Category: Sport

Frenchman, Paul Le Guen has been named by the technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, on Monday, as the new Super Eagles head coach, subject to agreement on personal terms. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, today, a member of the technical committee, Paul Bassey said Le Guen is to be assisted by Salisu Yusuf and Imama Amapakabo. Alloy Agu is the goalkeeper’s trainer. Meanwhile, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has reassured of the desire of his federation to see the country qualify for the…

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Manuel Pellegrini’s men were kept at arm’s length in the first half but clawed themselves back into the game as the clock ticked down, ensuring they can leave with heads held high A beaten Laurent Blanc sniped that Manchester City had gatecrashed the big-boys’ party by reaching the Champions League semi-finals, but Manuel Pellegrini’s men did not look out of place as they battled – in vain – at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Blues had surpassed all expectations to get this far and, after beating Paris Saint-Germain and forcing Blanc…

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On Friday 4 May 2012, at the age of 48, Rasheed Yekini passed away after a brief but serious illness. Nigeria’s record goalscorer (37 goals) ensured his name went down in the history books when he scored the Super Eagles’ first ever FIFA World Cup™ goal at the 1994 finals in the USA in the 3-0 group stage win over Bulgaria. FIFA.com looks back on his memorable goal and subsequent celebration. Yekini who played for several clubs in Spain, Greece, Portugal and Switzerland, could hardly believe he had scored and…

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Pochettino’s charges remain five points behind the Foxes with just six left in play after a gutsy triumph in west London, as the Blues failed to end their rivals’ hopes Eden Hazard will be the toast of Leicester, as the Belgian and Chelsea struck a late equaliser to tie 2-2 with Tottenham and hand the Foxes the Premier League title. Mauricio Pochettino’s men needed victory to retain hope of stopping Leicester’s astonishing march towards glory and Harry Kane’s 25th Premier League goal of the season, along with a clinical finish…

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The Atletico midfielder produced a remarkable run and finish reminiscent of Lionel Messi to give Diego Simeone’s side the upper hand in the tie as Bayern stare at a possible third straight semi-final exit The former Catalan coach took his team to Spain for a third Champions League semi-final in a row and after losing the first two of those to Real Madrid and Barcelona, this time they fell to Atletico. Saul’s magical moment early in the match turned out to be the only goal of the game. Once Atletico…

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Chelsea Midfielder John Obi Mikel celebrates his 29th birthday and Nigeria legend, Christian Chukwu paid tribute to Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi as he celebrates. The Blues’ star made his Super Eagles’ debut in 2006 and began his international career for the country at the 2003 African U17 Cup of Nations in Swaziland where the Golden Eaglets finished third before featuring at the Fifa U17 World Cup same year. He then progressed to the Nigeria U20 team where he played key role as Samson Siasia’s lads finished second at the…

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Bournemouth’s first season in the top flight is almost over and victory this weekend against Chelsea would see them draw level on points with last year’s champions. Although, the defending champions would want to settle for at least a point in this match given their abysmal form this season. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was sent off late on against City, so Asmir Begovic will start between the sticks for Chelsea while Guus Hiddink could also welcome back Eden Hazard from a hip problem and may decide to make changes given the…

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Roberto Martinez’s men were mauled as the Reds cruised to their fourth consecutive victory with a 4-0 win, having just one defeat in their past 15 games, and 14 goals scored in their last four matches. Jurgen Klopp’s side bossed the game in their 225th meeting and also his first taste of the Merseyside Derby. Divock Origi netted his 10th goal of the season to give Liverpool the lead before Mamadou Sakho doubled the lead before halftime. At the start of the second half, Everton defender, Ramiro Funes Mori was…

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FC Barcelona have announced that they have come to an agreement with the Brazilian Football Confederation for the forward to feature only at the Olympic Games this summer Luis Enrique’s side have confirmed that Neymar will represent Brazil at the Olympic Games but not the Copa America this summer. Earlier this month, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced they would fight the European champions’ insistence that the forward would only be available for one tournament. Now, however, Barca claim that CBF president Marco Polo del Nero has agreed that Neymar…

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