Category: SPORTS

Ambode Lifts Queen’s Baton Relay
April 3, 2017 No Responses

Ambode Lifts Queen’s Baton Relay

Gov of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode Monday received the Commonwealth 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay at the Lagos house at Ikeja. A delegation was led by Honourable Minister of Youths and Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung and the Australian High Commissioner to...
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Arsenal Supporters Fight Each Other at Emirate Stadium
April 2, 2017 No Responses

Arsenal Supporters Fight Each Other at Emirate Stadium

Arsenal fans were seen fighting among themselves at the Emirates during their 2-2 draw with Manchester City today. It is a fractious time at the North London club over the managerial situation and it appears some fans have let their...
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Mikel Shines with First Goal for Chinese Club
April 2, 2017 No Responses

Mikel Shines with First Goal for Chinese Club

Mikel Obi, Super Eagles captain has opened a goal account in the Chinese Super League. On Sunday, the former chelsea player score his first goal which gave Tianjin TEDA their first victory in the league. TEDA won by  2-0 in...
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NINE FIFA World Cup Places Good for Africa, says Geremi
April 1, 2017 No Responses

NINE FIFA World Cup Places Good for Africa, says Geremi

The proposal to give nine FIFA World Cup places to Africa means the future of the continent’s football looks very good, former Cameroon international Geremi has said On Thursday, FIFA suggested Africa’s current tally of five berths will nearly double...
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Nigeria Owes Super Eagles Coach Three Month Salary
April 1, 2017 No Responses

Nigeria Owes Super Eagles Coach Three Month Salary

THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed that the poor state of its finances is the reason the salary of the Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr is being delayed. As gathered, the Super Eagles coach has not been paid for...
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NFF Pockets $700,000, Silent on Eagles Appearance Fee
March 29, 2017 No Responses

NFF Pockets $700,000, Silent on Eagles Appearance Fee

NewswatchNigeria can report that six days after the London friendly with Senegal, the Nigeria Football federation (NFF) are yet to pay any appearance fee to the Super Eagles player with claims that the federation is broke. NewswatchNigeria can also report...
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Emenike in London to Hunt for New Club
March 29, 2017 No Responses

Emenike in London to Hunt for New Club

Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike was recently in London to discuss with an interested club who want to sign him in the summer amid interest from English Championship side Fulham, according to Turkish newspaper Fotomac. Emenike has fallen out of favour...
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Obafemi Martins in Shock as Fire Razes Hongkou Stadium
March 28, 2017 No Responses

Obafemi Martins in Shock as Fire Razes Hongkou Stadium

Nigerian international Obafemi Martins woke up in shock Tuesday, following midnight fire that razed Hongkou Football Stadium, the home ground of Shanghai Shenhua. Debris reportedly fell from the exterior of the stadium as billowing smoke and flames were visibl...
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FIFA Gives Lionel Messi Four-match Ban
March 28, 2017 No Responses

FIFA Gives Lionel Messi Four-match Ban

FIFA has dealt a four-match ban to Lionel Messi after ruling that the Argentina forward verbally abused a match official in a World Cup qualifying game against Chile. Messi was dealt the ban and a fine by FIFA’s disciplinary panel....
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CAF secretary-general El Amrani resigns
March 26, 2017 No Responses

CAF secretary-general El Amrani resigns

Secretary-General, Confederation of African Football (CAF), Hicham El Amrani, has resigned. Amrani resigned on Sunday without giving an explanation. The 37-year-old Moroccan revealed his decision in a letter to African National Football Associations. There are...
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