquiring personal accolades. Ighalo was playing for the Chinese football club,…

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AITEO CAF Awards 2018: Mo Salah emerges Player of the year | Full list of winners

Egypt and Liverpool Forward, Mohamed Salah has for the second consecutive year emerged as the African Player of the year, beating his Liverpool team mate Sadio Mane and Arsenal Forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to…

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The YNaija Cover – the 9th of November

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Drogba advises Mikel to quit Chelsea for Marseille

Ivorian legend, Didier Drogba has advised Nigeria's Mikel Obi to quit Chelsea for French League said Olympique Marseille. Mikel has not played for Chelsea since the arrival of Antonio Conte…

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Mourinho’s first signing at Manchester United is an African (PHOTOS)

Jose Mourinho, who has begun building a team for next season, has made a central defender his first signing. Minutes ago, Manchester United unveiled Ivorian defender, Eric Bertrand Bailly who was signed from Villarreal CF…

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Mourinho says Torres can leave Chelsea if he wants

by Mark Bassey Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, has said he will not stand in Fernando Torres' way, if he chooses to leave the club before the transfer window closes on…

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Chelsea’s stunning physio Eva Carneiro takes on Ice Bucket Challenge (WATCH)

by 'Ifreke Inyang Chelsea's physio Eva Carneiro, has taken the Ice Bucket Challenge, after she was nominated by striker Didier Drogba. In a short clip uploaded on YouTube, Carneiro took…

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Why Drogba returned to Chelsea? Mourinho has all the answers

by Mark Bassey Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, has revealed that he decided to bring Didier Drogba to the club, because the striker has a different personality and can have a…

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He’s back! Drogba signs deal with Chelsea | See details

by 'Ifreke Inyang Didier Drogba has returned to Chelsea on a one-year deal. The Ivorian striker, 36, left Stamford Bridge in 2012, after winning the club's first ever Champions League.…

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Opinion: Isa Hayatou and the ruse called Glo CAF Awards

by Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye Lastly, dear Africans, without being immodest and sentimental, i declare that it is time for Isa Hayatu to quit as CAf helmsman as he has out-lived…

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#NelsonMandela: Beverly Osu, Derenle Edun, others pay last respect to Madiba in Soweto (See Photos)

by Oke Efagene Former Big Brother Africa (BBA) contestant and model, Beverly Osu and media personality, Derenle Edun, showed up in South Africa to pay their last respect to late…

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Emeka Anyaoku: A tribute to the Mandela I knew

by Emeka Anyaoku In Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, South Africa finally found the man who gave the lead to the people of South Africa in all their “human varieties” to resolve…

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#NelsonMandela: Footballers, Drogba and Eboue penalized for paying tribute to late icon

by Adeola Balogun Following the death of late South African anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, millions of supporters paid tribute in any way they could. This included former Chelsea striker, Didier…

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Ochereome Nnanna: Is a Nigerian Mandela possible?

by Ochereome Nnanna So, we return to our question: Is Nigerian Mandela possible? Looking at our history, your answer is likely to be: No. The British colonialists did not lay…

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Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Chisom Mbonu… SEE the most influential young people in sports #YNaijaPowerList

by Yomi Kazeem John Mikel Obi Everywhere you look, sports is big business. The global appeal is clear to see when major events take center-stage and Nigeria is not left…

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Actress, Juliet Ibrahim looking RED HOT on the cover of Queens

by Akan Ido Ghanaina actress, Juliet Ibrahim is looking exceptionally hot on the cover of the February edition of Queens Magazine. Ibrahim is wearing a red dress in the spirit…

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Una watch dat ball yesterday? – and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze But for those of you who watch footie on the regular, you'd know that Big Boss achieved that rarity in football where a game is won even…

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Ba, Belhanda, Katongo, Toure are nominees for BBC African Footballer of the Year

by Rachel Ogbu The nominee list for the 2012 African Footballer of the Year Award is out. British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, released a five-man shortlist recently and it includes Moroccan…

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4 things we learnt from Wednesday’s Champions League Games

by 'Ifreke Inyang On Wednesday, we were all glued to our TV screens, for more Champions League action from all across Europe. The drama was just as intense, if not…

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Drogba leaving Chelsea, club confirms

After eight years and scoring the winning goal that got Chelsea FC their 2012 UEFA Champion's League trophy, Didier Drogba said he will be leaving the Blues this June. The 34-year-old…

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