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They are special – Thierry Henry names team to win title

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2024May 18, 20240

Former France striker, Thierry Henry, believes the Premier League title is in Manchester City’s hands. In an interview with the BBC, Henry admitted that Pep Guardiola’s men are a special team and they don’t collapse. City is two points clear of Arsenal ahead of the final-day fixtures. A win for...

Nwosu upbeat ahead Sporting Lagos vs Rivers United

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2024May 18, 20240

Sporting Lagos goalkeeper, Christian Nwosu has said the team will be ready for the clash against Rivers United. Nwosu said the team have regained their sharpness since their resumption from the short break. Sporting Lagos will lock horns with Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt next weekend....

Akpom tipped to leave Ajax this summer

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2024May 18, 20240

Chuba Akpom is expected to leave Eredivisie giants Ajax Amsterdam at the end of the season. Akpom joined the former European champions from Sky Bet Championship club, Middlesbrough last summer. The 28-year-old has, however, struggled for regular time at the club and has been linked with a return to England....

Gov Diri kicks off prosperity cup football tournament

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2024May 18, 20240

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Friday, kicked off the Prosperity Cup football tournament season 6, in Yenagoa, with over two hundred teams jostling for glory in 22 centres across the eight local government areas of the state. Senator Diri, who was represented by his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo took...

Captain Cletus named Man of the Match in Golden Eaglets’ draw vs Burkina Faso

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2024May 17, 20240

Simon Cletus was named Man of the Match following Golden Eaglets’ 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso on Thursday. Cletus impressed with his superb display at the Eaglets midfield. The Mavlon FC midfielder was close to scoring the winning goal for Nigeria in the 65th minute. The Golden Eaglets dominated the...

Ondo government to invest in Sunshine Stars’ youth team

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2024May 17, 20240

Ondo State Government has expressed their readiness to invest in Nigeria Premier Football League side Sunshine Stars youth team. The Sunshine Stars U-17 team failed to progress to the playoff of the maiden edition of the NPFL Youth League. The state commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye...

Conduct massive clearout – Rooney names only player Man Utd needs

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2024May 16, 20240

Manchester United Legend, Wayne Rooney has named captain Bruno Fernandes as the only senior player the club should keep at Old Trafford this summer. Rooney said this while urging the Red Devils to do a massive clear out of players this summer transfer window. This is coming after Fernandes inspired...

Why I missed big chance against Man City – Son Heung-min breaks silence

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2024May 16, 20240

Tottenham Hotspur striker, Son Heung-min, has credited Manchester City goalkeeper, Stefano Ortega, for making a good save to deny him in a midweek Premier League clash. Son had the chance to make it 1-1 late in the game but hit the ball straight at Ortega. The striker has now apologized...

Arteta confirms Premier League trophy will be at Emirates for Arsenal vs Everton

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2024May 16, 20240

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed the Premier League trophy will be at the Emirates on Sunday, when they host Everton in their final fixture. The Gunners have a slim chance of winning the title on the day if Manchester City drop points at home against West Ham. Despite the...

Jamie Carragher predicts Man City vs West Ham, Arsenal vs Everton

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2024May 15, 20240

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has predicted that both Manchester City and Arsenal would win their final matches of the Premier League season on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s side are currently on top of the Premier League table with two points ahead of second position the Gunners with just one game left...