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Homophobia keeping gay players away from football — James Wilson, VMFC
Village Manchester Football Club midfielder, James Wilson believes a lot of gay footballers are staying away from the sport because of the backlash they receive. There has been a lot of clamour for an end to homophobia and equal treatment for players with different sexual orientation but very little success has been achieved in thatRead More
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Australian Open: Halep, Muguruza close on hat-tricks in quarter-finals
Simona Halep and Garbine Muguruza are each chasing a hat-trick of Grand Slam titles as they head into Wednesday’s quarter-finals in an Australian Open where most of the top seeds have fallen by the wayside. History-chasing Serena Williams and defending champion Naomi Osaka were chief among six of the top 10 women’s seeds whoRead More
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Kobe Bryant: Feds probe helicopter crash that killed NBA legend
Friends, colleagues and fans mourned Kobe Bryant on Monday as federal investigators sifted through the wreckage of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball legend and eight other people, hoping to find clues to what caused the accident that stunned the world. Kobe Bryant, 41, was traveling Sunday with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and sevenRead More
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Lobi open two-point lead after nervy 2-1 win against Nasarawa United
Lobi Stars moved two points clear at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after edging neighbours Nasarawa United 2-1 in a highly entertaining derby at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi. A long-range freekick from Chigozie Obasi and a tap-in from Samad Kadiri in either half ensured that Lobi Stars returned to winningRead More
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Otop, ex-Warri Wolves man wins it late for Abia Warriors
Former Warri Wolves forward, Okon Otop, was the hero for Abia Warriors in Umuahia, as he scored in added time to secure three points for the hosts in their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 17 game against the Seasiders. Otop, who came into the game as a second-half substitute, connected perfectly with a crossRead More
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Quadri, Assar lead African charge at German Open
The two best players in Africa – Aruna Quadri of Nigeria and Omar Assar of Egypt will be leading the continent’s contingent to the first ITTF World Tour in 2020 – German Open holding at GETEC Arena in Magdeburg on Tuesday, January 28 to February 2, 2020. 2019 ITTF Africa Cup Champion Omar Assar ofRead More
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Ogunbote downplays title favourites tag for Lobi Stars
Lobi Stars head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has toned down claims that his team are favorites to win the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title at the end of the season. Ogunbote spoke to npfl.ng at the end of the Matchday 17 fixture which saw Lobi Stars defeating Nasarawa United 2-1, and said there can onlyRead More
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Boboye happy to overcome Akwa United’s going behind bogey
Teams that score first in games have gone ahead to at least avoid defeat in over 80% of matches played so far this season. Hence, the task faced by Akwa United when they hosted Heartland on Sunday became more complicated when they went behind in the 15th minute to a piece of magic by SamuelRead More
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Siasia’s dilemma
On August 14 this year, former Super Eagles coach, Samson Sisia will be 53 years old. Also 53 days from today (Sunday), the Bayelsa-born ex-international who has a life ban by FIFA hanging on his neck will have a date with the Court of Arbitration for Sports, CAS at the body’s office on Avenue deRead More
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Chelsea handed potential Liverpool clash in FA Cup
Premier League leaders Liverpool will face Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round if Jurgen Klopp’s understudies win their replay against Shrewsbury. Third-tier Shrewsbury fought back to draw 2-2 with Liverpool on Sunday, earning a replay at Anfield that falls during the Premier League winter break. Reds boss Klopp insists he will not use hisRead More
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Man City vs Man United: Solskjaer hints at starting XI for Carabao Cup semi-final clash
