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Eden Hazard scored a wonderful solo goal as "The Blues" moved a step closer to winning the EPL with a stunning 3-1 win over depleted Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Chelsea have gone 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League table cruising past toothless Gunners, Marcos Alonso opened the scoring early in the first half of the game before Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas sealed the win in a sweet performance from Conte's players.

Oliver Giroud did grab a consolation goal for the Gunners in added time but that wasn't enough to cancel out their toothless display.

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If arsenal meet Chelsea at their own arsensl home they will deal with them. Back to back beating

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Elsewhere, two other Nigerian descent have also been included in Arsenal's Champions League squad, the club submitted an updated Champions League squad to Europe;s football governing body (UEFA) but despite Gunners having as many as ten Nigerian talents at the club, just two have been picked to be worthy of a place in the new Champions League updated squad list.


Tolaji Bola and Alex Iwobi are the only Nigerians on the list, while Chuba Akpom who is on a season end loan to Brighton will miss out the chance to feature in the knockout phase of the competition.

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Portuguese giants FC Porto have included Chidozie Awaziem to their updated Champions League squad, although the defender has only been included in the team's provisional list.

Awaziem first game for Fc Porto featuring the full 90 minutes in a 0–2 away loss against C.D. Feirense for the Taça da Liga, 2016 and makes his league debut on February 2016, in a 2-1 win over Benfica due to the club's defensive injuries.

The 20-year old Nigerian has been added to a standby list by the former European champions ahead of the start of Champions League knockout phase.

UEFA's rule on how a player qualifies on for a placement in the B list states:

A player may be registered on List B if he is born on, or after, 1 January 1995 and has been eligible to play for the club concerned for any uninterrupted period of two years since his 15th birthday (players aged 16 may be registered if they have been registered with the club for the previous two years). Clubs are entitled to register an unlimited number of players on List B during the season, but the list must be submitted by no later than 24:00CET the day before a match.

FC Porto will battle it out with the Old Ladies( Juventus) in the knockout stages of the competition and Awaziem, who has previously been called by Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr for an international friendly game against Mali and Luxembourg could feature for the Portuguese giants.

Chelsea extend their lead at the top the English Premier League table to nine points despite dropping two points away to Jurgen Klopp led side, but thanks to second-placed Arsenal 2-1 loss to Watford. Arsenal will look forward to giving it a good fight to secure three maximum points at Stamford Bridge in today's London Derby to keep "The Gunners" title ambition alive.

Chelsea's 3-0 defeat to Arsenal back in September 2016 was the first defeat Conte led side taste since the start of the 2016/2017 campaign since the game at the Emirates, Chelsea has herald from 4-3-3 to 3-4-3 formational change and "The Blues" will want to prove their mettle with a win.

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Odion Ighalo left English premier League side Watford to join Chinese moneybags Changchun Yatai, leaving English Premier League side Watford because he was not getting a regular play time has suddenly become Nigeria's highest paid sportsman.

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After a successful medical proceeding at Barcelona former Enyimba forward, Ezekiel Bassey showed his worth as he trains with Barca team B on his first day at Nou Camp.

The quick winger, who was initially asked to return back home after three days to sort out his resident permit but his performance on the first day at the club raised eyebrows as the club officials billed the player to stay for another three weeks to help him settle down while his legal documentations are sorted out.

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Arsene Wenger has lavish praise on his strikers as he claims Arsenal's current attacking players are the strongest he has worked with in over two decades.

Wenger has Alexis Sanchez who leads with 17 goals in 29 appearances, Oliver Giroud has 10 goals, Theo Walcott, Danny Welbeck and Lucas Perez among his striking options, while Alex Iwobi and Alex Chamberlain also featured in offensive roles.

When the likes of Thierry Henry, Robin Van Persie, Ian Wright and Dennis Bergkamp have all played and set their mark under the Frenchman during his two-decade reign both at Highbury and Emirates, but Wenger believes his current crop of strikers are better off the 2003/2004 invincibles

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Senegalese forward Sadio Mane is set to return against Chelsea, as "The Kops" have arranged a private jet to fly the player after Senegal was knocked out by Cameroon in the quarter-final stage of the on-going African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Senegal are out of the competition after Sadio Mane was felt distraught on Saturday after missing the decisive penalty kick in a 5-4 shootout of the quarterfinal game to former African Champions Cameroon at the Stade de Franceville, Gabon.

Mane, who has been away to represent his country at the Africa Cup of Nations with Liverpool struggling to cope, his absence has coincided with the worst run of results for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp is wasting no time to bring back the reliable winger back to the club ahead of Chelsea game.

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Lobi Stars technical adviser, Godwin Koko Uwua has come to express his dissatisfaction on the mid-week matches, as he says the games are not good for Nigeria football.


