Soccer

Dec
18
2022
By Amos Oge Kalu
Ex-Eagles captain, Oliseh thrilled to feature in FIFA Legends Cup in Qatar

Ex-Eagles captain, Oliseh thrilled to feature in FIFA Legends Cup in Qatar

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Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has expressed his delight after joining other African football legends to feature at the FIFA Legends Cup in Qatar. Oliseh featured in the game alongside two other former Nigerian soccer stars, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Perpetual Nkwocha. Aiyegbeni featured prominently for the Super Eagles during his active days. Nkwocha was a multiple Women’s AFCON champion and a four-time African Footballer of the Year. Oliseh tweeted: “Fifa Legends Tournament in Qatar; Had a great time with these African Legends. See if you can name them all and possibly, their countries of origin. It was laughter and…
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Dec
07
2022
By Amos Oge Kalu
Qatar 2022: CAF celebrates as Morocco roar into quarter-finals

Qatar 2022: CAF celebrates as Morocco roar into quarter-finals

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed its excitement after the Atlas Lions of Morocco beat Spain in their round of 16 clashes at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. The North Africans defeated La Furia Roja 3-0 on penalties to secure a place in the quarter-finals for the first time ever. Both teams stood firm after 120 minutes of exhilarating football action. Marco Asensio and Nayef Aguerd missed good chances for either side in the first half. Spain was unlucky not to score the winning goal in the last minute of extra time when substitute Pablo Sarabia…
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Nov
25
2022
By Amos Oge Kalu
Mikel Obi states why he’s never been a fan of C. Ronaldo

Mikel Obi states why he’s never been a fan of C. Ronaldo

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Former Nigeria captain, John Mikel Obi, has given reasons why he has never been a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. Mikel Obi insisted he has always preferred the 37-year-old’s rival, Lionel Messi. Ronaldo is currently a free agent after Manchester United terminated his contract this week. “I’ve never been a Ronaldo fan really. “For me, when a player has so much ego, I don’t really get it. He’s never been one of my favorite players and that’s why I always go for Messi really,” Obi-Mikel told Dubai Eye. Ronaldo became the first player in World Cup history to score in five…
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Nov
25
2022
By Amos Oge Kalu
World Cup: Pele sends message to Neymar, other Brazil stars

World Cup: Pele sends message to Neymar, other Brazil stars

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Football icon, Pele, has sent a message to Brazil players, including Neymar to bring home the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Pele made this known in a post via his Instagram account on Thursday before Brazil’s World Cup win over Serbia. Recall that Brazil defeated Serbia 2-0 in their World Cup opener, thanks to Richarlison’s brace. The 82-year-old posted a series of photos of his past World Cup glories, telling Neymar and his Brazil teammates: “Today we start writing a new story.” “We must respect and play each match with the focus of a final. It is important to play beautifully,…
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Nov
13
2022
By Amos Oge Kalu
Eriksson accuses Nigeria FA officials of demanding money for Super Eagles job

Eriksson accuses Nigeria FA officials of demanding money for Super Eagles job

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Sven Goran Eriksson has accused Nigerian football officials of asking to take half of his salary before giving him the job of managing the Super Eagles. The Swedish football coach who has managed top sides, both club and country, said he was in the race to lead Nigeria to the first World Cup on African soil – South Africa, but his refusal to ‘play ball’ was the major reason why he missed the opportunity. “After Nigeria lost the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigerian FA had sacked the team coach, despite just four months remaining before the…
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