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Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard retires from international football
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has announced his retirement from international football. The former Liverpool and England captain made the announcement on Thursday via his official Instagram page, as he thanked…
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Oshoala scores 4, as Super Falcons beat Mali 6-0
Nigeria's Super Falcons began their campaign at the African Women Championship on a high as they best Mali 6-0. Striker Asisat Oshoala was the star of the game as she…
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The Thread: Victor Moses | Man of the match
The number one trending topic on Twitter tonight is Victor Moses, and it is deserved. He ruled the field in Nigeria's match today against Algeria. The match ended 3-1 in…
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I still have 10 more years to play football – Ronaldo
Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has said he intends to continue playing football for the next 10 years. Ronaldo said this after signing a five-year contract with Real Madrid which…
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Cristiano Ronaldo extends Madrid contract, to reportedly earn $710,000 weekly
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a contract extension with the Spanish giants. The signing was done in the Madrid Board Room of the Santiago Bernabéu as he was…
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Ikhana re-appointed Kano Pillars coach
Kadiri Ikhana has be appointed coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side Kano Pillars on a one-year-deal. Ikhana replaces Mohammed Babaganaru, who left the club at the end of the Premier…
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FC Ifeanyi Ubah wins Federation Cup
FC Ifeanyi Ubah on Sunday won the Nigeria Federation Cup. Ifeanyi Ubah emerged victorious beating Nasarawa United 5-4 on penalties. The game which ended goalless during regulation time was decided by the…
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Chelsea yet to speak with Mikel over new deal – Conte
Antonio Conte says neither him nor Chelsea have held contract extension talks with midfielder John Mikel Obi. Mikel who is Chelsea's second-longest-serving player behind captain John Terry is yet to…
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Just In: Etihad stadium evacuated ahead of Manchester City, Barcelona game due to ’emergency’
Manchester City's Etihad Stadium was evacuated on Tuesday evening ahead of the club's UEFA Champions League game with FC Barcelona by what was described only as an 'emergency'. Staff and…
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Why Mkhitaryan has been absent – Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has defended the absence of Armenian midfielder Henrihk Mkhitaryan from his squad. The Armenian has not featured for Manchester United since the Manchester derby in the…
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Osaze Odemwingie joins Rotherham United
Former Nigerian international Osaze Odemwingie has joined English Football League side Rotherham United on a deal until January. However, the deal is subject to FA and EFL ratification. Odemwingie, who was a free agent,…
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Ballon D’or: Ronaldo, Messi, Greizmann make 30-man shortlist
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona striker Lionel Messi are two of the top players to make the 2016 Ballon D'or shortlist. Atletico Madrid forward, Antoine Griezmann who was…
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Falz the Bahd Guy, Olamide, Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye, others to stump this December at ‘Merrybet Celebrity Fans Challenge’
Nigeria's biggest football party - Merrybet Celebrity FC is back this December with its 3rd edition and this time around, it will be bigger and a lot more exciting. In…
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Moses scores as Chelsea beat Leicester City 3-0 (WATCH)
Chelsea FC showed a glimpse of their class as they outclassed Premier League champions Leicester City in the opening game of Week 8. Goals from Diego Costa, Eden Hazard and…
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Arsenal’s Petr Cech wins 2 Guinness World Record awards
Arsenal FC number one goalkeeper Petr Cech has received two awards from the Guinness World Records. The Czech was rewarded for his achievements with both former club Chelsea FC and…
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Opinion: What’s the big deal about Iwobi and Iheanacho?
by Aderonke Bello Few months ago on my Facebook wall, in my usual manner of seeking public opinion about issues, I asked my friends about Iwobi whom I think is…
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Too much sex affecting Ghanaian players – ex-Coach
Former Black Stars player and coach, Malik Jabir says Ghanaian players are not performing optimally because they engaged in sexual intercourse frequently. Malik, who coached the Black Stars in 2003 said…
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We won’t miss WC qualifier against Zambia – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked claims in the online media that the Super Eagles will fail to honour their World Cup qualifying game against Zambia. In a statement…
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England ‘mutually terminates’ Allardyce’s contract after 67 days in charge
The English Football Association has terminated the appointment of manager Sam Allardyce. This is contained in a statement released by the Association on Tuesday. The statement reads, "Allardyce's conduct, as…
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$12 billion; N441 million… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
$12 billion – The amount allegedly smuggled out of Nigeria by telecoms company MTN between 2006 and 2016. This is according to Sen. Dino Melaye. 2 million – The number of people freed…
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Unpaid salaries: Siasia gives NFF 2-week ultimatum, threatens sit-out
Bronze medal winning coach Samson Siasia has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a two-week ultimatum over his unpaid salaries, The Vanguard reports. Siasia who is owed five months by the…
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Kano Pillars to get N441m from Ahmed Musa’s move to Leicester
Nigeria club side, Kano Pillars will be getting N441m from Ahmed Musa’s transfer to Premier League champions, Leicester City. According to African Football, Pillars are to get part of the…
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#EFLCup: Rashford shines for Man Utd | Spurs hit 5 past Gillingham| Man City defeat Swansea 2-1
Marcus Rashford was the star of the night for Manchester United scoring on his debut in the EFL Cup. United took the lead in the 18 minute through Michael Carrick.…
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#EFLCup: Fabregas shines for Chelsea against Leceister City | Arsenal score 4 | Liverpool win 3-0
Cesc Fabregas was the star of the game between Chelsea and Leicester City. The Spanish midfielder scored twice to secure a 4-2 victory for Antonio Conte's men. Leicester took the…
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Yaya Toure’s agent replies Guardiola… but it’s not pleasant
Yaya Toure's agent, Dmitri Seluk has replied Manchester City Pep Guardiola. Guardiola had said Toure would not feature in his team unless Seluk apologises to the club. But in his…
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Yaya Toure’s Manchester City career is over unless he apologises – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says midfielder Yaya Toure will never play for the club again unless his agent tenders an apology for his outburst following Toure's omission from City’s Champions League…
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Yaya Toure announces retirement from international football
Ivorian midfielder, Yaya Toure on Tuesday announced that he would be retiring from international football. The four-time African footballer of the year appeared 113 times for his country. He wrote,…
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This is what the Ballon d’Or will look like now
France Football has announced that the Ballon d'Or award will now have new rules after it ended a six year contract with world football governing body, FIFA. France Football said…
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EPL: Watford beat Mourinho’s Man Utd for the first time in 30 years
Watford Football Club secured their first victory over Manchester United for the first time in thirty years. Watford who secured a 3-1 victory at Vicarage road last defeated United on…
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EPL: Henderson scores stunner as Liverpool beat Chelsea 2 – 1 (WATCH)
A stunning strike by Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was one of the highlights of a breathtaking game at Stamford Bridge. The Game Week 5 match-up lived up to its hype…
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