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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) offended a lot of Nigerians on Wednesday after the Super Eagles defeated Bafana Bafana to advance to the semifinals.


Nigerian professional footballer, Alex Iwobi was seen dancing ‘Gbe Body’ after super eagles won against South Africa.

However, his dance moves were mistaken by @CAF-Online (the official Twitter handle of CAF) as Karate.

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Lionel Messi won individual honour at Wednesday's ESPY awards. He takes home the hardware for Best International Men's Football Player while Ronaldo, Mbappe and Van Dijk were nominated.


Winner: Lionel Messi

Other Nominees:

Cristiano Ronaldo

Kylian Mbappe

Virgil Van Dijk

The best teams, athlete and sports moments over the last year were honored at the 2019 ESPY Awards on Wednesday night.

Occurring on one of the two days where no games from any of the four major pro sports are played, the ESPYs have been a staple on the sports calendar since 1993.

Source http://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/messi-named-espy-best-international-men.html

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Odion Ighalo is the Super Eagles’ main striker on the pitch and apparently, off it as well, going by these photos of his eggplant on display while spending some chill time with his team-mates from 2019 Africa Cup of Nations action by the seaside in Egypt.


The photos see Ighalo walking by the beach in Alexandria nude except for a wet, tight, see-through knicker which does desperately little to hide his manhood from view as you can see.

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Last eight:
Senegal

Benin

Madagascar

Tunisia

Ivory Coast

Algeria

Nigeria

South Africa

Fixtures

VAR will be implemented starting with the quarter-final stage.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/2019-afcon-quarter-finals-draw-nigeria.html?m=1

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Leicester City Football Club have agreed terms with AS Monaco for the transfer of midfielder Youri Tielemans for an undisclosed fee, subject to Premier League and international clearance.


The 22-year-old has signed a four-year deal after a highly impressive loan spell with the Foxes during the second half of last season and becomes the third arrival of the summer after James Justin and Ayoze Pérez.

The talented Belgium international has represented his country 23 times, including at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

His brilliant Premier League performances in 2018/19 – which saw him score three goals and assist four in 13 appearances – attracted the attention of a host of Europe’s top clubs, but it is with Leicester City that Tielemans has chosen to commit his future.

Speaking to LCFC.com, Tielemans said: “It is such a great feeling to sign for this Football Club. Ever since I arrived on loan last season, all the players, the staff and the fans have been fantastic with me, so I’m thrilled to be able to become a Leicester City player.

“I believe that we have the talent in our squad to achieve something special and for any player, that’s an exciting thing to be a part of. I really can’t wait to get started again with this Club and do everything I can to help my team-mates.”

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers said: “I’m delighted that Youri has chosen to be part of Leicester City’s journey. It’s an incredibly exciting time for this Football Club and to be able to bring players of Youri’s quality here is an indication of the hunger for success we have here.

“Youri fit brilliantly into the squad last season, he’s already shown that he’s capable of making an impact in the Premier League and he adds another option to an incredibly talented group of players here at Leicester City.”

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UEFA has denied a shock claim that it had invited Argentina to the Nations League.


The Argentine branch of the broadcaster reported the Albiceleste had been offered a place at the Nations League if they opted out of the Copa America following a tempestuous campaign in Brazil.

However, the governing body said in a statement: “There is no truth whatsoever in the suggestion that Argentina has been asked to participate in UEFA competitions, nor to become a member of UEFA.

“UEFA has never entered into any discussions on this matter and would never do so.

“However, in the spirit of friendship and camaraderie and as an inclusive organisation, UEFA will, of course, invite Argentina as special guests to watch any UEFA competition at any time.”

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/breaking-uefa-deny-reports-that.html?m=1

Dani Alves is named the best player of the 2019 Copa America

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After clinching Copa America 2019 with Brazil, Alves has become the most successful player in history with 43 trophies.


The former PSG ace has already become the most decorated football in April after Ligue 1 win with the French champions.

And this time, he overtakes himself to add his trophy tally to 43.


Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/dani-alves-overtakes-himself-as-most.html?m=1

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FIFA to expand Women?s World Cup, double prize money
FIFA has announced its plan to capitalize on the success of the 2019 Women’s World Cup, which drew more than 1 million spectators and 1 billion television viewers, by expanding the competition and doubling the prize money.



FIFA president, Gianni Infantino who disclosed this at FIFA’s closing news conference, said they are considering expanding the next Women's World Cup to 32 teams and doubling the prize money. According to him, the plan will go on even if it means reopening the bidding process now underway for the 2023 Women's World Cup.

“It’s up to us to make sure we seize this opportunity and do something about it. Moving ahead for the next World Cup, we will double it. I am very confident that we can achieve the necessary figures in order to do that,” Infantino said.



Infantino also promised that FIFA will invest a total of $1 billion in the women’s game over the next four years, having previously promised to invest $500 million in the women’s game.

“The reserves that FIFA has are at [an] unprecedented high level. We have more than $2.7 billion reserves. We don’t need all this money in the Swiss banks. The Swiss banks have enough money. We can use some of it. And I will certainly ask that some of it will be reallocated for the development of women’s football,” he added.



The prize money for the 2019 World Cup is $30 million, compared to $400 million for last year’s Men’s World Cup.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/fifa-to-expand-womens-world-cup-double.html

Phillip Cocu has been appointed Derby's new manager on a four-year deal following Frank Lampard's move to Chelsea.



The 48-year-old will be joined at Pride Park by his long-term assistants Twan Scheepers and Chris van der Weerden as part of his coaching staff at Derby.

The Dutchman, like Lampard enjoyed a glittering playing career, winning league titles with PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona as well as making 101 appearances for the Netherlands.



Cocu then won the Dutch league title three times in four seasons as PSV boss and joins the Rams after leaving Fenerbahce in October following a short, unsuccessful stint at the Turkish club.

Derby's search focused on finding a coach capable of developing young talent and Cocu's record at PSV convinced them of that, quickly making him their number one target.

During his time managing his home town club in Eindhoven, he spent around £49m on player recruitment, while generating more than £134m in player sales.

Cocu will now join the team out in Sarasota on Florida's Gulf Coast for the club's 10-day pre-season training camp.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/phillip-cocu-appointed-derby-manager.html?m=1

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Gianluigi Buffon has chosen No.77 shirt after his sensational return to Juventus.


'I thank both Chiellini & Szczesny, who spoke to me in the last few days and offered me the number 1 shirt and the captain's armband, What's fair, however, is that the starting GK keeps the number 1 and that Giorgio, who is like a brother to me, stay as the Captain', says Buffon.

'What will my shirt be? I thought of the '77', which represents a bit of my story, and it was with that number in Parma, playing a sensational season, that I had the chance to come to Juventus.'

Buffon added that he was delighted to have the chance to return to Turin, where he gained a reputation as one of the world's finest goalkeepers over the years.

"I am very happy to return home and have the chance to embrace you all once again," he told Juve fans in a video released on social media.

"This is one of the happiest days of my life. Now I have confirmation that life is incredible and that dreams are worthwhile.

"I come back because you cannot turn down a lady's invitation. I come back because this is my home."

Pictures available here https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/buffon-chooses-no77-named-captain-and.html

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The Copa America is lacking a serious frontrunner for its Golden Boot award, with as many as 13 players currently sitting on two goals.


Furthermore, eight of the 13 still have the possibility of adding to their tally as they remain in the competition, playing for either finalists Brazil or Peru or for the third-place playoff sides Argentina and Chile.

With no criteria in place to clarify a winner in the place of a tie, the award would have to be shared among the 13 players should none of them add another goal.

The 13 are: Edison Flores (Peru), Roberto Firmino, Everton and Philippe Coutinho (Brazil), Lautaro Martinez (Argentina), Eduardo Vargas and Alexis Sanchez (Chile), Duvan Zapata (Colombia), Koji Miyoshi (Japan), Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez (Uruguay) and Darwin Machis (Venezuela).

Penalty shootout goals don't count towards the total.

In the all-time lists, Paolo Guerrero is the highest scoring active player with 13 strikes in various editions of the competition, while Chile's Vargas has 12 and was the top scorer in 2016.

