Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for the semi-finals of this year’s U-17 women’s World Cup in India after beating USA on penalties in Friday’s quarter-finals, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. After 90 minutes of football had ended 1-1, the game was decided via penalty shootout with the Flamingos triumphing 4-3 to qualify for a first-ever semi-final place. In the […]
Read MoreThree years to the month since his darkest moment in an Arsenal shirt, Granit Xhaka produced a wonder strike to seal the Gunners’ progression to the UEFA Europa League knockouts, overcoming a stubborn PSV side 1-0, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. PSV manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy faced no side more often in his playing career than Arsenal, with […]
Read MoreSuper Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho continued his role on the Leicester City bench on Thursday night, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. Iheanacho was handed another cameo appearance as the Foxes returned to winning ways following a 2-0 win over Leeds United at the King Power Stadium. Despite hinting at a possible start for the 26-year-old before the game, […]
Read MoreSuper Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze was conspicuously missing as Villarreal lost 3-0 to Barcelona in Thursday’s La Liga match, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. The Nigerian international, was making his 9th appearance, has bagged one assist in the ongoing. A disappointing week for Barcelona that saw near elimination from the UEFA Champions League and a humbling 3-1 El […]
Read MoreNigeria women’s u-17 national team will look to outwit and outsmart the United States when the two sides meet at the semifinal of the FIFA u-17 Women’s World Cup in India, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. The Flamingos reached the quarterfinal stage for only the fourth time in their history after finishing as runners-up in Group B. The […]
Read MoreThe Chairman, NFF Task Force on youth competitions, Alh. Aminu Balele Kurfi has pledged the sum of $20,000 for the U23 men national team, Olympic Eagles, if they beat Tanzania in the first leg of their U23 AFCON qualifying fixture in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, Abbeylivenetwork.com understand. Alh. Kurfi made the pledge at Murtala […]
Read MoreAston Villa have sacked manager Steven Gerrard after defeat at Fulham, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. Villa lost 3-0 on Thursday night to leave them above the dropzone on goal difference. The Villans announced this evening: “Aston Villa Football Club can confirm that head coach Steven Gerrard has left the club with immediate effect. “A club spokesman said: ‘We would like to thank Steven for […]
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