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Onitsha Catholic Priest Slumps, Die In A Football Pitch

December 5, 2019 1:44 pm

The catholic community in Onitsha Archdiocese was thrown into mourning yesterday following the reported death of her  Director of Social Communications, Rev. Fr Pius Uchenna Ukor.

Ukor, a happy and easy going priest also in charge of the  Onitsha Archdiocesan owned newspaper, Trinitas,  reportedly  slumped and died in a football pitch in Asaba Delta State Wednesday evening while coaching a football match between the catholic priests of Onitsha Archdiocese and Issele Uku diocese.

The death has also been confirmed on the verified Facebook page of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN

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Five Things We Learned From European Football

December 2, 2019 3:57 pm

Lionel Messi reminded the world why he’s favourite to win a sixth Ballon d’Or on Monday with another match-winning display for La Liga leaders Barcelona, while Jurgen Klinsmann is faced with a daunting task after returning to management at Hertha Berlin.

Here, AFP Sport takes a look at five things we learned from European football over the weekend:

Messi makes Ballon d’Or case

Lionel Messi underlined his credentials for claiming a record-breaking sixth Ballon d’Or on Sunday by scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory away at La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid.

Messi’s 86th-minute strike delivered a major …

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Indian Club Added To Manchester City Football Empire

November 28, 2019 4:22 pm

The owners of English Premier League champions Manchester City on Thursday made Mumbai City FC of India the eighth club in their global football empire.

Abu Dhabi-controlled City Football Group announced the takeover of the Indian side the day after a US equity fund pumped $500 million in new cash into CFG, taking its value to $4.8 billion.

On top of the English champions, CFG also own New York City FC, Melbourne City in Australia, Yokohama F Marinos in Japan, Sichuan Jiuniu in China, Spanish second division side Girona and Club Atletico Torque in Uruguay.

Analysts say the 65 percent …

Football Coach Remanded For Raping Boy, 9

November 28, 2019 9:01 am

A 32 year old football coach Leodina Ahamadah, was yesterday remanded in prison custody, by the Lagos State Magistrate Court, Igbosere, for allegedly raping a 9 – year – old boy.

Magistrate Mrs K.O Doja- Ojo, remanded the defendant in prison, pending the legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).

Ahamadah who resides at Idi-Aba area of Lekki Beach road, was docked on a one- count charge of forceful rape, preferred against him by the police. The Prosecutor, Inspector Peace Chukwudi, told the court that the defendant committed the alleged offence on November 18.

She said that …

Why VAR Cannot Work In Nigerian Football League

November 14, 2019 10:38 am

Some sports stakeholders in Nasarawa state on Thursday observed that the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in local football fixtures in the country would fail due to certain obvious reasons. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that VAR is a match official in Association Football who reviews decisions made by the head referee.
The VAR works by using video footage and a headset for communication and was first used for a major competition at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia.
NAN reports that Morocco recently became the first African country to introduce VAR in its competition, …

Ex Chelsea Goalkeeper Petr Cech Dumps Football For Hockey

Ex Chelsea Goalkeeper Petr Cech Dumps Football For Hockey

October 12, 2019 9:34 am

Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has signed for Guildford Phoenix ice hockey team. The Czech shot-stopper will make his debut on Sunday after penning a one-year deal with the Phoenix.

Cech has been training with the club since retiring from football at the end of last season and has spoken of his excitement for his new challenge.

He said: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to play with the Pheonix to get the match experience. I hope I can help this young team to achieve their goals for the season and try to win as many games …

Isaac Promise, Former Nigerian Football Captain, Is Dead

Isaac Promise, Former Nigerian Football Captain, Is Dead

October 3, 2019 5:12 pm

Nigerian international football star, and a former captain of the national team, Isaac Promise is dead. His death was announced by his US football club, Austin Bold FC.

The 31-year-old was said to have died on Wednesday, October 2, with no specific cause of death stated by the club.

A post on the club’s official website by the club’s Chairman, Bobby Epstein, said, “The greatest loss a team can suffer is not on the scoreboard, it’s the death of a fellow teammate.

“It’s with shock and grief that we acknowledge the sudden death of Promise Isaac.

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Mike Okonkwo football competition draws 72 teams

Mike Okonkwo football competition draws 72 teams

May 21, 2019 9:36 pm

Organisers of the Mike Okonkwo football competition have revealed that 72 teams are participating in the 17th edition of the championship, which kicked off at the NIS pitch of the National Stadium, Lagos at the weekend.

The grassroots football tournament, which is organised by the Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), will end on August 31. It has 64 male and eight female teams competing for honours in the championship.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the championship, LOC chairman, Malachy Ndubuzor said the tournament is being used  to spread the gospel to youths and also give them the platform to exhibit …

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