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Southampton unveils new Under Armour away kit

Southampton have released their new away kit for next season to complete their line-up for the campaign, following the unveiling of their home and third ‘sash’ strips. The unveiling continues with a theme of honouring Saints’ history as the club...

Solskjaer not keen on ‘quick-fix’ January signings

 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has categorically stated that short term signings that don't match the club's long term philosophy will not be contracted in the January transfer window.The Norwegian says the Premier League giants are on the...

Ronaldinho set to be released from house arrest

Former FIFA World footballer of the year, Ronaldinho, is set to be released after four months under house arrest in Paraguay and will now anxiously wait to see if he will be prosecuted following his role in a fake...

We’re missing NPFL action says Kwara United star Adah

Kwara United attacking midfielder, Stephen Adah has said his colleagues are greatly missing the top-flight action during the ongoing inactive period. The Nigerian league and other sporting activities are 100% on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. Adah said Nigerian league...

Liverpool stumble again in Southampton defeat

Liverpool failed to win for the third consecutive Premier League game as Danny Ings's second-minute goal earned Southampton a 1-0 win at St. Mary's on Monday. The English champions remain top of the table on goal difference over Manchester United,...

Sevilla beat Man Utd to book Europa finals

Five-time Europa Cup winners, Sevilla have qualified for another final, coming from behind to beat Manchester United 2-1 in Cologne - to the delight of their manager, Julen Lopetegui who showed a great deal of respect for United before...

Caf fines Ghana $10,000 for pitch invasion incident

Ghana have been fined by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) for fan misconduct. The Black Stars beat South Africa 2-0 at home - the Cape Coast Stadium - to kick off their campaign in the qualifiers to the...

Boris Johnson wants English fans back from October

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined steps to ease coronavirus restrictions, including trials of large gatherings in sports stadiums and the opening of leisure centres from August 1. After the tests, Johnson hopes to allow sports fans...

Rangers set to resume Wednesday

Rangers International F.C, Enugu, the ‘Flying Antelopes" have fixed Wednesday, October 28, 2020 as the official resumption date for all players retained and recruited by the team. General manager of the seven-time league champions, Prince Davidson Owumi stated that...

Pillars attacker blames “French speaking” refs for failure

Kano Pillars attacker Nyima Nwagua believes 'poor officiating' was largely responsible for the club's elimination in this season's CAF Confederation Cup. Pillars lost 3-1 on aggregate to Senegalese club, ASC Diaraf with the Nigerian club firing blanks at home after...
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