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Super Falcons’ starting XI against Morocco unveiled

Andrew Mbeki
Morocco The Super Falcons’ starting XI to face Morocco in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, has been confirmed. Super Falcons coach, Justine Pwanidi Madugu, opted to start goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie in goal against the host nation. Madugu also started the likes of Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie in the defensive […]
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Morocco ready for WAFCON final

Andrew Mbeki
Morocco Morocco coach Jorge Vilda believes his side have the right mental fortitude to overcome a physically stronger Nigeria side when the two countries meet in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) final on Saturday. Vila, who took Spain to Women’s World Cup success two years ago, called his side a “team of champions” […]
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WAFCON: Morocco sets to Nigeria in the Finals

Aaliyah Aamir
Morocco Morocco, which prevailed 4-2 on penalties in its match against Ghana, will face Nigeria in the final Saturday. The Super Falcons defeated defending champions South Africa 2-1 in the earlier semifinal Tuesday in Casablanca. Meanwhile, Ghana took a first-half lead in the game against Morocco. Er-Rmichi got a hand on Josephine Bonsu’s header but […]
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AC Milan confirm Modric arrival

Andrew Mbeki
AC Milan Croatia captain Luka Modric has signed a one-year deal with AC Milan at the age of 39, the Italian club said on Monday. Last week, Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner would head to the San Siro from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup. Modric, who turns 40 […]
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Transfer: Manager tells six players to exit Man City

Andrew Mbeki
Transfer Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, is ready to give the green light for the exit of at least six players ahead of the new season. These include established first-team stars like John Stones and Ilkay Gundogan. City have been busy in both the winter and summer transfer windows this year, after falling behind Liverpool […]
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Transfer: Napoli goes for Lucca to partner Lukaku

Andrew Mbeki
Transfer Napoli have chosen to sign Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca instead of Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez to complement striker Romelu Lukaku in the team’s attack-line. According to Sky in Italy, the Serie A champions have agreed a deal with Udinese to sign Lucca on loan this summer. The deal also included an obligation to buy the 24-year-old […]
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Turkish club to sign Super Eagles forward, Onyekuru

Andrew Mbeki
Nigeria Henry Onyekuru is set to join Turkish Super Lig side, Genclerbirligi on a permanent transfer, DAILY POST reports. Onyekuru is a free agent after leaving Saudi Arabia Professional League club, Al-Fahya. Genclerbirligi is close to reaching an agreement with his representatives, according to reports emanating from Turkey. The 28-year-old is an household name in […]

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