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Real Reason Man Utd Lost 4-0 To Brentford – Ten Hag

Real Reason Man Utd Lost 4-0 To Brentford – Ten Hag

August 14, 2022 2:33 am

Under fire Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has offered reasons why his side lost 4-0 at Brentford on Saturday in a game that took the Old Trafford side to rock bottom of the Premier League table.

It was the second consecutive defeat for Ten Hag, as he still waits for his first win in the Premier League.

The former Ajax boss has now said his team made mistakes and were not ready for the game.

Ten Hag said: “It is my responsibility to give an explanation. It is clear the performance was really poor. When you make mistakes like …

Nigerian Star, Oshoala Nominated For 2022 Ballon d’Or Award

Nigerian Star, Oshoala Nominated For 2022 Ballon d’Or Award

August 13, 2022 2:56 am

Super Falcons of Nigeria and Barcelona forward player, Asisat Oshoala has become the first African woman to be nominated for the Women’s Ballon d’Or player of the year award after she was listed for the award on Friday. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that her performances with FC Barcelona femeni were the biggest factor that earned her a place on the 20-woman shortlist.

Recall that in July, Oshoala picked the African Women’s Player of the Year for the fifth time, breaking her own achievement and becoming the first lady to win the CAF award five times.

Her remarkable form …

Buhari Reacts To Nigeria’s Performance At Commonwealth Games

Buhari Reacts To Nigeria’s Performance At Commonwealth Games

August 9, 2022 5:53 am

Following the soul-lifting performance of Team Nigeria at the 22nd Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari has described the feat as a parting gift to him which he is quite grateful for. 

Buhari made this known in a statement issued by his media aide Femi Adesina which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘We are proud of these achievements and the memories will linger with the nation forever and for me this is a special moment and a fitting parting gift, being my last Commonwealth Games as Head of State,’ Sunday’s statement quoted Buhari as saying.

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Outrage As Ten Hag Loses First Game As Man Utd Manager

Outrage As Ten Hag Loses First Game As Man Utd Manager

August 7, 2022 9:25 pm

Erik ten Hag’s reign as the new Manchester United manager got off to a terrible start as Brighton registered their first ever victory at Old Trafford with a 2-1 win on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

Any hope of a fresh start for United after a miserable 2021/22 season was wiped away within 45 minutes as Pascal Gross struck twice to put Brighton in command.

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Alexis Mac Allister’s own goal gave United a foothold in the game, but they rarely looked like getting back on level …

Atletico Friendly Against Juventus In Israel Cancelled Over Security

Atletico Friendly Against Juventus In Israel Cancelled Over Security

August 6, 2022 10:02 pm

The pre-season friendly which had been slated to take place between Spanish side Atletico Madrid and Italian giants Juventus which had also been scheduled to take place in Israel this weekend has been ultimately cancelled because of some “security” concerns, the two teams announced on Saturday.

The match was due to take place at the Bloomfield stadium in Tel Aviv on Sunday but a renewed surge in hostilities in the region prompted the promoters Comtec Group to call it off.

Read Also: Arsenal Defeats Palace As Premier League Season Begins

“Due to the latest developments, the friendly between Atletico Madrid …

Arsenal Defeats Palace As Premier League Season Begins

Arsenal Defeats Palace As Premier League Season Begins

August 6, 2022 4:13 am

London side, Arsenal ensured there was no repeat of their calamitous start to last season as Mikel Arteta’s men saw off Crystal Palace 2-0 on Friday to open the 30th season of the Premier League.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the Gunners were beaten 2-0 at Brentford on the opening night of last year’s season, which triggered their worst start to a league campaign for 67 years.

