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Sep
02
2021
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Prince Ubochi marks birthday with novelty match

Prince Ubochi marks birthday with novelty match

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Prince Ubochi marks birthday with novelty match Everest Ezihe, Owerri As part of his passion for football, Prince Ubochi has marked his birthday with friendly football match between youthful traders of Omenka Lane and Blessed Lane, Nwaorie Market Owerri. The much publicized entertainment local derby was held last Tuesday at ST. Paul's Primary School open field, Owerri and was majestically kicked off by Rotn. Everest Ezihe, Imo State Chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN. Ubochi an Owerri based world class designer is also the President of Umueze Ogwa Patriotic Union, UPU Youth's wing thus prompting HRH Eze Engr.…
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Aug
14
2021
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Imo grassroots football gets boost … As First Mahi Fc poised to export players

Imo grassroots football gets boost … As First Mahi Fc poised to export players

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SLUG= imo grassroots football gets a boost ... As first Mahi Fc poised to export players Everest Ezihe, Owerri Overwhelmed with untapped football talents in various communities in Imo State and with patriotic vision of seeing football as a serious business, Prince Chidiebere Onuoha has vowed to harness the potentials of the rural players and groom them to international standard for maximum usage by football clubs outside Nigeria. Onuoha who lived in Liverpool, England but hails from Agbaja in Nwangele Local Government Area of the state, is the Facilitator of First Mahi FC (FMI), Nigeria disclosed this at old Township…
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Aug
11
2021
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SLUG = Mbata splashes Heartland Fc 1m, promises 10m if they do this…

SLUG = Mbata splashes Heartland Fc 1m, promises 10m if they do this…

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From = Everest Ezihe, Owerri As part of the means to appreciate the Staff and Management of Heartland Football Club, Owerri for their sacrifices and survival during the just concluded Nigeria premier league, Chief Alex Mbata has doled out one million Naira cash to the club and promised to give them 10 million Naira if they lift 2021/2022 premier football season trophy. Mbata disclosed this on Tuesday at New Owerri, the official residence of Rt Hon. Chyna Iwuanyanwu (Mr. Capacity), the Deputy Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly during an end of season dinner organized for the club by the…
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Jun
09
2021
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Ebonyi SWAN Passes Vote Of Confidence On Sports, Education Commissioners

Ebonyi SWAN Passes Vote Of Confidence On Sports, Education Commissioners

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Egbo Grace-Abakaliki Sports Writers Association Ebonyi State chapter has pass vote of confidence on the State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Charles Emeka Akpu-enika and the immediate past Commissioner for Education, Dr Onyebuchi Chima. According to the group in a communique signed by it's chairman Mr. Emmanuel Nnaji, Secretary Mrs Grace Egbo and three others at the end of their general meeting on Wednesday, disclosed that the two commissioner deserves commendation for jointly steering the 2021 Governor David Nweze Umahi School Sports in the state. Also, the group congratulated Ebonyi State Government under the leadership of Governor David…
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Feb
04
2021
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Champion’s League: What Rep Onuigbo About Umuahia North, South Performance

Champion’s League: What Rep Onuigbo About Umuahia North, South Performance

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  By Our Correspondent The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/ South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives has congratulated Umuahia South and Umuahia North Local Government Area Football teams for emerging Champions and second runners up respectively at the the just concluded Abia Governor's Cup. Recall that Umuahia South blazed to victory after a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Aba South LGA last Friday to be crowned Champions in the maiden edition of the Abia Governor's Cup. Similarly, a scintillating performance from Umuahia North saw them beat their counterparts from Ukwa East 4-2 to finish as the third best overall…
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Oct
26
2020
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Just In: Ronaldinho tests positive for COVID-19

Just In: Ronaldinho tests positive for COVID-19

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Former Brazil striker Ronaldinho Gaucho said on Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and was self-isolating. The ex-FC Barcelona and Paris St-Germain (PSG) player was in Belo Horizonte, where he played for local side Atletico Mineiro, when he got his diagnosis. “I arrived in BH (Belo Horizonte) yesterday (Saturday) and I took the COVID test, I tested positive, I am good, asymptomatic so far,” the two-times FIFA World Player of the year said in Sunday. The former AC Milan, Flamengo and Gremio player said he would remain in a hotel until his condition improved. The charismatic forward spent a…
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Aug
11
2020
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Europa: Fernandes Fires Man Utd into S’final Inter Milan also through

Europa: Fernandes Fires Man Utd into S’final Inter Milan also through

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Former Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo, was an unused sub on Monday night as Manchester United needed an extra-time penalty from Bruno Fernandes to finally see off a spirited FC Copenhagen 1-0 and set up a potential Europa League semi-final against Wolves. United were poor for much of the first half in the heat of Cologne but still had a penalty overturned and a goal ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side improved and dominated the second half but could find no way past inspired goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson, with Fernandes and Mason Greenwood also each hitting…
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Aug
11
2020
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Abba Bichi Becomes Youngest Ambassador of 5 Stars Football Academy

Abba Bichi Becomes Youngest Ambassador of 5 Stars Football Academy

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Brazil 2019 FIFA U-17 campaigner with the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, Abba Bichi, has become the youngest Ambassador of the 5 Stars Football and Consultancy. At a colourful and glamorous event held in Abuja, Bichi, who this year, founded the Abba Bichi Football Academy, where amateur players are groomed, was bestowed the ambassadorial honour because of his contributions to grassroots sports development. Speaking before conferment of the ambassador title on Bichi, management team of 5 Stars Football and Consultancy, we’re effusive in their praise of the youngster. “Due to your globally recognised achievements and contributions to grassroots football, as well…
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