Brazil's Zizinho and Argentina's Norberto Menendez lead the historical charts with 17 efforts each.

More reports here https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/13-players-are-joint-top-of-copa.html

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2019-20 La Liga Fixtures: Barcelona to face Real Madrid on Oct 27 at Camp Nou

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Barcelona and Real Madrid have seen Clasico dates in 2019-20 set for October 27 and March 1.



And the dates of the Madrid Derby set for September 29 and February 2. Atletico Madrid to host Real Madrid at round 7.



The La Liga new season will begin on the weekend of August 17-18 and we already know who'll face who in that opening round

See fixtures here https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/la-liga-201920-el-clasico-dates-revealed.html?m=1

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After a year away from Turin, Gianluigi Buffon has returned to Juventus, after penning in a one-year contract which will tie him to the club until 30 June 2020.


Buffon originally signed for the Bianconeri on 3 July 2001 and went on to make 656 appearances over 17 years, winning nine Serie A titles and four Coppa Italias. He left Juventus and went to Paris on 19 May 2018.

After a year with Paris Saint-Germain, where Gigi registered saves on 73,5% of his attempts, won 13 of 17 games played in Ligue 1, and added a French league title along with a Super Cup to his incredible trophy cabinet, Gigi has officially returned to Juventus.

The 41-year-old becomes Juve’s third signing of the summer

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/legendary-captain-gianluigi-buffon.html

Derby announced that manager Frank Lampard has officially joined Chelsea but seemed to have jumped the gun.



Lampard's unveiling at Stamford Bridge is close but Derby made a blunder on their website, posting about his departure prematurely.

They swiftly took the news down but plenty of supporters spotted the confirmation.

The legendary Chelsea midfielder has long been the favourite to succeed Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge.

And the 41-year-old was seen arriving at the ground on Wednesday evening.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/derby-announce-lampard-move-to-chelsea.html?m=1

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Breaking: Atletico Madrid completes €126m move for Benfica star, Joao Felix

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Frank Lampard has been pictured arriving at Stamford Bridge as he closes in on a return to Chelsea as manager.


The club legend is close to sealing a return to Stamford Bridge after one year as manager of Derby, who he led to the Championship play-off final before losing to Aston Villa.

With an announcement imminent, Lampard was pictured outside the club's stadium as he closed in on a sensational return to the Blues.


Lampard has been the favourite for the vacancy since former boss Maurizio Sarri departed for Juventus having finished third, reached the Carabao Cup final and won the Europa League in his sole season in west London.

Chelsea and Derby have agreed a £4million compensation package for Lampard, with Phillip Cocu set to take charge at Pride Park.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/frank-lampard-pictured-arriving-at.html?m=1

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La Liga to introduce first female referee next season

La Liga will be getting its first female referee next season, as confirmed by the Spanish Football Federation on Tuesday. This is coming 12 years after female referee, Marisa Villa, who was named in La Liga's list in 2007 did not pass the physical tests required to officiate a match.



32-year-old assistant referee, Guadalupe Porras Ayuso, who will now become the first woman ever to officiate in the league, has worked in Segunda, the men's second division, for two seasons and before that officiated for eight seasons in Segunda B, the third division in Spain.



"The assistant referee will be the first woman to debut in the top flight," the RFEF said in a statement.



It is also speculated that her elevation will give the much needed boost to for gender equality in Spanish football, following the year long unprecedented interest in the women's game.

Read more https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/la-liga-to-introduce-first-female.html

Valmiera FC unveiled Nigerian trio Tolu Arokodare (striker), Laide Badmus (central defender) and Abiodun Saliyu (midfielder) at the weekend following a sensational swoop

The Latvian premier league side, who were impressed by the scouting report of the players completed negotiation with Nigerian side Box2box this summer and sealed a five-year deal on Saturday.

Tolu, 18, was a former member of the Golden Eaglets squad under Garba Manu, Laide Badmus, 20, was dropped by Flying Eagles Coach Paul Aigbogun just before the 2019 U-20 FIFA World Cup and Abiodun Saliyu, 19,
was invited during qualifiers.

