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C. RONALDO REACHES 300MILLION FOLLOWERS IN INSTAGRAM

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The Portugal National Team Captain and Star Player; C.Ronaldo just got 300milliion followers in Instagram. He becomes the first person to reach 300million followers.He is well known for his energetic form in football, people love him for his performances. He is Often considered the best player in the world and widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He is one of the few recorded players to have made over 1,100 professional career appearances and has scored over 780 official senior career goals  for clubs and country.The 5 times  ballon d'or winner is Currently the man of the people and  has 301million followers at the moment. Congrat to him!

BUHARI APPOINTS MIKEL OBI AS THE YOUTH AMBASSADOR.

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The Muhammadu Buhari Government has appointed former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi , as Youth Ambassador.it was seen in an Instagram upload of naija _footballers. It was said that the Stoke City midfielder was appointed Ambassador to inspire young Nigerians towards excellence. Mikel Obi’s appointment was disclosed at an event held at the National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Friday, which was attended by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare.

EURO 2020 :- NETHERLAND QUALIFY FOR ROUND 16

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Euro 2020 Group C Netherlands National Team won 2:0 against Austria National Team to Qualify for Round of 16. Memphis Depay scored a penalty in the 11th minute and Denzel Dumfries spilled the winning the the second scoring in the 69th minute of second half. The Holland's are the Group C winner and waiting to face the Best 3rd in Group D/E/F.The Dutch won there first match against Ukraine National Team in a 3:2 win. Will Netherland make it to the Quarter Final? Write your comment in the box below!

2021/2022 EPL FIXTURES RELEASED

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The fixtures for the 2021/2022 Premier League season have been released. Here is the opening weekend of Premier League fixtures, including a mouth-watering clash between Tottenham and champions Manchester City: Brentford v Arsenal Burnley v Brighton Chelsea v Crystal Palace Everton v Southampton Leicester City v Wolverhampton Manchester United v Leeds United Newcastle United v West Ham United Norwich City v Liverpool Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City Watford v Aston Villa

Ceaser Azilipicueta Choosed N'kolo Kante as Best.

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Chelsea FC players, management and fans praises Nkolo Kanye after winning the UEFA Champions League Cup against Manchester City.The French Man won the Man Of the match award for the third time consecutively.He is classified as a gentle player both in match and outside match. The Blues Captain,Ceaser Azilipicueta praised him and see him as a the best player.he said: He does everything. The energy he brings, I don't know how many ball recoveries he had today. The way he drives the ball forward, he covers so much ground. "It is special to have him. Of course, when we don't have him we miss him. After winning the World Cup and now Champions League, he is still so humble as a person. "I am so happy for him, he is a massive part of this team and I am very happy to have him next to me for a few years."   The French Man was carried around by zouma after the match.He then chose to give the Champions League trophy a pat with both hands while other kissed the s...

Ronaldo's Mother Wants His Son to Join This Club Once He Leaves Juventus

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 Christiano Ronaldo well known as Cr7, four teams talisman and an all time good player celebrated  his 100th goal in Turin for Juventus in a match against Sassuolo  but seems the Star will leave Turin if the club fails to qualify for UEFA Champions League next season.The Old Lady are Currently fifth in position in Seria A  As it stands now many clubs are after him including Manchester United wanting a come back for him to Old Trafford.But Dolores the Mother of The 36yrs old Portuguese star Opens up on a club she will like her son to move to whenever he leaves Turin.She said "Christiano have done well so far in many teams and it's time for him to return to his start up team Sporting Lisbon in Portugal".

Chelsea have never lost to Real Madrid, Checkout how many times the two clubs have met.

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It is no longer news that Chelsea will be meeting Real Madrid in the semi final of the UEFA champions league cup competition. Chelsea knocked out Porto in the quarter finals of the Champions league while Real Madrid knocked out Liverpool in the quarter finals of the Champions league. Football lovers across the world are waiting in anticipation toward the game between the two football club giants, and this has made me to present to you that Chelsea have not lost any match to Real Madrid. As a matter of fact Chelsea and Real Madrid have met three times and Chelsea have won Real Madrid twice and drew one. First, in 19th of May, 1971, Chelsea drew their first meeting with Real Madrid. On 21th of May 1971, Chelsea won Real Madrid, in a 2:1 victory. The third match was 28th of August, 1998, Chelsea won Real Madrid, in a 2:1 victory.

