Author: Chidozie Okoroji

Super Eagles’ 32-year-old Captain John Obi Mikel is the third oldest player among the 552 soccer stars that would be participating in the 2019 African Cup of Nation in Egypt. The former Chelsea midfielder, who had made over 80 appearances for the three-time African champion, is currently behind 33 years old Trespor Mputu of DR Congo and 35-year old Cameroonian goal stopper, Carlos Kameni on the tournament age chat. Incidentally, the three ageing stars had emerged captain of their various national teams after making an AFCON appearance 13 years ago in Egypt. Mikel, the current most decorated player…

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Maurizio Sarri has been named new coach of Juventus on Sunday after his exit from Chelsea following a troubled single campaign in London. Sarri returns to Italy on a three-year deal just a season after leaving Napoli for Stamford Bridge, where he failed to garner fan support despite winning the Europa League and returning the Blues to the Champions League thanks to a third-placed finish in the Premier League. “Maurizio Sarri has returned to Italy, where he has coached for the majority of his career. And from today, he will take over the reins at Juventus with a contract until…

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