Liverpool this weekend play host to Arsenal at the Anfield Stadium looking to bounce back from a couple of recent disappointing results in the league, which saw them drew one and lost one in their last two games before the international break.The break came at a very good time for the Reds to have a refreshed team after the struggles against West Ham United and Brighton. The results made them slip from second position to fourth, now just a place above their opponent this weekend.Arsenal are having a very good run and are now 10 games unbeaten, winning eight of…
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League leaders Chelsea returns to league action this weekend with a trip to Leicester City’s King Power Stadium looking to return to winning ways after a disappointing one all draw at home to Burnley prior to the international break.Chelsea fans celebrate with the team during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on May 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)The Blues had won four straight league games before the match against Sean Dyche men and after the positive build up, including the fact that Burnley had never picked up any point…
The much anticipated Nigeria Association of Agricultural Students’ (NAAS) Freshers’ kicked off at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeouta today, Thursday, 18th November 2021 and the curtain raiser was between the Department of Agricultural Administration and Department of Soil Science and Land Management.A winning start for the Farouq tutored side. Photo Credits: Nigel.The Freshers’ team of Agricultural Administration under the tutelage of Coach Farouq started well and scored two early goals through their two frontmen to establish a confortable lead.The two goals however would not have come if not for the errors by the goalkeeper of Soil Science and Land…
The football team of the Department of Statistics at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeouta welcome a team of the freshmen in an enthralling contest at the University Sports Center in the morning of Thursday which finished 2-1 to the former.A win for the team staylite in a Novelty match against the Team Freshers in the department of Statistics. Photo Credits: HF WORLDThe game started slowly but lit up earlier on after Olanrewaju Olalekan put the team staylite in front after 20 minutes played. His shot in the penalty area managed to beat the goalkeeper, who could not get a…
18 year old Xavi Simons could be on his way back to Barcelona after the events at Paris-Saint Germain have not fallen to his preference.Xavi Hernandez at his presentation as the new Barcelona boss. (Photo by Albert Llop/NurPhoto via Getty Images)The Dutch prodigy left Barcelona in 2019 to join the French side and signed a contract worth €1million a year until the summer of 2022.Simons was promoted to the first team in preparation for the new season but was soon returned back to train with the under-19 squad coached by Zoumana Kamara, a decision that has not been well received by…
It was surprising for a Chelsea side stacked with more than enough Midfielders moving for the 26 years old on a season long loan with option of a permanent offer, which will see Atletico Madrid receive an amount in the region of £40million.However, who could question the motive of an ambitious team adding quality players to the ranks. It was deal envisioned to be fruitful but it was not meant to be.Not helped with his performance on his debut for Chelsea, more chance is not really afforded in a league where the competition is intense and there is no room…
A lot has happened in the past few days with Xavi as the manager of Barcelona and the imminent return of a former player, Dani Alves has lifted spirits around the club and rightly so. Here is why fans should be excited of the return of the most decorated player in the game.Xavi Hernandez celebrates with Dani Alves. Photo Credits: EurosportDani Alves, 38, has agreed a six months contract to return to the club in a transfer that could see the agreement extended at the end of the summer, given the outcome of his soon to begin spell.The Brazilian, who…
After their 2-0 over Liberia on Saturday, courtesy of penalties in either half converted by both Victor Osimhen and Ahmed Muss, the unexciting Super Eagles of Nigeria now need at least a draw in their game against Cape Verde to book their spot in the final round of the African World Cup qualifiers.Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr (Gettyimages)It was once again another poor display by the Gernot Rohr led side as the fear amongst Nigerians continue to grow as to whether this team can go past the final rounds of the World Cup qualifiers if they did make it out…
The kid, who was taught and raised the Barcelona way, grew to become a legend, conquering all in his path enroute to making history. Xavi Hernandez is a Barcelona legend, one of the very finest, that will for long linger in the memories of the club faithfuls.New FC Barcelona Head Coach Xavi Hernandez acknowledges fans during a press conference at Camp Nou on November 08, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)One of the finest ever produced at the club’s famous Academy, Xavi Hernandez went on to lead a trophy-laden career, both with the club and…
Arsenal entertain Watford at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon looking to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to 10 against the newly promoted side, who few weeks ago appointed Premier League winning manager, Claudio Ranieri as their new manager after the dismissal of Xisco.Mikel Arteta in a prematch press conference ahead of Watford clash. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)The Gunners are yet to lose a game since their humiliating 5-0 loss to Manchester City late August, and have been able to climb their way up the league table and secure a place in the Carabao Cup…