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  • FA Cup: Check out the teams that qualified to the fourth round

    FA Cup: Check out the teams that qualified to the fourth round

    About eighteen clubs from across the different tiers of the English league have progressed to the fourth round of this season’s FA Cup competition.

    This was revealed after the round of games on Saturday in England.

    Kelechi Iheanacho powered Leicester to victory when he scored his side-only goal against Gillingham on Saturday.

    Manchester United defeated Everton 3-1 to also book a place in the fourth round of the competition.

    Others are, Preston, Reading, Tottenham, Fulham, Fleetwood, Brighton, Ipswich Town and Burnley, Blackpool, Sunderland, West Ham, Wrexham, Grimsby Town, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United.

    Liverpool will replay its FA cup fixture against Wolves at the Molineux after playing out a 2-2 draw at Anfield on Saturday night.

    The FA Cup third-round fixtures will continue today and tomorrow, while the third-round replays will take place on Tuesday, 17 January.

    English Premier league defending Champions will slug it out for the fourth round ticket against Chelsea FC after both sides met last week Thursday in the EPL.

  • Everton legend, Alan Stubbs decries Iwobi’s ankle Injury

    Everton legend, Alan Stubbs decries Iwobi’s ankle Injury

    Everton legend, Alan Stubbs has lent his voice over the injury suffered by Nigeria International Alex Iwobi during the Toffees 1-3 loss to Everton in an FA Cup encounter on Friday night.

    The Super Eagles Midfielder  was badly tackled by Holland defender, Tyrell Malacia in the second half of the encounter at Old Trafford.

    The on-form midfielder suffered an ankle injury as a result of the tackle.

    Iwobi was stretchered off the pitch and replaced by Frenchman Abdoulaye Dacoure

    The 26-year-old has featured regularly for the Toffees this season and there are fears he could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

    The midfielder is expected to undergo a scan, Saturday to determine the extent of the injury.

    Stubbs stated that Everton, who are fighting relegation can’t afford to lose Iwobi to injury for a long spell.

    “Alex Iwobi has just gone over on his ankle and the ankle has gone inside. I’m hoping he hasn’t done his ankle ligaments because it looks like that,” Stubbs told the BBC.

    “I’m hoping what we’re seeing now is just precautionary but Iwobi looks upset. Players know when something is bad.”

  • EPL: Klopp hails Cody Gakpo, describes him as a great finisher

    EPL: Klopp hails Cody Gakpo, describes him as a great finisher

    Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has heaped praises on the new signing, Dutch international, Cody Gakpo, saying that he’s a joy to watch.

    Continuing, Klopp said that Gakpo has really impressed him in training and can’t wait to unleash him against Wolves in Saturday’s FA cup on Saturday.

    The prolific forward joined the Reds last week, with Klopp’s side beating the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea to his signature.

    “Yes, he is in contention. He will be involved in the squad, of course,’ Klopp told his pre-match press conference on Friday.

    “He is obviously full of joy, He is a good finisher and a good dribbler. He’s a good footballer

    “First impressions of him are brilliant,” the German gaffer said of the former PSV star, adding that the Dutchman is a natural footballer.

    According to Klopp, Gakpo is a top goalscorer who does not need to raise his head to know where the net is.

    He said the signing of the World Cup star will lift other players at Anfield.

    After crashing out of the Carabao cup, Liverpool look to progress in the FA cup as they battle Wolves Football at Anfield.

    Klopp has now assured that New signing Gakpo will play a part in the game.

  • AITEO Cup: Akwa United, Tornadoes, Sunshine Stars look good for quarter finals

    AITEO Cup: Akwa United, Tornadoes, Sunshine Stars look good for quarter finals

    A clutch of Nigeria Premier Football League teams including Akwa United, Sunshine Stars and Nasarawa United are the acknowledged top dogs as the Round of 16 matches of this year’s AITEO Cup competition take place on Saturday and Sunday in different centres of the Federation.

