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Super Eagles pre-World Cup training camp opened in Uyo on Monday, as more than seven players arrived at the Ibom Meridian Hotel Camp. Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi joined vice-captain Ogenyi Onazi, Elderson Echiejile, Ola Aina, Bursaspor of Turkey defender William Troost-Ekong, Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Kano Piller hotshot as early arrivals. At about an hour ago, the Leicester City duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfried Ndidi have joined the team’s camp alongside new Benfica signing, Tyronne Ebuehi, and Plateau United’s goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye. Others are Chelsea defender, Kenneth Omeruo, Nantes’ Chidozie Awaziem and Lokomotiv Plodiv center back, Steven Eze. Super Eagles are…

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Arsenal Football Club has confirmed that star player Santi Cazorla will be leaving the club after six years at the Emirates Stadium. The Spaniard scored 29 goals in 180 appearances for the Gunners, but his time at the Emirates has been disrupted by serious injury. Cazorla’s last appearance for Arsenal was back in October 2016, with an Achilles injury keeping him out of action since then. The 33-year-old, who has 78 caps for his country, signed for Arsenal from Malaga in the summer of 2012. Best of luck Santi, you will be sorely missed!

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Former world No 1 Serena Williams will not be seeded at this year’s French Open having seen her world ranking tumble to No 453 after childbirth. Serena, a three-time champion at Roland Garros, discovered she was pregnant after winning the 2017 Australian Open and following her return from maternity leave in March, the American suffered early defeats in Indian Wells and Miami. The 36-year-old former Champion subsequently withdrew from Madrid and Rome clay court. This year again, tournament officials will establish the list and ranking of the women’s seeds based on the WTA ranking,’ the French Tennis Federation said. ‘Consequently, (the seeds) will reflect this…

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Plateau United’s Goalkeeper, Oladele Munir Ajiboye has declared his readiness to fight for a spot in the final Super Eagles’ 23-man squad heading to the World Cup in Russia next month. Speaking to www.brila.net’s Anthony Bekederemo on Players Scorecard, the former Under-17 World Champion said he never expected to see his name on the provisional squad list. According to the Plateau United shot-stopper, Having his name on the provisional 30-man squad means anything can happen and with God, he is hopeful of making the final cut. While responding to questions on the battle for three places amongst four outstanding Goalkeepers,…

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EX-International, Emmanuel Amunike has advised Super Eagles players to match up their dreams of winning the World Cup with valid plans as the team opens camp ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup. Speaking to www.brila.net on Tuesday Morning, Amunike said it is really good to dream of winning the World Football’s biggest honour, but there must be well-executed plans to achieve the aim. According to the former African Footballer of the year, winning the World Cup is not one of the smallest task, even though he acknowledged the efforts of the NFF and the Team handlers. “We ‘ve been hearing everywhere…

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Charismatic Atletico Madrid Manager Diego Simeone and his 20-man Los Rojiblancos’ team are already set to face the Super Eagles on Tuesday in Uyo. Former Liverpool and Chelsea star Fernando Torres, Jan Oblak and Black stars midfield maestro Thomas Partey are in Atletico Madrid’s squad for Tuesday’s friendly with the Super Eagles. Diego Simeone and his men arrived at the Akwa Ibom state capital on Monday evening. SQUAD LIST The @LaLigaEN season is over and we’re going to play a friendly in Nigeria with Oblak, Werner, Juanfran, Sergi, Montero, Solano, Jota, Rafa Muñoz, Thomas, Gabi, Vitolo, Toni Moya, Agüero, Olabe, Mikel Carro, Joaquín, Torres, Correa, Gameiro…

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