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EFCC FC Through to Federation Cup Final

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2023March 22, 20230

EFCC FC, the football club of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, March 18, 2022 booked a place to represent the Federal Capital Territory in the Federation Cup Final, after it emerged runners-up of the FCT FA Cup, losing the final game 2-4 on penalties to the...

Body Of Missing American Footballer Bryn Hargreaves Found After 14 Months

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2023March 20, 20230

The body of former rugby league player, Bryn Hargreaves, has been found in America more than a year after he went missing. According to DailyMail on Monday, the ex-player went missing after failing to show up for work in January 2023, sparking a massive police search. Bryn was working as...

Moment Sir Alex Ferguson Met 100-year-old Fan

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 2023March 13, 20230

Former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, recently met with a 100-year-old fan, Arthur Lilly. The heartwarming video of their meeting was shared on Man U’s Instagram page on Sunday. The caption read, “Sir Alex meeting 100-year-old fan, Arthur Lilly, is the most wholesome content you’ll see.” Credit: Instagram |...

AFCON U-20: Flying Eagles beat Tunisia 4-0, Eagles pick up bronze

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2023March 11, 20230

Flying Eagles of Nigeria have clinched bronze at the ongoing U-20 African Cup of Nations after defeating Tunisia 4-0 in the Third-place play-off on Friday. This will be the third time in history Nigeria have finished third-placed at the competition. The Ladan Bosso led side saved their best performance for...

Fabregas rates Arsenal’s chances of winning title, singles out 4 players

NewsDeskNgMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

Former Arsenal midfielder, Cesc Fabregas has backed Mikel Arteta’s side to win the Premier League title this season. Fabregas also singled out four Arsenal players, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe. Arsenal is currently five points ahead of second position Manchester City in the Premier League...

It can change quickly – Thierry Henry makes honest confession about team to win title

NewsDeskNgMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has made an honest admission about his former club’s chances of winning the English Premier League, EPL, title this season. Henry, who backed Arsenal to win the title this season, admitted that he is not getting carried away as things can change very quickly. Arsenal are...

Chelsea players clash with Potter over Mason Mount

NewsDeskNgMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

Chelsea players are unhappy with manager Graham Potter’s selection decision. Potter has been leaving out Mason Mount from his team for recent matches. The Independent reports some squad members believe that the ex-Brighton boss is making a mistake, despite Mount not being in his best form. They believe he is...

Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand pick between Man Utd legends

NewsDeskNgMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

Manchester United legends, Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand, have shared their picks between their former teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. Both Ronaldo and Rooney were phenomenal during their time at Old Trafford. Ronaldo made 346 appearances for Man United across two spells, scoring 145 goals and registering 64 assists....

Rivers United vs Motema Pembe clash holds today

NewsDeskNgMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

The CAF Confederation Cup Group B matchday four encounter between Nigerian champions, Rivers United and DC Motema Pembe of Democratic Republic of Congo will now be played on Thursday (today). The game will be played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The match was originally scheduled to take place...

Federation Cup win big boost for Rangers – Maikaba

NewsDeskNgMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

Rangers head coach, Abdu Maikaba reckoned his team’s State Federation Cup success will be a motivating factor ahead of their rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League clash against Rivers United. The Flying Antelopes thrashed amateur club, Ingas FC 5-1 on Wednesday to successfully defend their title. Godwin Obaje bagged a brace,...