ARSENAL BACKS ARTETA’S COMMENTS

Arsenal have backed Mikel Arteta’s post-match comments on ‘yet more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors’ following the defeat to Newcastle United. It will be recalled that Anthony Gordon scored the only goal of the game at St James’ Park on Saturday evening, with the goal allowed to stand following a lengthy triple VAR check. Referee…

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A CELEBRATION OF RASHIDI YEKINI

Google Doodle celebrates the 60th birthday of the iconic Nigerian football player and all-time top scorer, Rashidi Yekini. His journey to stardom was one filled with challenges and poverty, as a young Yekini worked as an iron bender and mechanic to make money. The doodle began with a biography of the Kaduna-born striker: “Today’s Doodle…

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WE CAN WIN AFCON, PESEIRO

Jose Peseiro, Super Eagles head coach, disclosed that his players encouraged him to remain as their coach, expressing their confidence that, collectively, they can secure victory in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. It will be recalled that the Portuguese coach agreed to a salary reduction to continue leading the Super Eagles Earlier this summer….

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ONOME EBI JOINS ABUJA CLUB

Veteran Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi has joined Naija Ratels FC of Abuja, ahead of the 2023-2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season, slated for 15 November. The record-breaking skipper who has participated in six FIFA Women’s World Cups was unveiled at a colourful ceremony on Saturday in Abuja by the management of Naija Ratels….

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EAGLES TO FACE IVORY COAST, OTHERS

Nigeria Super Eagles will begin their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in 2024 against Ivory Coast, the tournament host, alongside Equatorial Guinea and Guinea Bissau. The draw, which was conducted at at a colourful ceremony inside the brand-new Parc Des Expositions in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Thursday was hosted by global music…

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PLAYERS ARRIVE EAGLES’ PORTUGAL CAMP

Twenty players have arrived the Super Eagles camp in Partimao, Portugal, ahead of the team’s friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. The Super Eagles opened camp for the friendlies on Tuesday. The trio of Kelechi Iheanacho, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Frank Onyeka are expected to hit camp today. There is however uncertainty over the arrival date…

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