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It was indeed a nightmare Tuesday night for our Naija stars in UCL except for one man. Find out how are stars faired

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/09/18/ucl-wrap-up-olayinka-makes-history-in-a-night-to-forget-for-naija-stars/

*#Exclusive: Ighalo Excited to Be Back*

Nigeria's Odion Ighalo spoke exclusively with DiegwuSports. #Naija #football #soccer #Nigeria #Africa

*Here is what He had to Say �:*


http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/21/exclusive-ighalo-excited-to-be-back/

*DIEGWU SPORTS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 15 AUGUST 2019*

*BOLUS TILL 2022*

NPFL side MFM FC have confirmed the appointment of Tony Bolus as Head Coach.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/15/bolus-till-2022/

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*AG 2019: Danguma Names Final Squad*

Nigeria have named its final squad for the Women's Football Tournament of the 2019 Africa Games.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/14/ag-2019-danguma-names-final-squad/

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*Rohr Hands New Call Ups Ahead of Ukraine Friendly*

Super Eagles coach has handed 1st time call ups to two players ahead of Nigeria's Friendly against Ukraine in September.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/14/rohr-hands-new-call-ups-for-ukraine-friendly/

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*Nigerian Footballer Set to Make History*


As we prepare for the new La Liga season, history is about to be made after Real Madrid announced it full rooster for the season.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/14/nigerian-footballer-set-to-make-history/

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*'There is No Place Like Home' - Ezenwa*

Fresh from completing his move to Heartland FC, Ikechukwu Ezenwa spoke exclusively to DiegwuSports. Read what he has to say: �

http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/14/there-is-no-place-like-home-ezenwa/

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*'PILLARS WILL FALL' - KOTOKO COACH*

Despite losing to Kano Pillars in the 1st leg of the CAF Champions League, Asante Kotoko's coach is confident of qualifying. Read what he has to say:

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/14/pillars-will-fall-kotoko-coach/
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It might only be the UEFA Champions League Qualifiers but one #Naija Boy is already making a name for himself. #UCL #rosenborg

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/08/naija-boy-shine-in-uefa-champions-league/

#EvertonFC seems to be determined to get #Nigeria's star boy as they are set to make a 2nd bid to #Arsenal. #TransferDeadline #Transfers #transfercentre

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/08/everton-to-launch-2nd-bid-for-iwobi/

European Champions #Liverpool have confirmed that #Nigeria forward @taiwoawoniyi18 has been loaned out for the 2019-2020 season. #TransferTalk #TransferNews #Transfers

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/07/liverpool-loan-out-nigeria-u23-star/

#Chelsea and #Leganes have agreed a fee for the transfer of #SuperEagles defender Kenneth #Omeruo. @CDLeganes_en @ChelseaFC #TransferTalk

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/07/leganes-agree-fee-for-nigeria-defender/

The #Nigeria #wrestling Federation says 16 wrestlers will represent Nigeria at the forth coming #Africa #Games in #Rabat, #Morocco. @wrestlingngr @dynamiteigali

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/07/nwf-to-attend-africa-games-with-16-wrestlers/

The Lagos State Gov @followlasg has assured @FIFAcom they are ready to host the FIFA U20 Women's #WorldCup. A recap of Day 1 of the #FIFA Inspection Tour. #Nigeria

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/07/lagos-fully-committed-to-hosting-fifa-u20-womens-world-cup-sanwo-olu/

A young Nigerian goalkeeper playing in the English league is set to get his national call up.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/06/wonder-kid-to-get-nigeria-call-up/

'Enyimba To Do Very Well’ - Abd'Allah

@EnyimbaFC boss is optimistic ahead of the next season. See what he had to say. #Nigeria #CAFCL @CAF_Online @CAF_Media @LMCNPFL

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/06/enyimba-to-do-very-well-abdallah/

*Enyimba Explain Reason for Not Going on a Training Camp.*

#Nigeria Giants @EnyimbaFC have explained the reason for not having a preseason training camp or tour. #CAFCL @CAF_Online @CAF_Media @FIFAcom @fifamedia

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/06/enyimba-explain-reason-for-not-going-on-a-training-camp/

*NPFL Gets Resumption Date*

The League Management Company organizers of the Nigeria Proffesional Football League has announced a date for the resumption of the league.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/06/npfl-gets-resumption-date/

Ahead of the much anticipated FIFA Inspection Visit, A top Nigerian Sports Official has declared that they are ready to host the world.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/05/we-are-ready-to-host-any-international-event/

*Exclusive: Five coaches shortlisted for Akwa United Coaching Role*

The Promise Keepers are seriously searching for a suitable replacement for Rafael Everton. See who is on their wish list.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/04/exclusive-five-coaches-shortlisted-for-akwa-united-coaching-role/

The Promise Keepers are seriously searching for a suitable replacement for Rafael Everton. See who is on their wish list.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/04/exclusive-five-coaches-shortlisted-for-akwa-united-coaching-role/

Players of An Amateur side in #Nigeria are set for the biggest match of their careers as they Prepare for a Glamorous Friendly.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/08/04/nigeria-amateur-side-to-play-flying-eagles/

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All is set for the visit of the @FIFAcom Inspection tour of facilities. #Nigeria #Africa @CAF_Online @CAF_Media @fifamedia

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Ahead of Saturday's AFCON round of 16 clash between Nigeria and Cameroon we at Diegwu Sports will be giving away prizes building up to the match with our daily quiz.

