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Super Eagles and CD Leganes defender Kenneth Omeruo says he is impressed with the turnout at the 2019 AFCON and has hailed the Confederation of Africa Football for moving the tournament from winter to summer. Omeruo said in an interview with Brila.net that historic edition which has 24 teams and played in the month of June-July ranks amongst the best on all levels – organization, infrastructure, technical and tactical abilities and to mention but few. “Changing the period from January – February to June – July was A brilliant idea because most of the players lost their places…

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Lobi stars FC coach Gbenga Ogunbote has stated that he is very well aware of the level of expectation from the Makurdi based side after been unveiled yesterday as the new substantive coach of the side following the demise of former coach late Solomon Ogbeide and has therefore promised to improve the fortune of the team. Ogunbote speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said the job is challenging because of the profile and reputation he has built for himself over time as a coach who will always better any team he handles. He also added that all he can promise…

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Bournemouth have signed Nigeria-born Danish midfielder Philip Billing from Huddersfield Town on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Monday. Bournemouth did not reveal details of the transfer fee but British media reported the south-coast club had paid 15 million pounds ($18.33 million) for the 23-year-old who signed a five-year contract. Billing, who made 27 league appearances last season when Huddersfield were relegated to the Championship, was voted the players’ player of the year and players’ young player of the year in the club’s annual awards. “I’m delighted to become an AFC Bournemouth player,” Billing said…

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