Meet the only club Liverpool have never beaten in the history of the Premier League

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Since the Premier League era began in 1992, Liverpool has been an ever-present side in the division. So much so that they have played the most matches in the Premier League era, alongside Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton, Tottenham and Arsenal. Despite their longevity in the Premier League, there is a team Liverpool have failed to beat since 1992 to date. Liverpool has played against over 47 different teams and has beaten them at least once in the Premier League. However, Blackpool remains an exception. Blackpool is the only side Liverpool have failed to beat in the history of the Premier League. Both sides met during the 2010/2011 Premier League season, with Blackpool winning both legs of the encounter. Their first meeting was on October 3, 2010, at Anfield. Charlie Adam and Luke Varney first-half strikes opened a two-goal lead for the away side, Blackpool. Although Sotiris Kyrgiakos grabbed a goal for Liverpool in the 53rd minutes, Blackpool...

Lionel Messi Predicts The Two Teams That Will Reach Champions League Final

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The Champions League this season has been full of surprises. There have been no fans watching it live. The two great footballers of the two decades also got eliminated in the round of 16. Lionel Messi was forced to exit from the competition by Kylian Mbappe. The Argentina winger is now fighting for Barcelona to win the La Liga title. Messi is however a big fan of the competition. He does watch it as the games progress. Messi has today delivered an exciting prediction about Champions League finalists. Real Madrid and Chelsea will meet for the first time in the competition. PSG take on lethal Manchester City. The winner from the two ties will play each other in the finals. According to Lionel Messi, he has predicted both Chelsea and Manchester City To reach the semifinals. He explains that Champions League needs some bit of luck and professionalism to qualify. He chose the two English sides because of their toughness in the league. He also took into consideration of squad dep...

SPORT:Ahmed Musa makes promise after receiving his Kano Pillars’ jersey number

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Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has promised to lead Kano Pillars to win the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, title. Musa made the vow while receiving his jersey number on Thursday evening at the club’s Secretariat in Kano. Recall that the former Leicester City winger formally  signed a short-term deal with Kano Pillars  earlier this week. The 28-year-old has been without a club since leaving Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr last October. Musa also failed to seal a deal with Premier League side, West Brom last January transfer window. “I left Pillars over 10-years ago without winning the league then,” Musa said “But now, by God’s grace, I will make a special record by leading the club to the Nigeria Professional Football League title.” Kano Pillars are currently joint-leaders on the NPFL table this season, with 36 points from 19 games.

Top Nigerian footballers, their wives and children.

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Footballers are known to marry beautiful ladies, the case of Nigerian footballers is not an exception. Everyone like better thing. So today we will be showing you some of Nigeria's top footballer's wives and also their children. As you go through the pictures you indeed will know for yourself that these guys went for beauties. Osaze Odemwingie and Sarah Fallon First on my list is Osaze. Osaze got wedded to his lovely British heartthrob Sarah in Notting on May 26th, 2012.  Kanu Nwankwo and Amarachi Popularly known as Papilo, he got married to his beauty in 2004. Joseph Yobo and Adaeze Adigwe Another international player who got married to former Nigeria’s Beauty queen. They got married on January 1st, 2010 in Jos. Victor Enyeama and Promise Enyeama The man who gave his all whenever he is on the pitch. He got married to his lovely wife in June 2006 Austin Okocha and Nkechi ...

Meet The Highest Paid Footballer In Nigerian Premier League Who Earns 1.2 Million Naira Per Month

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What comes to your mind when you hear about the Nigerian Premier Football League? Most people probably didn't think that the NPFL pays their players well. Let me introduce you to the highest paid Player in the NPFL. Meet Theophilus Afelohai Born on April 7,1990, Theophilus is a shot stopper who has been widely known for his exceptional goal keeping skills over the years. The Shot-stopper who previously played for the lower division started his NPFL journey for Kano Pillars where he shined so brightly. In 2015, Theophilus moved to Enyimba where he was widely known. In 2020, the 32 Year old signed for Port Harcourt based side Rivers United for a record fee of 4 Million Naira. He currently earns 1.2 million Naira as he surpassed Fc Ifeanyi Ubah's striker Godwin Obaje who currently earns a whopping sum of 1 million Naira monthly. Theophilus has however been unable to express his talent on international level as he was only able to perform in the ...

Osimhen, Etebo, Onuachu Score as Super Eagles Defeat Lesotho in Final AFCON 2021 Qualifying Match

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria had an easy 3-0 win over the Crocodiles of Lesotho in their final AFCON 2021 qualifying match at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in  Lagos . Gernot Rohr's men had already qualified for the tournament but played for pride as the Nigerian national team return to Lagos after more than two decades. Nigeria's first chance of the game came in the 8th minute when Samuel Chukwueze advanced Oghenekaro Etebo. The Galatasaray  man  delivered a low rocket which left goalkeeper Sekhoane Moerane sprawling. The Super Eagles took the lead in the 23rd minute through Napoli man Victor Osimhen who took advantage of a slack defense before flicking the ball into the net. 1-0. Lesotho put the ball into Nigeria's net through Marabe who scored, but referee signalled offside. And five minutes into the second-half, Osimhen got the better Basia Makepe and then set up Oghenekaro Etebo who poked home leaving goalkeeper Sekhoane Moerane hapless in goal. 2-0. The Eagl...

