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November 25, 2020

Soccer legend, Diego Maradona leaves a legacy of imperfect glory | #YNaijaSportsExtra

Argentine football legend, Diego Maradona has just passed on after suffering a heart failure. The fabled Argentina attacking midfielder suffered a heart attack at his Buenos Aires home, with Argentine President, Alberto Fernandez declaring three days of national mourning. Maradona during his glory days enjoyed tremendous success as a footballer at both the national and... Read More

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Opinion: Neymar’s world record transfer and the importance of release clauses

By Izuchukwu Okafor There’s a thin line between contractual obligation and forced labour and releases clauses in LA Liga which has roots in Spanish labour laws really help in making this line defined. Firstly, a release clause in a player’s contract indicates that subject to agreed conditions (e.g from a particular transfer window or non-participation... Read More

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The Thread: “World’s gone mad” | Football fans clash over Neymar

Since Neymar’s world record deal broke yesterday Wednesday, the football world has been turned on its head. BREAKING NEWS: Neymar agrees five-year contract at Paris Saint-Germain, according to Sky sources. #SSN — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 2, 2017 The Brazilian footballer has been with Barcelona since 2013, but is now leaving to Paris Saint-Germain,... Read More

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Opinion: Luis Enrique – Barca success at a sad cost

by Umar Hassan Luis Enrique won a treble in his first season as Fc Barcelona Coach and in the process, went on to shatter the club record haul of 40 victories in a debut season held by the only other person to have managed such, trioJosép Guardiola. He had won an impressive 9 out of... Read More

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December 15, 2016

It’s here! CAF Africa Beach Soccer hits Lagos

When you hear the words beach soccer, what comes to your mind? Sun? Bikinis? Fun? Action? The Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, taking place in Lagos, is here and the action is intense. Lagos State is the proud host of the Africa Beach Soccer Tournament 2016 and is already showing it’s hospitality to 8... Read More

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August 21, 2016

Is NFF the most ridiculous organisation on earth? These 10 tweets think so

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) reared its ugly head on Nigerian Twitter and has caught a lot of flak from tweeps when the organisation’s handle tweeted a statement made by its president concerning “our Japanese money”. Apparently, the NFF President Pinnick Amaju said the donation made by Japanese doctor, Katsuya Takasu to the Nigerian Dream... Read More

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August 13, 2016

Ikenna Anabi talks about his experience at the 2016 COPA Coca-Cola International Camp in Paris

Ikenna Anabi is a 13-year-old boy in JSS 3 who does not only love to watch football, he plays it actively and is distinguishing himself as a talented player. Quite recently, Through the Copa Coca-Cola U-15 football tournament, Ikenna was selected to join other young talented footballers across different countries at the 2016 COPA Coca-Cola... Read More

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August 11, 2016

#RioOlympics: Nigerian Twitter may or may not be happy about Dream Team’s loss to Colombia

Nigeria’s Dream Team VI were defeated 2-0 in the closing group stage encounter against Colombia at the ongoing #RioOlympics in the wee hours of Thursday morning. Nigerians who watched the match have taken to Twitter to express their views on the defeat which didn’t deter the national side from qualifying to the quaterfinal stage as they... Read More

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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 it for the white and black stripes of Juventus in 2012. The world record signing’s first official interview back at the club has been released.... Read More

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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 Manchester United after leaving the club four years ago in controversial circumstances. The French midfield maestro was signed on a five year contract from Serie... Read More

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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 having a medical ahead of a move to Old Trafford. Mixed feelings have however trailed the move on Twitter. While some have celebrated the move,... Read More

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Enugu State’s National Grammar School, star footballer, Koma Million has won this year’s COPA Coca-Cola Golden Ball award.

Enugu’s Koma Million wins Copa Coca-Cola 2016 MVP award

Enugu State’s National Grammar School, star footballer, Koma Million has won this year’s COPA Coca-Cola Golden Ball award, as the best player of this year’s football tournament. Regardless of his team losing out to Oyo State’s Asegun Comprehensive with a 5-3 penalty shoot-out, following a goalless 90 minutes in the grand finale, Koma’s excellent play... Read More

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Obafemi Martins wishes Demba Ba well after horrific leg break incident

Nigerian soccer star, Obafemi Martins has sent his best wishes to his Shanghai Shenhua team-mate Demba Ba who suffered a potential career-capitulating injury on Sunday. The former Chelsea striker got injured during his side’s 2-1 win over rivals Shanghai SPIG on Sunday. https://www.instagram.com/p/BH-95wejAp8/?taken-by=ynaijaonline The Senegalese forward agonizingly hit the ground after his bones snpped during a challenge with Shanghai SIPG’s Sun... Read More

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Juventus reportedly agree terms for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain

Gonzalo Higuain has reportedly agreed personal terms with Juventus. According to Goal, the Serie A club offered the Argentine forward a 4 year contract worth €7 million a year. The Turin-based club will now have to negotiate a fee with rivals Napoli for Higuain who would rather want them to pay his €94m release clause. It... Read More

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‘I’m 100 per cent staying at West Ham’ | Dimitri Payet

Dimitri Payet has declared his intention to stay at West Ham despite strong links with Real Madrid, Barcelona and other top clubs around the world. On his return to the UK, after the Euros, he told the Sun that he is beyond flattered about the interest from these top clubs but he reassured West Ham... Read More

