Tag: GOALKEEPER

Buhari salutes renowned goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okala at 71

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday felicitated with Emmanuel Okala, the goaltender of the defunct national football squad the Green Eagles on his 71st birthday, which comes up on Tuesday. The Green Eagles metamorphosed into the Super Eagles in 1994. In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the president rejoiced with the sportsman who earned global recognition and awards for his prowess in the field of play. The president joined Okala’s family, team mates, fans and professional colleagues in celebrating the auspicious occasion. He stated that Okala’s anniversary brought…

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Neuer set to become Germany’s most-capped goalkeeper

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The 2014 FIFA World Cup winner Neuer is to draw level on 95 matches with 1974 world champion Sepp Meier in Saturday’s UEFA Nations League game against Ukraine. Manuel Neuer is rapidly approaching 100 caps, but before that milestone is already set to become Germany’s most-capped goalkeeper. He will then move one ahead on Tuesday in Spain. But now 76, Meier is not too fussed about losing the record, saying it “is about time” that his mark is surpassed. “I set the mark 41 years ago. That shows it was…

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