Coach Santos decides on Ronaldo’s status as Portugal captain after outburst

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Portugal coach, Fernando Santos, has decided he will not take Cristiano Ronaldo off captaincy duties despite his outburst during their side’s 2-2 draw against Serbia in a UEFA World Cup Group A qualifier last weekend. Ronaldo stormed off the pitch seconds before the final whistle and got booked for dissent after he was denied a stoppage-time goal against Serbia on Saturday. The Juventus forward was left fuming when his effort was cleared by Serbia defender, Stefan Mitrovic after it had crossed the line. However, referee Danny Makkelie waved on the play and there was no VAR or goal-line technology to check the call and Ronaldo threw away the captain’s armband as he headed towards the tunnel. Asked if Ronaldo will retain the captaincy when Portugal tackle Luxembourg on Tuesday, the Santo told reporters at his pre-match press conference: “Yes, he will keep the armband. Forever. “Cristiano (Ronaldo) is a national example “If he had offended the manager, his team-mat...

Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Porto 'will be moved to Sevilla's Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium in Spain' on April 7... despite Portugal being removed from UK's red list

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The first leg of  Chelsea 's  Champions League  quarter-final tie with Porto is set to be moved to  Spain , according to  SkySport Italia . Thomas Tuchel 's men were due to travel to Portugal for the game on April 7 before hosting the return leg at Stamford Bridge on April 13.  But it has now been claimed that the first leg will will be played at Sevilla's Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, despite Portugal being removed from the UK's red list.

Manchester City legend, Sergio Kun Aguero announces exit from the club at the end of the season

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Manchester City star legend, Sergio Kun Aguero has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. The 32-year-old striker's contract expires at the end of the season and he has been told it will not be renewed after making 14 appearances so far this season due to injuries and illness. The Argentine international, who signed from Atletico Madrid in 2011, has scored 257 goals in 384 appearances for the club. "When a cycle comes to an end, many sensations arise," Aguero said in a statement. "A huge sense of satisfaction and pride remains in me for having played with Manchester City for a whole ten seasons—unusual for a professional player in this day and age. "... As for myself I will continue to give it my utmost for the rest of the season with more titles and bring more joy to the fans. Then a new stage with new challenges will begin, and I am fully ready to face them with the same passion and professionalism that I have always...

Onuachu scores late goal as Super Eagles beat Benin Republic in Port Novo

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Paul Onuachu scores late goal as Super Eagles beat Benin Republic 1-0 the Charles de Gaulle Stadium in Porto Novo and earned qualification to another to Africa Cup of Nation. Sierra Leone and Lesotho played to a barren draw in the other Group L match on Saturday afternoon kick-off at Setsoto Stadium in Maseru. The draw means Super Eagles earned another qualification to next year’s Total Africa Cup of Nations even before their penultimate qualification match against Benin Republic at the Charles de Gaulle Stadium in Porto Novo with two games to spare. The Belgian goal machine has won the game for Super Eagles after coming in for Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho in the 71st minutes. Super Eagles sit on top  with 11 points four behind Benin who places second in the Group L ahead of final qualifiers fixtures on Tuesday

Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze says decision between England and Nigeria won’t distract from progress

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Eberechi   Eze says he will not let a potential decision over his international future distract him from progressing. The Crystal   Palace midfielder is currently on England   Under-21 duty, but he also qualifies for Nigeria through his parents and has trained with the Super Eagles in the past. Nigeria could look to convince Eze to switch his international allegiance in future, but for now the 22-year-old says he is focused on playing for England. “I can [still play for Nigeria]," said Eze. "At the moment, I’m focused on my England Under-21 camp. I don’t want to put any type of pressure on myself and try to force anytime now “I’m focused on the Under-21s, playing for the Under-21s, training, trying to play as many games as I can, and I think that’s the most important thing right now for my development.” Eze has been eased into life as a Premier League player by Palace boss Roy Hodgson since his £19.5million move from QPR over...

Premier League reveals dates for 2021/22 season

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The start and finish dates for the next Premier League season have been announced, with the opening game taking place on August 14, with the final round of games all kicking off simultaneously on May 22, 2022 The 2021/22 Premier League season will begin on August 14 and finish on May 22, 2022, the league has announced. After a condensed 2020-21 campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic, the league has revealed it will revert to its usual starting slot in the second week of August. The season will conclude on 22 May 2022, with all 10 games kicking off simultaneously. The current 2020-21 Premier League season did not start until September 12 as a result of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and will run until May 23 this year. An earlier start date of August 7 had been reportedly discussed for the upcoming season, but clubs were against the idea due to the upcoming rescheduled Euro 2020 tournament - the final of which will take place on July 11.