Tag: football

Football Legend Pele Rushed to Hospital
April 3, 2019 No Responses

Football Legend Pele Rushed to Hospital

Brazil legend Pele has been admitted to hospital in Paris, according to reports in France. RMC Sport report that the 78-year-old is suffering from a fever and his condition is not considered to be life-threatening. Pele was taken from his...
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‘You can reach 1,000 goals’, Pele tells Mbappe
April 3, 2019 No Responses

‘You can reach 1,000 goals’, Pele tells Mbappe

Football legend Pele told Kylian Mbappe that he believes the French World Cup winner can emulate his own achievement of scoring 1,000 career goals. The 78-year-old Brazilian claims to have netted over 1,000 goals in his career, while Mbappe has...
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NFF Awards: 1994 Super Eagles Grateful, Says Oliseh
April 3, 2019 No Responses

NFF Awards: 1994 Super Eagles Grateful, Says Oliseh

Nigeria’s ex-international and former Super Eagles Coach,  Sunday Oliseh,  has expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the legend’s award given to the Super Eagles USA 1994 World Cup team. Oliseh said words could not  explain ho...
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4-4: Nigerian Chukwueze Makes Headlines as Villarreal, Barcelona Draw
April 2, 2019 No Responses

4-4: Nigerian Chukwueze Makes Headlines as Villarreal, Barcelona Draw

Nigerian sensation Samuel Chukwueze made spotlight with a sterling goal on Tuesday as Villarreal played draw at Estadio de la Ceramica. The 19-year-old has now scored four goals in 19 games this season for his club. And he has two...
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Fulham Relegated with Loss at Watford, Wolves Beat Man Utd
April 2, 2019 No Responses

Fulham Relegated with Loss at Watford, Wolves Beat Man Utd

Wolves 2-1 Man Utd (FT) McTominay off the mark (13) Jota hauls Wolves level (25) Young sent off for two yellows (56) Mike Dean’s 100th PL red card Smalling puts through own net (77) Six United changes; No Rashford or...
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Nigerian Billionaires Should Emulate Aiteo Boss, says NFF President
April 2, 2019 No Responses

Nigerian Billionaires Should Emulate Aiteo Boss, says NFF President

‘Aiteo Funds 30% of NFF’s Entire Expenditure’ Benedict Peters celebrates Super Eagles Class of 94 President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has shared reasons why he felt the founder of Aiteo Group, Benedict Peters, was a tem...
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BREAKING!: Ahmed Musa Wins Best Nigerian Player Award
April 1, 2019 No Responses

BREAKING!: Ahmed Musa Wins Best Nigerian Player Award

Ahmed Musa has been named as the Nigerian Player of the Year on Monday in Lagos. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) staged the award at the Eko Hotels & Suites on Monday in Lagos. The 26-year-old striker beat Arsenal forward...
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Don’t Call Lionel Messi ‘God’ Pope Francis Cautions Football Fans
April 1, 2019 No Responses

Don’t Call Lionel Messi ‘God’ Pope Francis Cautions Football Fans

For Barcelona fans, Lionel Messi is ‘D10S’, a combination of the Spanish word for “God” – “dios” – with the No 10 on his shirt. But Pope Francis begs to differ Interviewed by Spanish TV channel La Sexta on Sunday,...
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Premier League – Liverpool title challenge remains on course
March 31, 2019 No Responses

Premier League – Liverpool title challenge remains on course

Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham (FT) Firmino opens scoring (16) Moura for 1-1 (70) Alderweireld nets comical OG (90) Milner, Henderson start Trippier, Alderweireld return Summary Firmino heads Liverpool into lead before Moura equalises Alderweireld own goal in 90th mi...
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I Didn’t Lose My Scoring Boots, says Osimhen
March 30, 2019 No Responses

I Didn’t Lose My Scoring Boots, says Osimhen

Victor Osimhen has linked his current top flight form in the round leather game to an uncommon stance which he traced to criticisms from football enthusiasts in and out Nigeria. The Nigerian international who spoke live on television over the...
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