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Former Super Eagles Player, Ibrahim Babangida Is Dead

Ex-Super Eagles player, Ibrahim Babangida has died in a car accident.

The car accident which happened along the Kaduna-Zaria road, also involved the former Super Eagles brother, Tijani, his wife, son and maid.

However, only Ibrahim Babangida died in the auto accident, while others who were with him were taken to the hospital, where they are responding to treatment.

Tijani is president of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN).

According to The Nation, a statement by the General Secretary of (PFAN), Emmanuel Babayaro, confirmed Ibrahim died in the crash.

“Comrades! Let us be in prayers for our president, Tijani Babangida, who just had a ghastly motor accident along the Kaduna-Zaria Eoad.

“Ibrahim Babangida, his younger brother, died on the spot from the accident while Mr President (Babangida) and his family were taken to the hospital.

“May the soul of Ibrahim Babangida Rest In Peace with God, amen,” Babayaro announced.

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EPL: Haaland, Palmer, Mainoo Among Nominees For Young Player of the Year Award

Erling Haaland of Manchester City is among stars nominated for the 2023/2024 Premier League Young Player of the Year, which was unveiled on Thursday.
Cole Palmer of Chelsea and Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United were also included in the list.

Haaland’s teammate, Phil Foden, also made the list alongside the Arsenal duo of Bukayo Saka and William Saliba.

Newcastle United striker, Alexander Isak, is also nominated after a prolific season, where he hit the 20-goal mark.
Cole Palmer of Chelsea is another player who has enjoyed himself in front of goal.
Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie is the last player on the list.
Haaland claimed the award last season, and was also named the Premier League’s Player of the Season Award.
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LaLiga: Why I Changed My Mind About Leaving Barcelona – Xavi

Xavi Hernandez, the Barcelona manager, has spoken up on why he decided to stay at the LaLiga club.

Xavi announced in January that he will be quitting as head coach in the summer.

The 44-year-old said he would be walking away despite having a contract until 2025 at the Nou Camp.

However, in a dramatic u-turn on Wednesday, Xavi has decided to continue with Barca, after meeting with the club’s president, Joan Laporta and other senior officials.

The former Spain midfielder has now given reasons for his decision to remain at the club.

“I changed my mind because I really felt total confidence from the president, from the board and the players too. This project isn’t finished yet.

“Me, my staff, all together feel that we have strength to make important things together and continue this project,” Xavi said.

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Napoli Reject Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku Plus Cash Offer For Victor Osimhen

Italian champions, Napoli  has been offered Belgium star, Romelu Lukaku plus cash for transfer of its star striker Victor Osimhen to Chelsea.
Napoli have now rejected the offer.
According to Napoli Magazine, the English Premier League side offered Belgium striker, Romelu Lukaku, plus cash deal to tempt Napoli to part ways with their star striker.
Osimhen has been strongly linked with a move to Chelsea and Arsenal as both teams prioritise a striker at the end of the season.
However, the Blues have reportedly made an offer for the Nigerian which was immediately turned down by the Serie A champions.
“As reported by Il Mattino, Chelsea are one of the teams most interested in Victor Osimhen, Napoli striker, for next season,” the website wrote.
“The English club would like to include a quid pro quo in the negotiation to lower the price of the price, but the Azzurri are not interested in Romelu Lukaku, so the Blues would have thought of including Armando Broja who had already been linked to the Azzurri team in the past.”
Last season, Osimhen scored 26 Serie A goals in 32 appearances to help Napoli win their first league title in 33 years. But this season, he has scored 11 goals and three assists in 18 appearances in the Italian topflight league this campaign.
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I Don’t Think I’ll Fall In Love Again – Shakira Admits After Her Split From Gerard Pique

Shakira, the world-famous Colombian pop star, has expressed doubts over finding love again after her split from Gerard Pique, a former Barcelona defender.

The couple, who had been together for 11 years, announced their separation in June 2022.

This came amid allegations of infidelity on Pique’s part.