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'We learned good lessons in Cyprus' - Dennerby


Nigeria women's coach Thomas Dennerby says there were good lessons learned from his team's campaign at the Cyprus Cup.

The African champions finished seventh out of 12 teams at the week-long warm-up tournament ahead of the Fifa Women's World Cup.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/03/08/we-learned-good-lessons-in-cyprus-dennerby/

The League Bloggers Awards (LBA) has shortlisted four players and four
coaches to vie for the February player and manager's awards in the
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/03/08/lba-announces-nominees-for-february-npfl-awards/

Natural Success – A land of promise in close proximity, yet too far for Nigerian Clubs.

In our editorial this week, Chief writer, Diegwu Nwankwor takes a look at the state of Nigeria club football and the reasons behind their inability to have constant success.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/03/05/natural-success-a-land-of-promise-in-close-proximity-yet-too-far-for-nigerian-clubs/

Alakwe Confident FCIU Can Win NPFL

• Says he is happy with new role
• Confident FCIU can win the derby against Heartland


Ahead of Sunday’s Oriental Derby between Heartland FC and FC Ifeanyi Ubah in the matchday 8 of the NPFL, FCIU captain Chijioke Alakwe has hinted that the team’s objective for the season is to win the league.

Alakwe who was speaking exclusively to DiegwuSports.com insisted that his team has what it takes to win the NPFL this season.

‘We are here to stay, our objective is to win the league and I am very confident we have what it takes to win the league.’

Alakwe has been very instrumental in FCIU’s success this season having played every minute of this season scoring a goal and an assist so far.

However it’s the new role of the striker that has raised eyebrows this season. Alakwe has been playing off the striker contrary to his previous roles of being the main striker and the player says he is relishing the new role.

‘I am happy with the role. As a player, you are bound to adapt especially if it means helping the team to achieve success. I am also enjoying the new role and gaining experience. Above all I am happy it is helping the team excel.’

FC Ifeanyi Ubah will be visiting Heartland FC in the top of the table clash in group B and Alakwe believes he and his teammates will rise to the occasion.

‘We are ready for the match. As a footballer we live for the big matches. We have to be mentally strong and above all we have to respect or tactical game plan. If we do that we are surely going to get a positive result.’

FCIU could go five points clear at the top should the win the encounter in Okigwe later on Sunday.

You can follow live twitter commentaries of the match between Heartland FC and FC Ifeanyi Ubah from 3:30pm.

http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/02/10/alakwe-confident-fciu-can-win-npfl/

Its another weekend of NPFL fixtures but most clubs will sure be looking to pick up maximum points to met up their ambitions for the season.

We have a comprehensive preview of the matchday 8 matches.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/02/10/npfl19-matchday-8-time-to-get-down-to-serious-business/

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles qualified for the semi-finals of the 2019 U-20 AFCON and also secured a spot at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland following their 1-0 win over hosts Niger in their last Group A match on Friday
The Paul Aigbogun’s team posted another lacklustre performance despite defeating the Junior Mena in the crucial last group match.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/02/08/flying-eagles-qualify-for-world-cup-after-niger-win/

All Around Africa This morning

Ivory Coast Finally Succumb to CAF Pressure and agree to AFCON change


The Confederation of African Football (Caf) says Ivory Coast has agreed to host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, instead of 2021.

The move allows Cameroon, who were stripped of the right to stage this year's event, to take on 2021 instead.

Ivory Coast had resisted the two-year delay, going as far as filing a case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

But after President Alassane Ouattara met Caf President Ahmad on Tuesday, a deal has been sealed.

Guinea, who had been slated for 2023, will put on the 2025 tournament.

Both Cameroon and Guinea had already agreed to the changes, so the deal with Ivory Coast is the final part of the re-organisation of Caf's long-standing plans.
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Cameroon Clubs Drag CAF to CAS Over AFCON Hosting Rights Withdrawal


In a letter published on Monday, the Association of Amateur Football Clubs of Cameroon (ACFAC) confirmed that it has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on the withdrawal of AFCON 2019 from Cameroon and its reallocation to Egypt.
On November 30, Cameroon lost its host rights to AFCON 2019 due to delays in the works and the competition was finally re-awarded to Egypt.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has settled this amicably with the Cameroonian authorities by entrusting them with the organization of the next edition, in 2021, as a "consolation prize".
But this arrangement has not gone well with the Association of Amateur Football Clubs of Cameroon (ACFAC), which perceives the withdrawal of the 2019 edition as an injustice. At the initiative of a hundred local clubs, the association appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to challenge not only the withdrawal of the AFCON from Cameroon, but also the designation of Egypt as a new country- host. In a letter made public on Monday, the ACFAC announces that the CAS has opened arbitration proceedings in this regard.

