Lampard insists there is no bad blood with Mourinho

by Mark Bassey Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, has insisted all is well between him and Jose Mourinho. Both parties appeared to have fallen out when Lampard joined Manchester City after he was released last summer by the Blues. He came off the bench to score the equalizer when both clubs played in September, but... Read More

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February 1, 2015

Lampard wants Chelsea to know that the title race is not over

by Mark Bassey Frank Lampard has warned his former club Chelsea, that the title race is very much on. The midfielder, who is the Blues’ record goalscorer scored the equalizer when both sides met in September, but was not able to find the back of the net in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. The... Read More

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December 21, 2014

‘Ifreke talks Sports: 5 things we learnt from Liverpool vs Arsenal match

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Rodgers lives to fight another day You probably never know the mail Brendan Rodgers would have woken up to tomorrow morning, if Martin Skrtel didn’t tower above crouching Arsenal players to head in the leveller. Another loss today and the owners would have probably started looking for agents’ number. But... Read More

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October 3, 2014

GOtv provides great family entertainment for October

by Jewel Stephen GOtv continues to bring subscribers the best entertainment for the whole family. This October, subscribers are in for a bigger dose of telenovelas and comedy, as Where is Elisa premieres on Telemundo and the first season of the Bernie Mac Show kicks-off on Sony Entertainment. Kids will be kept entertained with their... Read More

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September 19, 2014

Is Joseph Yobo the messiah for Arsenal? || Wenger knows

by Olorunwa Lawal Former Nigerian international, Joseph Yobo, is on the radar of North London Club, Arsenal. The club which is having some defensive lapses due to injury problems and sale of its defender without buying a replacement will are said to be looking at former Super Eagles player to salvage the situation. Another player... Read More

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September 8, 2014

“It’s their problem if they criticise me. I’ll still be here”…Sanogo is not disturbed by you

by Olorunwa Lawal Troubled Arsenal striker, Yaya Sanogo, has said he will silence his critics and prove he can score goals for the club. The French man who moved to the North London side last season from Auxerre, is yet to score in 17 competitive appearances. Speaking on his experience at Arsenal, Sanogo said that... Read More

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September 4, 2014

“I feel more powerful at Manchester City”…Bacary Sagna reveals why he left Arsenal

by Olorunwa Lawal Former Arsenal right-back, Bacary Sagna, has revealed why he left the North-London side, for Manchester City. According to the French international, it was time to have a different experience from what he has had in his last 7 years at London. “I am 31 and this was the right time for me... Read More

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September 2, 2014

Oh no! Odemwingie will undergo knee surgery…may be out for the season

by Olorunwa Lawal Super Eagles forward, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, will undergo a knee surgery following an injury he sustained during last Saturday’s Barclays English Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester City. The Stoke forward made this known via his twitter account, @odemwingieP. “It’s confirmed now surgery is required. Really gutted I will miss... Read More

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July 30, 2014

United fans, be warned! Van Gaal says it might take a while to get the club back on track

by Mark Bassey Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, has warned the club and fans, that it might take another three months, before he can make his mark at Old Trafford. The Dutchman has been brought in as a replacement for David Moyes, who led the Red Devils to a lowly seventh position in the... Read More

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July 30, 2014

“His British passport is due in October” – The real reason Mikel Obi is not keen to quit Chelsea

by ‘Ifreke Inyang John Mikel Obi is reportedly not ready to quit Chelsea yet, because he is due to receive his British passport in October. The Super Eagles midfielder’s close associate, told AfricanFootball that the 27-year-old could have considered one of the many offers he has gotten from clubs like Juventus and October, but that... Read More

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July 29, 2014

“Moyes left a broken team for me” – Van Gaal pulls no punches in new interview

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Manchester United’s manager Louis van Gaal, has claimed that he inherited a “broken” squad from David Moyes. The Old Trafford outfit finished seventh in the Premier League last season – their lowest ever league finish – and will not play in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 19 years.... Read More

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July 28, 2014

“It doesn’t make sense” | Harry Redknapp responds to Remy’s failure with Liverpool medicals (READ)

by Mark Bassey Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, has said that he does believe Loic Remy failed his medicals at Liverpool and insists there must be another reason why the deal fell through. Both clubs agreed a £8.5million deal for Remy and the French striker travelled to USA to complete the transfer, before the... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Arsenal confirms 4th signing in 18 days [DETAILS]

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsenal has completed a deal that will see Calum Chambers join the club from Southampton for a fee around 12m rising to 16m. Chambers, 19, featured 22 times for the Saints in the Premier League last season and put in impressive performances. The defender is also a very versatile player, as he... Read More

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July 25, 2014

Will Ozil, Podolski and Mertesacker might miss first league game? Wenger says yes

by Mark Bassey Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, has said that the trio of Mesut Ozil, Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker, will all miss the start of the next campaign. The three players were part of the Germany team, that defeated Argentina 1-0 to lift the 2014 World Cup and will not return to the Gunners’... Read More

