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Nigeria Football Federation confirm change in venue for international friendly match between Nigeria and Algeria

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the venue for the international friendly match between Nigeria and Algeria has been changed. The match, initially scheduled to hold at the Jacques Lemmans Arena, has now been moved to the Worthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt.

The NFF confirmed the news in a picture posted on its official Twitter handle. The Worthersee stadium has a 30,000 capacity, compared to the initial venue in the southern Austrian state of Carinthia which holds 2,420 spectators.

MEANWHILE, The NFF has debunked reports that four Super Eagles players have tested positive for coronavirus.

The federation made this known in a series of tweets. It said the COVID-19 test results for players in Austria for friendlies with Algeria and Tunisia on Friday and Tuesday respectively are awaited.

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CAS postpones Siasia’s hearing again

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The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has postponed a hearing on the appeal filed by former Super Eagles Manager, Samson Siasia, over his life ban by FIFA to February 2021.

The case, earlier scheduled for March 19, 2020, was first postponed to today, October 6, 2020, before the latest shift in date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The hearing is expected to now hold at the CAS Court Office, Avenue de Beaumont 2, 1012, Lausanne, Switzerland on February 3, 2021.

CAS first wrote to Siasia on December 27, 2019, inviting him and FIFA representatives and their CAS first wrote to Siasia on December 27, 2019, inviting him and FIFA representatives and their witnesses to appear at the hearing, which was to hold at 9.30 hours Swiss time.

The Arbitral panel is called upon to resolve the dispute between Samson Siasia and FIFA over alleged match-fixing.

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Arsenal seek to end Liverpool’s long unbeaten home streak in view of today’s clash

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Arsenal will go into today’s clash against Liverpool with the hope to end their long unbeaten run in the Premier League at Anfield.

It is the first of two meetings between Liverpool and Arsenal in the space of four days as they will square off again in the Carabao Cup on Thursday. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 60 Premier League games stretching back to April 2017 – the third-longest such streak in English top-flight history. Also, it means Liverpool are fast closing in on second place on that list, a 63-game run they managed themselves which ended in December 1980.

It is a big task for Arsenal as they search for a first Premier League win at Anfield since a 2-0 win back in 2012. However, the Gunners will be banking on their recent impressive form against the Reds after recording victories in their last two meetings in the league last season and the Community Shield.

Both sides have won two from two in the league so far this term, meaning that at least one of their perfect records must go in the final match of game-week three.

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Manchester United make final £90M bid for Sancho

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Manchester United have reiterated their resolve to sign Jadon Sancho as they will be submitting a £90million bid for the English International next week in an attempt to prise the England star from Borussia Dortmund.

Mirror Sport has reported that the sum will comprise of £75million pay up front with a further £15million in add-ons and bonuses in a take-it-or-leave-it offer.

The Mirror also reports that United’s executive vice chairman Ed Woodward will inform Dortmund that there will be no negotiating over the fee or structure of the deal.

Sancho has been heavily-linked with the move to Old Trafford all through the summer and, although the October 5 transfer deadline is around the corner, United remain confident of getting the deal done.

Manchester United’s pursuit for Sancho has lasted for over two months, with Dortmund’s £108million asking price proving to be the major achilles heel.

The German giants claimed the deadline to sign Sancho was August 10, but United are convinced their big money offer will convince the club to let him go.

Old Trafford chiefs consider their £90million offer as a ‘generous’ fee in light of the economic hardship Old Trafford chiefs consider their £90million offer as a ‘generous’ fee in light of the economic hardship

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Barcelona announce Suarez Departure

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Barcelona has officially announced the departure of Luiz Suarez to Atletico Madrid.The Catalan giants made the announcement in a statement released on their official website.

Suarez is now the latest big name to depart the Camp Nou after Ivan Rakitic, Nelson Semedo and Arturo Vidal

The statement reads: “Barcelona and Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Luis Suárez. The Madrid club will pay FC Barcelona 6 million euros in variables.

“Barcelona would like to publicly express their gratitude to Luis Suárez for his commitment and dedication and wishes him all the best for the future.

“On Thursday 24 September from 12.30pm CEST there will be a farewell event for the player and following that a remote press conference.
“Luis Suárez is leaving Barça after six glorious seasons. He has played a key role in winning no fewer than thirteen major trophies.

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“He joined the club in the summer of 2014 and made his competitive debut in the Clásico against Real Madrid. He scored his first goal in a 4-0 win in the Champions League at APOEL, while he got his first Liga goal against Cordoba in December.”

During his time at Barcelona Suarez helped them claim their second treble in the 2014/2015 season,scoring 198 goals in his six-year affiliation with Barcelona.

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Brazil male and female teams set to be paid equally - CBF

Brazil’s male and female teams set to be paid equally – CBF

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Brazil, CBF

The Brazil’s football association (CBF) has announced that Brazil’s women’s national players will get the same pay as male players for representing their country.

The CBF disclosed that all players will be granted the same daily and prize amounts for taking part in preparation periods and games for the country.

CBF president Rogerio Caboclo says the measures were put in place in March.“Since March of this year, Brazil’s football association CBF has made an equal value in terms of prizes and daily rates between men’s and women’s football,” he said.

“That is, the players earn the same thing as the players during the calls. What they receive by daily call,women also receive.”

Caboclo says the new policy also applies to performances at international tournaments such as the World Cup and Olympics.

