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Eagles ‘construct special nest’ for Squirrels
After two-hour voyage on the sea, players and officials of the Super Eagles landed in Porto Novo yesterday with a vow to cripple their host, Squirrels of Benin Republic in
Nine African countries for 3rd MoC Grand Prix in Lagos
For the first time in the history of Making Of Champions (MoC) Grand Prix, there will be an international flavour to the competition, as nine African countries have confirmed their
Moroccan referee for Squirrels versus Eagles match
Redoune Jiyed, the Moroccan who handled the Nigeria versus South Africa quarter-finals clash at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has been assigned the same roll in the Benin-Nigeria qualifying
Osaka pulls out of Stuttgart Open
Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of next month’s Stuttgart Open after confessing to being homesick and unsure of long stretches on the road. The post Osaka pulls
Premier League expects heading guidelines before next season
The Premier League announced on Friday that heading guidelines for training in the professional game are set to be in place for the start of next season as concerns grow
No FIFA sanctions for Germany team despite 'Human Rights' protest
World football’s governing body FIFA on Friday said it will not sanction the German national team for its T-shirt protest in support of human rights before a World Cup qualifier.
Brazilian federation moves to curb coach sackings
Brazil’s football confederation (CBF) has decided to put the brakes on the managing merry-go-round by limiting clubs’ ability to sack their coach. The post Brazilian federation moves to curb coach
2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Benin Republic will be tough for Eagles
The Super Eagles are just a step away from qualification for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and will be looking to pick all three points on Saturday. The
Southgate hails Watkins 'fairytale' as England rout San Marino
Gareth Southgate hailed Ollie Watkins’ “fairytale” England debut after the Aston Villa striker scored in a 5-0 win against San Marino in Thursday’s opening World Cup qualifier. The post Southgate
Coach Luis Enrique says Spain 'deserved another result' after Greek stalemate
Former champions Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Greece in their opening 2022 World Cup qualifier on Thursday with the visitors earning a point from a disputed penalty
