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CAF Rules Out Kenya, Zimbabwe From 2023 AFCON Qualifiers

CAF Rules Out Kenya, Zimbabwe From 2023 AFCON Qualifiers

May 25, 2022 3:43 am

Kenya and Zimbabwe have been ruled out from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers having ‘failed to have their suspensions by FIFA set aside’ the Confederation of African Football has confirmed.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that FIFA had on February 24 suspended both federations over what they termed ‘government interference.’

‘As a consequence of having failed to have their suspensions by FIFA set aside, CAF has confirmed that both Kenya and Zimbabwe will not participate in the Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 qualifiers,’ read the CAF statement.

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Mbappe Ligue 1 Better Than LaLiga – PSG President Hits Back

Mbappe: Ligue 1 Better Than LaLiga – PSG President Hits Back

May 24, 2022 5:49 am

The President of Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser Al-Khelaifi has hit back at LaLiga President, Javier Tebas after he labelled the Ligue 1 champions as ‘an insult to football’.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Tebas had hit out at PSG over the mouthwatering deal offered to Kylian Mbappe, which has seen the player snub a move to Real Madrid.

According to him, PSG recorded losses of €700 million in recent seasons and has a wage bill of over €600 million.

He questioned PSG’s Financial Fair Play situation given the huge losses incurred by the French club in …

Mbappe Clause: PSG Begins Moves To Get Rid Of Neymar

Mbappe Clause: PSG Begins Moves To Get Rid Of Neymar

May 22, 2022 3:14 pm

Paris Saint-Germain have started making fresh moves to sell Neymar which have been revealed to be part of Kylian Mbappe’s demands in his new renewal clause.

Mbappe will remain at PSG next season after he signed a three-year deal with the French Ligue 1 champions that will see him remain at the Parc des Princes until 2025.

According to respected Spanish journalist Sergio Santos, the World Cup winner has apparently instructed PSG to sell his Brazilian teammate and sign French forward Ousmane Dembele. Mbappe and Neymar have flourished together with the Parisians, playing 112 games and combining for 47 goals …

Liverpool, Man City Set For Showdown In Title Race

Liverpool, Man City Set For Showdown In Title Race

May 22, 2022 12:27 pm

As the Premier League competition wraps up with its competition, things have heated up as the two top sides hussle for a place in the peak position. Pep Guardiola has also urged his Manchester City side to openly grasp the chance at greatness by claiming a fourth Premier League title in five seasons by holding off Liverpool’s title charge on Sunday.

Guardiola’s side are one point clear of the quadruple-chasing Reds heading into the final day of the season.

City face Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium knowing a victory is enough to seal the title. But if City drop …

De Bruyne Announced Premier League Player Of The Season

De Bruyne Announced Premier League Player Of The Season

May 22, 2022 2:15 am

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been named the Premier League’s Player of the season on with his team-mate Phil Foden picking the Young Player prize for a second successive year.

De Bruyne has notched a career-best 15 league goals and 13 assists to secure the fans’ award for the second time after also winning it in 2019-20.

The Belgian finished above City team-mate Joao Cancelo, Liverpool duo Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse and Tottenham’s Son Heung-min.

“To win this award for a second time is an achievement that …

Coach Pledges To Re-Jig Ogbomoso United FC For NLO 2022

Coach Pledges To Re-Jig Ogbomoso United FC For NLO 2022

May 19, 2022 11:28 am

Joel Ogundeji who is the Head Coach of Ogbomoso United FC has appealed for calm among its fans while putting out a standing promise that it would be revamping and restructuring the club for a much better performance and promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL).

Ogundeji’s assurance was contained in a statement by the Media Officer of the Nation-wide League One (NLO) club, Stephen Adetunji, in Lagos.

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He said that the second stanza of the NLO would witness a drastic change in the results from the players.

“Coach Ogundeji Joel

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Former Arsenal Striker, Aubameyang Announces Retirement

Former Arsenal Striker, Aubameyang Announces Retirement

May 19, 2022 4:35 am

Gabon and Barcelona striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 32.

Aubameyang disclosed that he has now decided to focus on his club career.

The former Arsenal captain represented his nation for over ten years and also wore the captain’s armband

The 32-year-old appeared 72 times for Gabon, scoring 30 goals.

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In a letter to the Gabonese FA, Aubameyang wrote, according to Mundo Deportivo: ‘After 13 [thirteen] years of pride in representing my country, I announce that I’m ending my international career.

‘I would …

Newcastle Leaves Arsenal’s Champions League Dreams Hanging

Newcastle Leaves Arsenal’s Champions League Dreams Hanging

May 17, 2022 4:26 am

Arsenal’s absence from the Champions League looks set to extend into a sixth season after losing 2-0 at Newcastle on Monday to dent their chances of qualifying for the elite tournament.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that following the development, Tottenham remains two points above their north London rivals in fourth place in the Premier League.

Spurs now realistically only need a draw away to already-relegated Norwich on Sunday to secure a top-four finish thanks to their superior goal difference.

Arsenal’s defeat also guaranteed third-place Chelsea’s place in the Champions League next season.

Ben White’s own goal and Bruno …

Jose Peseiro Becomes Super Eagles' New Head Coach

Jose Peseiro Becomes Super Eagles’ New Head Coach

May 15, 2022 4:47 pm

After days of jostling candidates for the position, Jose Peseiro has finally made the Nigerian head coach as he has been appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, the country’s senior national men’s football team.

NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire made this disclosure in a statement said that Peseiro’s appointment is with immediate effect and subject to the signing of agreed terms between him and the Federation.

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The NFF also announced that former Nigeria international forward, Finidi George, will be …

Again Chelsea Lose On Penalties As Liverpool Win FA Cup

Again Chelsea Lose On Penalties As Liverpool Win FA Cup

May 15, 2022 1:56 am

Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool side once again defeated Chelsea on penalties to lift the FA Cup trophy on Saturday to complete a domestic double and keep their hopes of a quadruple alive.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Saturday’s FA final was a repeat of the Carabao Cup final earlier in February which Liverpool also won on penalties.

The Reds now have their second domestic trophy of the season all at the expense of Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea.

It was goalless in full time despite Marcos Alonso and Christian Pulisic going close for Chelsea and Luis Diaz and Andy …

Rangers Coach Promises Better Results Against Remo FC

Rangers Coach Promises Better Results Against Remo FC

May 14, 2022 7:32 am

The Coach of Rangers International FC of Enugu, Abdul Maikaba has opined his decision that the team must get a decent result against Remo Stars FC of Ogun on Sunday.

Norbert Okolie, the club Media Officer put this out in a statement made available to newsmen by  in Enugu on Saturday.

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Okolie said the team was determined to humble their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day 28 hosts at the club Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun. According to Okolie, Maikaba said his team prepared well for the battle …

Tottenham Trash Arsenal To Stay In Race For Champions League

Tottenham Trash Arsenal To Stay In Race For Champions League

May 13, 2022 6:54 am

In a victorious moment for them, the premier league side Tottenham Hotspurs secured a huge victory in the UEFA Champions League qualification race on Thursday by winning 3-0 against Arsenal, who played an hour of the north London derby with 10 men.

A win for Arsenal would have been enough for them to clinch a top-four finish in the English Premier League for the first time since 2016 but unfortunately the clash saw them being one point clear of Spurs with two games remaining.

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