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Calabar tragedy: Manchester United players to wear black armbands in memory of dead football fans

by Dolapo Adelana Premier League club, Manchester United has said that its players will wear black armbands to honour seven Nigerian football fans who died last week Thursday in Calabar,…

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PDP commiserates with Cross River Gov. over death of Manchester United fans

by Dolapo Adelana The Senator Ahmed Makarfi’s led National Caretaker Committee of thePeoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commiserated with the Governor of Cross River State, Professor Benedict Ayade, over the…

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FG directs NERC, NEMSA to investigate death of football fans in Calabar

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and Nigeria Electricity Management Service Agency to investigate the electricity accident in Calabar that led to deaths…

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Death of Manchester United fans unfortunate – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed shock over the death of football fans through electrocution at a viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River State…

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Manchester United’s condolence message to Calabar fans is a slap in the face of the Nigerian government

by Soma Oj. The past few weeks have been eventful for football fans world over. And those events have not been the happiest. First, it was the Dortmund bus bombing…

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The Thread: “What a monumental tragedy” “RIP” | Reactions from Manchester United and Nigerians over the death of football fans in Calabar

Nigeria is such an insecure country, not because Boko Haram terrorists are on the loose but because anything is capable of sending citizens to the great beyond. It could be…

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#UELdraw: Manchester United face Celta Vigo, as Ajax draw Lyon

by Dolapo Adelana Manchester United will face Spanish side Celta Vigo in the semi-final of the Europa League. Dutch side, Ajax will also play French side, Olympique Lyonnais. United beat…

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#UELdraw: Manchester United face Anderlecht

by Dolapo Adelana Manchester United will face Belgian side Anderlecht in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. The other fixtures see French side Lyon play Beskitas of Turkey while Spanish…

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Ibrahimovic scores a brace as Manchester United win the EFL Cup

by Dolapo Adelana Manchester United have won the EFL Cup beating Southampton 3-2 in the final at the Wembley stadium. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the winner in a keenly contested game.…

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I am staying at Manchester United – Wayne Rooney

by Dolapo Adelana Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has addressed speculation about his future. There have been speculations that Rooney will be leaving the English giants for China. In a…

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#UELdraw: Manchester United face St. Etienne, as Tottenham Hotspur hosts Genk

English side Manchester United will face French club St. Etienne in the round of 32 tie of the UEFA Europa League. The draw held on Monday afternoon sees another British…

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Jose Mourinho handed one-match touchline ban, £50,000 fine

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will serve an immediate one-match touchline ban following abusive comments he made against match officials in his team's game with Burnley. Mourinho had admitted using abusive and/or…

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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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All the goals from today’s EPL matches #CHEMUN & #MCISOU (WATCH)

Sunday's games in the English Premier League was a beautiful way to bring an end to activities in Game Week 9, as Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge to face…

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#EPL Roundup: Spurs end Man City’s unbeaten run | Manchester United draw 1-1 with Stoke City | Arsenal scrape to victory

Superior Spurs Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday defeated Manchester City at the White Hart Lane. Spurs provided a great performance as two goals in the first half was enough to end…

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Pogba shines as Manchester United defeat champions Leicester City 4-1

Paul Pogba put up a man of the match performance as Manchester United dominated champions Leicester City. Pogba dictated the pace of the game as he controlled the midfield delivering…

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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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Mourinho set to storm UEFA Champions League kick-off next week

Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho is set to stir up a storm as the new UEFA Champions League season first round of matches kick off on Tuesday, September 13. Mourinho…

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EPL Roundup: Ibrahimovic scores in debut as Liverpool beat Arsenal in 7-goal thriller

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored on his debut in the English Premier League. The Swedish forward powered a low shot from 25 yards to extend Manchester United's lead to 3-0. Goals from…

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‘Ifreke Inyang: Let’s talk about the 2016/2017 Premier League season

It's that time of the year again. Gripping games. Shockers. Controversies. Feisty confrontations. Mind games. Season-defining fixtures. Stadium cramped with excited fans, belting out songs in worship or war. British…

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#Pogback: 10 major quotes from Paul Pogba’s first interview as Man. United player (WATCH)

After a protracted summer of speculations, Paul Pogba or Pogboom as he is fondly referred to in Italy is back in the black and red colours of Manchester United after swapping…

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Watch Man. United dramatic announcement of Paul Pogba deal

Some have dubbed it 'The return of the prodigal son' while others have called it 'The greatest daylight robbery' but call it whatever you want, Paul Pogba is back to…

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#Pogback: Twitter split over Pogba’s Manchester United return

After a long summer of speculations, it appears Paul Pogba will be making his return to his former club, Manchester United after the club revealed the Juventus midfielder is currently…

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Manchester United edge out Leicester in Community Shield win

Last season's FA Cup winners Manchester United have emerged victorious against the defending English Premier league champions Leicester City in the 2015/2016 Community Shield. The Red devils hit the ground…

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Paul Pogba set for Manchester United medical

Paul Pogba has been granted permission by Juventus Football Club to have a medical at Old Trafford ahead of his transfer to Manchester United. Manchester United confirmed it in a…

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Schweinsteiger retires from international football

Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger has announced his retirement from international football with immediate effect. The Manchester United midfielder played his last match for the German Machines in their 2-0 defeat to France…

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ManUtd, ManCity clash in China cancelled

The Manchester derby friendly slated for tonight in China has cancelled. The cancellation is believed to be due to weather conditions. Manchester United confirmed the cancellation via its official Twitter…

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Mourinho’s Manchester United career starts with a bang

Jose Mourinho has started his coaching reign at Manchester United on a bright note, after the Red Devils opened their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Wigan on Saturday.…

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This is what Ryan Giggs will be doing after ‘difficult’ Manchester United depature

Following his departure from Old Trafford, Ryan Giggs is set to come out of retirement to play in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier Futsal League. Giggs will join…

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Mourinho appoints Faria as assistant at Manchester United

Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho has named his backroom staff consisting of 5 former colleagues and a new analyst. The 53-year-old has picked long-term assistant, Rui Faria to aid him…

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