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Toriola Crashes Out Of Rio 2016

Aug 8, 2016 topnews

One of Nigeria’s medal hopefuls in the table tennis event of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games has crashed out. Segun Toriola, who advanced to the second round in the male singles on Saturday, was beaten 4-2 by his Japanese challenger, Niwa Koki, on Sunday. Toriola, 41, beat Koki 9-11 in the first set before the Japanese rallied back to dominate the second set 11-5. Koki also won the third set 11-7 before Toriola triumphed in the fourth set, leaving scores at 4-11. At that point, it appeared the Nigerian would…

PAUL LE GUEN REJECTS NFF’s JOB OFFER

Jul 20, 2016 topnews

Frenchman Paul Le Guen has rejected the job of Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles the Nigerian Football Federation offered him. The news of the rejection came in less than 24 hours after he was recommended for appointment. The Technical and Development Committee of the NFF had on Monday, after its meeting in Abuja, recommended Le Guen to its Executive Committee for appointment as Super Eagles Technical Adviser. Paul Bassey, a member of the committee, had told newsmen that Le Guen was recommended to the executive committee even before concluding…

LE GUEN NAMED NEW SUPER EAGLES’ COACH

Jul 18, 2016 topnews

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…

Real Madrid End Manchester City Hopes

May 5, 2016 topnews

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…

Fifa Remembers Yekini

May 4, 2016 topnews

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…

Leicester City Crowned New Champions Of England As Tottenham Slump To Chelsea

May 2, 2016 topnews

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…

Bayern On The Brink As Saul Dazzles

Apr 28, 2016Apr 28, 2016 topnews

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…

Alicia Keys To Grace UCL Final

Apr 27, 2016 topnews

American singer and songwriter, Alicia Keys will perform during the opening ceremony at next month’s Champions League final in Milan, UEFA as announced on Wednesday. Keys, who has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, will feature as part of a revamped ceremony prior to the game on Saturday May 28. “I’m extremely excited to share my new music at the UEFA Champions League final, an event that is celebrated in every corner of the world,” said Keys. “This is going to be a powerful moment in history and one that…

Christian Chukwu Pays Tribute To John Obi Mikel On His Birthday

Apr 24, 2016 topnews

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…

EPL Preview: Chelsea To Take On Bournemouth

Apr 22, 2016 topnews

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…