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Life is easier than we see it, all we need is just an idea! And thats all. Here it is: E-cooperative! A simple system that enables members to raise money thst they seek for their businesses or projects.

2016: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly in Nigerian Sports

Source vangaurd For the first time in decades, the NPFL finally got close to the kind of following that validates the league as any sort of meaningful activity. The Nigerian league is now firmly part of the football conversation in Nigeria due to the persistent efforts of the LMC.

10 Footballers With The Best Inks

  SOURCE Telegraph.co.uk This year's World Cup is set to be the most heavily inked of all time, but which footballers boast the best tattoos? Christian Stadil, owner of Danish sportswear brand Hummel and tattoo aficionado, rounds up the 10 best. 

Top 5 Staduims in Nigeria

 In our research on the best staduims in Africa, we found out that no staduim in Nigeria was fit enough to enter such ranking. But in this article we are going to focus on the staduims in Nigeria which we believe will make the ranking oneday.

Chelsea's future: Drogba offers advice to mikel

Source   dailytimes.ng Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has offered words of advice to Nigerian midfielder Mikel John Obi over his current situation at English Premier League leaders, Chelsea.

A Christmas message from Komphela

 Source Africanfootball.com Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela has sent a message to the football family and the media to wish them a merry Christmas and a happy New New Year. The former Bafana Bafana skipper also admitted that the pressure exerted on them as coaches from the supporters and the media makes them better people.

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‘My Christmas present is football'

Source Arsenal.com Arsène Wenger’s Christmas holidays have been disrupted by football for the past 20 years, but you won’t hear him complaining about it. The manager and his family have had to adapt to the English football calendar since he arrived at Arsenal in 1996 but Wenger wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

Arsenal Ladies in 2017

Source Arsenal.com Eagle-eyed fans will have noticed that the Women's Super League is changing its calendar in 2017, with 10 teams now lining up in WSL 1. This means our next regular season will not be until September 2017, but there's no need to panic because the football will keep on coming.

SIREN STATS: HARRY KANE

NAME : HARRY EDWARD KANE AGE :23 NATIONALITY :ENGLAND CURRENT CLUB :TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR POSITION :CENTER FORWARD

Sad! FIFA set to ban Nigerian

Source fcnaija.com FIFA's hammer is set to fall on Amos Adamu again. Nigeria’s former representative on the FIFA and CAF executive committees, Amos Adamu could be set for another FIFA ban over breaches of ethics, according to reports. The 63-year old Adamu was first banned for three years and fined in November 2010 by the FIFA ethics committee for breaching bribery rules, and may now be set for yet another ban.

Tottenham enter race to sign Moses

Source fcnaija.com Moses Simon is attracting the interest of Tottenham, according to reports English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur could make a move for Nigeria winger Moses Simon in the summer, it has been revealed. Simon currently plays for Gent in the Belgian Jupilar League, and has previously been linked with Spurs, and another Premier League side, Everton.

Gallery: Reds train for Sunderland match

Source manutd.com The Manchester United players appeared in high spirits when pictured at the Aon Training Complex on Wednesday as they prepared for the Boxing Day match against Sunderland.  The Reds are currently unbeaten in eight Premier League matches and head into Monday's Old Trafford outing on the back of straight wins over Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion.

Bayern Munich want to beat RB Leipzig and be autumn champions - Robben

Source goal.com Arjen Robben says Bayern Munich are determined to finish 2016 on top of the Bundesliga ahead of Wednesday's crucial game against second-placed RB Leipzig. Carlo Ancelotti's side currently sit at the summit of the standings thanks to their superior goal difference over their midweek visitors, but defeat at the Allianz Arena would see Ralph Hasenhüttl's men climb above the champions.

Abuja ready for 2016 GLO-CAF Awards’

Source Dailytrust.com.ng Nigeria’s federal capital territory, Abuja is set to host the biggest sports award ceremony spectacle in Africa at the 2016 Glo-CAF Awards (The Silver Jubilee edition). Sponsor and organizer of the event, Globacom, has assured that the company, alongside CAF, will stage a memorable Awards Gala in the FCT which is hosting the Awards for the third time since Glo took over the sponsorship in 2005.

Arsenal Transfer News: Dimitri Payet Comments on Arsene Wenger, 'Fun' Gunners

 Source bleacherreport.com West Ham United playmaker Dimitri Payet has hinted he is keen on a move to "fun" Arsenal, although he has denied speaking with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger about a move.  With the Hammers struggling in the lower reaches of the table for much of the campaign, speculation has been ramped up over Payet’s position at London Stadium. When asked about supposed interest from north London, he admitted he’d enjoy lining up in the Arsenal team.

Access Bank marathon: 125 foreigners apply

Source punchng.com A total of  125  foreign elite athletes have declared their interest in the February 11, 2017, Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. But the  General Manager  of the marathon Yussuf Alli says  only 60 foreign elite athletes and 100 Nigerians  will be invited. Alli said, “We are expecting 50,000 participants this year, so we welcome runners from all parts of the world but we will cover travel expenses and accommodation of only 160 elite athletes – 60 elite athletes from different parts of the world and 100 Nigerian elite athletes.”