But they backed up their blistering pre-season form as Gabriel Martinelli’s first-half header and a late Marc Guehi own goal made amends for a 3-0 defeat at Selhurst Park in …

CWG New World Record Set As Nwachukwu Wins Gold

CWG: New World Record Set As Nwachukwu Wins Gold

August 5, 2022 2:25 am

In another moment of glory, Nwachukwu Goodness on Thursday night claimed a gold medal for Nigeria in the women’s E42.44/61.64 discus throw at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

While doing so, Nwachukwu also set a world record with her throw of 36.56m.

In the contest, Sarah Edminston of Australia came second while Naibili Vanutisolo of Fiji Island took the third position.

In the men’s lightweight para powerlifting, Nnamdi Innocent bagged a bronze medal for the nation. The Nigerian lifted 132.5kg.

Read Also: NFF Must Pay Me ₦157m With Interest, Rohr Insists

Gustin Bonnie Bunyau of Malaysia secured the …

NFF Must Pay Me ₦157m With Interest, Rohr Insists

NFF Must Pay Me ₦157m With Interest, Rohr Insists

August 3, 2022 6:10 am

Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has declared that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) would have to pay him his outstanding salary alongside the accruing interest going by the current dollar rate following their delay in making the payment.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the Franco-German was in December 2021 relieved of his job as the Eagles gafferfollowing a series of underwhelming performances by the three-time African champions.

However, despite moves by the NFF to pay his salary until the end of his contract, which should have expired in December, Rohr, the Eagles’ longest-serving coach took the case …

Nigeria To Host 2025 AFCON, Pinnick Reveals

Nigeria To Host 2025 AFCON, Pinnick Reveals

July 27, 2022 4:03 am

The generalissimo of Nigerian football has revealed that the country is presently in a favourable position to host the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), if it scales all hurdles placed before it which are very surmountable.

Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick disclosed in Lagos also said that  CAF is likely to withdraw the hosting right of the 2025 AFCON from Guinea, and ‘We are putting a bid together for a co-hosting of the tournament with the Benin Republic’.

‘The Minister of Sports has given his endorsement on the bidding . It is high time Nigeria hosted an international …

It's Impossible To Let Messi Back Into Barcelona - Xavi Announces

It’s Impossible To Let Messi Back Into Barcelona – Xavi Announces

July 26, 2022 5:08 pm

The Former soccer star and Barcelona coach, Xavi has finally reiterated his earlier announcements which he had made on Tuesday that Lionel Messi’s return to the Barcelona football club is quite “impossible” at present but refused to rule out a reunion in future.

The former Barca midfielder had also rejected comparisons between himself and two legendary Blaugrana coaches.

Messi’s 21-year association with FC Barcelona came to an end last August when he had joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a free transfer amid the Catalan club’s financial woes. However, it has been recorded that his six league goals during his debut …

CAF Oshoala, Mane Claim African Player Of The Year Awards

CAF: Oshoala, Mane Claim African Player Of The Year Awards

July 22, 2022 6:08 am

Nigeria and Barcelona superstar, Asisat Oshoala was on Thursday named the 2022 African Women’s Player of the Year while Senegal and FC Bayern Munich new recruit, Sadio Mane was also named as the winner of the men’s version of the award at the CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the 27-year-old Oshoala picked the award ahead of Ajara Nchout Njoya (Cameroon and Inter Milan) and Zambia international Grace Chanda (Zambia and BIIK Kazygurt), while Mane, 30, picked up his prize ahead of Egypt and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Senegal and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.…

Morocco 2022 Super Falcons Destroy Burundi, To Face Cameroon

Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Destroy Burundi, To Face Cameroon

July 11, 2022 6:07 am

The Super Falcons of Nigeria yesterday bumped Burundi 4-0 in their final match of Group C a result which now means that the Cup holders must now overcome the challenge of the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup finals, following the quarter-final pairings that emerged on Sunday night.

The win lifted the champions to six points and also gave them a five goals advantage, however, South Africa’s 1-0 win over Botswana meant the Banyana Banyana finished on maximum nine points and topped the group, setting up a clash with Tunisia in the last eight.…

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