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CACC: Enyimba Have Mountain To Climb For Victory Over Pyramid – Ikpeba

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Former Nigerian forward, Victor Ikpeba has revealed that Enyimba has a mountain to climb if they are to qualify to the semi-final stages of the CAF Confederations Cup against Pyramid. The Aba international were hammered 4-1 in the first leg of the competition in Egypt and will host the return leg on Sunday 23, May in Aba. Recall that the Egyptian...

Manchester City To Offer Sterling New Contract

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Manchester City are reportedly planning to open contract talks with Raheem Sterling. The 26-year-old has struggled to show his best form for the Citizens during the 2020-21 campaign but has still contributed 14 goals and 11 assists in 47 appearances in all competitions. Sterling is no longer assured of a spot in Pep Guardiola’s first XI, and a recent report claimed...

Why Messi Must Leave Barcelona –Kempes

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Argentina World Cup winner Mario Kempes says Lionel Messi should leave Barcelona. Kempes feels that his compatriot knows that it will be tough for him to win more Champions League titles at Barcelona soon, but stressed that Bayern Munich would not be willing spend big on his wages. “ should re-join forces with Guardiola, go to PSG or Bayern Munich,” Kempes...

Chukwueze Returns To Villarreal Training Ahead Europa League Final

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Samuel Chukwueze is back in training with Villarreal ahead of the Europa League final against Manchester United. Chukwueze was stretchered off in Villarreal’s semi-final clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium early this month. The club later confirmed he sustained a muscular damage to the quadriceps in his left leg. The Nigeria international was pictured in training with his teammates on Wednesday...

Golfers Converge On Aba As 1st Abia Governor’s Cup Golf Open Championship Tees Off (Photos)

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Golf players from across the country and West Africa are currently in Aba for the 1st Abia Governor's Cup Open Championship which will hold from May 19th-23rd at the famous Abia Golf Course. Speaking before taking the first shot to tee off the competition, Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu encouraged the participants to enjoy the game and also...

Leicester City’s Clash More Important Than FA Cup Loss – Thomas Tuchel

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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has declared that today’s Premier League clash against Leicester City is more important than the FA Cup. The Blues lost the final to Leicester at Wembley on Saturday and will face them again in the league just over 72 hours later. The match has huge ramifications for the top-four race, with Chelsea one point in front of...

Awoniyi Granted UK Work Permit, Set To Leave Liverpool On Permanent Deal

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Fulham and West Brom are interested in signing Taiwo Awoniyi after he was granted a UK work permit for the 2021/22 campaign. Awoniyi linked up with Liverpool in 2015 but is yet to feature in an official game for the Reds. The Nigeria international has spent the past six years on loan at different clubs across in Europe and is currently...

Eric Cantona Inducted Into Premier League Hall Of Fame

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Legendary Manchester United French forward Eric Cantona has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Cantona now joins former England striker Alan Shearer and Arsenal great Thierry Henry who became the first players announced into the Premier League Hall of Fame last month. The former France international is the first of six inductees chosen from a 23-man shortlist after a fans’ vote. He...

Super Eagles Needs Quality Preparations To Qualify For Qatar 2022 – Amaju Pinnick

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) Amaju Pinnick has informed that the, Super Eagles can qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar come 2022 if they have quality preparations.. The three time AFCON champions will host arch rivals Cameroon Indomitable Lions in an international tune-up game in Austria come June. Amaju, a member of FIFA Committee gave an intense analysis...

Willian Set To Leave Arsenal In Summer

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Brazilian star Willian is expected to leave Arsenal this summer with MLS side Inter Miami among those interested for the former Chelsea winger. Willian joined Arsenal from Chelsea on a free transfer last summer but has failed to hit the same heights he once achieved in the Blue side of London. With only one goal all season, Willian has largely been overlooked in Arsenal’s frontline,...

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