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Oct

15

2024

Man-U Shakes Up Leadership: Sir Alex Ferguson’s Ambassadorial Deal Terminated

News, SportsSoccer, Sports

Manchester United terminates Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassadorial deal Decision part of cost-cutting measures under new ownership Rio Ferdinand reacts, saying "no one is safe" at Old Trafford 250 staff members made redundant, saving £45 million Sir Alex Ferguson to step back from ambassadorial role at season's end In a shocking move, Manchester United has decided to end Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassadorial contract, sparking concerns about job security at Old Trafford. Former defender Rio Ferdinand took to Twitter to express his thoughts, stating, "If Sir Alex can be let go, no one is safe at Manchester United." Ferguson's departure, effective at…

Feb

10

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Warriors supporters want NPFL to bring the team back to Umuahia Stadium.

Abia State, News, SportsAbia State, Abia Warriors, Football, Soccer

The Nigerian Football Professional League, NPFL, has been petitioned to bring back the Abia Warriors Football Club to Umuahia, Abia State, so that the team can play its games there. The fans made this appeal during a meeting with Abia Warriors Secretary, Mr. Francis Nwaubani, "The club ought to be permitted to play in the capital of Abia State", according to the supporters, as the football ground at Umuahia Township Stadium recently underwent special repair to raise standards. They stated that there should be encouragement for the Umuahia township stadium field, which has natural playing grass, particularly given that the…

Feb

05

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

AFCON: Hugo Broos names ‘very good’ Super Eagles talent who might hurt SA

News, SportsAFCON, Africa, Soccer, Sports, Super Eagles

South Africa coach Hugo Broos praised Super Eagles player Ademola Lookman before the Bafana Bafana's semifinal match with Nigeria at the AFCON in Ivory Coast. Nigeria overcame Angola 1-0 and South Africa beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties on Saturday to go to the semi-finals. Wednesday at Bouaké's Stade de la Paix will see tackles between the nations. Nigeria have been improving since their 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in their first group encounter, Broos said. The coach named Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman Nigeria's best players who can make a difference. After the win over Cape Verde, Broos told…

Feb

03

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kenneth Omeruo analyses Nigeria’s success at AFCON 2023

News, SportsAFCON, Soccer, Sports, Super Eagles

Kenneth Omeruo, Super Eagles defender in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire, explained why the team is doing well. Three-time African champions defeated Angola 1-0 on Friday to advance to the 2023 AFCON semi-finals in Cote d'Ivoire, according to OHAFIATV News. The Kasampasa defender is not overjoyed despite the Super Eagles' performance. After defeating Angola, Nigeria has won four straight games without a goal. Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro replaced Ademola Lookman with Omeruo in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Omeruo told mixed zone reporters: “I feel good; there is still work to be done, but…

Jan

31

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Super Eagles get $30,000 apiece at AFCON 2023 after qualifying for the knockout stage.

SportsAFCON, Soccer, Sports, Super Eagles

After advancing past the group stage of the current 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire, the Super Eagles each took home a whooping $30,000. Jose Peseiro's team trailed the Equatorial Guinean Nzalang Nacional team in Group A. SCORENigeria claims that the prior agreement called for each player to get a $5,000 match bonus leading up to the championship. Since then, it has been abandoned in favour of a one-time payment for each competition round. For defeating the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16, the squad will receive an extra bonus. Friday's quarterfinal matchup between Jose…