Godwin Uwua said that the sole organisers of the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) should have put things into consideration before applying the mid-week games into the league system.


He complained about how fatigue sets in for the players and also the frequent travelling from one region to another to play league games within two days on bad roads is completely tiring.



The Benue based club suffered a humbling defeat to MFM in the Matchday 3 game of the NPFL in Lagos on Sunday before returning to Makurdi to host ABS and thrash the Ilorin based outfit 3-0 in the Matchday 4 on Wednesday.


Speaking to SportingLife, Uwua stated that:

“We thank God that we won our match against ABS. But I must tell you that the long journey is really affecting how we play our games. Mid-week football is not good for us and not everything you see that you copy. You have to understand that our roads are bad. And we have to travel for league game within three days interval, it is not good at all,”

He also speaks about his time in SouthAfrica, to where he coaches Free State Stars and helps the team secure promotion to the ABSA Premier Soccer League in 2007.

“In South Africa, any journey that is more than three hours is by air. In England, which they are taking travel by air for any match that is more three hours because of jet lag. We traveled about 12 hours to Ibadan for 3SC game on Sunday and it really affected my team’s performance, and we had to travel to Markurdi the following day to play against Kano Pillars on Wednesday. The following morning, we were on the road for another 13 hours journey to Lagos for MFM game. It is not easy and not good for our football. The distance covered is not favourable. We are doing something we don’t understand. Tomorrow (Friday) we will be on the road again to Port-Harcourt to play against Rivers United on Sunday. For how long are we going to continue with this?,” Uwua lamented.

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A renown sports philanthropist Frank Momoh has called on Nigeria to give full support to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick's bid to secure a seat in CAF executive committee.

The CAF Committee election which has been fixed for March with the NFF president representing the West Africa Zone B seat against fellow neighbouring Benin Republic's Anjorin Moucharafou, who defeat former NFF chairman Aminu Maigari in 2013.

Frank Momoh, who is known for promoting grassroots football, athletics, wheelchair basketball and several sports believes Nigerian football would benefit massively if Pinnick secures a CAF Executive seat.Speaking in Lagos Yesterday, Momoh said:

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“Pinnick is one of the next generation of administrators, and his emergence as the NFF president two years ago has really brought great innovation and quality leadership to our football,” the chairman of FROT Group said.

“He has the zeal and passion for the game, and I want Nigerians to rally around him in his bid to secure a seat in CAF. His membership will take African football to a greater level.”

I know that Pinnick faces a herculean task because his opponent (Moucharafou) is vastly experienced, but with undiluted support from Nigerians, especially football stakeholders, he will triumph.Momoh added.

However, the 2013 contest between former NFF chairman Aminu Maigari and Anjorin was a total run-off, as both candidates failed to get the stipulated 50% of total votes cast in the first ballot. Maigari having 19 votes to Anjorin 35 votes, while football lovers were of the opinion that the NFF chairman didn't get enough support before embarking on the Executive Committee seat.

“I want Nigerians to know that no one is perfect in life, so they should forget some of the national teams’ setbacks and look at the many significant changes Pinnick has brought to our football in the last two years. He has so much to give, but he needs the support of everyone to build the house.”

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Theo Walcott says Arsene Wenger speech inspired him to make a comparison to classic Al Pacino talk in the film "Any given Sunday" insisting that the manager has a burning desire to win another EPL title.

Theo told the club's official YouTube channel about the recent inspirational speech the manager spill out which he compared to the famous Al-Pacino role.

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DR Congo secures a place in the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nation after thrashing Togo 3-1, while the defending champions were eliminated by Morocco in an enthralling encounter on Tuesday night.

The Democratic Republic of Congo showed genuine interest in winning the game in 16th minutes as Afcon leading goal scorer Junior Kabananga unleashed a powerful shot. enough to break down the Great wall of China but Togo defence seems more stronger to withhold such thunderous effort.

Togo failed to contain the mounting pressure from DR Congo and their silly errors in the midfield made them pay a steep price when Chancel Mbemba made a swift through-pass to Kabananga who then took no time to fired home to make it 1-0.

Togo failed to contain the mounting pressure from DR Congo and their silly errors in the midfield made them pay a steep price when Chancel Mbemba made a swift through-pass to Kabananga who then took no time to fired home to make it 1-0.


The second half rolled in on a high note with just 10 minutes after the start receiving a clear chance from Mensah poor clearance finds Marcel Tisserand, who then set-up a pass to Firmino Mubeleb to lob the ball over Togo goalkeeper to double their lead.