    Niger Tornadoes, who squeezed through to this stage with a 6-5 penalty shoot-out defeat of two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba FC have a date with Green Beret FC at the FIFA Goal Project inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

    Akwa United have an interesting fixture against Kogi United, who also experienced the lottery of penalty shoot-out before edging out ambitious Kanta United following a 2-2 draw in regulation time. The boys from Uyo eased their way to this stage with a 3-0 spanking of CAF Cup aspirants Remo Stars. Both teams are engaged in the only match of the men’s competition coming up on Sunday, and at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.

    Sunshine Stars, big winners (5-1) over Rovers in the Round of 32, have a date with Katsina United at the Area 3 venue in the Federal Capital Territory, while Kano Pillars tackle DMD FC at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi.

    Heartland FC, who ejected multi-titlists Enugu Rangers after penalty shoot-out in Benin City, will be up against Dakkada of Uyo at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. Lobi Stars will square up against Akure City at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus on Saturday.

    Nasarawa United, stretched taut by Sokoto United in a penalty shootout that eventually ended 11-10, will be up against inspired Bendel Insurance at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba, while El-Kanemi Warriors and Wikki Tourists will do battle in Jos.

    In the women’s event, Cup holders Bayelsa Queens will trade tackles with Abia Angels in Akure on Sunday, with Nasarawa Amazons and Confluence Queens in a potentially explosive encounter at the FIFA Goal Project in Abuja also on Sunday.

    Heartland Queens, 2-1 winners over Dannaz Ladies in the earlier round, will be up against Delta Queens at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-Ode.

    Last year’s runners-up FC Robo Queens, who dislodged Edo Queens 2-0 in the Round of 16, are rewarded with another big tie, this time against Royal Queens, who edged Osun Babes. Both teams take the pitch at the Abakaliki from 4pm on Sunday.

     

    AITEO CUP COMPETITION 2022

     

    ROUND OF 16 FIXTURES (MEN)

    Green Beret Vs Niger Tornadoes – 06/08/22 – FIFA Goal Project – 4pm

    Lobi Stars Vs Akure City Vs Niger Tornadoes – 06/08/22 – Enugu – 4pm

    Heartland FC Vs Dakkada FC – 06/08/22 – Asaba – 4pm

    Sunshine Stars Vs Katsina United – 06/08/22 – Area 3 Abuja – 4pm

    Akwa United Vs Kogi United – 07/08/22 – Enugu – 4pm

    DMD FC Vs Kano Pillars – 06/08/22 – Bauchi – 4pm

    El-Kanemi Warriors Vs Wikki Tourists – 06/08/22 – Jos – 4pm

    Bendel Insurance Vs Nasarawa United – 06/08/22 – Aba – 4pm

     

    QUARTER FINAL FIXTURES (WOMEN)

    Bayelsa Queens Vs Abia Angels – 07/08/22 – Akure – 4pm

    Nasarawa Amazons Vs Confluence Queens – 07/08/22 – Abuja – 4pm

    Delta Queens Vs Heartland Queens – 07/08/22 – Ijebu-Ode – 4pm

    Royal Queens Vs FC Robo Queens – 07/08/22 – Abakaliki – 4pm

     

    ROUND OF 32 RESULTS (MEN)

    Bayelsa United 0 Green Beret 0 (4-5 penalties)

    Enyimba International 0 Niger Tornadoes 0 (5-6 penalties)

    Doma United 0 Lobi Stars 3

    Akure City Academy 2 Bendel Insurance Feeders 1

    Rangers Int’l 1 Heartland FC 1 (7-8 penalties)

    Sunshine Stars 5 Rovers FC 1

    Cynosure FC 1 Katsina United 3

    Remo Stars 0 Akwa United 3

    Kogi United 2 Kanta United 2 (5-4 penalties)

    DMD FC 0 Housing Corporation 0 (4-2 penalties)

    Zamfara United 0 Kano Pillars 5

    Fulfill FC 0 El-Kanemi Warriors 1

    Kwara United 1 Wikki Tourists 1 (3-4 penalties)

    Bendel Insurance 1 Ottasolo FC 1 (4-3 penalties)

    Sokoto United 1 Nasarawa United 1 (10-11 penalties)

     

    ROUND OF 16 RESULTS (WOMEN)

    Bayelsa Queens 3 Niger Amazons 0 (W/O)

    Abruka Queens 1 Abia Angels 3

    Naija Ratels 0 Nasarawa Amazons 1

    Immaculate Queens 0 Confluence Queens 8

    Honey Badgers 0 Delta Queens 2

    Heartland Queens 2 Dannaz Ladies 1

    Osun Babes 2 Royal Queens 3

    Edo Queens 0 FC Robo Queens 2

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  • Liverpool’s Klopp wins LMA manager of the year award

    Liverpool’s boss, Jurgen Klopp, has been named the Barclays Premier League Manager of the season and won the Sir Alex Ferguson trophy for the League Managers’ Association, LMA, manager of the year.

