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NFF to host FIFA Executive Football Summit meeting expected to hold between November 2017 and March 2018.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that one of the 12 FIFA Executive Football Summit (EFS) meetings will hold in Lagos, Nigeria.

NFF will host the governing body on the 20th of February, 2018 with Eko Hotel and Suites, as the event venue.

The venue will also accommodate welcomed guest to the event.

The two and half-day workshop sessions will engage around 20 member associations

Amaju Pinnick said this in a media release on Tuesday “Nigeria has been selected as a Member Association to host one of the 12 FIFA Executive Football Summit meetings happening between November 2017 and March 2018, as part of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s vision of ‘bringing FIFA back to football and football back to FIFA,

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No Nigerian player passes like Ndidi.
Wilfred Ndidi has completed more passes than any other Nigerian playing in the league.

He surpassed his Leicester City teammates, making him Nigeria’s pass master in the English Premier League.

The 20-year-old Central midfielder has made more passes than Harry Maguire (526), Danny Simpson (437), Christian Fuchs (434) and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (398).

Kelechi Iheanacho has only made 78 passes in 255 minutes and is sixteenth on the list of Nigerian passers.

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Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla will not return to the first-team football game after suffering a setback in the surgery to his injured ankle.
Cazorla sustained an Achilles injury since October 2016 and has not featured for the Gunners since they defeated Ludogorets 6-0 in a Champions League win.

The 32-year old has undergone eight surgeries since the issues with his ankle began in 2013.

He has lost eight centimetres of his Achilles tendon, and fears he may lose his foot after suffering an infection earlier this month.

Read Full Story at: http://www.trends44.com/santi-cazorlas-comeback-delayed/

CAF to introduce Video Assistant Referee [VAR] for the first time in the 2018 African Nations Championship
The technology assists the referees in decision making on the field of play minimizing potential decision errors during CAF competitions.

In a meeting on Monday, 27 November 2017 in Cairo, the CAF Referees’ Committee endorsed the use of VAR.

The African football body confirms the use of the Video Assistant Referee when the competition kicks off in Morocco 2018.

The CHAN competition which holds once in two years kicks off January 13 and ends February 4, 2018, across four Moroccan cities of Agadir, Marrakech, Casablanca, and Tangiers.

Invitation to the next year’s World Cup has been made, and officials with previous VAR training already shortlisted.

“Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be used for the first time in an African competition at the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) Morocco 2018,” the statement reads on CAF website.

For the full news visit: http://www.trends44.com/african-nations-championship-to-use-var-caf/

Victoria Inyama has publicly joined those who have a soft spot for the Popular Snapchat He-queen, Bobrisky

Nigeria actress, Victoria Inyama has come out to declare publicly that she is one of those who admires Bobrisky

The beautiful actress made this known during an interview with The Sun. According to her, Bobrisky is a tough person.

“In Bobrisky I see a very tough person who can’t be bothered by how you feel about him. I admire his guts. He has chosen his path and is living it,” she told The Sun.

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toke is my home – Crouch
Peter Crouch has extended his stay with the Potters, signing a one-year deal to keep him active with the Premier League side.

The former Liverpool and England international has committed his future to the Potters till the summer of 2019.

The 36years old who has netted 58 goals in all competitions for the club arrived at Stoke from Tottenham in 2011.

The manager, Mark Hughes in a statement said “Peter has been with Stoke longer than he has been with any other club which I think speaks volumes for how he views us and how we view him”

Read the full news at http://www.trends44.com/i-am-staying-with-stoke-peter-crouch/

Ozil and Sanchez are not leaving Arsenal – Wenger
As the transfer window for 2018 draws close, Wenger has reassured fans that neither Alexis Sanches nor Mesut Ozil will leave Arsenal in January even with their contract ending.

Wenger, who is confident both players will still be available come February 2018 said: “Yes, of course. That is what we said many times,” when asked.

He also said in response to whether they will extend their contractual stay for the 2018/19 season: “I am not the only one who can decide that they have a part to play in that as well”

Wenger who also noted he does not have the sole power to keep the pair at the club further said: “if it is my decision, yes.”

