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• Copa del Rey: Last chance to salvage Barcelona's season

  25-05-2017 23:55
  
  On a night of goodbyes as Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon hosts its final competitive fixture, Enrique will take charge of Barca for the last time. Only victory in Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Alaves will salvage some pride from Barcelona's season and give coach Luis Enrique a successful send-off, whilst the Basques dream of lifting the trophy for a first time.On a night of goodbyes as Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon hosts its final competitive fixture, Enrique will take
  
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• Osimhen Benched As Wolfsburg Win; Nwakali, Ajagun Clash In Holland

  25-05-2017 23:53 via completesportsnigeria.com
  By Johnny Edward:
  Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was an unused substitute for Wolfsburg who recorded a 1-0 win over Bundesliga 2 side Eintracht Braunschweig in Thursday’s first leg German Bundesliga promotion and relegation play-off, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.
  The Nigerian teenager,18, has made two substitute appearances for Andries Jonker’s side since recovering fully from a lenghty spell of injury.
  Mario Gomes was the match hero for Wolfsburg. The German international
  
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• Ronaldo faces five years in prison for tax fraud

  25-05-2017 23:31
  
  Officials from the Spanish Ministry of Finance (GESTHA) have supported the Tax Agency’s claim that Cristiano Ronaldo failed to pay millions in tax between 2011 and 2013.
  RonaldoReports broke across Wednesday and Thursday that  around 8 to 15 million euros was not declared to authorities  with GESTHA believing each of the three years in question could amount to a criminal tax offence as the allegedly defrauded amounts exceed 600,000 euros.
  In a statement, officials suggest that a
  
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• Bode Miller: Alpine ski star missing from USA's 2017-18 team list

  25-05-2017 22:56
  
  Bode Miller was not on the US Alpine ski team for the 2017-18 season unveiled Thursday, but that doesn't mean he can't make a last-ditch bid for the 2018 Olympics. Bode Miller was not on the US Alpine ski team for the 2017-18 season unveiled Thursday, but that doesn't mean he can't make a last-ditch bid for the 2018 Olympics."That's a decision we can't make at this time," US men's coach Sasha Rearick told AFP on Thursday of the chances Miller could yet race at the Winter Games
  
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• Valentino Rossi: MotoGP star injured in motocross accident

  25-05-2017 22:29
  
  MotoGP star Valentino Rossi suffered chest and stomach injuries in a motocross training accident on Thursday and was taken to hospital, his Yamaha team said. MotoGP star Valentino Rossi suffered chest and stomach injuries in a motocross training accident on Thursday and was taken to hospital, his Yamaha team said.The 38-year-old was injured while riding in the event at Mondavio in Pesaro Urbino near Rimini."He was taken to a local hospital for a medical check-up, where he was diagnosed with mild
  
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• Moses finds “new life” under Chelsea manager Conte

  25-05-2017 22:05
  
  Chelsea’s Nigeria forward Victor Moses on Thursday praised club manager Antonio Conte for resurrecting his career and giving him the “confidence to enjoy his football’’.
  The 26-year-old Moses joined the Blues from Wigan for nine million pounds in 2012 but was loaned out to Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham by former club manager Jose Mourinho.
  But he played 34 times this term in the role of wing-back as Chelsea claimed the English Premier League title with a record 30 wins.
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• BREAKING: Marco Silva resigns as Hull manager

  25-05-2017 21:49
  
  Marco Silva resigned as manager of relegated Premier League side Hull on Thursday, the club announced.
  The 39-year-old Portuguese impressed during his stay reviving the club’s hopes of preserving their top-flight status after taking over in January with them in a desperate state.
  “Although disappointed by Marco’s departure, we would once again like to place on record our appreciation of his efforts and those of his support staff,” read the club statement.
  “Despite o
  
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• I will decide next club soon – Rooney

  25-05-2017 21:32
  
  England and Manchester United’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney says he is just weeks away from revealing where he will be playing next season.
  The 31-year-old’s future at the club, where he has spent the past 13 years, and his country, is the subject of intense debate which intensified on Thursday when he was left out of the national squad.
  “I’ve got decisions to make now over the next few weeks, have a word with my family, and then I’ll decide,” Rooney said a
  
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• Best Moments! 10 things To Expect At The Heineken Champions League Finale Party