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Just In: Sunderland confirms Sam Allardyce consideration for England manager job

Sam Allardyce is indeed in contact with the FA in regards to taking the vacant England manager position. There have been recent speculations about Big Sam going into talks with the English FA to takeover from where Roy Hodgson left off but Sunderland – the English Premier League club he currently manages confirmed the speculations in... Read More

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#Euro2016 final: Ronaldo, Payet, Eder’s goal and more lead the conversation on Facebook

Following the success of the just concluded UEFA Euro 2016 football tournament in France which saw Portugal clinch their first ever major title, Facebook has stated that the tournament was one of the most talked about sporting events ever, with 195 million people having 950 million interactions (10th June to 10th July). Aside catching up with old friends and... Read More

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#Euro2016: Antoine Griezmann and Renato Sanches scoop individual honours

Portugal beat France after extra time in the UEFA EURO 2016 final in Paris on Sunday to win their first major title ever. While Portugal walked away with the trophy, some individual players were honoured for their outstanding performance throughout the month-long tournament. France forward Antoine Griezmann won the UEFA EURO 2016 Adidas Golden Boot... Read More

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#Euro2016: France fight off wounded Germany to move into final

It was tagged the ‘battle of the giants’ but France came out on top as they fought hard to earn a 2-0 win against Germany on Thursday to clinch a ticket to the final of the Euro 2016. Germany came out strong in the first half as France could only muster 30% possession, however, a composed... Read More

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Take a rare look into Mourinho’s office (PHOTO)

New Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho gave fans a rare look into his office at the club’s Carrington training ground. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager recently shared an image of him inside his new office which had a mounted television and three of his Guinness World Record framed certificates on a shelf. Also spotted... Read More

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‘I’m staying at Roma’ | Radja Nainggolan breaks Chelsea hearts

Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has maintained that he is not going anywhere amid strong interest from Chelsea. New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is big fan of the midfield maestro and had plans of bringing him to Stamford Bridge. Despite the two clubs being in talks over the player’s future with a deal reported to being... Read More

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Chelsea reportedly in talks to sign Messi

As the summer transfer season intensifies, the Sun reports that Chelsea owner, Roman Abramvoich had a meeting with Lionel Messi‘s father, Gorge in regards to considering a possible move of the Barcelona forward. According to the newspaper, the meeting was conducted aboard the Russian billionaire’s yacht. Chelsea are rumoured to be prepared to offer Barcelona around £110... Read More

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Portugal cross semifinal hurdle with 2-0 win over Wales

Wales’ European adventure has come to an end as Portugal advanced to the final of the UEFA Euro 2016 with a 2-0 win over Chris Coleman‘s side. Wales dominated the first half of the match but they lacked quality when it came to putting in the final ball. However, a resurgent display from Cristiano Ronaldo... Read More

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JayJay Okocha doesn’t want to be Super Eagles’ coach

Former Super Eagles captain, Jay Jay Okocha has dismissed the possibility of taking a shot at the vacant position for National team head coach. In a chat with NAIJ, the retired football player and chairman of the Delta State Football Association said he’d rather stick to his administrative duties at least for now. He said, “For... Read More

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Shots fired! Jose Mourinho takes jibe at Wenger

Both Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger have had a frosty relationship with each other down the years. Things however escalated in 2014 when the Portugese coach who just made a return to Chelsea called his french rival a ‘specialist in failure’ making a reference to Wenger’s 10 year wait for a Premier League title since... Read More

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Michy Batshuayi becomes Chelsea’s first signing

Chelsea have secured the signature of Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi on a five-year deal. The Premier league club reportedly splashed over €40 million on bringing the 22-year-old to Stamford Bridge. The Belgium international reportedly went through a medical in Bordeaux last week following his country’s exit from Euro 2016. He becomes Antonio Conte‘s first signing.... Read More

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Pep Guardiola insists Messi is staying at Barcelona

New Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has dismissed the possibility of luring Lionel Messi from Barcelona during his tenure. Guardiola made this known at his unveiling at a fans’ event on Sunday, where he also held a Q&A session with supporters. The former Barcelona coach was asked by a fan if he had any plans of... Read More

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Ryan Giggs makes ‘difficult’ departure from Manchester United

Manchester United has announced the departure of its assistant manager and former player – Ryan Giggs. This brings to an end a summer of speculations following Jose Mourinho‘s appointment as the man in charge of managerial duties at the club. Giggs became assistant manager to Louis van Gaal after retiring in the summer of 2014... Read More

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Watford break club record to sign Nigerian striker, Isaac Success

English side, Watford has broken the bank to sign Nigerian striker Isaac Success from Granada. Success has inked a 5-year deal with the English Premier League club for a club-record fee of £12.5 million. The player who scored six goals in 30 La Liga games last season – bagging Granada’s Player of the Year award... Read More

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#Euro2016: Wales stun Belgium to storm into semifinals for the first time ever

Wales have once again proved that teamwork is key as they stunned Belgium – the highest FIFA ranked European team in the world to storm into the semifinals of the Euros in a 3 -1 win against the Belgians on Friday night. However, Wales’ fairy-tale win didn’t have a rosy beginning as Radja Nainggolan put... Read More

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