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Archive | November 2020
Coach Ndubuisi Egbo reacts to Tirana sacking….
The first African coach to take a team to the European Champions League, Ndubuisi Egbo, remained upbeat despite losing his job at KF Tirana just four matches into the new Albanian season.
Mohamed Salah tests positive for coronavirus….
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Egypt.
Nigeria held 4-4 by Sierra Leone in Benin City….
Sierra Leone fought back from 4-0 down away to Nigeria to draw 4-4 in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier after a spectacular comeback in Benin City.
Fiorentina sack coach Lachini….
Giuseppe Lachini has been sacked as head coach by Fiorentina, with the Serie A club appointing Cesare Prandelli in his place on Monday.
Nigeria’s Joe Aribo scores two as Glasgow Rangers hit eight against Hamilton….
Ruthless Rangers recorded their biggest win under Steven Gerrard against Hamilton (8-0) to stay nine points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
English Premier League Results….
Sunday 8 November, 2020:
West Brom 0:1 Tottenham
Leicester 1:0 Wolves
Manchester City 1:1 Liverpool
Arsenal 0:3 Aston Villa
Ivorian Anouma to run for CAF president….
Cote d’Ivoire’s Jacques Anouma is to run for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidency next March – seven years after his first attempt – after receiving the nomination of his federation for the role.
Roberto Mancini tests positive for Coronavirus….
Harry Kane hits double century goals for Tottenham….
Harry Kane scored his 200th Tottenham goal in Thursday’s Europa League clash with Ludogorets.
Sergio Ramos reaches century goals for Real Madrid….
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos said he hopes he can get a few more records after his 100th goal for the club.
Diego Maradona’s brain surgery successful….
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has undergone successful brain surgery, his doctor has said.
Geoffrey Kondogbia joins Atletico Madrid….
Atletico Madrid have signed Central African Republic midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia from Spanish rivals Valencia.
English Premier League Results….
Monday 2nd November, 2020:
Fulham 2:0 West Brom
Leeds United 1:4 Leicester
Asamoah Gyan returns to Ghana club football….
Former national captain Asamoah Gyan, 34, has returned to play his club football in Ghana in a move hoped to boost the local league.
Gareth Bale opens Tottenham account on EPL return….
Gareth Bale’s first goal since re-signing for Tottenham helped his side beat Brighton 2-1 to go second in the Premier League table.
Erik ten Hag’s Ajax equal Cruyff’s Eredivisie record….
Erik ten Hag’s Ajax matched Johan Cruyff’s Dutch league record with Saturday’s 5-2 win over lowly Fortuna Sittard.
Former Barcelona coach says Messi is difficult to manage….
Former Barcelona coach Quique Setién admits that Lionel Messi was a difficult player to manage during his time at Camp Nou.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice on return from Covid-19….
Substitute Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his return after two weeks out with Covid-19 as Juventus won at Serie A rookies Spezia.
Barcelona equal their worst La Liga start….
Barcelona have equalled their worst tally of La Liga points after six games since the competition reverted to three points for a win.
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