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 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER

The Super Eagles continued their 100 per cent record against Cape Verde in their second match of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.

The Nigerian team won the game 2-1 after staging a comeback.

A 75th-minute own goal by Cape Verde earned Nigeria a 2-1 win in their qualifying clash in Mindelo on Tuesday, a result that stabilized the Super Eagles’ leadership of the pool as they await a home-and-away fixture against Central African Republic next month.

The Super Eagles began their qualification campaign with a 2-0 triumph over Peter Butler’s Liberia in Lagos on Friday.

A first-half double from Kelechi Iheanacho propelled the three-time African champions past the Lone Star at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Coach Gernot Rohr had made it clear that his team will do all it takes to avoid a tortuous route to Qatar 2022. Having this in mind, they would be aiming to pick up all three points against the Blue Sharks.

JEAN-PIERRE ADAMS DIES AFTER BEING IN COMA FOR 39YEARS.

Former France footballer Jean-Pierre Adams, who had been in a coma for 39 years, has died at the age of 73. Adams was admitted to hospital for knee surgery in March 1982 but never regained consciousness after an error with his supply of anesthetic procedure resulted in cardiac arrest and brain damage.

Born in Senegal, the defender made more than 140 appearances for Nice and also played for Paris St-Germain.

According to Paris Saint-Germain, Adams left for France at age 8. He turned professional in 1970 and played for several clubs over the next decade, including Nîmes.

May his soul rests in Peace.

COULD IT BE TRUE THAT ANTONIO CONTE IS CURRENTLY ON THE VERGE TO PICK ARSENAL JOB?

Antonio Conte urged to make Arsenal decision amid increasing pressure on Mikel Arteta

Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has been advised to snub any potential Arsenal offer that may come if current manager Mikel Arteta is sacked amid increasing pressure.

Arteta is under ever-increasing scrutiny after his Gunners side fell to a 5-0 defeat at the hands of the current Premier League champions at the weekend.

Arsenal are now rock bottom of the league after three games, with zero points gained and no goals scored, leaving them on a shocking -9 goal difference.

As a result of deficiencies at the back and up front, the pressure is increasing on Arteta. Fixtures against Norwich City and Burnley after the international break could be crucial before the north London derby against Spurs at the end of September.

CRISTIANO RONALDO RETURNS TO BEGIN HIS SECOND TERM AT MACHESTER UNITED.

The 36-year-old signed a two-year deal with the option to extend a further year in August to return to a side that heralds him as their hero.

Transfer rumours had stalked Ronaldo all summer as it was reported Juventus could no longer pay his wages due to the financial strain of the pandemic.

Cristiano Ronaldo's return has brought alot of debate up by sport pundits as to whether or not he will perform better than he did before leaving for Real Madrid in 2009.

ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY MEDICAL STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, (AVMS UI) PREPARES FOR THE INTERFACULTY MATCH.

At noon on Sunday 5th Sept. 2021, the AVMS football team in preparation for the interfaculty Match tournament, played against the Biochemistry team.  It was 2-1 defeat in favor of Biochemistry, however, the AVMS coach, Dare stated while addressing players at the end of the match that the match was not fixed so they could win, but to use as medium to ensure how well the AVMS team is prepared. AVMS football team trainings have shown that the team is ready to break off the jinx of not qualifying from the group stage at the interfaculty matches over the years.