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Yakubu Aiyegbeni: Gernot Rohr is the worst coach in Nigeria history
Yakubu Aiyegbeni believes coach Gernot Rohr and a significant proportion of Nigeria's national team players are not fit to wear the famous green and white shirt in the wake of their outing against Sierra Leone.
Enyimba, Plateau United get CAF Champions League opponents
Enyimba and Rahimo met at this same stage of the Champions League last year with the Nigerian club triumphing 5-1 on aggregate.
Anthony Okpotu wins top scorer award in Tunisian Ligue 1
Okpotu was not in action on Sunday as US Monastir ended their league campaign with a 1-1 draw against Ben Guerdane at home. They join fourth-place Etoile du Sahel as Tunisia's representatives for next season's Caf Confederation Cup.
NFF send birthday wishes to Ex-Eagles midfield star Friday Ekpo at 51
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sent birthday wishes to former Super Eagles midfield star Friday Ekpo who clocked 51 on Monday.
CafCL: Junior Ajayi shines as Al Ahly ousts Sundowns
Al Ahly forward Junior Ajayi was impressive for the Egyptian side as they zoomed into the semifinals of the CAF Champions league on Saturday edging out Mamelodi Sundowns on 3-1 aggregate.
Kashimawo Laloko: Gernot Rohr, Joseph Yobo combination not good for Super Eagles
Former Nigeria Football Federation Technical Director, Kashimawo Laloko, has expressed doubts about the success of Gernot Rohr and Joseph Yobo’s combination as Super Eagles coaches .
Austin Ejide targets Super Eagles return after six years
Nigerian goalkeeper Austin Ejide said he is in the best form of his career and his not ruling out a return to the Super Eagles six years after his last appearance.
Sudan appoint former Togo boss Hubert Velud as new manager
Two weeks after leaving Algerian club JS Kabylie, Velud takes over with Sudan third in Group C of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, three points behind leaders Ghana.
Esperance lead in latest CAF club top 10 rankings
The most recent update of Africa’s top 10 greatest clubs has been revealed – and North African heavyweights keep a steady grip at the summit.
CafCL: Gambo Muhammad dropped as Pillars name squad to face Kotoko
Kano Pillars have unveiled their 18-man travelling squad for Sunday’s Caf Champions League second leg preliminary round tie away to Asante Kotoko.
Caf Champions League: Pressure on Kotoko – Kano Pillars goalie
Kano Pillars goalkeeper Ibrahim Iddrisu believes their slim lead over Ghanaian club Asante Kotoko in the Caf Champions League by virtue of a 3-2 triumph in the first leg, places Masu Gida in the driving seat for the return fixture on Sunday.
Anazemba Nzube: Kumasi is not the end of the road for Kano Pillars
Kano Pillars midfielder Anazemba Nzube has stated the mission of his team in Sunday’s Caf Champions League second leg preliminary round tie away to Asante Kotoko in Kumasi is simply not to lose.
Rabiu Ali: Kano Pillars to take game to Asante Kotoko
Kano Pillars skipper Rabiu Ali has stated Masu Gida are not lost on the challenge ahead of their Caf Champions League away decider with Ghanaian outfit Asante Kotoko on Sunday.
Kano Pillars return to Kaduna to prepare for Caf Champions League tie against Asante...
Ahead of their crucial Caf Champions League tie away to Ghana's Asante Kotoko in Kumasi next weekend, the management of Kano Pillars have announced the club will be returning to Kaduna to prepare for the game.
Enyimba begin third Caf Champions League title chase against Burkina Faso’s Rahimo
Nigeria champions, Enyimba International will begin their chase of a possible third CAF Champions League title on August 10, when they welcome Rahimo of Burkina Faso in the first leg of the First Round of the competition.
Ex-Sunderland star headlines Tunisia final 23-man for AFCON
With Reigning African Champions, Esperance de Tunis players dominate the list but Al Ahly’s left-back Ali Maaloul was the biggest casualty in the team after he was omitted despite enjoying an impressive season, scoring six goals while assisting seven in 24 games.
Ikouwem Utin: I won’t rush to sign for any foreign club
Flying Eagles skipper, Ikouwem Udo Utin, has asserted that he is not in any rush to take any decision despite the influx of foreign clubs clustering him for a contract.
Confederation Cup: Sudan’s Al Hilal against Etoile postponed
The political turmoil in Sudan means Sunday's Confederation Cup tie between Al Hilal and Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel has been postponed.
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Arsenal ‘make approach’ for wantaway Real Madrid playmaker
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Saudi Arabia expects to reopen its embassy in Doha in the coming days, the kingdom’s foreign minister has said, following an agreement last week that ended a three-year-old dispute between four Arab countries and Qatar.
Mo Salah responds to questions over Liverpool future
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Governor Obaseki: Schools in Edo to remain closed
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Paris Saint-Germain agree big-money move for Barcelona-owned player
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Guinea president Alpha Conde receives coronavirus vaccine jab
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