Interestingly, Valmiera FC picked Tolu Arokodare and Laide Badmus to feature the next day after their unveiling for a home fixture against Daugavpils at the Vidzemes Olimpiskais centrs. Tolu made his debut in a solid 72 minutes appearance while Laide sat on the bench for 90minutes as the club drew 1-1.

Valmiera are currently placed fourth in the Latvian premier league with 25 points after 18 matches this season and will return to action on Thursday against league leaders Riga.

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Mateo Kovacic has completed a permanent transfer from Real Madrid to Chelsea.


The 25-year-old Croat spent last season on loan at Stamford Bridge and has put pen to paper on a five-year contract.

Kovacic made 51 appearances for Chelsea last season, 36 of them starts, playing primarily on the left of midfield in Maurizio Sarri’s 4-3-3 formation where he was an important supplier of passes to top goalscorer Eden Hazard.

The 25-year-old contributed significantly to our Europa League-winning campaign, starting in 10 of the 15 games, including the final in Baku, and making two further substitute appearances. He was a standout performer against Arsenal in Azerbaijan and was involved in three of the goals in our 4-1 win.

Prior to his signing for Real Madrid four years ago, Kovacic was at Inter Milan in Italy and before that, Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia, for whom he has won 52 caps

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/chelsea-signs-mateo-kovacic-permanently.html?m=1

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Arsene wenger donned his football boots to take part in a charity match at the new Thierry Roland Stadium in northern Paris.

The former Arsenal boss played for the Variétés club de France - of whom Roland had been president for 32 years - for a match against FC Coubron, winning 7-1.

The new facility in Seine-saint-denis is named after the French commentator who died in 2012, and is the first synthetic surface in the region.


Of the game, Wenger said: 'Thierry Roland has done a lot for French football, everyone knows it's amazing that he did not have a complex to his name sooner, he regrets.

'His son regularly came to the stadium when I was training Arsenal.'

The journalist's wife was present as well as her two children to watch the unveiling of the new pitch.


The opponents for the match in honour of Roland were local side FC Coubron
'We were the only municipality in Seine-Saint-Denis to have no synthetic football pitch,' said Mayor Ludovic Toro.

'So I did everything to repair this lack. When it was necessary to find a name, that of Thierry Roland came quickly as he gave for his passion. The project cost about 500 000 €, of which 75% of subsidy.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/ex-arsenal-coach-arsene-wenger-played.html?m=1

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Nollywood actress and video vixen Cossy Ojaikor has shared her fear about marriage during an interview with Sunnews.
According to the busty actress, she fears that her marriage may not last up to a month.

On if she is scared of marriage, the actress said;

I am not scared of marriage. However, if it is somebody that is crazy enough to like someone like me; that would be great! But then, I am not that kind of person that is really into the love thing. I cut-off easily, so I don’t know if I get married it is going to last a month, unless the guy is f**king crazy and good to go.

There was a time I had a boyfriend. I was cool with this dude and he wasn’t even giving me plenty money and all that. One day, a man just came into the house and was like ‘oh, this girl? You will not marry her-o’. I was angry and was like ‘who the hell wants to marry your son?’

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/my-marriage-will-not-last-for-one-month.html?m=1

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Coach Gernot Rohr has given his thought after the 2 vs 0 loss to Madagascar on Sunday evening. Nigeria lost the opportunity to finish top of the Group following the loss, as Madagascar took over with seven points.

Nigeria finished the group B in second with six points.

The German manager rested five players for the final game against Madagascar, and believes his side will be better in the next round of 16 fixtures

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/rohr-reveals-why-nigeria-lost-2-0-to.html

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Big Brother Naija star, Bamike popularly known as BamBam, has also revealed that she was raped by her ex-boyfriend and a spiritual leader.

This is coming in the wake of the rape saga between Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) and singer Timi Dakolo’s wife, Busola.


My heart has been heavy since this rape situation started. Like I feel physical pains in my heart. I’ve been truly sad and have never wished that justice be truly served to these heartless! insensitive! brutal! unrepentant rapists!!!

Cos I have been there, I know what it does to the mind and self esteem of the victim.