     

    This was announced on Tuesday.

     

    The Reds won both the English League Cup and FA Cup, beating Chelsea in penalty shoot-outs at Wembley on both occasions.

     

    With 92 points, Liverpool finished as runners-up to Premier League champions Manchester City by a single point, as they went closer to winning the Quadruple than any other English side in history.

    Liverpool
    Sir Alex Ferguson presented Jurgen Klopp with the League Managers Association manager of the year award.

     

    Klopp, collecting his accolade at the LMA Awards dinner in London on Tuesday, said: “It is a great honour and it was an insane season.

     

    “The last matchday when only two games were meaningless and in the rest, we all played for absolutely everything. It was not the best outcome for us, but we are already over it.”

     

    Paying tribute to his team, the German added: “When you win a prize like this you are either a genius or you have the best coaching staff in the world — and I am here with all of my coaching staff, they know how much I appreciate them.”

     

    Klopp also collected the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy, named in honour of the celebrated former Manchester United boss, which is voted for by the full membership of managers across all the divisions in English senior football.

     

    “This being voted for by my colleagues is obviously the most important prize you can get. I don’t believe in individual prizes in football generally, it is a team sport and I would be nothing without these boys there. It is all about what we can do together and what we did together,” Klopp said.

     

    Klopp’s men can still clinch a cup treble if they beat Real Madrid in Paris on Saturday and add the Champions League to this season’s FA Cup and League Cup successes.

  • FA Cup: Blame me for Mane penalty miss – Klopp

    FA Cup: Blame me for Mane penalty miss – Klopp

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits his advice almost blew their FA Cup final shootout victory over Chelsea.

    Both Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk went off injured during the goalless 120 minutes before Kostas Tsimikas struck the winning penalty though Liverpool are confident both will be fit to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final at the end of the month.

    Klopp, who has become the first manager in Liverpool’s history to win the European Cup, League Championship, FA Cup and League Cup, admitted his blunder had almost cost his team.

    When Sadio Mane stepped up with Liverpool’s first chance to win the shootout, Klopp urged him to change his usual finish against Senegal international team-mate Edouard Mendy – and Mane’s effort was saved.

    “Sadio’s penalty is 50 per cent my responsibility. I told him the goalie knows exactly what you normally do so do it the other way round. How often in my life is it better to shut up!

    “But we still made it after an incredible game. We work with a neuroscience company (neruo11) who said they could really train penalty shooting. This trophy is for them as well.”

  • Liverpool defeat Chelsea at Wembley to win FA cup trophy

    Liverpool defeat Chelsea at Wembley to win FA cup trophy

    Liverpool quest to finish the season with a quadruple received a major boost as they defeated Chelsea at Wembley to lift this season’s FA CUP

    Liverpool had the better of an eventful final, with the outstanding Luis Diaz and Andrew Robertson hitting the woodwork, although it may come at a price with Mohamed Salah going off injured in the first half and Virgil van Dijk going off after 90 minutes.

    It is a devastating blow for Chelsea and manager Thomas Tuchel to lose in this manner yet again, having had chances with Marcos Alonso hitting the post and also being denied by Alisson.

    Left full back Kostas Tsimikas and Goalie Alisson Becker were the heroes as Liverpool completed a domestic double after playing goalless draw in 120 minutes.

    Recall that the two sides met in the final of the Carabao cup in which Liverpool defeated Chelsea 11-10 on Penalties.

    With this victory Liverpool are on course to win a quadruple having reached the final of the UEFA Champions League.

    Liverpool will slug it out with Real Madrid of Spain in the Final of the UEFA Champions League on the 28th of May in Paris.