  25-05-2017 20:52 via completesportsnigeria.com
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  It’s just a few days left to experience the UEFA Champions League Finale in Cardiff, and as always Heineken wants you to #ChampionTheMatch.In its tradition, the Heineken is set to host football fans to a VVIP UCL experience in a world class Heineken® atmosphere.Here is a preview of what to expect on Saturday June 3, 2017 as Juventus play Real Madrid in the UCL finals.
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• I’m enjoying football under Conte – Moses

  25-05-2017 20:34
  
  Chelsea’s Nigeria forward Victor Moses on Thursday praised club manager Antonio Conte for resurrecting his career and giving him the “confidence to enjoy his football’’.
  The 26-year-old Moses joined the Blues from Wigan for nine million pounds in 2012 but was loaned out to Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham by former club manager Jose Mourinho.
  But he played 34 times this term in the role of wing-back as Chelsea claimed the English Premier League title with a record 30 wins.
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• Manchester United win Europa, bring some joy to grieving city

  25-05-2017 20:27
  
  Manchester United gave its grieving home city a moment to cheer by winning the Europa League on Wednesday, beating Ajax 2-0 in the final thanks to goals by Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.Pogba pointed to the sky as he was mobbed by teammates a ...
  
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• I am not leaving Chelsea to any club: Willian

  25-05-2017 20:27
  
  Willian has dismissed claims he could leave Chelsea amid speculation linking him with a close-season move to Manchester United.The Brazil international is no longer an undisputed starter at Stamford Bridge following the arrival of Antonio Conte a ...
  
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• Day 6: FIFA U20 World Cup results

  25-05-2017 20:09
  
  The post Day 6: FIFA U20 World Cup results appeared first on Vanguard News.
  
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• South Africa name squad for Nigeria clash

  25-05-2017 20:08
  
  New South Africa coach Stuart Baxter named a 25-man squad Thursday for a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations matchday 1 qualifier in Nigeria on June 10:
  Goalkeepers: Darren Keet (Wits), Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs)‚ Ronwen Williams (SuperSport Utd)
  Defenders: Lorenzo Gordinho, Mulomowandau Mathoho, Ramahlwe Mphahlele (all Kaizer Chiefs)‚ Sifiso Hlanti‚ Thulani Hlatshwayo (both Wits)‚ Rivaldo Coetzee (Ajax Cape Town)‚ Tebogo Langerman (Mamelodi Sundowns), Abbubaker Mobara
  
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• Navas, Clichy, Caballero join City clearout

  25-05-2017 19:53
  
  Spanish international winger Jesus Navas, and experienced French defender Gael Clichy on Thursday became the latest players to be released by Manchester City in the promised close season clearout.
  Manchester CityCity announced later Thursday reserve goalkeeper Willy Caballero, who famously saved three penalties in the shootout win over Liverpool in the 2016 League Cup final, would also be leaving.
  The trio join veteran Argentinian full-back Pablo Zabaleta in leaving after their contracts ended f
  
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• Premier League: Silva resigns as Hull manager - club

  25-05-2017 19:46
  
  The 39-year-old Portuguese - who Jose Mourinho once described as his 'kid friend' - impressed during his stay reviving the club's hopes of preserving their top-flight status. Marco Silva resigned as manager of relegated Premier League side Hull on Thursday, the club announced.The 39-year-old Portuguese -- who Jose Mourinho once described as his 'kid friend' -- impressed during his stay reviving the club's hopes of preserving their top-flight status after taking over in
  
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• Rooney: Manchester United's record goalscorer close to decision on future

  25-05-2017 19:36
  
  England and Manchester United's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney says he is just weeks away from revealing where he will be playing next season. England and Manchester United's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney says he is just weeks away from revealing where he will be playing next season.The 31-year-old's future at the club, where he has spent the past 13 years, and his country, is the subject of intense debate which intensified on Thursday when he was left out of the national squad."I've g
  
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• Olanrewaju Hits Season’s 24th Goal In Austria Wien Defeat

