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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
The Spanish giants have announced on their official website that the Italian will be their new head coach for the next three seasons Real Madrid have confirmed Carlo Ancelotti will leave Paris Saint-Germain to take over at the club following the exit of Jose Mourinho earlier this summer.The Italian coach has signed a three-year deal and will be presented on Wednesday to reporters and the general public.Madrid immediately...
A young football player was pronounced dead on Saturday in Ivory Coast after colliding with his goalkeeper in an attempt to save an incoming ball. Savadogo Abima, 17, who was a defender at Shadrach Football Club in Mafere, south of the Ivorian commercial capital Abidjan, collapsed during a weekend match against Bonoua Sport in the Regional Division after bumping into his own keeper while both men were trying to deflect a dangerous air ball....
The former left back who played in the country’s Golden Generation wants Stephen Keshi to strengthen his squad with a couple of older playersFormer Nigeria left back Benedict Iroha has asked Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi to bring back into the team experienced players like Peter Odemwingie, Victor Anichebe, Ikechukwu Uche and Kalu Uche to further strengthen the team. Iroha disclosed that it was high time for Keshi to recall these players...
The Netherlands coach has compared the Spaniard's spell to his own at Barcelona, highlighting the importance of communicating with his playersNetherlands coach Louis van Gaal believes the language barrier will be key to Pep Guardiola achieving success at Bayern Munich.Guardiola officially took charge of the European champions on Monday, and impressed reporters by answering questions at his first press conference in excellent German.The...
The Nigeria Professional Football League clubs will meet on Wednesday in Abuja to review the first round of the league and look at the sponsorship tussleClubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League and the League Management Committee will meet on Wednesday in Abuja to review the first round of the season and the sponsorship tussle that is presently rocking the League.The club proprietors will however meet this night to have a common...
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Bayer Leverkusen attacker Andre Schurrle.The Blues announced on June 13 that they had reached an agreement with the Bundesliga side for the transfer of Schurrle, and now the details and formalities of the deal have been finalised.The 22-year-old, who can play on either flank or up front, has signed a five-year contract and will wear the No.14 shirt at Stamford Bridge."I am so happy now I have signed and...
Ghana have arrived in Kayseri where they will play USA in their final 2013 FIFA U20 World Cup Group A match. The Black Satellites must record a handsome victory against the Americans to finish as one of the best four third-placed teams for the round of 16 stage. Sellas Tetteh will hold two training sessions before deciding on his starting line-up for the match. The Black Satellites lost their opening Group match 3-1 to France at Turk Telekom...
English Premier League side Swansea have joined the long queue of clubs interested in signing Ghana midfield star Mubarak Wakaso. The Wales-based club are prepared to splash €5million to be able to sign the midfielder from his Spanish club Espanyol. Swansea become the fifth club reported to be keen on signing the powerhouse midfielder. Apart from mild interest from Juventus, Wigan also has also been in contact with his current club Espanyol....
President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Lawrence Mulindwa, has thrown the football fraternity into panic after announcing he will not seek re-election on August 31.Mulindwa reportedly told his executive members in a 4-hour meeting yesterday that his reason of pulling out was purely personal. The proprietor of one of the best secondary schools in Uganda, St. Marys Kitende, came into football administration in...
Barcelona have reportedly joined the race to sign unsettled Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, according to The Sun. Rooney is due to hold more talks with new Manchester United boss David Moyes this week but a number of clubs are poised to strike if he cannot be persuaded to stay, with Chelsea and Real Madrid also being mentioned as possible destinations. "Rooney is precisely the type of attacker that would fit perfectly...
Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi has swiftly turned hisattention to the 2014 African Nations Championship qualifying matchagainst Cote d’Ivoire, by calling up 24 home boys for the game billedfor the end of next week.Even as the African champions were rueing several missed chances inthe 3-0 defeat to World and European champions Spain at the FIFAConfederations Cup tournament in Brazil, Keshi pencilled downgoalkeeper Chigozie Agbim, defenders...
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Malian official,Mahamadou Keita as centre referee for the 2014 African NationsChampionship qualifying match between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire,billed for Saturday next week in Kaduna.Keita, 30, became an international referee in 2009. He will beassisted by compatriots Moriba Diakite, 33 (Assistant Referee 1),Nouhoum Bamba, 35 (Assistant Referee 2) and Ousmane Sidibe, 39(Reserve Referee).The Match...
Monday, June 24, 2013
Medium Goal Match RTC Titans (12 Goal) 1. Mustapha Sherif (Patron) (-2) 2. Tajudeen Dantata (Patron) (+1) 3. Diego White (+7) 4. Thomas Uscher (+5) Shoreline Delaney (12 Goal) 1. Damian Duncan (Patron) (-1) 2. Juan Ambroggio (7) 3. Tom de Bruin (7) 4. Kola Karim (Patron) (-1) High Goal Team Names: ...
Sunday, June 23, 2013
The Nigeria Team is out of FIFA COnfederations cup going on in Brazil, the match which was played in Fortaleza ended The Spanish team scored a fast goal at the the first 3mins of the match, the goal was scored by Aldo and not long after Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo couldn't continue the game due to a twisted arm.Enyeama saves Ramos' header as first half ends, Nigeria 0 Spain 1, at the 70th minute Mohammed Gambo replaces Akpala for NigeriaThe second goal was a header scored by Torres at the 67th minute,not long after replacing Soldado....
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Victoria Beckham hits the mall as she checks out Beijing's designer shops in an all black ensembleShe has barely been in the country a few hours and yet Victoria Beckham is already doing what she does best.The beautiful brunette landed in Bejing, China on Saturday and after being given a warm welcome by local fans at the airport she hit the shops.The 39-year-old was seen checking out the stores at Shin Kong Place as she slipped into a stunning...