Togo's opportunity came in minutes later as they pull back a consolation goal in the 69th minute when Substitute Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba slotted in the ball to make it 2-1

DR Congo responded back in the 80th minutes to sealed their victory when Paul -Jose Poku fired home a free-kick just outside the box and finalising the game to 3-1, the Leopards will take on Group D runners-up in the quarterfinals on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Ivory Coast looked unsettled throughout the game as the North African side pressed the defending champions in the first few minutes while the Elephants were just wasting up their precious chances

The second half didn't seem to help Ivory Coast settle well int0 the game as a wonderful strike from Rachid Alioui put Morocco ahead in the 70th minutes, things descended into pushing and shoving as the defending champions stuck in a rut.

Rachid Alioui's long-range shot was just enough to eliminate Ivory Coast and continued the bad re-occurrence of Afcon champions unable to defend their title in the last four tournaments, or not making it to the tournament.
Nigeria as a case study didn't qualify in 2015, while Egypt winners of the 2010 African Cup of Nations failed to qualify in 2013, Chipolopolo went out without winning a game in 2013 and now the Elephants also failed to win a single match.

DR Congo and Morocco’s quarter-final opponents will be decided on Wednesday as They join Burkina Faso, Tunisia, Senegal, Cameroon, and Ghana in the knockout stages.

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Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has complete a loan move to Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion on a temporary deal until the end of the season.

The 19-year old will join the Seagulls for the rest of the 2016-2017 campaign, with the club just one point behind Championship league leaders Newcastle United

Fikayo Tomori, who plays as a centre-back and also on right-back made his full debut for " The Blues" coming on for Branislav Ivanovic against Leicester City in the last league game of the 2015-2016 season. Tomori signed a new four-year deal at Stamford Bridge keeping him till 2020.

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Flying sperm?

semasir:
Love your blog and planning something similar too but with this Nairaland design and need contributors too. I hope we can partner?

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Ex- Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has expressed his dissatisfaction over Granit Xhaka silly tackle, questioning the midfielder's temperament and footballing mentality.

Granit Xhaka who arrived at Emirates Stadium last summer with a disciplinary record from his time in Germany with Borussia Monchengladbach, the Swiss born midfoelder recieved another red card. After a moment of consultation with the Lineman, Jon Moss had no choice than to award Xhaka a straight red card in a silly challenge after being dispossessed by Steven Defour, leaving the Gunners to 10man down, paving way for Burnley to take advantage of the situation.

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A total of 19 goals were scored across all centres in Matchday 3 of the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL)on Sunday, MFM FC bounces back with Stephen Odey stealing the show with a hat-trick in their 4-0 mauling of Lobi stars.

The Mountain Top club who suffered a 4-0 thrashing in the hands of Fc Ifeanyi Ubah in Matchday 2 of the League on Wednesday bounced back to pounce visiting Lobi Stars by same goal margin,courtesy of Stephen Odey three solid goals, scoring in the 27th,59th and round it up in the 64 minute respectively.

Meanwhile, the first goal of Matchday 3 was scored in Ilorin by Chigozirim Metu who was fortunate to set in the rebound from Adeshina Gata's shot to give the Ilorin based side a 1-0 win over Ifeanyi Ubah.


Rangers International was lucky to go through with a slim victory over ever fighting El-Kanemi warriors, with Bobby Clement lone goal in the 67th minute to help secure the Champions their first win of the season after a loss at Matchday 1 and settle for a draw in their last game.

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Kano Pillars secure a late win at the Sani Abacha Stadium in a 2-1 win over Shooting Stars, the visitors shocked the home side just three minutes away from halftime courtesy of Chukwudi Samuel goal, Pillars came strong in the second giving Shooting stars a headache,Adamu Mohammed fired in a goal to help Pillars get back their momentum and on the dot of stoppage time Adamu Mohammed goal handed Kano Pillars a 2-1 win.League debutants Remo Stars also suffered to secure three points against Abia Warriors as the visiting side held them until the 90th minute before Victor Mbaoma converted a penalty kick to help Remo Stars secure a 1-0 win.

League debutants Remo Stars also suffered to secure three points against Abia Warriors as the visiting side held them until the 90th minute before Victor Mbaoma converted a penalty kick to help Remo Stars secure a 1-0 win.


All results of Matchday 3 was a historical feat as all home team secure three points each scoring at least one goal in all ten matches across all centres, no loss and no draw.



NPFL-week-3-results

Kano Pillars 2-1 Shooting Stars
Enugu Rangers 1-0 El Kanemi Warriors
Kastina United 1-0 Nasarawa United
ABS FC 1-0 FC Ifeanyi Ubah
Rivers United 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
Enyimba FC 2-0 Gombe United
Plateau United 3-1 Sunshine Stars
Wikki Tourists 1-0 Akwa United
MFM FC 4-0 Lobi Stars
Remo Stars 1-0 Abia Warriors


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Manchester came back from a 1-0 deficit to settle for a stalemate at the Bet365 Stadium courtesy of Wayne Rooney's late minute spectacular equaliser to break Sir Bobby Charlton's United goalscoring record in a 1-1 draw with Stoke City in Saturday's EPL clash.