  25-05-2017 18:57 via completesportsnigeria.com
  
   
  By Johnny Edward:
  Kayode Olanrewaju scored his 17th Austrian Bundesliga goal of the season for Austria Wein who lost 3-2 in Thursday's league clash at home to Austrian League Champions elect Salzburg, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.
  The strike was the Super Eagles strijer's 24th goal of the season in 48 appearances for the club this season.
  Olanrewaju doubled his side's lead in the 29th minute after an own goal from Andreas Ulmer had handed hosts Austria Wein a sixt
  
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• Manchester United: Players get touch of Europa League trophy on flight back

  25-05-2017 18:15
  
  Manchester United beat Ajax 2-0 with goals from both halves from Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Manchester United continued their Europa League title celebration on their flight back home after beating Ajax in the final on Wednesday, May 24. Manchester United beat Ajax 2-0 with goals from both halves from Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. ALSO READ: Jose Mourinho restores Manchester United winning traditionHours after the win, they board a private plane back home and continued their celebra
  
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• Viewing centre disaster: Residents happy over Man Utd win

  25-05-2017 18:00
  
  Mudiaga Affe, Calabar
  Residents of Nyangasang Community in Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River State on Thursday expressed joy over Manchester United 2-0 victory against Ajax of Amsterdam to win Europa League crown.
  The residents who spoke with our correspondent in Calabar said that they were consoled by the win for obvious reasons.
  At least seven persons died and 18 others sustained injuries on April 20 when a high tension electric cable fell on the roof of a viewing centre i
  
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• [Updated] Manchester City release Navas, Clichy, Caballero

  25-05-2017 17:59
  
  Spanish international winger Jesus Navas, and experienced French defender Gael Clichy on Thursday became the latest players to be released by Manchester City in the promised close season clearout.
  City announced later Thursday reserve goalkeeper Willy Caballero, who famously saved three penalties in the shootout win over Liverpool in the 2016 League Cup final, would also be leaving.
  The trio join veteran Argentinian full-back Pablo Zabaleta in leaving after their contracts ended following an und
  
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• Cottalorda: Frenchman named as India women's boxing coach

  25-05-2017 17:46
  
  The 41-year-oldwill be joining the Indian pugilists in the first week of June. India's women boxers have got their first foreign coach in the form of Frenchman Stephane Cottalorda, who has been appointed to whip the team into shape ahead of the 2018 Asian Games.Cottalorda, 41, who coached France's youth and junior national women's boxers, will be joining the Indian pugilists in the first week of June.Cottalorda is one of three foreign coaches roped in by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) in i
  
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• Alvaro Morata: Real Madrid striker agrees deal to join AC Milan

  25-05-2017 17:45
  
  AC Milan will reportedly pay Real Madrid £52m for the striker who will sign a deal worth £125,000 per week. Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has reported agreed terms with Serie A giants AC Milan for a £52m deal.Morata has grown frustrated with his bit-part role at Real Madrid and has ben linked with a move away from Real Madrid.The striker has been linked with Chelsea and his former club, Juventus but according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Morata has agreed terms with AC Milan.AL
  
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• Monaco Grand Prix: Ferrari's Vettel flies during practice, Hamilton labours

  25-05-2017 17:40
  
  The four-time champion threw down a gauntlet to his rivals in emphatic fashion by lapping almost half a second clear of the chasing pack. Championship leader Sebastian Vettel expects Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes to mount a qualifying fightback to match his flying form for Ferrari in practice for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.
  The four-time champion threw down a gauntlet to his rivals in emphatic fashion by lapping almost half a second clear of the chasing pack in Thursday’s second practice whi
  
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• Andy Murray: Briton admits struggle to focus after reaching world No. 1

  25-05-2017 17:35
  
  The Briton usurped Novak Djokovic to become world number one for the first time at the end of last year. Andy Murray admits he struggled to stay motivated after a scintillating surge in form that propelled him to the top of the world rankings only a few months ago.The Briton usurped Novak Djokovic to become world number one for the first time at the end of last year, but approaches the French Open next week on a poor run.Murray turned 30 last week but there has been little to celebrate on the co
  
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• Excited Moses Can’t Wait For FA Cup Final

  25-05-2017 17:24 via completesportsnigeria.com
  
   
  By Johnny Edward:
  Chelsea star Victor Moses says he is looking forward to Saturday's English FA Cup final against Arsenal, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.
  Moses who helped Chelsea reclaim the English Premier League title this season is on the verge of a cup double with the Blues this term.
  The Nigerian international tweeted via his official handle @VictorMoses on Thursday: "Good training session today with the boys. Looking forward to the weekend."
  He scored four goals i
  