  • What FA Cup victory would mean to Chelsea – Pulisic

    What FA Cup victory would mean to Chelsea – Pulisic

    Chelsea attacker Christian Pulisic says victory in the FA Cup final against Liverpool would mean a successful season.

    Thomas Tuchel’s team have won the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup and are third in the Premier League but have missed their biggest targets and lost on penalties in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool, their opponents in Sautrday’s FA Cup final.

    “Overall we accomplished a lot,” says Pulisic. “We were very close in some competitions. We put up a big fight in the Champions League and were very close to making it to the semi-finals. We were in the Carabao Cup final, there were a lot of impressive performances and now we have a chance in the FA Cup final.

    “There have been ups and downs. We just have to look forward, try to win this and then I think we can say it’s been a pretty successful season.

    “Liverpool have a ton of talent, incredible players and a good manager. It’s never going to be easy but it’s one game and anything can happen. If we play how we’re capable of playing, we can do it.”

    Last season, he came on as a substitute as Chelsea were beaten by Leicester and this campaign has not gone to plan for the American, with the 23-year-old starting only a dozen Premier League games and moved into various positions, including wing-back.

    “I feel most comfortable in a more attacking role,” says Pulisic. “Mainly coming from the left side, as a left winger or inverted winger on the left side. There has been a lot of change this season and I’ve been all over the place a bit. That’s what happens, I guess, when you have a very deep squad.

    “Of course, I want to be on the pitch and recently with the limited time I’ve had I’ve been trying to make as big an impact as I can to prove I should be out on the pitch

    “Sometimes that’s how it goes. I enjoy this club a lot and I’m going to give it everything and hope I can get more opportunities to get out on the pitch and help the team.”

  • Kante fighting to make FA Cup final – Tuchel

    Kante fighting to make FA Cup final – Tuchel

    Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says N’Golo Kante is fighting to be fit for tomorrow’s FA Cup final against Liverpool.

    Tuchel says Kante is upbeat on his playing chances.

    He said, “He’s trying [to be fit]. He tried yesterday in team training, hopefully without a reaction.

    “It was a reduced training session because of a long travel and the fatigue of travelling so it was not a high intensity training session.

    “We will also try today with him. He is keen to make it and hopefully he makes it to training 100%. To be able to plan with him for tomorrow will be crucial for us.”

    The German also spoke of Chelsea’s record in the Cup final.

    “It is a big achievement to be in these finals. There has to be a loser. It is a special atmosphere and a momentum you have to catch. For sure, you need a bit of luck to go away with the trophy. We are aware of that.

    “We feel we are well prepared, the atmosphere is right and the momentum is OK after the reaction at Leeds [3-0 win on Wednesday].

    “We want to give Liverpool a hard fight. It is a fifth cup final in six years, which shows the competitive spirit we have.”

  • EPL: Liverpool’s quadruple hopes suffer setback

    EPL: Liverpool’s quadruple hopes suffer setback

    Liverpool’s quest of winning the quadruple in history suffered a great blow Saturday night after playing out a 1-1 draw with visiting Tottenham Hotspurs.

    Pending when Manchester City play its outstanding on Sunday evening, Liverpool will remain top of the EPL table after forcing Tottenham Hotspurs to a thrilling 1-1 draw an Anfield.

    The outcome of the match between Manchester City and Liverpool determines if they drop to second or not.

    A win or draw for city will peg them back to the summit of the log with both having to games to spare.

    The Reds edged ahead of Manchester City on goal difference, but the English champions can now afford to draw one of their remaining four games and still retain their title.

    The draw against Liverpool took Tottenham to within a point of fourth-placed Arsenal, but their chance of a top-four finish now also rely on the Gunners dropping points in two of their final four games.

    Son Heung-min rounded off a brilliant team move to put Spurs in front on 56 minutes.

    Luis Diaz’s deflected shot levelled 16 minutes from time, but Jurgen Klopp’s men failed to find a winner.

    Twenty-one points separate the sides, but Spurs have made a habit of saving their best for the big occasion.

    Antonio Conte’s men are unbeaten in all four meetings with City and Liverpool this season.

    Liverpool are eyeing the quadruple and have a date with Chelsea on the 14th of May at Wembley in the FA Cup.