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Abdul Fatawu credits Leicester City boss Cooper for ‘special’ Premier League bow

Abdul Fatawu credits Leicester City boss Cooper for ‘special’ Premier League bow

Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu has reserved praise for Leicester City manager Steve Cooper after the 1-1 draw in his Premier League debut against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday. After playing a prominent role in Leicester City's Championship triumph last season, Fatawu heralded his presence in the English top-flight with an assist for Jamie Vardy to rescue a point at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes found themselves...

U20WWC: Falconets to play Australia, Mexico in pre-tournament friendlies

Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, who arrived in the Colombian capital city of Bogota on Sunday, will play two friendly matches as part of their final phase of preparation for the FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup scheduled to kick off on August 31 in the South American nation. The two-time silver medallists will take on Australia and Mexico in pre-tournament warmup friendlies on August 23...

CAFCL: Remo Stars boss Ogunmodede expects hostility from AS FAR in return leg

CAFCL: Remo Stars boss Ogunmodede expects hostility from AS FAR in return leg

Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, says he expects AS FAR to be hostile when the Sky Blue Stars visit them in Morocco in the deciding leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round clash, Afrosport reports. Remo Stars won 2-1 on Sunday in Ikenne in the first leg, courtesy goals from defenders Nduka Junior and Ismail Sodiq. During his post-match interview, the tactician hailed...

Done Deal: Odinaka Francis joins Enyimba from Lobi Stars

Done Deal: Odinaka Francis joins Enyimba from Lobi Stars

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Enyimba have acquired the services of midfielder Odinaka Francis from Lobi Stars, Afrosport reports. Francis who has been in training with the Nigerian giants in the last few weeks, has penned a two-year deal with the People's Elephants ahead of the 2024-25 NPFL season. "It's official! Odinka Francis signs with Enyimba FC! The ball boy turned star is back where...

CAF Champions League: Remo Stars, Enugu Rangers off to winning starts

CAF Champions League: Remo Stars, Enugu Rangers off to winning starts

Remo Stars and Enugu Rangers began their quest to make it into the CAF Champions League group stage with victories in the opening round of the qualifiers on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Sky Blues defeated FAR Rabat 2-1 in their first leg encounter at the Remo Stars Stadium, Nduku Junior and recently-capped Super Eagles full-back Ismailia Sodiq scoring in either half while former TP Mazembe forward...