SPAIN TOUR GOOD FOR RIVERS UNITED

Source completesportsnigeria.com Former Nigeria international and La Liga Ambassador, Mutiu Adepoju says the experience of training in Spain will serve Nigeria  Professional Football League side, Rivers United well ahead of the new season, reports  Completesportsnigeria .com.

ARSENAL DRAWS BAYERN, BARCA DRAWS PSG

Source thisdaylive.com Arsenal was monday again drawn against Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League, while Barcelona will also come up against familiar foes in the shape of Paris Saint-Germain.

AMEOBI SCORES IN BOLTON BIG LEAGUE WIN

Source africanfootball.com Nigeria-born ex-England youth international Sammy Ameobi was among the goals for his English League One club Bolton Wanderers in a 4-0 thrashing of Gillingham. He has now scored two goals in the league and one in the cup.

ANDERSON SHINES AS LAZIO BEAT SAMPDORIA 2-1

Source yahoo.com ROME (Reuters) - Lazio beat Sampdoria 2-1 on Saturday with Felipe Anderson setting up both their goals as they rebounded from last week's derby defeat to AS Roma to climb up to fourth in Serie A. Lazio forward Ciro Immobile should have put the visitors ahead on 15 minutes when he was left completely unmarked in front of goal but his header was saved on the line by Christian Puggioni. The keeper was beaten, however, when Sergej Milinkovic-Savic rose high to drill in his header from an Anderson cross in the 40th minute. Lazio struck again on the stroke of halftime with Marco Parolo sliding in at the far post from yet another perfect delivery from Brazil international Anderson. The visitors should have scored several more in the second half as Sampdoria offered little resistance. Immobile alone squandered a bagful of chances, including one in the 70th minute after he beat the keeper but fired wide, before Patrik Schick pulled a goal back for the

2018 FIFA WORLD CUP: RUSSIA HOSTING RIGHT QUERIED OVER DOPING REPORT

Source vangaurdngr.com Russia’s right to host the 2018 World Cup amid revelations about a state-sponsored doping programme has been questioned by MP Damian Collins. A World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) report detailed an “institutional conspiracy” involving more than 1,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Ambode to declare open African Beach Soccer Nations Cup

Source  vangaurdngr.com Lagos  State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, is expected to grace the opening day of the African Beach Soccer Nations Cup on December 13 at the Eko Atlantic in Victoria Island. Lagos Commissioner for Information, Steve Ayorinde, on Thursday stated that the continental Beach Football tourney was uppermost on the mind on the state’s number one citizen. Ayorinde said that Ambode would be present at the opening ceremony of the event slated to take place between December 13 and 18. “Governor Ambode is committed to youth development and this event involves other countries on the continent, hence, it is being accorded the seriousness it deserves. “There will be plenty of fun in between because we are getting into the festive period and we want Lagosians to have fun at the AFCON beach tourney.” Apart from Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, Cote d’ Ivoire, Madagascar, Libya, Morocco and Senegal are expected to compete for honours in the competition. Ayorinde urged lovers of beach

FOOTBALL ABUSE CLAIMS EXTEND TO 98 CLUBS

Source  bbc.com There are now 83 potential suspects and 98 clubs involved in the inquiry into child abuse in football, police chiefs have said.

Bolivia detains airline CEO after Colombia soccer crash

Source  yahoo.com Bolivian authorities detained on Tuesday the chief executive of airline LaMia, the owner of the plane that crashed last week in Colombia and killed nearly all of Brazil's Chapacoense soccer team, prosecutors said.

WE CAN'T PAY YOU NOW-NFF

Source  sunnewsonline.com The Nigeria Football Federation has made it clear that she can’t settle the bills owed falcons at the moment, even as she pleaded with the girls to show understanding.

6 FACTS: How Super Falcons Avenged Super Eagles’ Losses To Cameroon

Source completesportnigeria.com The Super Falcons defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0 on Saturday to win their 8th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. Despite playing most part of the game on the backfoot, the Super Falcons managed to secure the win.

2018 FIFA W/Cup: Don’t get carried away —Kanu warns Eagles

Source  vangaurdngr.com Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu has warned both the technical crew and players of the national team not to be carried away by the two victories recorded so far in the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying series, saying that there was still so much to play for.

9 Premier League Players Who Have Surprisingly Avoided a Yellow Card So Far This Season

source 90min.com Yellow cards are an autmoatic feature of any game - not least the Premier League - but with 14 games into the season, there are some surprising names that have yet to pick up the customary caution that we have come to expect in recent times.

Mikel's demands end Valencia interest

source fcnaija.com John Obi Mikel's wage demands have reportedly ended the interest of Spanish side Valencia. Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has turned down a move to Spanish La Liga side Valencia after the Spanish club failed to meet his wage demands, reports have claimed.

United set to discover FA Cup opponents

  source manutd.com Manchester United will be represented by ball no.25 in tonight's FA Cup third-round draw as the Premier League's big guns enter the 2016/17 tournament for the first time.

