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Prince William calls for an end to ‘despicable’ racist abuse of footballers

THE AFRI GIST February 1, 2021 0

Prince William has called for an end to the ‘despicable’ racist abuse of footballers following a series of incidents against some stars.  In a series of tweets, he urged Facebook and Twitter to crackdown on people attempting to spread ‘hate and division’ and make them Continue Reading

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Neymar To Extend Stay At PSG, Wants Mbappe To Do The Same

THE AFRI GIST February 1, 2021 0

Brazil forward Neymar wants to extend Paris Saint-Germain contract and urges Kylian Mbappe to do the same; “I want to stay at PSG, and I hope Kylian will stay too. We want PSG to be a great team”; PSG suffered shock defeat to Lorient on Sunday Neymar has openly confirmed his desire to stay at […]Continue Reading

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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes The All-Time Top Goalscorer In Football History

THE AFRI GIST January 21, 2021 0

Cristiano Ronaldo has made in history after becoming the all-time top goalscorer in football after scoring for Juventus in their clash against Napoli. The 35-year-old was expected to reach the stunning landmark against Inter on Sunday after edging closer to history by scoring against Sassuolo last week to level to record. But the legendary Juve […]Continue Reading

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Man United Star Edinson Cavani Apologises For ‘Racist’ Instagram Post

THE AFRI GIST November 30, 2020 0

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has apologised for his potentially racist post on Instagram. The Football Association will investigate the Uruguay star and could be banned for three matches if he is found guilty. Cavani replied to an Instagram post by a fan using a racially offensive term – “n******” – in a post which […]Continue Reading

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Last Moments Of Diego Maradona On His Sick Bed Before He Died (See Photo)

THE AFRI GIST November 26, 2020 0

A photo that captures the final moment of internationally celebrated football legend, Diego Armando Maradona on his sick bed before giving up the ghost has surfaced on the internet. Diego Maradona who died at the age of 60 is reported to have lost his life following a heart-attack (cardiac arrest) in the north of the […]Continue Reading

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Apostle Johnson Suleman Shows His Football Skills

THE AFRI GIST November 2, 2020 0

The general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, wowed crowds with his footballing skills. The apostle was seen juggling a ball at an unknown location, see video below.Continue Reading

FOOD HEALTH NEWS SPORTS

Man loses 80 pounds in just 10 months by eating right and doing moderate exercise

THE AFRI GIST September 29, 2020 0

A formerly overweight man named Rome succeeded in losing 80 pounds in just 10 months without doing anything drastic. According to his fitness coach, he lost the weight by eating a “balanced whole nutritional diet” and undergoing moderate exercise. He added that there was “no starving himself, no silly 0 carb diets and no silly […]Continue Reading

NEWS SPORTS

Nigeria ranks 29th in world FIFA ranking

THE AFRI GIST September 18, 2020 0

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up from the 31st to 29th position in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings.  In the latest rankings released by the football governing body on Thursday, Nigeria got 1493 points and are now third in Africa, with Senegal (20th) and Tunisia (26th) in first and second respectively. Algeria (35), […]Continue Reading

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Messi Gives Reasons As He Makes U-turn, To Remain At Barcelona

THE AFRI GIST September 4, 2020 0

Argentine footballer, Lionel Messi has publicly spoken for the first time about his desire to leave Barcelona. “I thought and was sure that I was free to leave, the president always said that at the end of the season I could decide if I stayed or not,” he said.“Now they cling to the fact that I […]Continue Reading

HEALTH NEWS SPORTS

Three PSG Players Test Positive For COVID-19

THE AFRI GIST September 2, 2020 0

Three Paris Saint-Germain players have tested positive for coronavirus, the French club announced on Wednesday, in a setback to their preparations for the scheduled start of their Ligue 1 campaign next week. French sports daily L’Equipe reported the players in question were Neymar, Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes, but PSG did not reveal any […]Continue Reading

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Transfer: Man City offer Barcelona three players, €100m in exchange for Messi

THE AFRI GIST August 27, 2020 0

Manchester City are so determined to land Lionel Messi and can offer Barcelona three players plus €100million, according to Spanish newspaper, Sport. It is known that the three players Man City will offer Barcelona to force the deal are: Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus and Eric Garcia. Messi’s future at Barcelona is unsure after the Argentine […]Continue Reading

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Making the Rest of 2020 the Year of the Football Field!

THE AFRI GIST July 18, 2020 0

The finest soccer stadium in Nigeria right this moment might be the brand new, state-of-the-art, magnificent edifice in Akwa Ibom State, the Uyo Township Stadium. It might also have the perfect soccer enjoying floor of lush, flat and green grass. I’ve truly watched a few matches of the Super Eagles in the stadium and suppose […]Continue Reading

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Super Eagles Striker Checks Possitive For Coronavirus

THE AFRI GIST July 9, 2020 0

Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu, has contacted the lethal Coronavirus  (COVID-19), Vanguard has reported. It was gathered that the player examined optimistic for coronavirus on Wednesday, whereas the results of his mates, Stephen Odey and Cyril Dessers at Belgian club Genk, got here out negative. “In the run-up to the first exhibition game of the season, […]Continue Reading

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Messi Will Finish His Soccer Career In Barcelona – Club President