The White House says President Barack Obama has congratulated the Miami Heat's head coach on winning the NBA championship the second year in a row.Obama called Coach Erik Spoelstra on Friday afternoon. The White House says Obama pointed out the team's relentless determination and noted it was a historic season for the team and for its MVP, LeBron James.The White House says Obama told the coach that he'll have the team to the White House to congratulate...
LeBronHe's now a two-time NBA champion - and a two-time Finals MVP. After two years of almost-constant basketball, James still found a way to be at his absolute best in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. He scored 37 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and simply controlled everything down the stretch, as the Heat won the title with a 95-88 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. "This is what it's all about," James said. "I came here...
The Flying Eagles lost 2-3 to Portugal. The Flying Eagles players are disappointed with their 2-3 loss to Portugal on Friday in their opening match of the U-20 World Cup in Turkey. The team’s captain, Abduljaleel Ajagun, made the statement on Saturday, according to a statement issued by the team’s Media Officer, Sam Audu, in Abuja. Ajagun promised that the team would improve in their next match. “We are all disappointed we lost the game...
Odumosu could not smash her earlier record. The current national 400m female gold hurdles holders, Ajoke Odumosu, has expressed confidence that with her daily improving performance, she is ripe and ready for the world championships. Odumosu disclosed this on Friday after she won the 400m hurdles gold for women at the ongoing All Nigeria/Cross River Open Athletics Championships in Calabar. She clocked 56.35 seconds ahead of Ndu Ogonna, who...
Although the Samurai Blue are already eliminated from the Confederations Cup, the 24-year-old playmaker is determined to put on a show in their final group gameShinji Kagawa has refuted claims Japan will take it easy in their final Confederations Cup group match against Mexico and insists his side will do everything possible to win.Japan let a two-goal lead slip to lose 4-3 to Italy on Wednesday night, which means the clash against the...
The country's leader has reacted to recent anti-government protests and has stressed that hosting the World Cup will not harm education and health programs Brazil president Dilma Rousseff has insisted that the costs for the 2014 World Cup do not come out of the taxpayers' money as she has made it clear next year's tournament is financed by companies making use of the stadiums.The South American country has been rocked...
Despite being branded the underdogs ahead of their clash against world champions, Spain, Nigeria head coach, Stephen Keshi, is still believing "anything can happen." Keshi, 51, still fancies his team's chance of creating an upset in a contest some analysts have branded mission improbable and others have termed mission impossible. "Anything can happen in football even beating Spain and that depends on how determined and motivated my team will...
Nigeria defender, Efe Ambrose has voiced his belief in the African champions ahead of Sunday’s 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup game against world and European champions, Spain.Nigeria need a win against La Furia Roja to stand a realistic chance of progressing to the semifinals of the competition as Uruguay are likely to defeat Tahiti in the other Group B game of the day. Spain have yet to lose in their last 27 matches but Ambrose believes that...
Mario Balotelli was the only Italian player to leave the Azzurri's hotel despite riots in Salvador, one of the Brazilian cities hosting the Confederations Cup where the striker is known for his support of charity organisations. La Gazzetta dello Sport on Saturday quoted coach Cesare Prandelli as saying that Italy had no intention of leaving the tournament despite alerts from authorities as police try to curb widespread protests over funds...
Doreen Amata could not beat her national record. Theddus Okpara of Team Sloekan on Friday in Calabar won the men’s high jump event at the All Nigeria/Cross River Open Athletics Championships. Okpara posted a winning jump of 2.10 m to win the gold medal, ahead of Arinze Obiora who won silver also on a jump of 2.10 m, while Ashipa Abayomi’s 1.95 m settled for the bronze. Okpara’s winning jump was however not enough to smash Anthony Idiata’s...
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Ajagun scored a brace for Nigeria.Portugal for the umpteenth time showed that they are better than Nigeria’s U20 team as they defeated the Flying Eagles 3-2 in both teams’ first game of the FIFA Junior world Cup that kicked off in Turkey on Friday.’Portugal took a 2-0 lead scoring twice in less than five minutes, before the Flying Eagles equalized courtesy of two goals by skipper Abduljaleel Ajagun.The Portuguese youngsters were, however, back in front to seal an impressive 3-2 win on the night.Bruma and Aladje were the tormentors-in-chief of the...
Friday, June 21, 2013
World football governing body FIFA has not considered cancelling the Confederations Cup in Brazil despite recent unrest, spokesman Pekka Odriozola has said."I am not sure that anybody...was expecting something like this....we condemn any form of violence", Mr Odriozola added. FIFA spokesman Pekka Odriozola Credit: Reuters There are eight games left in the tournament and play is due to resume tomorrow with Italy facing Brazil in Salvador and...
There have been speculations for months now that Ghanaian footballer and Chelsea star Michael Essien is married to his publicist, Akosua Puni, a report they both never denied or confirmed. The report was regarded as mere speculation until last week Friday when Akosua introduced herself as Mrs Akosua Puni Essien at a cocktail charity event - Game Of Hope - organized by Michael Essien.Akosua was in charge of the event and everyone who worked...
The leading sports brand have renewed their relationship by signing a new deal with the club to remain as their official sponsor and sportswear supplier until 2023 Chelsea have announced a new 10-year-deal with adidas which will see the pair continue their partnership until 2023.Adidas, who first entered into a contract with the club in 2006, will remain as the club's official sponsor and sportswear supplier to stretch their...
Florida team beat the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 in extra time to win their second consecutive NBA championship 4-3. The Miami Heat have beaten the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 in extra time to win their second consecutive NBA championship. Playing at home on Thursday at the American Airlines Arena, the Heat claimed the final game to win the series 4-3. LeBron James with 37 points in addition to his 12 rebounds, was the team's highest scorer, while...
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