FLYING EAGLES defeated Mali 4-3 on penalties in the semi-final of the men’s football event at 12th African Games in Rabat, Morocco. With the victory, Nigeria’s U-20 side will battle with Burkina Faso for the gold medal of the tournament. Both teams failed to find target in regulation and extra time, with Nigeria captain Abubakar Ibrahim inexplicably failing to convert a penalty kick in the 23rd minute. Penalty shootout again came to the rescue as it happened when both sides battled …
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MAN CITY will seek revenge against Tottenham on Saturday for their dramatic Champions League exit last season as Liverpool and Manchester United also look to build on impressive Premier League starts this weekend. MAN CITY completed the first-ever domestic treble of trophies in England last season but fell short once more in the Champions League as Tottenham progressed from their quarter-final tie on away goals.VAR disallowed Raheem Sterling’s strike deep into stoppage time of a thrilling second leg 4-3 win …
Marcus RASHFORD welcomed on Saturday the extra responsibility he has been given at Manchester United, after becoming one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s leaders at Old Trafford. Rashford, 21, faces his biggest season yet after the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan confirmed his position as United’s number one striker. “For me, it’s just about becoming the guy that’s responsible and reliable,” the England international said to the United Review ahead of United’s Premier League opener at home against Chelsea …
Real Madrid – Real Madrid’s disastrous pre-season continued on Tuesday as they lost 1-0 to Tottenham in Munich. “Our defeat was well deserved,” Real midfielder Tony Kroos told German TV after the match. It’s true that we’re not quite in good shape.” Harry Kane scored the only goal of the game with a deft finish after pouncing on a disastrous pass by Marcello, who was trying to prevent a throw-in, after 22 minutes. Humiliated 7-3 last week by Atletico Madrid, …
Barcelona are reportedly only willing to sell Philippe Coutinho this summer if they receive an offer worth €120m for the Brazilian ace. As noted by BBC Sport, the Catalan giants signed the playmaker from Liverpool in a deal which could cost them £142m in total, but unfortunately for them, the 27-year-old hasn’t been able to hit top form at the Nou Camp. Coutinho managed just 11 goals and five assists in 54 appearances last season, his first full campaign since joining the …
Arsenal – Arsenal has completed the signing of French centre-back William Saliba from St Etienne on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Thursday. As part of the deal, Saliba will return to the Ligue 1 side next season on loan before heading to the Emirates Stadium in 2020. No financial details were disclosed, but British media reports said the fee for the 18-year-old was about 27 million pounds to be paid in instalments. “We’re delighted William is …