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    Sports 2017 FIFA Awards Winners [Full LIST]

    The Best FIFA Football Awards 2017 were held on 23 October 2017 in London, England. The ceremony was hosted by Idris Elba. Here are the full list of winners: BEST GOALKEEPER: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus) BEST GOAL (PUSKAS AWARD): Olivier Giroud (Arsenal) BEST COACH: Zinedine Zidane (Real...
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    Sports Carlo Ancelotti, 6 Other Potential Replacements For Ronald Koeman At Everton

    Despite taking the lead through Wayne Rooney at Goodison Park, Everton ended up on the receiving end of a 5-2 hammering by Arsenal on Sunday, increasing the pressure on Ronald Koeman. The club on Monday announced the sack of Ronald Koeman has been sacked as manager after his 16 months efforts...
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    Sports Ronald Koema Sacked as Everton Manager

    Ronald Koeman has been sacked as Everton manager. His sack came after his side suffered a 5-2 home defeat to Arsenal on Sunday in the English Premier League. Ronald Koeman had admitted he does not know whether he still has a long-term future as Everton manager after his struggling side slumped...
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    Sports FIFA To Change Nationality Rules In Football

    FIFA is considering changing the rules that govern a player’s eligibility to represent a national team, BBC Sport reports. At present, players who have played a competitive international for one team cannot switch to another national side. Cape Verde’s football federation has proposed this...
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    Sports EPL: Latest Premier League Scores, Top Scorers and Table

    Here is an updated look at the Premier League's top scorers, with the latest top-flight standings and highlights Sunday's Premier League Scores Everton 2-5 Arsenal Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 Liverpool 2017-18 Premier League Top Scorers 1. Harry Kane (Tottenham), 8 goals 2. Sergio Aguero...
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    Sports Batshuayi Brace Inspires Chelsea to Victory Against Watford

    Michy Batshuayi came off the bench to score twice as Chelsea fought back from behind to win a six-goal thriller against Watford. Chelsea were on the back foot for much of this contest at Stamford Bridge but two goals from Batshuayi, either side of an 87th-minute header from Cesar Azpilicueta...
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    Sports Italian Player, Giovanni Liberti, Gets 5-game Ban For Urinating on Pitch

    An Italian footballer who was banned for five matches for urinating towards rival fans will appeal the decision, his club said on Thursday. Giovanni Liberti, a 21-year-old midfielder who plays for Serie D side FC Turris, has denied the offence during last Sunday’s game against rivals Sarnese...
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    Sports Nigerian Keeper, Francis Uzoho, Makes La Liga History

    Former Golden Eaglets goalkeeper Francis Uzoho hailed a memorable Deportivo La Coruna debut after keeping a clean sheet in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Eibar, BBC Sport reports. The 18-year-old, who arrived at the club from Qatar’s Aspire Academy in January, produced four important saves to help...
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    Sports Arsene Wenger Considers Selling Ozil, Sanchez in January

    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger conceded on Thursday he may have no option but to sell star players Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil in the January transfer window. The pair are both out of contract at the end of the season and are yet to agree new deals. As things stand, they will be able to leave...
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    Sports FIFA World Cup: 5 Biggest Teams That Did Not Qualify For Russia 2018

    The ongoing final phase of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers has thrown up a lot of surprises and shocks. Some teams considered by many as underdogs have found their way to Russia, and some big guns would be absent because they just could not qualify. Whatever angle you view it from, Russia 2018 is...
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    Sports LIST: Nations That Have Qualified for Russia 2018 World Cup

    Super Eagles joined other top nations that have qualified for the Russia 2018 World Cup after beating Zambia on Saturday in Uyo, leading the Group B with 13 points clear. Below is a list of the teams that have qualified for the World Cup in 2018: Russia Brazil Iran Japan Mexico Belgium...
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    Sports Nigeria vs Zambia: Man Of The Match To Earn N1m, 10 bags of Rice

    NFF’s new partners, Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has pumped up the Super Eagles’ spirit by bringing back the much –loved Man of The Match award, on the eve of Saturday’s crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia. The company’s Executive Director, Onyekachi Onubogu...
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    Sports Nigeria vs Zambia: 6 Super Eagles' Players Land in Uyo [See NAMES]

    Six Super Eagles players have arrived in Uyo for this weekend’s crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia. The players are: Hapoel Beer Sheva duo Anthony Nwakaeme and John Ogu, Goalkeepers Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Dele Ajiboye, Monaco loanee Elderson Echiejile and Portuguese-based...
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    Sports Etihad Club Gives Update on Aguero's Car Crash Ahead of Chelsea vs Manchester City Game

    Manchester City have confirmed Sergio Aguero was involved in a car accident on Thursday night , but said the extent of his injuries are not yet known. City, in an official statement, say Aguero will return to Manchester today and will then be assessed by doctors. “Sergio Aguero will be...
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    Sports UEFA Champions League Scorers

    Leading UEFA Champions League scorers after Wednesday’s matches: 5 goals : Kane (Tottenham) 4 goals: Ben Yedder (Sevilla), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) 3 goals: Cavani (Paris SG), Lukaku (Man Utd) 2 goals : Aboubakar (Porto), Babel (Besiktas), Batshuayi (Chelsea)...
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    Sports Ghana Thrash Nigeria 4 - 1 To Win 2017 WAFU Cup

    The Black Stars of Ghana emerged as champions of the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations on Sunday after they thrashed the Super Eagles 4-1 at the Cape Coast Stadium. Stephen Sarfo who was voted as man-of-the-match scored a brace for the Black Stars while Atinga and Cobbinah scored a goal each for the...
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    Sports Nigeria Vs Zambia: See Chipolopolo's 20-man Squad For Uyo Clash

    Ahead of the October 7 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda has announced a 20-player provisional roster for a training camp billed to commence next week. The squad which consists of domestic based players is made up two goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders...
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    Sports Wayne Rooney Banned From Driving For 2 Years For Drink-driving

    Former England captain Wayne Rooney was Monday banned from driving for two years and ordered to perform 100 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty to drink driving. The Everton forward was stopped by police when driving a woman's black Volkswagen Beetle at 2:00 am (0100 GMT) on September 1...
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    Sports Nigeria Thrash Cameroon 4-0, Consolidates Top Position In 2018 World Cup Qualifiers

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday beat Cameroon 4-0 to consolidate its position at the top of the Group B in the 2018 World Cup African qualifiers. A goal apiece from Odion Ighalo, Chelsea FC winger, Victor Moses; skipper Mikel Obi and substitute Kelechi Iheanacho ensured the Nigeria...
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    Sports 5 Potential Deadline Day Transfers - AFP

    With the transfer window closing on Thursday evening, AFP Sport looks at five star players from the Premier League who could be on the move before the deadline: ALEXIS SANCHEZ Desperate to leave Arsenal, Sanchez has rejected the club’s offer of weekly wages reportedly worth £300,000 ($380,000...
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