It was with an ex boyfriend and a spiritual leader I trusted. Took me meeting another man who saw me for me before I healed completely. Sadly I couldn’t end up with him, but God used him.

Be kind to women, some men have been raped too. Truly be kind to people, you don’t know what true love and true transfer of kindness love and light can do to another person. I’m in tears as I type cos it hurts really bad just remembering and knowing how victims feel.

Cos when you take the body of another without their consent you mentally scar them too! Yo! I trust God and want to trust the law to do the needful!

I tried not to relate this to my personal self but when you hear experiences you lived, you become restless, memories hunt you. I have been refreshing all the updates on the movement/protest for tomorrow.

Something in my head keeps ringing would justice be served this time? Another is hoping and praying that it is truly SERVED rightly! I cannot overemphasize how a win for Busola will be victory for all!

Lord help us all.

Such a sick perverted generation.

For the longest I didn’t realise I haven’t fully healed and mentally/emotionally dealt with what those events did to me. I repressed them. Repressed the memories shared with no one.

It’s important to surround yourself with kind people who listen and understand you. It helps to heal properly. And please don’t repress, prayerfully talk to the right people.

I look forward to Nigeria having a functional rehabilitation center for victims of rape.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/istandwithbusola-my-ex-boyfriend-and.html?m=1

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Mali have expelled striker, Adama Niane, from their squad for indiscipline.

He is the third player to be thrown out by his team, at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.

“Adama Niane was excluded from the Eagles group for non-respect,” the team’s media officer, Ibrahim Coulibaly, told reporters.

Reports said the 26-year-old Belgium-based player had slapped his captain in an altercation over queuing.

The decision came on the eve of Friday’s Group E match against Tunisia in Suez.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/afcon-2019-player-sent-home-for.html

Hummels completes Dortmund return for 38m euros
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Antonio Valencia left Man United at the end of last season after ten years at the club.

Antonio Valencia has signed for LDU Quito in his native Ecuador after leaving Manchester United at the end of last season.

Valencia, who had been captain in his latter years at Old Trafford, was released after 10 seasons when United decided against triggering a one year option on his contract.

Joining from Wigan in 2009, Valencia made 339 appearances for United, scoring 25 goals and registering 62 assists.

He won two Premier League titles, two League Cups, the FA Cup and the Europa League in a successful period at United.

Valencia then walks out in his new kit and stands on the centre circle, with the video confirming he will wear the 25 shirt number he wore during his time at United.

LDU Quito are currently 7th in Ecuador's Serie A, at the midway point of the season, with the season resuming on July 7.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/former-manchester-united-captain.html

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Reportminds.com understands that Belgian First Division A side Racing Genk are on the verge of announcing the signing of Nigeria international Stephen Odey.

The FC Zurich striker has arrived in Belgium to undergo a medical with the Belgian champions and would be unveiled as a new player of Racing Genk as from tomorrow if he passes his medical.

At least four clubs were interested in signing the former Mountain of Fire FC star but Genk is where is heart is as he keen on playing in the Champions League next season.

Odey has agreed personal terms with Racing Genk, paving the way for him to undergo a medical with the club.

The 21-year-old started his career as a right winger but eventually ended up being a striker due to his goalscoring qualities, and is blessed with both power and pace, and has the ability to shoot.

Last season, Odey scored 15 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions for FC Zurich and set up three goals.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/stephen-odey-undergoing-racing-genk.html?m=1

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CAF official Twitter handle has shared pictures of how other countries are preparing in their various camps ahead of their second group games clash.

Senegal are expected to Algeria in the second game. Both sides won their first games.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/photos-see-how-other-countries-training.html?m=1

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Manchester United have reached an agreement with Premier League side, Crystal Palace over the transfer of England full-back Aaron Wan Bissaka.


Wan Bissaka is a highly rated defender who is regarded as one of the best young players in the Premier League. The defender of Congolese descent is expected to sign a new long term contract at Old Trafford. According to Sky Sports, the defender who made the third highest number of successful tackles in the league last season would complete his medicals within the next 24 hours.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/man-united-reach-agreement-to-sign-wan.html?m=1

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