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that he will field the same starting XI that has been playing for the club lately when they take on Manchester City on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg tie at Etihad. He also gave the latest update on Nemanja Matic, David De Gea, Anthony
Man City vs Man United: Solskjaer hints at starting XI for Carabao Cup semi-final clash
Transfer: Arteta speaks on Arsenal’s plans to sign Pablo Mari
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has spoken on the club’s plans to sign defender, Pablo Mari from Flamingo. DAILY POST had reported that Mari arrived London on Saturday for his medical with the Gunners technical director, Edu Gaspar, after a deal to sign him on loan with a view to a £7.5m transfer was agreed. The
Transfer: Arteta speaks on Arsenal’s plans to sign Pablo Mari
FA Cup: What Rio Ferdinand, Arteta said about Saka after Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has hailed Arsenal youngster, Bukayo Saka following his impressive display in the Gunners’ FA Cup fourth round 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Monday night. Arsenal defeated Bournemouth at the Dean Court Stadium, thanks to goals from Saka and Eddie Nketiah. “I think Saka needs a special mention,” Ferdinand told BT
FA Cup: What Rio Ferdinand, Arteta said about Saka after Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth
Kobe Bryant: More revelations emerge about helicopter crash, death of ex-NBA superstar
It has been revealed that Ara Zobayan, the pilot of the helicopter that crashed into a hillside outside Los Angeles, killing former NBA superstar, Kobe Bryant and eight others, told air traffic controllers in his last radio message that he was climbing “to avoid a layer of cloud.” This was disclosed by Jennifer Homendy of
Kobe Bryant: More revelations emerge about helicopter crash, death of ex-NBA superstar
Lakers star, Lebron James speaks on last conversation with Kobe Bryant, laments basketballer’s death
Lakers star, LeBron James has broken silence over the shocking death of Basketball legend, Kobe Bryant. Bryant, Gianna and seven others died, when his helicopter crashed into a hillside in southern California at about 9.45am on Sunday. The cause of crash is under investigation. Janes who surpassed Bryant for third place on the NBA’s all-time
Lakers star, Lebron James speaks on last conversation with Kobe Bryant, laments basketballer’s death
Transfer: Man Utd ask Alexis Sanchez to return from Inter Milan
Manchester United are ready to give Alexis Sanchez another chance to prove himself at the club, according to the Daily Star. Sanchez joined Serie A club Inter Milan on a season-long loan during the summer, after a miserable 18 months at Old Trafford. The 31-year-old netted only five times in 45 appearances, following his move
Transfer: Man Utd ask Alexis Sanchez to return from Inter Milan
EPL: Jesus reacts as Guardiola takes penalty duties away from him
Manchester City striker, Gabriel Jesus, has vowed to reclaim penalty duties, after being axed by manager Pep Guardiola following a series of misses. Jesus’ failure against Sheffield United was his third of the season. Guardiola then appointed Ilkay Gundogan to take the spot-kick in the FA Cup tie with Fulham on Saturday. Gundogan converted an
EPL: Jesus reacts as Guardiola takes penalty duties away from him
FA Cup fifth round: Man Utd, Arsenal, City discover opponents Full draw
The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup was conducted Monday evening. Holders Manchester City face Sheffield United at the Etihad Stadium, while Arsenal who won 2-1 at Bournemouth, will travel to Portsmouth Manchester United play either Northampton or Derby County. The winners of the replay between Liverpool and Shrewsbury Town will visit
FA Cup fifth round: Man Utd, Arsenal, City discover opponents Full draw
Kobe Bryant: Warning helicopter pilot received before crash revealed
The pilot that flew the ill-fated helicopter that carried NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, was warned “you’re too low”, seconds before the chopper disappeared from radar. Bryant, Gianna and seven others died, when the aircraft crashed into a hillside in southern California at about 9.45am on Sunday. Los Angeles Police and the
Kobe Bryant: Warning helicopter pilot received before crash revealed
Ademola Lookman takes final decision on playing for Nigeria, England
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical assistant, Tunde Adelakun, has confirmed that Ademola Lookman, has applied to FIFA to switch his allegiance to the Super Eagles from England. Lookman was born in England to Nigerian parents and has played for English youth teams. He is however still eligible to play for Nigeria, having not featured for
Ademola Lookman takes final decision on playing for Nigeria, England
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