Beach soccer boosts Lagos’ bumper December

Source  newtelegraphonline.com The month of December will be a memorable one for the people of Lagos State as the government has lined up numerous activities including the Beach Soccer African Cup of Nations tournament.

BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER

Containing over 95% of water, you may be surprised at the healthy benefits of cucumber.

10 REASONS WHY THE SUPER EAGLES ARE DOING WELL

Source  nigerianpilot.com When Gernot Rohr was unveiled in Nigeria on August 9, he was practically unknown and unheralded. Truth be told, many thought and believed that the Nigeria Football Federation and its president, Amaju Pinnick, had continued on their perceived mission of taking the country and its football on another wild goose chase. Indeed history has a splendid way of repeating itself.

HIV: Ex-Super Eagles stars play against nollywood stars to raise awareness

Source  vangaurdngr.com In a bid to make this year’s World AIDS Day highly impactful, the Nigeria Red Ribbon Coalition, a strategic public-private sector alliance, organised a novelty football match yesterday in Lagos to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and also provide free HIV Testing and Counselling services.

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MOURINHO LEFT FRUSTRATED BY EVERTON DRAWDRAW

Source  manutd.com Jose Mourinho was understandably frustrated after his Manchester United players were forced to settle for another Premier League draw following a late equaliser for Everton at Goodison Park. Here's what the boss had to say to MUTV and Sky Sports after the game...

Player Stats:Sadio Mane

Name:Sadio Mane Age:24yrs old Nationality:Senegal Current club:Liverpool No on shirt:19 Position:Attacking midfield Height:175cm

WHY IHEANACHO WAS 'MAD' DURING CHELSEA GAME

Source  fcnaija.com Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho might have been the youngest player on the pitch during the Manchester City – Chelsea game yesterday but he showed he is not scared to defend his teammate.

BARCELONA 1-1 REAL MADRID: LATE RAMOS HEADER SPOILS BARCA'S FUN

Source  Talksport.com A last-gasp Sergio Ramos header secured a 1-1 draw for Real Madrid in the Clasico against Barcelona to maintain their six-point lead at the top of LaLiga.

PSQUARE, IYANYA AND WORLD REACTS TO SUPER FALCONS’ TRIUMPH

Source  goal.com Florence Omagbemi’s women claimed their eight African title in Yaoundé, gaining raise from the world over - including entertainment’s top stars. 

El Clasico- Barcelona VS Real Madrid

FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will clash once again today in the second El Clasico of this season. The last five El Clasico games were:

TODAY'S POPULAR PREDICTIONS

France Ligue1 As Monaco VS Bastia - 1 English Premier League Man city VS Chelsea - u2.5 Tottenham VS Swansea - 1 Sunderland VS Liecester -2 Germany Bundesliga B Dortmund VS Monchrnglabach -1 B Leverkusen VS SC Frieburg - 1 Spain La Liga Barcelona VS Real Madrid - bts Granada VS Sevilla

Siren Stats: Victor Moses

Name: Victor Moses Age: 25yrs old Nationality: Nigeria Current club: Chelsea Number on shirt :15 Position :Midfielder Height :177cm Style of play :Like to dribble

LIONEL MESSI'S TATTOS AND THEIR MEANINGS

Source  Tattodo.com Lionel Messi is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, footballer ever! His tattoos aren't bad either, but what do they mean?

ALL CHANGES AT CHELSEA

Source  Skysports.com Chelsea disintegrated on their last trip to Manchester City but it's all changed now. We look back on that 3-0 defeat and why they are a very different proposition one year on… It's only 16 months ago but for Chelsea supporters it must already feel like a different era. It's not just the names of those involved that date the club's last trip to the Etihad Stadium, although the involvement of Radamel Falcao and Juan Cuadrado says plenty, but the emotions and events that have occurred since. Much of the drama came to a head that day. When Gary Cahill went down with a head injury in the first half, Manchester City supporters got the moment they'd been waiting for. There were cheers and jeers as Chelsea's all-new medical team ran on to attend, the previous pairing, Dr Eva Carneiro included, having been demoted the previous week. "You're getting sacked in the morning," came the chant. Jose Mourinho - practising studied i

The Camp Nou will look different for El Clasico on Saturday

Source fcnaija.com Are you getting excited? The greatest and biggest club game, the El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid is just days away and a spectacular mosaic is going to be unveiled at the Camp Nou on match day.

Gunners target Real Madrid midfield starlet Marcos Llorente

Source Talksport.com Arsenal are working on a deal for Real Madrid starlet Marcos Llorente. The 21-year-old has been tipped for a big future and he is currently on loan at Alaves getting first-team experience.

ALONSO OPEN TO NEW BAYERN CONTRACT

Source: dailytimes.ng Xabi Alonso says he would be happy to extend his contract with Bayern Munich beyond the end of the season. The former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder has enjoyed great success in Germany since leaving the Spanish capital in 2014, winning two Bundesliga titles,

A DEFENSIVE HENRIK LARSSON: DARIJO SRNA CAN GALVANISE BARCELONA'S SEASON

Source: goal.com The 34-year-old Shakhtar defender is a big target for the Catalans as they look to shore up their backline, after seeing several alternatives for the position fall through.