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July 18, 2014

Live in Liverpool? No thanks: Rodgers reveals why Sanchez snubbed move

by Mark Bassey Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, has revealed that Alexis Sanchez chose Arsenal over Anfield, because he prefered to live in London. The forward completed his move from Barcelona to the Emirates last week in a €40 million deal, despite the fact that Rodgers tried to include him in the deal that took Luis... Read More

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July 18, 2014

Wenger explains why Arsenal spent big money on Sanchez

by Mark Bassey Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, has pointed out Alexis Sanchez’s efficiency and versatility, as the reason why the Gunners paid a large chunk of transfer fee to Barcelona for his services. The Chilean became Arsenal’s second most expensive signing ever, after they completed a 32m deal for him last week. Liverpool tried to... Read More

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July 15, 2014

‘I will not force my move to Manchester United’ – Vidal

by Mark Bassey Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, has said that he is not fretting over a proposed move to Manchester United this summer. The Chilean has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, as new manager Louis van Gaal seeks to rebuild the team ahead of the new season. The Serie A side... Read More

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July 14, 2014

Giggs tells United not to retire his number 11 shirt

by Mark Bassey Ryan Giggs has asked Manchester United not to retire his number 11 shirt, after he retired from playing football last season. The Welshman, who has taken up the job of Louis van Gaal’s assistant at Old Trafford after a spell as interim manager, spent his entire 24-year career as a United player.... Read More

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July 14, 2014

Arsenal reportedly agree £23m deal to sign Khedira from Real Madrid

by Mark Bassey Arsene Wenger is close to swelling the German ranks in his squad, after reportedly agreeing a £23million deal for Sami Khedira with Real Madrid. According to a report in Sport, Arsenal will beat Chelsea to the German midfielder’s signature and he will sign a four-year deal with the North London club. Khedira’s... Read More

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July 12, 2014

Barcelona ‘convinced’ FIFA will reduce Suarez’s ban

by Mark Bassey Barcelona are seeking to have Luis Suarez’s ban reduced and the La Liga giants are “convinced” it will happen. Suarez, who completed his move from Liverpool this week, has been banned by FIFA for four months and nine international games, after he bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. The Uruguayan striker has already... Read More

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July 11, 2014

“Messi is not the greatest player of all time, Robben has done well in Brazil” – Mourinho

by Mark Bassey Jose Mourinho has insisted that Lionel Messi is not the best player of all time. A lot of pundits and fans have spoken ahead of the World Cup final between Argentina and Germany this weekend, that if Messi manages to lead his country to victory, he will be considered the greatest of... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Luis Suarez officially completes £75million move to Barcelona

by Mark Bassey Barcelona and Liverpool have both confirmed that they have reached an agreement for a deal, that will see Luiz Suarez move to the La Liga side. It is believed that the fee is a club record of £75million – Suarez’s release clause in the deal he signed in December 2013. Although the... Read More

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July 10, 2014

Arsenal officially confirm Alexis Sanchez’s transfer

by Mark Bassey Alexis Sanchez’s transfer from Barcelona to Arsenal is now official. The Chilean forward underwent a medical with the Gunners on Thursday, after a €40 million [£32m] deal was agreed between both clubs. “I’m so happy to be joining Arsenal, a club which has a great manager, a fantastic squad of players, huge... Read More

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July 9, 2014

#MovingOn: Manchester United and Nike to part ways after next season

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Giant kit-making company Nike, have announced they will end their sponsorship deal with Manchester United at the end of next season. Nike have branded the Red Devils kit for the past 12 years, taking over from former suppliers Umbro, but they have decided to put an end to their relationship. According to... Read More

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August 25, 2013

Simon Kolawole: The Republic of Southern Nigeria

by Simon Kolawole I hereby predict that the proposed “Republic of Southern Nigeria” would be a political disaster. It is wishful thinking to suggest that the Igbo and Yoruba will suddenly bury the hatchet in the new country. To start with, where would the capital be? Lagos or Enugu or Port Harcourt? Oh my God,... Read More

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August 20, 2013

Opinion: The English Premier League, king of the football ‘season’

by Ose Oyamendan The one I love the most is the official bra and bikini. It helps these days that women are getting more and more interested in football. Hell, they play it better than most men over here anyway. I love days like this. After the doldrums of the summer, when all you’re consigned... Read More

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May 7, 2013

‘Ifreke talks Sports: United we fall and 5 other takeaways from last weekend’s EPL games

by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] 1. Not a Super Sunday As I tweeted yesterday, games between bitter rivals or big teams, can be such a bore, when one or both sides lack purpose or fight. On what what supposed to be a Super Sunday, the first game between Liverpool and Everton, which is usually a feisty... Read More

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