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• Garry Monk: Englishman resigns as Leeds manager

  25-05-2017 17:14
  
  The former Swansea central defender has been linked with the full-time post at relegated Premier League side Middlesbrough. Garry Monk quit as Leeds United manager on Thursday after a promising first season in charge where they narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs.The 38-year-old Englishman, who impressed when he took over initially at Swansea before being sacked when they slumped in his second season in charge, had been told by new Leeds chairman and owner Andrea Radrizzani he woul
  
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• World Cup Qualifier: Wayne Rooney left out of England squad in latest blow

  25-05-2017 17:09
  
  Thursday's squad announcement saw Southgate opt for the likes of Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy, Marcus Rashford and Defoe in attack. Wayne Rooney's international career looks over after England's all-time top-scorer was Thursday left out of the squad for next month's World Cup qualifier against Scotland and a friendly in France.The 31-year-old striker has lost his place at Manchester United and was similarly omitted from Gareth Southgate's England squad announced in March, although he was car
  
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• Victor Moses: Chelsea star not thinking about Sanchez ahead of FA Cup final clash

  25-05-2017 17:05
  
  A key battle in the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Arsenal will be Victor Moses against Alexis Sanchez. Chelsea star Victor Moses has revealed that he is not thinking about Alexis Sanchez ahead of their FA Cup final clash against Arsenal. Moses is aiming for a Premier League and FA Cup double and have Arsenal in their way in the final which will be played at Wembley on Saturday, May 27. A key battle in that game will be Moses, playing as a right-wing back against Sanchez which plays from the l
  
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• Mandzukic extends Juventus contract

  25-05-2017 17:01
  
  Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic has signed a contract extension that will see him remain with the Serie A giants until 2020, the club announced Thursday.
  Croatia striker Mandzukic has been an integral part of Massimiliano Allegri’s side since joining the club from Atletico Madrid in 2015.
  The 31-year-old’s current deal was set to end in 2019 but Juventus announced on Thursday: “Mario is one of the symbols of this team, and he will be for even longer.
  “The Croatian strike
  
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• Francesco Totti: Roma icon's cryptic message leaves fans guessing

  25-05-2017 16:44
  
  Tickets for Totti's final game, at home to Genoa, sold out last week in a matter of hours. Roma icon Francesco Totti on Thursday left fans guessing over his impending retirement after declaring he is ready to embrace a "new challenge" after playing his final game with the Serie A club on Sunday.Totti, 40, confirmed earlier this month that this season, his 25th with the capital club, would would be his last as a player ahead of taking up a management role alongside Spanish sporting direc
  
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• MFM Coach Ilechukwu says team won’t be distracted

  25-05-2017 16:33
  
  Lagos-based MFM FC Head Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu on Thursday assured the club’s fans that the team would not be carried away with the results from the first stanza of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
  MFM playersIlechukwu said this in an interview while previewing the Match Day 21 NPFL fixture away to Minna-based Niger Tornadoes on Sunday.
  MFM had on Sunday in their Match Day 20 drew 0-0 with Akwa United at the Agege Township Stadium, a match many soccer pundits regarded as u
  
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• Giro d'Italia: Dumoulin laughs off Quintana tactics to tighten grip in pink

  25-05-2017 16:28
  
  After thwarting a series of attacks by Quintana on the fifth and final climb of a spectacular stage through the Dolomites. Tom Dumoulin laughed off the tactics of rivals Nairo Quintana and Vincenzo Nibali on his way to defending the pink jersey in a thrilling 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia won by American Tejay Van Garderen on Thursday.After thwarting a series of attacks by Quintana on the fifth and final climb of a spectacular stage through the Dolomites, the Sunweb team leader finished ninth
  
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• Premier League: Navas, Clichy and Caballero join Manchester City clearout

  25-05-2017 16:27
  
  City announced later Thursday reserve goalkeeper Willy Caballero, who famously saved three penalties in the shootout win over Liverpool in the 2016 League Cup final. Spanish international winger Jesus Navas, and experienced French defender Gael Clichy on Thursday became the latest players to be released by Manchester City in the promised close season clearout.
  City announced later Thursday reserve goalkeeper Willy Caballero, who famously saved three penalties in the shootout win over Liverpool i
  