“There is no more gender difference, as the CBF is treating men and women equally,” he said.

“What they will gain by conquering or by staging the Olympics next year will be the same as the men will have.”

Australia, Norway and New Zealand are among the nations to previously decide to pay their men and women internationals the same amount.

Brazil’s women’s team have not played since March, when many competitions around the world were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Chukwueze Face Nwakali In LaLiga opening weekend as New Season Fixtures are Released

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Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze will clash with compatriot, Kelechi Nwakali when Villarreal CF
host newly prompted SD Huesca in the opening weekend of the 2020/2021 Laliga season as fixtures for
the new season were released on Monday.

The new season is set to begin on Sunday, September 13.

Ramon Azeez’s Granada will start the new campaign with a thrilling home clash against Athletic Bilbao
on the opening day.

However, Matchday One fixtures are staggered, giving respite to clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona,
Atletico Madrid and Sevilla who competed in European competitions last season.

While three fixtures of the matchday-1 involving the four clubs have been rescheduled, seven other
matches will hold on the weekend of September 12 -13 2020.
The 2020/2021 fixtures released by Laliga shows that the first El Clasico of the season will go down on
October 25, 2020 when Barcelona host Real Madrid at Camp Nou, while the reverse fixture at the
Santiago Bernabeu has been scheduled for matchday-30 on April 11 2021

2020/2021 LALIGA SANTANDER MATCHDAY-1 FIXTURES

September 12 -13 2020

Deportivo Alaves v Real Betis

Eibar v Celta Vigo

Cadiz v Osasuna

Granada v Athletic Bilbao

Valencia v Levante

Real Valladolid v Real Sociedad

Villarreal v Huesca

RESCHEDULED MATCHDAY -1 GAMES

January 12, 2021

Atletico Madrid v Sevilla

February/ March 2021 (Euro Competition days)

Barcelona v Elche

Real Madrid v Getafe

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NPFL Clubs begin signing of players ahead of 2020/2021 season

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Abia Warriors, Kwara United, NPFL

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs have intensified
preparations for the 2020/21 season, which has been tentatively fixed
for September/October as they begin to sign players.

According to multiple reports, Plateau United and Enyimba, who will
both represent the NPFL in the CAF Champions League, are among
the most active clubs in the current transfer market.

Abdul Maikaba’s Plateau United have secured the services of Moses
Effiong from Dakkada FC, Bashir Andulrahman from Enyimba and
former U-20 defender Aliu Salawudeen.

Enyimba, however, have gotten Hassan Abubakar, Samad Kadiri and
Anthony Omaka from Wikki Tourists, Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars
respectively.

Kwara United have also been bold in the transfer market, they have
signed former Eagles goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba, who returned to the
country from Israel. Michael Ohanu (Akwa United), Jide Fatokun
(Sunshine) and Afeez Nosiru, who joined from Niger Tornadoes,

Abia Warriors, who recently signed former U-23 national team coach,
Imama Amapakabo, secured the services of goalkeeper Vincent Edafe
from Dakkada.

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Onuachu named in Belgian pro league team of the week

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Belgian, Onuachu, super eagles

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has been named in Belgian Pro League Team of
the Week after matchday one of the 2020/2021 Belgian top flight league season.

The 26-year-old came off the bench to inspire KRC Genk to a 2-1 away win against
Zulte-Waregem at the Rainbow Stadium on Sunday.

The former Midtylland star scored the equalising goal for Genk in the 73rd minute.

Onuachu also had a hand in the penalty won by Genk later in the game, which was converted
by his counryman Cyril Dessers.

He scored nine goals in 22 league appearances for Genk last season and is looking to
go beyond that this season.

The lanky striker is expected to feature regularly for Genk this season as they look to
reclaim the title from Club Brugge.

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Stoke City make Mikel primary transfer target

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MIKEL, Stoke City

English Championship outfit Stoke City is reportedly eyeing a move for
former super eagles captain John Obi Mikel.

The 33-year-old Nigeria international is currently a free agent after
acrimoniously terminating his contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor
in March.

Stoke City boss Michael O’Neill is understood to be keen on bringing in a
holding midfielder and Mikel could be a major target.

He was recently linked with a move to Brazilian side Botafogo but the
move reported to have fallen through.

Newly promoted Premier League side West Bromwich Albion have also
been credited with an interest in the 2013 AFCON winner.
Mikel would bring vast experience, having made more than 350
appearances for Premier League giants Chelsea, winning 2 Premier
League titles, one UEFA Champions League title, one UEFA Europa
League trophy, four FA Cup titles and two League Cup titles.

Following a spell in China, he returned to England to sign for
Middlesbrough on a short-term deal in 2019, before making the move
to Turkey.
Stoke were previously linked with Mikel back in 2015, when they were
still in the top flight.

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Nigeria Football Federation confirm change in venue for international friendly match between Nigeria and Algeria

CAS postpones Siasia’s hearing again

Arsenal seek to end Liverpool’s long unbeaten home streak in view of today’s clash

Manchester United make final £90M bid for Sancho

Barcelona announce Suarez Departure

Brazil’s male and female teams set to be paid equally – CBF

Chukwueze Face Nwakali In LaLiga opening weekend as New Season Fixtures are Released

NPFL Clubs begin signing of players ahead of 2020/2021 season

Onuachu named in Belgian pro league team of the week

Stoke City make Mikel primary transfer target

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