Category: Football

Nigeria Football League

Why I Dumped Plateau United – Baraje

Coach Zachary Baraje has confirmed that he is no longer coach of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Plateau United. The former Enyimba manager, resigned on Tuesday and cited inclement condition of service as the reason why he was leaving. “I gave the management paper (resignation letter) on Tuesday as condition of service has not been conducive,” he told SuperSport. “Actually, my contract with the … Continue reading Why I Dumped Plateau United – Baraje

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Europa League

EUROPA: Southampton Dominate 10-Man Inter-Milan But Lose Painfully

Antonio Candreva’s second-half goal proved enough to secure ten-man Inter’s first Europa League win of the season as they beat Southampton 1-0 at San Siro. The Italian side had come into Thursday’s game rooted to the bottom of Group K having failed to win either of their opening two fixtures and looked set for more disappointment as the visitors dominated for an hour. However, Candreva’s … Continue reading EUROPA: Southampton Dominate 10-Man Inter-Milan But Lose Painfully

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UEFA Champions League

Champions League Final Could Be Held Out Of Europe – UEFA chief

The Champions League final could be played outside of Europe, says new Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin. The Slovenian will revive an open bidding process to host the final, and is open to it being staged in New York. “It might be an idea but we have to speak about it,” said Ceferin, who was named head of European football’s governing body last month. The 61 … Continue reading Champions League Final Could Be Held Out Of Europe – UEFA chief

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Europa League, Football

Spot-On Pogba Finally Comes To Party, As Man Utd Trounce Fenerbache

World most expensive player, Paul Pogba scored twice as Manchester United coasted to a comfortable victory over Fenerbahce and moved second in Europa League Group A. With Wayne Rooney back in the team, United did not create much before the Turkish side gave away two cheap penalties. World record signing Pogba smashed in after Simon Kjaer fouled Juan Mata before Anthony Martial converted following Sener … Continue reading Spot-On Pogba Finally Comes To Party, As Man Utd Trounce Fenerbache

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Nigeria Football League

FIFA RANKING: Super Eagles Now 11th In Africa, 60th in World

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up four places in the latest FIFA rankings to become the 11th best in Africa and 60th in the world. In the latest rankings published on FIFA’s website on Thursday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria rose to the 60th position in the overall ranking. On the continental scale, the team led by Gernot Rohr, are now ranked 11th … Continue reading FIFA RANKING: Super Eagles Now 11th In Africa, 60th in World

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UEFA Champions League

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND UP: Bayern End Three Game Winless Run As Besiktas Shock Napoli At Home

Bayern Munich ended a three-game winless run by hitting four past Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven. Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich scored in the first half before PSV’s Luciano Narsingh pulled a goal back shortly before half-time. Robert Lewandowski and Arjen Robben both found the net in the second half to stretch Bayern’s Champions League record to 14 successive home wins. Bayern remain three points behind … Continue reading CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND UP: Bayern End Three Game Winless Run As Besiktas Shock Napoli At Home

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Football

Russia 2018:FIFA Names Gambian Referee For Nigeria, Algeria Clash

World football governing body, FIFA has chosen Gambian referee Bakary Papa Gassama to officiate Nigeria’s second World Cup qualifier against Algeria. The game schedule for November 12 will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, in Uyo. Gassama will be assisted by Jean-Claude Birumushahu from Burundi, Marwa Range from Kenya and his compatriot, Maudo Jallow. Gassama, who has been an international referee since 2008, … Continue reading Russia 2018:FIFA Names Gambian Referee For Nigeria, Algeria Clash

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UEFA Champions League

Messi Punishes Guardiola, Man City

Lionel Messi was in his mercurial best scoring a hat-trick as Barcelona punished 10-man Manchester City in the Champions League on Pep Guardiola’s return to his old club. City were competitive in the first half, but made far too many errors against a ruthless Barcelona revelling in Messi’s return from injury. A Fernandinho slip inside his own box put Messi clear for his first, then … Continue reading Messi Punishes Guardiola, Man City

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UEFA Champions League

Arsenal Ruthlessly Destroy Ludogorets

Arsenal were in sixth heaven on Wednesday night as they dismantled Ludogorets Razgrad in a ruthless Champions League display which saw Mesut Ozil scoring a hat-trick after stunning goals from Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott. Sanchez got the first with a masterful chip from just inside the box. Walcott powered a curling shot home after Ludogorets’ Wanderson hit a post. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain smashed a loose … Continue reading Arsenal Ruthlessly Destroy Ludogorets

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UEFA Champions League

I Am Not Afraid Of Messi – John Stones

John Stones insists he is not afraid of facing Lionel Messi and Barcelona ahead of Manchester City’s visit in the Champions League on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola’s side have wobbled defensively ahead of the clash with the Catalan’s former club, with City having failed to keep a clean sheet so far this season. Their bid to come away with a result at Camp Nou has been … Continue reading I Am Not Afraid Of Messi – John Stones

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