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• Corsica: Super Eagles friendly opponents have not played any game in a year

  25-05-2017 16:25
  
  They are however not affiliated with either UEFA or FIFA and as such do not participate in any competition. The Corsica Senior National team, Super Eagles opponents in an up and coming friendly game, have not played any match in a year. Corsica will face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a friendly game on Friday, May 26.Corsica is an island and one of the 13 regions of France and while being part of the European giants it is also designated as a territorial collectivity (collectivité territ
  
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• Manchester United: Jose Mourinho restores winning tradition

  25-05-2017 16:22
  
  The Portuguese has brought back some of the swagger that vanished when Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. Judgement was reserved until the final game of his maiden campaign, but in guiding his club to Europa League glory Jose Mourinho has restored the winning feeling at Manchester United.There was little sparkling football at Old Trafford this season and despite a 25-game unbeaten run, Mourinho could do no better than a sixth-place finish in the Premier League.Yet by leading United to victory in the
  
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• Guillermo Varela: On-loan Man Utd defender ruled out of German Cup final with infected tattoo

  25-05-2017 16:22
  
  The 24-year-old Uruguayan had the tattoo made on his arm just days before Saturday's German Cup final. Eintracht Frankfurt look set to send Guillermo Varela back to Manchester United after the on-loan defender defied the German club and got a tattoo.The 24-year-old Uruguayan had the tattoo made on his arm just days before Saturday's German Cup final and it became infected, ruling him out of Eintracht's biggest game of the season."This behaviour is negligent and it damages the whole team
  
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• Sandro Rosell: Ex-Barcelona football president Rosell held without bail

  25-05-2017 16:17
  
  Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell will remain in prison whilst being investigated for money laundering related to the sale of the Brazilian national football team's television rights after being denied bail on Thursday. Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell will remain in prison whilst being investigated for money laundering related to the sale of the Brazilian national football team's television rights after being denied bail on Thursday.After hearing Rosell's testimony befor
  
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• Premier League Asia Trophy: Liverpool, Leicester lead line-up in Hong Kong

  25-05-2017 16:14
  
  Liverpool and Leicester City will compete for the Premier League Asia Trophy along with Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion in Hong Kong in July, organisers said on Thursday.The biennial pre-season tournament will feature four Premier League teams for the first time, including Leicester, last year's English champions, and Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.Pre-season tours have become a regular event for top clubs and the four English teams are among a number of European sides visiting Asia in the com
  
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• Formula One: Ricciardo inspired by bad Monaco memory

  25-05-2017 16:14
  
  The Australian Red Rull driver said he felt his team were in the mix at the front of the field after lapping second fastest behind championship leader Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari. An upbeat Daniel Ricciardo was hopeful he could enjoy another chance to grab pole position and win the Monaco Grand Prix after a strong practice showing on Thursday.The Australian Red Rull driver said he felt his team were in the mix at the front of the field after lapping second fastest behind championship leader
  
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• Super Eagles Camp Update: Wilfred Ndidi out of Corsica friendly

  25-05-2017 15:38
  
  Wilfred Ndidi missed his flight from Nigeria to France and will not be part of the squad for the Corsica friendly. Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is out of Nigeria’s friendly game against Corsica on Friday, June 26 after missing his flight from Nigeria. Ndidi arrived Nigeria from England but missed his flight to France for the game. The midfielder Pulse Sports have learnt will stay back in Nigeria and will join other players and officials for friendly game against Togo on Thursday,
  
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• Nigeria Vs South Africa: CAF appoint Tunisian referee for clash

  25-05-2017 15:10
  
  Essrayri will be assisted by compatriots Yamen Melloulchi, Hassen Abdelali with Said Mohamed Kordi as the fourth official. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have appointed a Tunisian referee, Youssef Essrayri for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers between Nigeria an South Africa. The Super Eagles of Nigeria host South Africa on Saturday, June 10 in the first game of the 2019 AFCON Group E of the qualifiers. Centre referee for the game Essrayri will be assisted by compatr
  
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• Cricket: ICC panel calls for T20 TV umpire and backs Test world championship

