Friday, 28 November 2014
Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers reveals Balotelli is not set for return against Stoke
Manchester United confirm Falcao and Rojo for Hull City clash
Roy Keane leaves Aston Villa after about six months as assistant manager
I’m not thinking retirement – Didier Drogba
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has stated clearly that he’s not considering retirement yet.
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''You cannot continue forever, it has to stop one day.''
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On life after playing career, Drogba said ‘What am looking at the moment is how I can help the team achieve success.
Thursday, 27 November 2014
Nigeria retains 42nd position in FIFA ranking
The Eagles defeated Congo 2-0 away and played out a 2-2 draw in Uyo against South Africa but was not enough to see the team through to Equatorial Guinea 2015.
My Take: You envisaged a slum didn't you?
Arsenal confirm Jack Wilshere is out for three months
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Confirmed: Victor Moses to miss Liverpool tie, out till January
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Team of the Year: UEFA records three million votes in 24 hours
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Breaking: CAF and Adidas present ''Marhaba'' as Eqautorial Guinea 2015 Afcon Match Ball
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Be of good cheer Schalke, you lost to a ''very good Chelsea team'' - says Mourinho
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My Take: That's MOU for you after an emphatic victory, lol
It was Xabi Alonso's Birthday but Aguero got all the Gifts to help Manchester City
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Xabi Alonso scores from the spot, share by @ChampionsLeague on Twitter |
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Bayern Munich, Real Madrid Stars dominate UEFA Team of The Year nominees
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Laurent Koscielny returns for Arsenal ahead of Dortmund UCL tie
The defender has not featured for the Gunners since returning from international duty in mid October with an Achillis problem
FIFA names Casillas, four other Goalkeepers for FIF Pro World XI
Real Madrid and Spain Shot stopper Iker Casillas has been shortlisted along with four other goalkeepers for the best fives goalkeepers in the world.
Bayern Munich and Germany's Manuel Neuer is favourite to win, after clinching the Bundesliga title and DFB Pokal, before lifting the World Cup with Germany.
Thibuat Courtois was between the sticks when role Athletico Madrid won the La Liga title, while Buffon was an ever present figure, as Juventus won another Serie A title.
Chile’s Bravo impressed with Real Sociedad and his country at Brazil 2014 and earned himself a move to Barcelona.
According to fifa.com The FIFA FIFPro World XI is decided by the players, for the players. It involves votes from tens of thousands professional footballers worldwide. They select one goalkeeper, four defenders, three midfielders and three forwards.The shortlists for defenders, midfielders and forwards will be announced and published on FIFA.com on 26 November, 28 November and 1 December respectively.
Who makes the final cut? Make your choice or wait until 1 December when the winner would be announced.
Sunday, 23 November 2014
Like Arsenal like Dolphins FC as Enyimba claim forth FA Cup glory
Predict and win: Enyimba vs Dolphins FC in Federations Cup Battle
Friday, 21 November 2014
Scholes believes Manchester United is missing Danny Welbeck
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Thursday, 20 November 2014
Willian, Oscar, Flamini and Adel Taarabat star at Dolce & Gabbana Chistmas Event
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Cote d'voire celebrate Yaya Toure's 100th cap for the Elephants
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Nigeria had a bit of luck to have picked a draw says Shakes Mashaba
Do you agree?
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Afcon 2015: Nigeria miss out, see countries that made it through
Title holders Nigeria will not be at Equatorial Guinea to defend the title they won last year, thanks to a 2-2 draw the west Africa played against South Africa in Uyo on Wednesday evening.
The African champions finished 3rd place in Group A with 8points, two points behind Congo who pip Sudan 1-0 to secure an automatic slot after Bafana Bafana maintained their lead as winner of the group with 12points.
Here are the teams that made it through:
Equatorial Guinea (hosts), Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia and Zambia
Good luck to them all, name your favourites for the title.
AFCON 2015 QUALIFIER: South Africa starting XI against Nigeria
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Keshi calls Joseph Nathaniel as replacement for Akpan
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Ebola: Football world partner health organitions in fight against deadly virus
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According to the FIFA Chief Medical Officer Prof. Jiřà Dvořák, MD the popularity of football and its top players has proven to be a powerful way to connect with a wide audience and to transmit public health messages.
''We doctors have experienced the power of football when it comes to prevention and health, while successfully implementing the ‘FIFA 11 for Health’ programme in 15 African countries as part of the medical legacy of 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Now we are using the same system to tackle Ebola, by presenting simple educational messages to prevent the spread of the disease through the voices of football stars – ''When football talks, everybody listens’.''
Oboabona Out, Omeruo in for South Africa clash
Afcon 2015 Qualifier: Nigeria vs South Africa game kickoff time confirmed
The Super Eagles go into the match in search of three maximum points to make it to the Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea.
Monday, 17 November 2014
Manchester United in ''soup'' as Daley Blind suffer knee injury
Kano Pillars get Lion share as Glo Premier League clubs share N75m Merit Award
Sunday, 16 November 2014
Super Eagles Social Media accounts records massive "followership"
Morocco bags two year ban plus fine for refusing to host Afcon 2015
Hurrah! Nigeria beats Congo but this Super Eagles Must Improve
Saturday, 15 November 2014
Uche, Samuel score as Nigeria escapes Congolese onslaught
Ike Uche and Aaron Samuel scored to see Nigeria put two goals past Congo in Pointe Noire on Saturday.
Super Eagles needed to beat the host to keep their hope of qualifying for the Afcon 2015 in Equatorial Guinea.
The red devils defeated the Eagles 3-2 in calabar but were not clinical enough to cause upsets on their home soil.
South will visit Nigeria for the final group game, while Congo will play host to Sudan.
Nani dreams return to Manchester United after loan spell at Sporting Lisbon
Manchester United could fans may see on-loan forward Luis Nani playing at the Old Trafford fter he hinted that a return is possible.
The Portuguese international has hit form since returning to Sporting Lisbon but it is yet to be disclosed whether the loan contract provides for a recall clause or not, - IBTimes report.
"I don't think there is a clause but I leave that for others to solve," said the 27-year-old.
"It's always good to feel the affection of the fans."
"If they ask for my return it is because they recognise that I'm doing well and that I could be an asset to the club at the moment."
"That's football - sometimes we are praised and at other times criticised."
"I don't want to distract from my focus. I just want to keep playing football and then we'll see."
"I'm not saying this is the best time in my career - I've had good times and I hope to continue to have them."
"I'm enjoying my football and I hope to remain doing so.''
Friday, 14 November 2014
Let's Talk Soccer Bet and The Winning Condom
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Have you also tried betting live when you realize you are losing already? The idea is to recover your investment and not lose everything. Don't you think is would be wise enough not to keep visiting the betting shop everyday or every week (for online account holders)?
Equatorial Guinea replaces Morocco as AFCON 2015 Host
'I am not under any pressure to deliver' - Ike Uche
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"It's always an honour to play for my country and I am ready to give my best," declared Uche, who scored 14 goals in La Liga last season. "- Ike told Cafonline.