It was an all African affair on the score sheet for Liverpool when they welcomed Crystal Palace to the Anfield on matchday five. Liverpool remain unbeaten in the league this season, winning four of its five games in the league and conceded only once. Sadio Mané hit the centurion after netting the opening goal ofContinue reading “Premier League: Africa win over the Palace as the trio of Salah, Mane, Keita, helped Liverpool beat Crystal Palace.”
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Joao Félix was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in the space of ten seconds against Athletic Bilbao.
Joao Félix was sent off with the second yellow card for addressing the referee of the match against Athletic Club, Jesús Gil Manzano, “with his index finger on his temple as a sign of disagreement after being cautioned,” according to the collegiate recorded in the minutes. The Portuguese international entered the field after 60 minutesContinue reading “Joao Félix was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in the space of ten seconds against Athletic Bilbao.”
Emmanuel Dennis scores the opener in Watford 3-1 away win over Norwich.
Settling in perfectly in the Premier League, Emmanuel Dennis opened the scoring for Watford in their 3-1 away win match against Norwich City. The Nigerian international headers Watford in front in the 18th minute following a brilliant cross in from the right by Kiko Femenia, he steals in in front of the defender and beatsContinue reading “Emmanuel Dennis scores the opener in Watford 3-1 away win over Norwich.”
Zaidu Sanusi blocked from joining Premier League on deadline day.
Nigeria international and Porto left back, Zaidu Sanusi saw his dream move to one the most watched leagues blocked on deadline day. The 24-year-old left back was reportedly on the verge of joining WestHam United during the transfer window but was blocked by Sergio Conceicao, according to his agent. O Jogo (print edition, September 1st) claimedContinue reading “Zaidu Sanusi blocked from joining Premier League on deadline day.”
“I missed Elizabeth Addo” – Mercy Tagoe
Mercy Tagoe’s Ghana played South Africa on Friday at the ongoing Aisha Buhari Invitational Friendly, in their opening Group-B encounter and the South Africans won thanks to goals from Hildah Magaia, Thembi Kgatlana and Sibulele Holweni. The gaffer couldn’t hide her feelings when asked if she misses the team captain, Elizabeth Addo, who missed outContinue reading ““I missed Elizabeth Addo” – Mercy Tagoe”
ABC: Banyana Banyana thrashed Ghana’s Black Queens.
It’s a clash of the big guns when South Africa face Ghana in the match day three of the ongoing Aisha Buhari Invitational Friendly. However it was the Banyana Banyana who outclassed the Black Queens in a dominant display at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. South Africa looked more threatened on the attack, forcing the opponent’sContinue reading “ABC: Banyana Banyana thrashed Ghana’s Black Queens.”
Aisha Buhari Cup: ‘Ready to give my blood and sweat for this flag’ – Desire Oparanozie
Super Falcons striker, Desire Oparanozie has expressed her readiness to sacrifice flesh, blood and sweat on the pitch of play while playing her fatherland. The 27-year-old forward, sustained head cut after a terrible head collision at the end of the first half in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Mali on Monday during the opening game ofContinue reading “Aisha Buhari Cup: ‘Ready to give my blood and sweat for this flag’ – Desire Oparanozie”
Morocco upset Cameroon in the battle of the Lionesses.
It’s battle of lionesses as Atlas Lionesses of Morocco beat the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0, on match day two of the Aisha Buhari Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Thursday. A game full of outstanding tactical skills by the Moroccans was matched with the Cameroonians physicality and experience. Despite having most ofContinue reading “Morocco upset Cameroon in the battle of the Lionesses.”
FIFA President Visit Abuja, Commend FG On Sport Development.
The world football governing body, FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has commended the President of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for its commitment towards the development of football and sporting infrastructure in the country. Infantino led a delegation from FIFA to visit President Buhari at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, a day after attendingContinue reading “FIFA President Visit Abuja, Commend FG On Sport Development.”
Why Anticipate The 2021 Flying Officers Cup?
Since its inception in 2019, a number of big Nigerian Women Football clubs have participated and this year’s promised to be big and better, with clubs from neighbouring countries also participating. In 2019, Edo Queens emerge winners after defeating Nasarawa Amazons in the final. In 2020, Nasarawa Amazons became runners-up for the second time afterContinue reading “Why Anticipate The 2021 Flying Officers Cup?”
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