  25-05-2017 14:48
  
  A top international cricket committee on Thursday called for TV referrals to be used in T20 internationals and gave high level backing to a Test world championship. A top international cricket committee on Thursday called for TV referrals to be used in T20 internationals and gave high level backing to a Test world championship.In addition, umpires will be allowed to send off players for misconduct, bat sizes will be restricted for the first time and run out rules changed from October 1 if the re
  
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• Echiejile: Eagles Won’t Underrate Corsica  

  25-05-2017 14:37 via completesportsnigeria.com
  
  Super Eagles left-back, Elderson Echiejile, has stated that the Super Eagles will not underrate their Corsica opponents when they clash In an international friendly match at the Stade Francois Coty, Ajaccio on Friday.
  Echiejile who is expected to captain the side in Friday's encounter in the absence of skipper John Mikel Obi and his assistant Ogenyi Onazi, revealed that Corsica parade good players plying their trade in the French Ligue 1 and they will not be pushovers.
  The 29 year
  
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• Baxter Names 25-Man Bafana Squad For Super Eagles Clash, Boasts

  25-05-2017 14:37 via completesportsnigeria.com
  
  By Johnny Edward:
  South Africa head coach Stuart Baxter has named a 25-man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on June 10 in Uyo, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.
  Baxter listed 19 home-based players and six based overseas for the encounter.
  Baxter handed recalls to Genclerbirligi FC striker Tokelo Rantie and Vitoria Guimares midfielder Bongani Zungu. Also included in the squad to face Nigeria are Keagan Dolly of Montpelli
  
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• We will not underrate Corsica – Echiejile

  25-05-2017 14:19
  
   Super Eagles and AS Monaco wing- back Elderson Echiejile has said the Super Eagles will not underrate the Corsica Senior National Team when both sides lock horns on Friday evening at the Stade Francois Coty, Ajaccio.
  The Super Eagles play the tiny island of Corsica in a warm-up game ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on the 10th of June, and despite Corsica’s non- affiliation with either UEFA or FIFA, Echie
  
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• Wayne Rooney left out of England squad – FA

  25-05-2017 14:13
  
  All-time top-scorer Wayne Rooney was Thursday left out of the England squad for next month’s World Cup qualifier against Scotland and a friendly against France.
  *RooneyThe 31-year-old striker has lost his place at Manchester United and was similarly omitted from Gareth Southgate’s England squad announced in March, although he was carrying a knee injury at the time, but is now fit.
  Rooney, who made a brief appearance in Manchester United’s Europa League final win over Ajax in St
  
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• Chinese Club Yitong Appoint Bonfrere As New Head Coach

  25-05-2017 14:03 via completesportsnigeria.com
  By Izuchukwu Okosi:
  Former Super Eagles of Nigeria technical adviser, Johannes Bonfrere has been appointed head coach of Chinese League One side Baoding Yingli Yitong as their new head coach on a one-year contract, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
  The Dutchman had two stints with Nigeria, having managed the Super Eagles from1995 and 1996, and was in charge of Nigeria's U-23 side that won the 1996 Olympics gold.
  Jo Bonfrere takes over from Zhao Changhang who was sacked following a string o
  
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• Man Utd’s Varela sent packing for getting a tatoo

  25-05-2017 13:37
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt look set to send Guillermo Varela back to Manchester United after the on-loan defender defied the German club and got a tattoo.
  VarelaThe 24-year-old Uruguayan had the tattoo made on his arm just days before Saturday’s German Cup final and it became infected, ruling him out of Eintracht’s biggest game of the season.
  “This behaviour is negligent and it damages the whole team,” the club’s sporting director Fredi Bobic said, according to SID, an AFP
  
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• Tottenham’s Pochettino ‘not going anywhere’ -Levy

  25-05-2017 13:28
  
  Tottenham executive chairman Daniel Levy on Thursday declared manager Mauricio Pochettino would be staying at Spurs next season, saying: “I’m sure he’s not going anywhere”.
  PochettinoThe Argentine’s future has been the subject of speculation after Spurs secured second place in the English Premier League behind champions Chelsea, with Barcelona and Inter Milan reported to be among those interested.
  But Levy responded swiftly when asked about Pochettino’s future
  
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