Having recorded their first win of the new calender year last time out, Arsenal will be back at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon to entertain Brentford as the race for the top four starts heating up.Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta in a match against Manchester City. Photo Credits: Twitter.The Gunners have failed to capitalize on some slip ups this season having recorded some disappointing results like the loss to Everton, who had not win in eight games before hosting the Mikel Arteta’s side at the Goodison.Arsenal also failed to beat Burnley at the Emirates in a 0-0 draw, while they have…
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The final day of the group games in the HF WORLD’s Exquisite Soccer Gala has come and gone as it was a day of delight for Smarts FC, Comrades FC and Exceptional FC as they all book their places in the final eight on the day, joining ANP FC, who already sealed qualification in their second game.Quarter finals draw and route to the final. Photo Credits: Moore’s Graphics.The first game of the day was supposed to be played between Exceptional FC and Mariners FC but the later failed to show up after already being eliminated, thus a 3-0 win was…
In an highly controversial opening game of day five of the HF WORLD’s Exquisite Soccer Gala, Javelin Boys came out on top in their group C fixture, winning 3-1 against Predators FC to secure their place in the next round of the competition.Javelin Boys made it to the last eight after a 3-1 win over Predators FC. Photo Credits: HF WORLDWale popularly known as Waposh gave them a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute of the encounter from the spot, after he was brought down in the box by an opposition defender. His effort managed to beat the Predators’ goalkeeper,…
ANP FC becomes the first team to qualify for the quarter finals in the ongoing HF WORLD’s Exquisite Soccer Gala in the wake of their win over Hell Boys as they maka it two wins from as many games in group D.ANP FC has become the only team to qualify for the quarters in the HF WORLD’s Exquisite Soccer Gala. Photo Credits: HF WORLDDespite being the least rated team in the competition due to the concentration of players from 100 level and of the same department, Department of Animal Physiology, no one gave then a chance at the start of…
The UEFA Champions League returns this week and the round of 16 first leg games will be played as many teams look to put behind their poor run in the league and start brightly, the first of a double-header in the knockout rounds of the Champions League with brand new rule set to be in use.Champions LeagueThe new rule has it that the away goal rule will no longer be in use, meaning teams will no longer feel pressured of not scoring away to their opponents as long as they can always get the job done in their own ground.The…
Matchday Two and day three of the HF World’s Exquisite Soccer Gala kicked off at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeouta FUNAAB Sports Center Ogun state, Nigeria on Monday morning with the clash between Kennyology FC and Empire FC.Results of DAY THREE games. Photo Credits: Moore’s GraphicsBoth side lost their first games with Kennyology FC losing 2-0 to The Expendables while Empire FC fell to Faka United by a lone goal and at kickoff, both know a win for either side will spell the end for the other in the competition.It was Empire FC that had the better start to…
After the teams involved on day one have made quite some impression with The Expendables, Faka United, Hydro FC and Predators FC all emerging victorious in their respective games, the teams playing on day two were eager to make good accounts of themselves and they did not disappointing, although one at the expense of another.The result of games played on Sunday 13th February.The first game of the day was a thrilling contest between Smart FC and Mariners FC but only one side will find it thrilling as Mariners FC were on the receiving end of a 6-0 win for a…
The much anticipated Exquisite Soccer Gala finally got underway in the early hours of Saturday with the opening ceremony taking place at the Federal University of Agriculture Abeouta, FUNAAB Sports Complex, Ogun state, Nigeria.The official Exquisite Soccer Gala. Photo Credits: Moore’s GraphicsThe opening ceremony was hosted by a famous OAP on the Campus, Adelu Uthman Akorede, mostly known as Hotman. The event was also graced by the presence of the Student Union President, Comrade Ale Oluwaseyi, Ale Seyi.Jamgbadi Arnold, popularly known as Arnold TM, a fast rising artist on campus performed two of his songs titled No Mercy and Party…
Give them the sense of belonging and be sincere with them. Every player needs that. Arsenal afforded him that towards the later stages of the last season and they saw what he can do. Then Mikel Arteta took the backward step, and Arsenal might in the end have greater regrets over the Nicolas Pepe saga.Nicolas Pepe getting words from Mikel Arteta in a training session. (Photo Credits: Arsenal.com)It is very easy to think Nicolas Pepe is a waste for Arsenal, because his best moments have been minimal and short-lived. But could his surroundings actually do more to help a struggling…
Last gameweek saw eight home teams pick up wins while only two traveling teams, Rivers United FC away to Niger Tornados and Enugu Rangers FC away to Kwara United, were able to earn a point apiece away from home.Gameweek 6 fixtures in the NPFL. Photo Credits: Facebook/ League Management Company.However, with a host of the highflyers playing away from home this weekend, there might be much more joy for visiting teams across the country in the Nigeria Professional Football League as we take a look into the upcoming matches this weekend.Akwa United vs Katsina UnitedKatsina United last time out needed…