Tag: football
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Just in: Ruud Van Nistelrooy finally quits Leicester
Leicester City Football Club have announced the immediate departure of First Team Manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract. The Dutchman, who took over managerial duties at the King Power Stadium in November 2024, exits after a challenging period for the club. In an official statement, Leicester praised Van Nistelrooy’s…
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NFF unveils official Bank of national teams
The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday onboarded Premium Trust Bank as the Official Bank of the
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Burna Boy delves into football, launches academy
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has launched the “Burna Boy Football Academy,” with training centers in Lagos,
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Check out eight uncommon standard rules in football
There are many football rules relatively strange to many football fans out there, Whenever, they stumble on such uncommon rules they marvel and sometimes question referee’s decision, acceptance or players’ application of such rules.
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My countrymen abandoned me when I needed them most – Samson Siasia laments
Ex-Super Eagles international, Samson Siasia has said Nigeria abandoned him at a critical point of his life. He told a foreign sports journal: “Nigeria abandoned me at that time of need, that’s my own take on how this thing played out,” . “It’s an allegation, they said bribery. What is bribery? Is it not when…
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Croatian police arrest 50 persons after football violence erupted in Split
The Croatian football semi-final clash that left 17 police officers injured after football fans clashed with authorities have landed about fifty persons involved in the crisis in police net. The violence kicked off late Wednesday when fans of Hajduk Split rushed the field following their team’s 0-1 loss to Dinamo Zagreb in the national cup…
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SAD! Nigeria’s football icon, mathematical Segun Odegbami loses son, Gbemi
Oluwagbeminiyi, son of Nigeria’s most popular ex-international, Patrick Olusegun Odegbami, Oluwagbeminiyi is dead. The 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner with the then Green Eagles, disclosed this in a tribute he wrote in his memory. Odegbami, popularly known in his hey days as: “Mathematical Segun Odegbami,” wrote: “Oluwagbeminiyi Omo Odegbami – the simple pilgrim returns…
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From Tackles to Transformation: How Football is Scoring Social Goals in Nigeria
From fostering peace to empowering youth, football is driving social change in Nigeria. Discover the inspiring initiatives and individuals using the beautiful game for a greater purpose. Beyond the Pitch: How Football is Transforming Communities in Nigeria Nigeria, a nation where football ignites passion and fuels national pride, is witnessing the beautiful game’s power to…
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What is the role of fourth officials in football?
Many people see the 4th officials as the unsung heroes of football. Right now you can go to 1xbet.co.ke – betting login now and make a wager on all actions where they are involved. They have plenty of tasks, with the 4 most important of them being:
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Kenyan Football Fans: The Lifeblood of the Game
Football, often described as the “beautiful game,” uniquely unites people from diverse backgrounds, transcending barriers of age, gender, and ethnicity. In Kenya, this sentiment holds true as football fans fervently support their local clubs and the national team with unmatched passion and dedication. These fans are not just spectators; they are the lifeblood of Kenyan…