Football

Arsenal return preparations in chaos after ‘player tested positive for coronavirus and two more came in close contact’

Published

3 years ago

June 22, 2020

ARSENAL’S preparations for the resumption of the Premier League season were reportedly thrown into chaos when one player tested positive for coronavirus.

According to The Athletic, two other people “came in close contact” to the infected individual.
Arsenal believe the unnamed player had a ‘false positive’ coronavirus test
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Arsenal believe the unnamed player had a ‘false positive’ coronavirus testCredit: EPA
That meant, going by the government guidance, the player would have to self-isolate for seven days.

But the two individuals who had been in contact with the player would have to quarantine for 14 days.

The club reportedly held their own testing for the unnamed star and both came back negative, therefore believing the first test was a ‘false positive’.

But “the in-house process is not approved by the Premier League” meaning that the Gunners had to wait for the next round of official testing.

That came just two days before Arsenal’s game against Manchester City – and the player provided a negative test for infection.

The three players missed a total of four days training during the process, only returning for sessions the day before the City game.

And it is being reported that the trio all featured in the 3-0 defeat to Pep Guardiola’s title-chasers.

The revelation comes at a time with Arsenal reeling following back-to-back defeats.

Football

Club signs “25-year-old goalkeeper” but fans think he’s 45 [See photos]

Published

2 years ago

February 10, 2021

Cate Iteyo

Social media across Africa on Wednesday, February 10 was sent into a frenzy by one Nigerian Club – Mighty Jets International Jos.

The Mighty Jets, took to social media to unveil their new range of kits for the upcoming Nigerian National league season while profiling its players.

One player, however, caught the eye of netizens, Goalkeeper Gobum Rotduwe.

According to the club, “Rot. D” was born on September 13, 1995, meaning he is 25 years old now.

Fans took a swipe at the club, most claiming the goalkeeper has lied about his age.

What’s your take on his age?

Football

Club signs “25-year-old goalkeeper” but fans think he’s 45 [See photos]

Published

2 years ago

February 10, 2021

Cate Iteyo

Social media across Africa on Tuesday, February 9 was sent into a frenzy by one Nigerian Club – Mighty Jets International Jos.

The Mighty Jets, took to social media to unveil their new range of kits for the upcoming Nigerian National league season while profiling its players.

According to the club, “Rot. D” was born on September 13, 1995, meaning he is 25 years old now.

Fans took a swipe at the club, most claiming the goalkeeper has lied about his age. What’s your take on his age?

Football

Barcelona appoint Koeman as new coach

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3 years ago

August 19, 2020

Cate Iteyo

Barcelona have appointed Ronald Koeman as their next coach, the club said in a statement on Wednesday, as the Catalans look to rebuild after their 8-2 thrashing by Bayern Munich in the Champions League last week.

Koeman, who has left his role as manager of the Netherlands, has signed a two-year-deal with Barcelona, who sacked Quique Setien on Monday after he presided over the club’s worst defeat ever in European competition.

Koeman, who will be officially presented at the Camp Nou stadium later on Wednesday, is dearly loved at Barca for his role in Johan Cruyff’s hugely successful side known as the ‘Dream Team’ and for scoring the goal that delivered the club’s first ever European Cup in 1992.

The defender later became the club’s assistant coach before embarking on a career as a head coach, managing Dutch sides Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord plus Premier League sides Southampton and Everton and La Liga’s Valencia.

“Barcelona and Ronald Koeman have come to an agreement for him to be the team’s coach until 30 June 2022,” said Barca’s statement.

“A club legend and Barca’s hero at Wembley who gave fans their first European Cup, Koeman is coming back to the Camp Nou. But this time he will be in the dugout to lead the team.”