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Comoros Takes CAF to Court over Cameroon


The Comoros Football Federation (FFC) has lodged a case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) over Cameroon's participation at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

A post on social media from the general manager of the Comoros team, Ben Amir Saadi, confirmed the move.

The Comoros believe that Cameroon should be excluded from the 2019 finals after having the hosting rights for the tournament withdrawn from them.

The FFC claims that Caf has failed to implement its own regulations concerning the action to be taken.

Caf rules (Article 92.3) state that if a nation withdraws from hosting or has the rights taken away one year before the finals, 'a fine of five hundred thousand (500,000) U.S. dollars and a suspension of the next edition of AFCON of it's A national team, without considering the concerned edition.'

Comoros are in the same qualifying group as Cameroon, whom they face in March.

As things stand, the Nations Cup qualifier in March between Cameroon and the Comoros will decide who joins already-qualified Morocco in reaching the finals in Egypt, with the fourth team in Group B - Malawi - no long able to go through.

With Morocco on 10 points, Cameroon 8 and the Comoros 5, a draw in Cameroon will be enough for the Indomitable Lions to advance - while the Comoros must win to advance.

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Ivory Coast sweating over fitness of Ghislain Konan

Ivory Coast defender Ghislain Konan has been ruled out for between three to four months.

Stade de Reims have confirmed that the 23-year-old will undergo an operation on his back injury on Wednesday.

The recovery time means he will be in a race to prove his fitness for June's Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Konan played in the Elephants last four Nations Cup qualifiers as they qualified for the final that begin on 21 June in Egypt.

In all he has eight caps for Ivory Coast including two as a substitute.

He has not played for Reims since the 1-1 draw away to Lyon in France's Ligue 1 on Jan

Full Story:

http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/01/30/all-around-africa-this-morning/

Brighton & Hove Albion striker Ini Umotong spoke of her pride in scoring her first goal for Nigeria in the recent international break.

Umotong was part of the Super Falcons squad who travelled to China to compete in the Four Nations tournament along with Romania, South Korea and the host country.

Nigeria lost out to China in the semi-final but were victorious against Romania in the third place play-off, where Umotong completed the scoring in a 4-1 win.

She said, “I’m thrilled to get my first goal for Nigeria. To come off the bench and score is one of the stand out moments of my career.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/01/26/umotong-excited-with-1st-goal-for-super-falcons/

#NWPLSuper4: Champions Amazons set up final with Bayelsa Queens

Defending champions Nasarawa Amazons are a step closer to defending their title after defeating Rivers Angels on penalties to qualify for the final of the Nigeria Women Premier League Super Four tournament to face Bayelsa Queens on Sunday.

Amazons progressed following a 5-3 win over Federation Cup champions Rivers Angels on penalties after a 1-1 draw at regulation time at the Agege Stadium on Friday.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/01/26/nwplsuper4-champions-amazons-set-up-final-with-bayelsa-queens/

The Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has expressed worry over the teams goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho’s inability to maintain the number one spot in his Segunda Division Club, Elche.

Rohr made the comment on the side-lines of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match Day 4 between MFM FC and Rangers International FC of Enugu. NAN reports that the Super Eagles gaffer was in the stands to watch out for outstanding players among the NPFL players. Reports have it that the Uzoho, 20, and Eagles number one shot stopper who recently quit bachelorhood has fallen down the pecking order in the goalkeeping role for his club in Spain.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/01/25/rhor-worried-over-lack-of-game-time-for-eagles-goal-keeper/

The Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr, says that the status quo still remained in the national team over the captainship, adding that Mikel Obi still leads the team until he makes a formal request that he wants to leave.

The Franco-German tactician made the comment on the sidelines of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match Day 4 between MFM FC and Rangers International FC of Enugu.

Rohr said though Mikel had yet to play for the national team since their exit from the World Cup during the group stage, the dependable midfielder not only remained an integral part of his team, but the leader as well.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/01/25/rhor-reiterates-that-mikel-is-super-eagles-captain/

Enugu Rangers FC coach, Gbenga Ogunbote has said that his team’s loss to Lagos based Nigerian Professional Football League side Mountain of Fire Ministry (MFM) FC in the NPFL match day 4 played at Agege Stadium yesterday was due to carelessness.

MFM seized the opportunity in the 32 minutes to edge the Nigerian representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup to win the tie 1-0. Thanks to Adeniji Kabir who scored the lone goal

But the Enugu Rangers gaffer believes that his players deserved the maximum three points if they had converted their chances and not made mistakes.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/01/25/ogunbute-faults-players-concentration-during-mfm-loss/

Nigeria captain, John Obi Mikel hopes to help Middlesbrough secure promotion to the English Premier League following his arrival at the club

Mikel, 31, who penned a short term contract with Middlesbrough was unveiled by the club on Thursday.

He became a free agent in November after a two-year spell in China with Tianjin Teda. And he is expected to boost the promotion chances of the Championship club.

Mikel was reportedly desperate to seal a move back to England as his wife and two young children remained in the United Kingdom whilst he worked in the Chinese Super League.

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http://www.diegwusports.com/2019/01/25/mikel-hope-to-help-boro-earn-promotion/