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PHOTO: Throwback To When Late Broadcaster, Yinka Craig, Interviewed Football Legend, Pele
Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit Here’s a glimpse of the moment when late broadcaster, Yinka Craig, interviewed now-deceased football legend, Pele. Pele died on Thursday after a battle with cancer. Craig died in 2008. This photo was shared on Facebook in 2013. Credit: Facebook| Yinka Craig REGISTER TO JOIN NAIJABLOG FREE BLOGGING PLATFORM NaijaBlog.ng Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit .u764ccf27049e2008d3ab932769b85dc1{padding:0;margin:0;padding-top:1em!important;padding-bottom:1em!important;width:100%;display:block;font-weight:700;background-color:inherit;border:0!important;border-left:4px solid #16A085!important;box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.17);-moz-box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.17);-o-box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.17);-webkit-box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.17);text-decorati...
Brazilian Football Legend, Pele Dies at 82
Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit A Brazilian three times World Cup winners, Pele is dead. The football legend who has been battling with cancer fo sometimes died today 29th of December 2022 at the age of 82 years. Reacting to his death, Former Senator President, Bukola Saraki took to his Facebook page to mourn the death of Pele. Saraki post read: “The death of Brazilian football legend Pelé has shaken the world. He was undeniably gifted, and his name will remain immortalized in our minds. He will be remembered as one of the most iconic figures in the history of the sport. I recall watching him play and admiring his superb footballing ability in awe. He inspired generations, and his legacy will continue to live on in the countless players he has influenced. Today, as the world pays homage ...
AFCON 2021: Guinea-Bissau players in tears after 1-0 defeat against Egypt
Guinea-Bissau players were reportedly in tears following their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Egypt in their previous AFCON group match. Star forward Mohamed Salah broke the deadlock in the 70th minute of the match. However, Baciro Cande’s side seemed to have restored parity when Mama Balde fired a stunning equaliser. But that goal was chalked off after a video assistant referee review. “We’re bitterly disappointed because the referee’s decision to rule out that goal left many players lying on the floor in tears,” Monaco midfielder Pele said (as per BBC Sport). He also added: “All the players are disappointed and crying in the dressing room. To lose in this way is very bad and it left all the players in tears.” Guinea-Bissau are currently sitting third...
Diego Maradona: ‘I hope we’ll play together in the sky’ – Pele
Brazilian football great Pele mourned his fellow legend Diego Maradona after the Argentine died Wednesday, saying he hoped they would “play together in the sky” one day. “Sad news today. I have lost a dear friend, and the world has lost a legend,” Pele wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of Maradona hoisting the World Cup trophy in 1986. “There is much more to say, but for now may God give his family strength. One day, I hope, we will play soccer together in the sky.” Pele and Maradona, who often vie for the title of best footballer in history, had just celebrated milestone birthdays last month: 80 and 60, respectively. Pele had wished Maradona well on his birthday on October 30, writing, “May your journey be long and may you always smile, and make me smile, too!” Maradona had likewise...
Super Eagles forward Struggles as AC Milan beat Crotone away
Simy Nwankwo struggled as Crotone fell to a 2-0 home defeat against AC Milan at the Stadio Ezio Scida on Sunday. Nwankwo was in action for the entire duration of the game. The forward, who failed to register a shot on target in the contest is yet to open his goal for the season. The Nigeria international scored 20 goals to emerge top scorer in Serie B last season. Frank Kessie put AC Milan ahead from the spot on the dot of half-time. Brahim Diaz made the points save when he netted the second goal five minutes after the break. Crotone will face Sassuolo in their next Serie A game on Saturday. Get more stories like this on Twitter You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet B...
Oyo ADC: We’ll stand by Senator Lanlehin in whatever political decision he makes
The Oyo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reaffirmed support and loyalty to its governorship candidate in the 2019 elections, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, promising to stand by him in “whatever political decisions he makes.” The party stated this in a communiqué at the end of its meeting held in Ibadan, at the weekend, against the background of the breakdown of the coalition over non-fulfilment of the agreement reached before the election. Senator Lanlehin and Chief Sharafadeen Alli of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) are two major governorship candidates that dropped their aspiration to support the candidature of Makinde in the election. ADC leadership, in the communiqué jointly signed by Reverend Ezekiel Adeniran and Pastor David Orolade, acting state chairman and assistan...