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One man that Nigerians will live to never forget is late General Sani Abachi. Abacha who was originally from Borno state but born in Kano, remains one of the most infamous heads of state in the history of Nigeria and with distinct reasons. Abacha’s dictatorial regime was accompanied with deaths and cruelty. We have highlighted few of the atrocities General Sani Abacha committed during his time as head of state. Sani Abacha is famous for being a part of every successful coup in the history of Nigeria. Abacha was the first and only military head of state who never skipped a rank to become a full-star general.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/many-sins-greatest-usurper-nigeria-ever-seen-general-sani-abacha/

It is confirmed that Manchester United players will pay their last respect to honor the seven fans who lost their lives recently in a viewing center in Calabar, Nigeria. The club made this known on her Twitter page to show how much they recognize their Nigerian fans.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/manchester-united-to-pay-last-respect-to-nigerias-dead-fans/

Real Madrid: Navas; Carvajal; Nacho; Ramos; Marcelo; Casemiro; Kroos; Modric; Isco; Benzema; Ronaldo Valencia: Alves; Montoya, Garay; Abdennour, Siqueira, Enzo Perez, Dani Parejo, Carlos.Soler, Nani, Orellana, Munir Team News Valencia are without a win in their last three matches following their 3-2 home defeat to Real Sociedad, continuing their recent down-turn in form. Real Madrid trumped Deportivo La Coruna 6-2 following their dramatic El-clasico defeat to Barcelona, and could temporarily top the La Liga if they beat Valencia on Saturday.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/real-madrid-vs-valencia-match-preview/

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Kylekent59:
Haters spotted
One reason u will not prosper in life is if u hate for no reason

shuuu! wetin happen

jc4real:
Cold -blooded acts now seem normal .Human life now so cheap. But SA is one hell of a lawless country.

really they are lawless

In the stalemate match between the Manchester neighbors, Marouane Fellaini saw himself being shown a second yellow leading to him being sent off. The first yellow he was shown came from a foul just seconds before the second one, for head-butting Sergio Aguero.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/worthy-red-card-fellaini/

According to reports by the Nigeria Union in South Africa, a Somalian has has allegedly murdered a Nigerian, Chinedu Eze, in cold blood in the Western Cape Province. This report was confirmed by the Chairman of the union in the province, Mike Ibitoye.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/nigerian-murdered-cold-blood-south-africa/

Man Kaur, 101-year-old Indian woman is a world champion. Despite being the only athlete competing in the 100+ age category, Kaur stole the show at the World Masters Games in New Zealand.

Kaur, who only started running at 96, won the 100 meter dash in 74 seconds.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/101-year-old-indian-woman-wins-100-meter-dash-world-masters-games/

It’s another big rivalry in the , the Manchester derby, between Manchester City and Manchester United. The Red devils will be hosted at the Etihad Stadium as they battle for three points.
Manchester City vs Manchester United
8:00pm Thursday 27th April
Etihad Stadium

We bring you Team news, Manager’s comments and facts. It’s the third Manchester derby of the season, with Champions League qualification points on the line as Man City host neighbors Man Utd. Manchester City are just a point ahead of their rivals, sitting fourth in the Premier League, with Manchester United, who have not lost in the competition since October.

A win on Thursday would lift Manchester United above Manchester City and into the top four, but Jose Mourinho said a win for the Red’s would only be relevant if it meant they secured Champions League football – which is still achievable by winning the Europa League. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba sustained a muscular injury in Sunday’s win at Burnley making him absent from action in the derby against City at the Etihad Stadium.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/manchester-city-vs-manchester-united-match-preview/

A flash back to Serie A title run in year 2000 Juventus lost a nine-point lead with Antonio Conte as the captain in the epic title race with Lazio. Juventus were nine-points ahead of Lazio with eight games left to play, when Carlo Ancelotti’s men were on a 22-game unbeaten run. The team lost the title by a final point on the last day of the season.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/one-reason-chelsea-may-not-win-the-premier-league/

Chelsea vs Southampton: Match Preview

The prospect of Antonio Conte emulating his friend and countryman Carlo Ancelotti in completing a league and FA Cup double in his debut season is one step closer to reality after last weekend at Wembley. Chelsea go into the midweek games still four points clear of chasing Spurs, but held a 10-point lead going into April and have looked more vulnerable in recent weeks. Southampton manager Claude Puel Conte’s side have played fewer games this season than any of the other top four contenders – seven fewer than title rivals Spurs. The fact the semi-final victory came against closest challengers and London rivals Tottenham, added a delicious aftertaste, but it is back to the main course this evening.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/chelsea-vs-southampton-match-preview/

emeijeh:
Saw it coming

really

Messi better than Ronaldo in El – Clasico clash

The Barcelona star’s genius and resilience came to play giving the Catalians a sensational victory in Madrid that has blown the title race wide open. Marcello Lippi, when asked if Lionel Messi was in decline he said, “Every time I see Barcelona’s results, “I see goals and assists from Messi.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/messi-better-than-ronaldo-in-el-clasico-clash/

Sources say, Oritsefemi got married to his woman, Nabila Fash, who is a PR expert and the marriage took place at his Lekki home, on the 20th of April 2017. The “wedding” was a very good one to the extent that court registrars came to his house to conduct the wedding.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/oritsefemi-gets-married/

Its a clash of the titans in the FA Cup semi-final match between Premier League leaders, Chelsea, and London rivals Tottenham. The match holds today Sat, 22nd April 2017, at Wembley Stadium.

