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Saturday, 21 April 2018 04:11

Wenger to step down after two decades in charge at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is to stand down at the end of the season after a reign of almost 22 years during which he redefined the Premier League club and became their most successful boss. The longest-serving current manager in English soccer, with 1228 games in charge, had faced increasing criticism from fans, however, for the Gunners' failure to sustain a serious title challenge in recent seasons. "After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season," the 68-year-old Frenchman said in a…

Friday, 20 April 2018 05:13

Victor Moses strike gives Chelsea win

Victor Moses struck a 69th-minute winner for Chelsea to give Antonio Conte's side a 2-1 Premier League victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Thursday, closing the gap on fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. Chelsea trail Spurs by five points with just four games remaining but the win kept alive their slim hopes of a late push for the final Champions League slot. "It won't be easy because there is a five-point gap to Tottenham and in the past we missed great chances to stay closer to them," said Conte. "Now the only way is to try to get three points in…

Wednesday, 18 April 2018 04:05

CAF Confederation Cup: Nigeria League champions, Plateau United, crash out

Reining Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Plateau United, have been dumped out of CAF Confederation Cup following their 4-0 defeat away to USM Alger of Algeria on Tuesday. Plateau United had won the first leg 2-1 in Lagos but Tuesday’s 4-0 defeat meant they were edged out on a 5-2 aggregate scoreline. USM Alger scored two goals in each half of Tuesday’s second leg game to book their place in the group phase of the CAF Confederation Cup. Plateau United had started out in the Champions League before dropping to the second-tier Confed Cup. But the Nigerian league champions could…

Wednesday, 18 April 2018 04:03

Plan for 48-team World Cup impossible, say European Leagues

A proposal to increase the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams is impossible to carry out and does not make sense, according to the head of the umbrella organisation representing Europe's biggest domestic soccer leagues. European Leagues (EPFL) chief Lars-Christer Olsson told Reuters on Tuesday he was surprised the proposal was made at the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) Congress in Buenos Aires last week without being put to other stakeholders. Olsson said a larger tournament would last several days longer, increasing the break in the domestic club season which the leagues had only agreed to reluctantly in…

Monday, 16 April 2018 04:17

El Kanemi humiliate Heartland in Maiduguri; other NPFL Matchday 17 results

El-Kanemi Warriors secured the biggest win of Nigeria Professional Football League Match Day 17 games played on Sunday across the country as they pummeled Heartland FC 3-0 in Maiduguri. Two goals from striker Anthony Yeful and another from Bello Koformata gave the Warriors the commanding victory. In Port Harcourt, Nasarawa United’s struggles on the road continued as they were beaten 1-0 by Rivers United at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium. Sochima Elum was the hero, scoring the winning goal for the home team as early as the 3rd minute. Also, Sunshine Stars boosted their stuttering campaign with a 2-1 win over…

Monday, 16 April 2018 04:16

Manchester City confirmed as champions as rivals United lose

A week later than they would have preferred Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions on Sunday as second-placed Manchester United suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat by bottom club West Bromwich Albion. United had to at least draw to keep the title race mathematically alive but they were stunned at Old Trafford when Jay Rodriguez headed home after the break. City manager Pep Guardiola might have missed one of the proudest moments of his career, however, after admitting on Saturday that he had a round of golf booked with his son and was not planning to watch United's game.…

Monday, 16 April 2018 04:14

How PSG's 5th league title in 6 seasons was a procession

PSG's league title win with five games to spare was a procession, one which started from the moment Monaco sold the spine of its title-winning side last summer. While Monaco made a small fortune selling for 360 million euros ($440 million), PSG broke the world record by signing Neymar from Barcelona for 222 million euros ($260 million) and further weakened Monaco by signing its teen star Kylian Mbappe in a deal worth $180 million ($216 million). Selling Mbappe to its chief rival merely underlined how Monaco fought so little to keep its title, seemingly favoring making a huge profit over…

