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Klopp: We Need to Improve to Beat Chelsea

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7 years ago

September 29, 2018

Eric

Following the loss of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side against the Maurizio Sarri led Chelsea, the former has come out to say that his side must improve and bring their best when they meet again against Chelsea on Saturday in the English Premier League.

The Blues ended the unbeaten run of the Reds with a 2-1 victory in the Carabao third round clash at Anfield on Wednesday.

Eden Hazard was the man to watch for as he clinched the victory with 5 minutes to the end of the match. An opener from Liverpool Daniel Sturridge had put the Jurgen Klopp’s side ahead but it was levelled by Emerson Palmeri before Hazard’s finish.

“The result is the most important thing, but performance is also important especially for analysis. It was interesting to see how we adapted in such a short time. We are competitive. That’s what we have to show again. The Chelsea game was a very interesting game.

“We needed time to adapt without the ball. It felt like things weren’t comfortable. It was because of little, little details. It was a big challenge for the boys. We want to strike back, that is the sport. If you play them again, you try to correct that case. Fighting back is a duty in the sport.

“We will go to Chelsea and try our best again. Chelsea will make changes. A lot of other players will come in. It will be interesting again and I’m looking forward to it.

On how to stop Hazard ahead of their Saturday clash, he said: “How do we defend him? We have Hazard and him. And Willian. And Kovacic running like a Formula One car. And Kante. They’re all important [players for Chelsea], so let’s try to be at 100%. When we play football, we cause teams problems.”

“Stop passes to him? Good idea? Being close? Good idea, but he likes players being close sometimes.We all know we could have stopped that goal but he used that situation. No player is not defendable. We have to close the right spaces. I know exactly how good he is. He’s a special player and he enjoys this one vs one situation. I didn’t need that game to find out about that.”

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CAF Acknowledges Akor Adams’ Goal Tribute to DR Congo Superfan

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2 days ago

January 11, 2026

Eric

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has publicly acknowledged Super Eagles striker Akor Adams following his goal celebration in Nigeria’s 2-0 quarter-final win over Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Adams scored Nigeria’s second goal against the Desert Foxes, making amends for earlier missed chances and helping the Super Eagles secure a place in the semifinals.

However, it was his celebration, rather than the finish itself, that drew widespread attention across the continent.

Tribute to DR Congo superfan

After finding the net, the Sevilla forward marked the moment with a gesture inspired by DR Congo superfan Mboladinga ‘Lumumba’.

The Congolese supporter has become a familiar figure at the tournament for standing throughout all DR Congo matches as a tribute to the legacy of former prime minister Patrice Lumumba.

Adams’ celebration mirrored Mboladinga’s stance, a move widely interpreted as a sign of respect and solidarity beyond national lines. The moment resonated with fans and officials alike, quickly gaining traction on social media.

CAF Reaction and fan response

CAF highlighted the gesture on its official X account, sharing an image of Adams’ celebration alongside a brief but pointed message. “Standing still. Akor.,” the continental body wrote.

The post prompted a wave of reactions from football fans across Africa. A user identified as @MrChirenga commented, “Love the fact that Africans are becoming more and more united fam … Love from Zimbabwe.”

Another fan, @abuagoody, praised Adams’ qualities, writing, “Such an impressive player. The last players that played like him for Nigeria are John Utaka, Brown Ideye and Uche.”

Others focused on Adams’ technical ability, with @MouxCaa adding, “Akor Adams is a type of player you see touching the ball and you automatically know it’s a professional footballer.”

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AFCON 2025: BUA Group Chair Rewards Super Eagles with $1.5m for Beating Algeria

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2 days ago

January 11, 2026

Eric

Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has announced a substantial financial reward for the Super Eagles following their 2–0 win over Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final on Saturday.

In a congratulatory message to the team, Rabiu praised the players for their outstanding performance, saying the victory lifted the spirit of Nigerians and renewed national pride as the team advances in the tournament.

To spur the Super Eagles on ahead of the semi-finals, the BUA president pledged USD $500,000 to the players if they win the semi-final match, with an additional USD $50,000 bonus for every goal scored in that game.

Rabiu also announced an even larger incentive should Nigeria go on to win the tournament.

According to the pledge, the team will receive USD $1,000,000 for winning the final, alongside USD $100,000 for each goal scored in the title match.

He wished the players continued success as they carry Nigeria’s hopes into the latter stages of the competition, urging them to keep making the nation proud.

The Super Eagles will now focus on their AFCON semi-final clash as support and excitement continue to grow nationwide following their impressive victory over Algeria.

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Renowned Boxer Anthony Joshua Survives Ghastly Road Accident

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2 weeks ago

December 29, 2025

Eric

World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua on Monday survived a ghastly road accident in Makun, Ogun State.

Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred along a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The vehicle carrying Joshua, a Lexus Jeep with the number plate, KRD 850 HN, reportedly collided with a stationary truck under circumstances that are still being investigated.

Joshua reportedly sustained minor injuries, while two persons were said to have died on the spot.