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NFF: Negative Statements hurt Nigerian Football

NFF: Negative Statements hurt Nigerian Football

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Pinnick and the 2nd Vice President/LMC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko on Tuesday tackled several issues that have been raised persistently, and even most recently in Nigerian Football, insisting that negative statements and far –fetched allegations are never in the interest of the game. While appearing on ‘Focus […]

Rivers Utd wrap up Spanish trip with CD Roda draw

Rivers Utd wrap up Spanish trip with CD Roda draw

Richi struck an opportunistic goal, deep into second half added time to rescue a share of the spoils for Spanish club, CD Roda in a cracking pre-season friendly match against Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United on Monday night. The rip-roaring contest wh ich finished 3-3 at Estadio Ciudad Deportivo Pamesa was United’s […]

Leicester challenge Vardy’s red card against Stoke

Leicester challenge Vardy’s red card against Stoke

Defending champions Leicester City have appealed against the red card shown to striker Jamie Vardy in Saturday’s 2-2 English Premier League draw at Stoke. Vardy was dismissed in the 28th minute for a two-footed tackle on Mame Diouf. If the decision is upheld, the 29-year-old England international will receive a three-match ban and miss games […]

Mane’s late goal sinks Everton

Mane’s late goal sinks Everton

Sadio Mane’s goal deep into injury time sank Everton on Monday and settled a scrappy Merseyside derby in Liverpool’s favour at Goodison Park. The Reds’ £34 million summer signing from Southampton reacted first to a loose ball for the 1-0 Premier League win. This was after substitute Daniel Sturridge’s shot had hit the post in […]