Shakira, who is now 47, said on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music 1 show: “I thought love would be there forever for me, and that’s one of my broken dreams.

“I don’t know if I’d like to find that again. Probably not.”

Despite the heartbreak, Shakira has focused on her music career.

Her long-awaited 12th album, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,” was released recently, marking her return to the music scene.

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BREAKING: Peseiro Resigns As Super Eagles Coach

Jose Peseiro has officially stated that he is no longer the head coach of the Super Eagles.

The Portuguese tactician revealed this in a terse post on social media app, X on Friday.

“Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF.

“It was a pride and honor to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfillment.

“We would like to express our gratitude to Sir Amaju Pinnick (the president who signed us), President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, Secretary Dayo Enebi, the NFF, all the Staff, and especially all the PLAYERS, with whom leading has been a great pleasure.

“Guys, we are thankful; it has been a privilege to be part of this family. We will miss you, but we will always be there for you, no matter where you are. A big hug to all of you.” he wrote.

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Four Years of Football Prohibition for Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba, a midfield player for Juventus, has been suspended from the game.

After failing a drug test, he was given a four-year band, the Italian media reported.

On his X account, football journalist Fabrizio Romano verified this as well.

Details to follow.

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Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick heroics at Napoli match Diego Maradona’s scoring feat.

Victor Osimhen, a football player from Nigeria, has created history.

After scoring three goals against Sassuolo, he has now matched the scoring record set by the late, great Argentina captain Diego Maradona at Napoli.

On Wednesday, February 28, Osimhen scored his second hat-trick in Serie A as Napoli defeated Sassuolo 6-1 on the road.

For the Italian league winners, the Super Eagles striker has now scored in his previous three games.

Additionally, he has increased his league campaign total to 11 goals in 15 games.

His 10 league goals came after his second goal against Sassuolo, which gave Napoli a 3-1 lead.

Osimhen is currently the third player in Napoli’s history to score ten goals or more in four different seasons.

Maradona accomplished that between 1984 and 1988, and Attila Sallustro did the same for the Partenopei between 1929/30 and 1932/33, if one goes all the way back to 1929.

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Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi are named to the Premier League Team of the Week.

Following matchday 26, two Super Eagles players—Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi—were named to the Premier League squad of the week.

Recall that after assisting the Super Eagles of Nigeria in making it to the tournament’s final, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey named 2023 AFCON stars.

At Old Trafford, Fulham shocked Manchester United with a 2-1 victory.

In the Premier League match, Harry Maguire scored the equalizer after Bassey had opened the scoring. Iwobi scored the game’s winning goal in the final minute, giving Fulham a 2-1 victory.

They were named in Whoscored.com’s Premier League Team of the Week together with Phil Foden of Manchester City, Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno, and Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka as a result of their performance.

Calvin Bassey was also included in BBC football analyst Garth Crooks’ squad of the week following the Nigerian international’s superb performance against Manchester United.

Among Crooks were one player each from West Ham United, Crystal Palace, and Fulham. Each of Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa sent two players to the team.

The commentator stated, “This was an impressive team performance by the Cottagers with Bassey and Tosin Adarabioyo back in the starting line-up and could have played this match in stocking feet,” as an explanation of why he included Bassey in his team of the week.

“The goal by Nigerian international Bassey was a fitting cap to an outstanding individual display.”

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Anthony Joshua says that Ngannou performed well against Fury and that he’s ready to fight.

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou gave an excellent performance against current WBC champion Tyson Fury, according to remarks made by Anthony Joshua, the two-time former unified world heavyweight champion.

Joshua and Ngannou are scheduled to square off on Friday, March 8.

Remember how in October, in the third round, Ngannou stunned the entire world by stopping Fury? However, he ultimately lost by split decision in the fight.

Joshua stated that he is prepared to fight before his matchup with Ngannou.

According to the 34-year-old, “I just feel to myself I will always be here and ready to fight any time,” Sky Sports reported.

“Ngannou also had a strong performance against the current WBC champion, Tyson Fury. I believe it will be successful as a result.