The United captain couldn't have chosen a nice path to secure his 250th goal for Manchester United from a free kick with time running late for the Red Devils after an unfortunate own goal by Spanish international Juan Mata giving Stoke City an early advantage.


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Tuesday night was a fun filled with Football fans troll Jurgen Klopp's note to Daniel Sturridge, as they were left amused when Sturridge was spotted taking a note from the Liverpool bench and taking it to the Field during EFL Cup semi-final game against Southampton.

The Liverpool forward was slightly furious as he paced back into the pitch with a note on his hand, trying to figure out what the note entails before shoving it to Emre Can's way and then toss it off.


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A legend of the Nigeria Professional Football League Victor Ezeji played his last game, a testimonial match was organised for him in Port Harcourt on Saturday as he ends two decades of football.

Victor is the only player who has it all in Nigeria League and has played two decades of the Nigerian league having played for sharks and Dolphins Fc of PortHarcourt and also ply trade with Aba giant Enyimba international.

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Arsenal players fear Alexis Sanchez might not sign a new contract and leave the Club after the end of the season, as the forward has only months left of his contract.

Alexis meltdown has caused panic among his team-mates and Gunner's faithful and the fear is Sanchez is becoming fed up with Arsenal's low drive to compete with the big clubs, he was seen arguing with Wales international midfielder Aaron Ramsey frustration at Oxlade Chamberlain at the Vitality Stadium,Alexis believes some of his team mates aren't worth playing at the club and cant help the club push for a title challenge.

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Former Charlton Athletic Goalkeeper Sam Bartram was involved in a funny match incident when thick fog closed in on a game between Charlton and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.In 1937 On Christmas Day Chelsea played Charlton in Stamford bridge.At the 60th minute when the teams were 1-1 the game was interrupted because the fog was too much.


For 15minutes Bertrum, Charlton's goalkeeper did not know that the game had been stopped and all players had gone back to their change rooms.In his autobiography, he says that he thought his team had pushed Chelsea in their own half and managed the game remained pacing on the goal line.


It was until he noticed a figure emerge from the fog and was actually a guard who asked him what he was still doing on the pitch.. later he explained to him that the game had been stopped 15minutes ago.He got to the dressing room and his teammates almost died with laughter


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Germany youth prospect Fabian Macauley Senniger has revealed his desire to represent Nigeria instead of Germany and believes he can help Nigeria win the World Cup

The Full back who recently joined Hannover 96 youth academy said his father wants him to follow his uncle footstep and represent Germany, but Senninger desire is to wear the Green and White Super Eagle jersey and represent Nigeria.


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CheapGoals.com wishes all our numerous readers a merry Christmas, and happy new year in advance.We would like to thank all of our readers for their much-valued audience throughout 2016, without you guys CheapGoals would only be a name, not a brand.

Thank you very much for your wonderful time you spare out to read our post and news update, it's been a great year and sure you'll continue to read us every day.


We wish you all
A Magical Christmas and a Very Happy & Peaceful New Year

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what of his indigenous language I.e serbo-croatian language? I think u missed that

thanks for that..your right

1.Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira mostly called Socrates was born 19 February 1954, was a Brazilian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and was one of the greatest and most intelligent captains to lift the World Cup.

Besides his charisma, and wealth of knowledge on the pitch, Socrates was a well-known qualified doctor and also had PHD Degree in Philosophy.

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2.Arjan De Zeeuw

De Zeeuw was born 16 April 1970, was a retired Dutch footballer who played for numbers of clubs in England such as Barnsley, Wigan Athletic, Portsmouth and Coventry City where he played as a centre back.

He retired from football and went back to school to pursue his Medical Studies and attained a degree in Medical science, he was also trained to be a Forensic detective with the Dutch police.

3.Barry Horne

Barry was born 17 March 1952, was a former welsh footballer who played for Everton at the time, he is a known figure among the Welsh football fans.

He completes his First class degree in Chemistry from the University of Liverpool while playing for Everton, and was later appointed Professor of Chemistry at King's School and get a nod to direct the school football.

4. Graeme Le Saux
Le Saux was born 17 October 1968, was a retired English footballer of French background, he played for numbers of clubs in the Premier League such as Chelsea, Blackburn Rovers, Southampton, he retired in 2012, he also attained a degree in Environmental Studies.

5.Slaven Bilic

Bilic was born 11 September 1968, was a retired Croatian international who currently managed Premier league side West Ham, Bilic served as one of Croatia's most consistent defenders, his football career spanned from 1987-2001

He has a Master degree in Law and he speaks four different languages fluently English, Italian, German and Spanish.