Friday, 13 April 2018 04:03

Nigeria moves 5 places up in FIFA rankings

Nigeria has moved five places up, now 47th in the world and sixth in Africa with 635 points in the April FIFA/Coca Cola rankings released on Thursday. In the previous rankings, Nigeria was on 52nd position with 609 points. Meanwhile, Tunisia is the highest ranked African team at 14th place with Senegal and DR Congo on 28 and 38 positions respectively. Germany still retains first place with Brazil following closely while Belgium who was fifth in the March rankings is now third. The next rankings will be published on May 17, 2018. (NAN)

Monday, 09 April 2018 04:22

Lobi Stars beat El-Kanemi to stay top; other NPFL Matchday 16 results

Lobi Stars of Makurdi now enjoy a five-point cushion at the summit of Nigeria Professional Football League table. This follows their 1-0 win against El-Kanemi Warriors on Sunday at Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi. Samad Kadiri scored what was Lobi Stars’ winning goal from the penalty spot in the 66th minute. It was the former Sunshine Stars forward’s sixth goal of the campaign. Lobi now have 30 points, five more than second-placed Kano Pillars. At New Jos Stadium, Kano Pillars held their hosts Wikki Tourists to a 1-1 draw. Nafiu Kabuga gave Wikki the lead from the penalty spot in…

Monday, 09 April 2018 04:21

Tiger still the man at Augusta despite Masters struggles

Tiger Woods was unable to conjure up his old magic at the U.S. Masters this week but that did not dampen the enthusiasm surrounding his return to Augusta National. Woods, despite no chance of getting into contention on the final day of the year's first major, was given a warm reception whenever patrons caught a glimpse of the four-times Masters champion navigating the course in his traditional Sunday red. For Woods, who battled back issues for years and had spinal fusion surgery last April, this week marked the first time he competed in any of golf's four major championships since…

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Saturday, 24 March 2018 04:33

International Friendly: Victor Moses helps Nigeria beat Poland

Victor Moses got the only goal for Nigeria on Friday as Super Eagles secured a lone goal victory over Polish national team in an international friendly played at Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw. Friday’s meeting was the first ever between both teams and it was quite keenly contested with the Poles creating more of the chances but Nigeria ending as winners. Poland dominated the first half and could have been at least two goals up in the first half with their captain Robert Lewandowski hitting the post and Leon Balogun making a daring clearance off the goal line. Things got a…

Saturday, 24 March 2018 04:30

Ronaldo scores twice in stoppage time as Portugal snatch win

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored two stoppage time goals to steal a 2-1 win over Egypt after Mohamed Salah had given the African side the lead in an entertaining World Cup warm-up in Switzerland on Friday. Salah scored with a thumping drive to put Egypt ahead early in the second half. However, Ronaldo refused to be upstaged and he sneaked in behind his marker to head in Ricardo Quaresma's cross from the left in the 92nd minute. Not content with that, Ronaldo scored again with another header, once more from a Quaresma pass, this time from the right, with the…

Friday, 23 March 2018 03:36

Weah debut with PSG and possibly US follows dad's election

Tim Weah's famous father was inaugurated as president of Liberia in January, the 18-year-old midfielder made his debut for Paris Saint-Germain on March 3 and he could make his first appearance for the U.S. national team next week. "It's insane," he said Wednesday. "It was just like it's all coming at once, and I'm taking it really well. I'm enjoying the time that I've been given, and I'm just here to gain experience and work towards the future and hopefully become a star for this team and for PSG." With the U.S. more than a year from its next competitive…

Wednesday, 21 March 2018 04:00

Super Eagles hit the gym for Poland

In a bid to add strength to their game against their European opposition, Gernot Rohr’s men have hit the gym. Ahead of Friday’s international friendly against Poland, the Super Eagles are working hard to stay in shape. Nigeria take on the European side for the first time ever as they intensify preparation for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia. Fitness coach Jean Luc-Royer worked on Stephen Eze while goalkeeper trainer Alloy Agu drilled Deportivo La Coruna’s Francis Uzoho at team’s Radisson Blu Hotel in Wroclaw. Watch how the Eagles fared in the gymnasium thanks to Super Eagles’ Twitter handle.…

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