Category: Sport

By Advocatenewsng.com IT was indeed a sudden turn of events, as one of Europe’s best football managers and controversial tactician, Jose Mourinho has been allegedly granted a provisional appointment by Nigeria’s football body, the NFF,  Nigeria  Football  Federation to manage the Super  Eagles of Nigeria  after the  interim  head  coach,  Finidi  George wasn’t found good enough by the same NFF executive. The  Portuguese  manager  has  just  touched  down  the  Lagos  International  Airport  for  contract  signing  and  will  resume  office …

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Polish referee, Szymon Marciniak. By Advocatenewsng.com A Polish referee, Szymon Marciniak, has been chosen to oversee the Qatar 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France on Sunday. According to Sports Center, FIfA referee chairman, Pierluigi Collina has picked Marciniak as the man for the tournament’s big match. That is after the 41-year-old’s strong performances refereeing both finalists in the World Cup’s earlier stages. The Polish referee officiated France’s 2-1 win over Denmark in the group stage. Marciniak also called Argentina’s 2-1…

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LEGAL OPINION By Ebunoluwa Bayode-Ojo, Associate, Olisa Agbakoba Legal, (OAL), Lagos. For speedy resolution of dispute throughout the Qatar World Cup 2022, a temporary court was established to handle World Cup related complaints throughout the games. The life span of this court will be for the duration of the World Cup games. For the duration of the games, a temporary court will be set up to resolve disputes surrounding the World Cup.  FIFA published the Regulations that will be used…

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Captain Lionel Messi celebrating the 3-0 victory against Croatia yesterday night. By Advocatenesng.com AN inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to reach their second World Cup final in eight years.The two-times world champions, backed by a huge majority of the crowd at the Lusail Stadium, produced their best display of the tournament to ensure they will meet the winner of Wednesday’s semi-final clash between holders…

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Real Madrid players in celebration mood after the competition. By Advocatenewsng.com. Real Madrid have won the 2021-2022 UEFA Champions League after beating Liverpool 1-0 on Saturday. Vinicius scored the winner in the match played in Paris. Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Courtois, put up an impressive performance to deny Liverpool’s Mo Salah an opportunity to equalise in the game. Credit: Punch. FOR SPONSORSHIP ON OUR PUBLICATIONS: Contact us for your advert placements, publicity, press releases, personality interviews and promotions, special reports,…

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Flying Eagles Squad. Nigeria qualify for 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations By Advocatenewsng.com. NIGERIA’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, overpowered fit-fighting Ivory Coast in an explosive semi-final match to reach the final of the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Championship in Niamey. The late Tuesday night’s match 2-1 victory not only gave them a ticket to Saturday’s final match but also came a ticket to next year’s Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations scheduled for Egypt, NFF said in a statement…

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Coach Peseiro of Portugal. By Advocatenewsng.com. THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced José Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, the country’s senior men’s national team.The NFF announced the appointment on Sunday, saying his appointment is with immediate effect but subject to the signing of agreed terms between the coach and the football federation. The NFF said Mr Peseiro, 62, will take charge of the Super Eagles starting with friendlies with Mexico and Ecuador…

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