THE AFRI GIST July 6, 2020 0

Spanish club, Barcelona’s president, Josep Maria Bartomeu has stated that ace soccer player Lionel Messi will finish his career on the club regardless of rumors of his departure. In accordance with stories, the Argentine playmaker is but to signal a brand new contract to increase his keep on the Nou Camp. It was beforehand reported that the striker Continue Reading

BUSINESS EDUCATION LIFESTYLE SPORTS

Soccer betting: a newbie’s information

THE AFRI GIST July 1, 2020 0

With social distancing in full swing, soccer followers throughout the globe received’t be seeing their favorite golf equipment play reside for an extended whereas. Watching reruns of previous matches, studying football predictions and maintaining with the latest football updates simply received’t lower it anymore. To remain engaged and take part within the upcoming Continue Reading

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2021 Africa Cup of Nations postponed by a 12 months attributable to coronavirus

THE AFRI GIST July 1, 2020 0

Subsequent 12 months’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon has been postponed till 2022 as a result of coronavirus pandemic, the Confederation of African Football introduced Tuesday in a video convention. CAF president Ahmad Ahmad stated African soccer’s governing physique took the choice as “health was the main priority”. African nations have suffered to various […]Continue Reading

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Messi to lose Golden Shoe to Lewandowski

THE AFRI GIST July 1, 2020 0

Barcelona celebrity, Lionel Messi, faces dropping his European Golden Shoe to Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski. Messi has gained the prize given to the best goal scorer within the main leagues six occasions and is seeking to clinch for the fourth consecutive season. The 33-year-old scored in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid, bringing his tally […]Continue Reading

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Japan Female Wrestler Cast In ‘Terrace House’ Dies At 22

THE AFRI GIST May 24, 2020 0

Hana Kimura, a female professional wrestler who was among the cast of the popular Japanese reality series “Terrace House,” died Saturday at 22, her wrestling organisation said, after she reportedly faced online bullying. While the cause of her death was not immediately known, she had recently posted messages on social media seeming to tell her […]Continue Reading

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Wenger reveals why he will never return to Arsenal

THE AFRI GIST May 24, 2020 0

Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said he will never return to the club. Wenger left the Emirates Stadium in 2018 after 22 years in charge of the Gunners. The 70-year-old remains the longest-serving manager in Premier League history, beating Sir Alex Ferguson by nine months. During his time at Arsenal, Wenger won three Premier […]Continue Reading

LIFESTYLE SPORTS

Brazilian Footballer Flavio Donizete Sold Club World Cup Medal To Buy Cocaine

THE AFRI GIST May 24, 2020 0

A Brazilian footballer Flavio Donizete has revealed how his struggles with drug addiction made his sell his Club World Cup medal to buy cocaine. Donizete played as a defender with the Sau Paulo team that triumphed over Liverpool 15 years ago in the club world cup. Although Donizete only made the bench through injury to […]Continue Reading

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Lyon president says French League’s halt to Ligue 1 was “stupid’’

THE AFRI GIST May 24, 2020 0

Olympique Lyonnais president Jean-Michel Aulas again lashed out at the French League for ending the Ligue 1 football season early amid the COVID-19, calling the decision “stupid”. Aulas spoke after La Liga on Saturday got the Spanish government’s green light to resume play. Matches will likely begin on June 12, according to League president Javier […]Continue Reading

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‘Very violent’ Mourinho admits he made some mistakes at Inter

THE AFRI GIST May 22, 2020 0

Jose Mourinho has recalled being “very violent” towards his players after a loss during his time at Italian club Inter Milan. The Portuguese coach had an extremely successful two seasons in charge of Inter, winning two Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia and a Champions League. However, current Tottenham boss Mourinho admits he made some […]Continue Reading

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Essien reveals Chelsea player that persuaded him to reject Man United

THE AFRI GIST May 22, 2020 0

Michael Essien says he would have “loved” to join Man Utd but Didier Drogba and Jose Mourinho convinced him to join Chelsea. The former Ghana international spent nine years at Stamford Bridge after signing from Lyon in 2005 for a reported fee of £24.4m. Essien won two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, a League […]Continue Reading

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I Want To Win FA Cup With Manchester United – Odion Ighalo

THE AFRI GIST March 8, 2020 0

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has revealed he dreams of crowning his six months stay at Manchester United with an FA Cup victory. Ighalo, who was signed from Shanghai Shenhua on a six months loan, has scored three goals since joining United on the last day of the transfer window. The now-retired Super Eagles striker scored two […]Continue Reading

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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Defeat Lesotho

THE AFRI GIST November 18, 2019 0

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Lesotho 4-2 during their clash at the African Cup of Nation’s qualifier played in Maseru, Lesotho on Sunday 17th, November. The victory was a hard fought one as the Lesotho team took a suprise lead in the first half before the Super Eagles rallied back into the game, thanks […]Continue Reading

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Cristiano Ronaldo Scores His 700th Goal

THE AFRI GIST October 15, 2019 0

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit another milestone in his career. According to reports, Ronaldo scored the 700th goal of his professional career during Portugal’s Euro 2020 qualifying loss to Ukraine on Monday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is just one of six footballers to have hit the 700 marks, with Josef Bican estimated to be the […]Continue Reading