Victor Chinedu Anichebe was born on April 23, 1988, in Lagos. A year later, he moved to Liverpool with his family. Having some of these influences spurred him to achieve athletic success.
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From making the numbers as a defender to living the dream – The Aaron Wan-Bissaka Journey
Aaron Wan-Bissaka joined Crystal Palace as an 11-year-old, he was brought up as a winger as he loved to score goals for fun he continued to feature in that role all the way up until the Under-23’s when he got converted to a defender for a first team training session just to make up the number, less than 2 years later he’s joined Manchester United for £50m- the most expensive deal in football history for a player who has less than 50 senior appearances.
When you drive into your city and there’s a big O’ Billboard with your face on it, that a big deal – just ask Francisca Ordega.
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Former Arsenal, Ajax, and Super Eagles skipper Nwankwo Kanu is celebrating his 15th year in marriage to Amarachi on Tuesday 2nd July 2019.
The 1996 Olympic Gold medalist is, however, on international assignment in Egypt as one of the CAF ambassadors for the Africa Cup of Nations, Kanu still had time to show his appreciation to the Almighty God for sustaining his marriage which is blessed with three children.
The two-time African footballer of the year took to the social media to appreciate God and his wife for the journey.
“15 years More to come. Happy anniversary to us. We thank God for everything @amarakanu #postivevibes#kanuheartfoundation #family #anniversary #thankgod,” he posted the message on Twitter.
Their love story started in 2005 when they tied the nuptial knot in Owerri, Imo State when Amara was 18 years and Kanu 28.
FC Porto Goalkeeper Iker Casillas don come back for pre-season training for Porto just two months after im suffer heart attack.
Federal High Court adjourns SPIP case against NFF officials till September 26
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday adjourned till 26th September 2019, a case brought against some top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation by the Special Presidential Investigation Panel (SPIP).
Alleged Sexual Harassment: Egypt Recalls Banned Warda Back To Squad
The Egyptian Football Association has recalled striker Amr Warda back into their African Cup of Nations squad, 48 hours after his expulsion from the team.
Warda will continue his ban in Egypt’s final Group game against Uganda on Sunday but he will be available for selection from the second round.
The striker was previously accused of harassing an English-Egyptian model on social media who had since filed a complaint against him with Egypt’s attorney-general.
After his teammates showed their support, the player was forced totend a public apology on Thursday , which the Egyptian Football bodies considered.
The Football Association in a statement on Friday, revealed thatEgypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Ashraf Sobhi, had held a meeting with the players, technical staff and the FA boss Hany Abo Rida on the issue.
“During the meeting, Hani Abu Reda praised the spirit of solidarity between the players, and their desire to pardon their colleague Amr Warda and to lift the suspension from him,” the statement said.
“The association has decided to reduce the player’s penalty to suspension until the end of the first round only.”
However, Salah felt the EFA had been too hasty and harsh in their punishment of the player, but admits that women must be treated with respect.
“Women must be treated with the utmost respect,” he said.
“I also believe that many who make mistakes can change for the better and shouldn’t be sent straight to the guillotine, which is the easiest way out.
“We need to believe in second chances… we need to guide and educate. Shunning is not the answer.”
Team captain Ahmed Elmohamady, also supported the Greek-based forward and backed him to come back stronger.
“Amr Warda is one of us and we all make mistakes. We will not leave Warda alone,” he told reporters. “No player should be held accountable for anything done outside the pitch. We support Amr Warda.”
Super Eagles right back, Shehu Abdullahi has revealed that he is getting better and his return to full fitness is going as planned after picking up an injury in the first match of the AFCON against Burundi.
Olufemi Anikulapo-Kuti, Nigeria’s Afrobeat singer, Hakim and Dobet Gnahoré, Egyptian and Ivorian stars, will all perform at the African Cup of Nations opening ceremony on Friday.