Tag: football
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NUT begins first inter-primary schools football competition in Yola
The inter-primary schools football competition for the Comrade Rodney Nathan Cup, organised by the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), got underway on Friday in Yola. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition which is in its first edition kicked off with Zone H defeating Zone B 5-1 in the opening match. The…
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In Nigeria football is more than passion, love, religion – FIFA President, Infantino declares
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described Nigeria as a country with unquantifiable passion and love for football, and where football is more than a religion. “I was told that in Nigeria football is passion, but it is a lie because it is more than that. In Nigeria, I was told that football is love, but…
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FIFA president, Infantino warns corrupt football leaders
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has warned football association leaders not to use money meant for the sport, for their own gain. Infantino said in an interview in Mauritania, making it clear that if there are any football federation leaders who want to enrich themselves with football money, they will be caught and sanctioned. “No one…
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Chelsea unlucky to lose Carabao Cup clash to Arsenal – Conte
Antonio Conte claims Chelsea were unlucky to be knocked out of the Carabao Cup following their 2-1 second leg semi-final defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday night. Eden Hazard opened the scoring for Chelsea but Arsenal drew level after Nacho Monreal’s header from a corner bounced off Marcos Alonso before deflecting off Antonio…
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Romario wants to head Brazilian football federation
Former Brazil international and now Senator, Romario, has declared interest in the presidency of the country’s corruption-tainted football governing body. Romario, a striker in the 1994 World Cup-winning side, said on Wednesday he wants to clean up the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF). This is coming after FIFA’s suspension of the current head, Marco Polo…
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Chinese FA wants clubs to develop youth game or lose licences
Chinese football authorities are set to impose strict new regulations on the country’s clubs. They are now using the threat of losing their professional licences as a spur to establish a more comprehensive youth development programme. According to a report, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) will introduce rules in 2019 that force clubs in the…
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Photos: George Weah in Nigeria, visits TB Joshua for prayers ahead of Liberia rerun
The presidential candidate in Liberia and football legend, George Weah on Sunday, worshipped at the Sunday Church service of the The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) in Lagos, Nigeria. Weah was said to have come to the Church service to “seek God’s face” for his country. During the sermon by Pastor T.B. Joshua which…
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England striker, Wayne Rooney retires from international football
England’s striker, Wayne Rooney retires from international football with immediate effect. Rooney announced his retirement plans on Wednesday after manager Gareth Southgate tried to recall him to the squad. The 31-year-old — scorer of 53 goals in 119 appearances for his country — told Southgate of his decision during a phone conversation on Tuesday. Southgate…
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Barcelona shirts banned in Saudi Arabia with possible prison sentence
The Saudi authorities have banned football fans from wearing Barcelona shirt which is being sponsored by Qatar Airways, with a possible 15-year prison sentence and £120,000 fine if anyone is caught. The ban comes after Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Libya, Yemen and the Maldives cut off all ties with its neighbor,…
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2017 AFCON: CAF signs new partnership with Orange
Ahead of the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), the regulatory body for football in Africa and Orange, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators, have on Friday signed new sponsorship agreements, with Orange to partner 5 Major CAF’s competitions from 2017 – 2024. AFCON is the biggest football…