Marcos Alonso missed that defeat with a stomach bug but is likely to return. Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is very doubtful after being treated for gastroenteritis but Thibaut Courtois has overcome the ankle problem that ruled him out at Man Utd last week. Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris should play in his first FA Cup tie since 2014 because Michel Vorm, who was earmarked to start, is out with a knee injury.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/chelsea-vs-tottenham-match-preview/

The English Premier League club, Manchester United, have sent condolence message to Nigerian football fans that died in Calabar while watching the club’s Europa League clash on Thursday night. According to media reports, 30 fans in Calabar died after an electric cable fell on them at a football viewing centre during the match between Manchester United and Anderlecht.
The police later said that seven people died while 10 others sustained critical injuries.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/man-utd-sends-condolence-message-death-fans-calabar/

Real Madrid hopes to add Chelsea forward Eden Hazard to their squad, according to Sky sources, but talks have not taken place between the clubs. Stamford Bridge do not comment on what they regard as media speculation and rumor. They have given no response to a report in Spanish newspaper Marca on Tuesday morning claiming they would be willing to sell Hazard.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/03/real-madrid-wants-chelseas-eden-hazard/

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be absent from action for the rest of Manchester United season.
Sky sources report that Zlatan is expected to miss the rest of Manchester United’s season. Zlatan, who sustained the knee injury playing in the second leg of United’s Europa League quarter-final against Anderlecht on Thursday night.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/zlatan-out-for-the-season/

The teams to battle for a final spot of the Champions League have been drawn. Draw results – Semi-final Real Madrid (ESP) vs Atlético (ESP) Monaco (FRA) vs Juventus(ITA) The semi-final fixtures have been confirmed. 2 May: Real Madrid v Atlético 3 May: Monaco v Juventus 9 May: Juventus v Monaco 20 May: Atlético v Real Madrid As the Road to Cardiff draws closer, the games gets tougher and the teams prepare harder, here are some updates to wet your appetite and help your predictions. Paolo Menicucci, a Juventus reporter said “You might say: best attack against the best defense. Monaco are a fun team with a mentsalità offensive, but the test with Juventus – especially thinking of the defenders and the goalkeeper Juventus – will be difficult.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/ucl-semi-final-update/

Gianluigi Buffon is one of only two players to have put together 100 appearances in the UEFA Champions League without ever winning it. The other? Zlatan Ibrahimović. I am certainly not the only great players not to have gotten their hands on the cup with the big ears. How about these ten? Michael Ballack, Patrick Vieira, Pavel Nedvěd, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Lilian Thuram, Hernán Crespo, Fabio Cannavaro, Francesco Totti, Ronaldo, Lothar Matthäus.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/need-know-ucl-semi-finalists/

[url]Sky sources reveal Michael Keane will leave Burnley at the end of the season. The England international defender, Keane who could have moved to Leicester last summer when an offer was tendered, opted to stay with Burnley. Keane, the man who was named as Manchester United’s Reserve Player of the Year in 2012 has been linked with a return to his first club Manchester United, though according to Sky sources, no discussions have taken place.[/url]http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/49127keane-to-part-ways-with-burnley/

The Barcelona Super star accompanied by his father Jorge Horacio Messi, met with cheers as he arrived at the court premises.

The money was earned through the sale of Messi’s image rights from 2007-09.
A spokesman said: The Spanish Supreme Court on Thursday began the process to review a 21-month jail sentence handed to Lionel Messi and his father for tax fraud after the Barcelona star lodged an appeal.

If the sentence is passed, Messi and his father are likely to spend time behind bars, as is common in Spain for first offences for non-violent crimes carrying a sentence of less than two years.

The two of them are accused of using a chain of fake companies in Uruguay and Belize to evade taxes on 4.16 million euros ($4.6 million).

A spokesman for the Supreme Court said the case was being examined by five magistrates, a process that could last several days.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/messis-tax-fraud-sentence-reviewed-by-spainish-supreme-court/

Monaco’s 3-1 win (6-3 on aggregate) win over Borussia Dortmund gave them a spot in the Champions League.

Monaco took a two-goal lead in under 20 minutes through Kylian Mbappe from a rebound after a Benjamin Mendy long-range strike followed by Radamel Falcao’s free header.

Marco Reus replied for the visitors two minutes after half-time.

Despite Dortmund improving in the second half and enjoying more of the ball, substitute Valere Germain sealed Monaco’s place in the semi-finals just seconds after coming off the bench.

Read more at: http://www.reportsafrique.com/2017/04/monaco-outshines-dortmund/