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Boboye, Okagbue drag bragging rights after Ifeanyiubah, Akwa United draw
FC IfeanyiUbah and visiting Akwa United played out a nil-all draw in Nnewi but Coach Kennedy Boboye believes the home side were lucky to have earned a point from the NPFL Matchday 18 encounter on Sunday. Akwa United goalkeeper Jean Efala was easily the man of the match for his great saves to deny hair-splittingRead More
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NPFL: Heartland pip Sunshine Stars 1-0 to return to winning ways
Heartland’s Abiodun Thompson struck as early as the third minute and they held off stiff opposition from NPFL MatchDay 18 foes, Sunshine Stars in a high tempo game played at the Okigwe Township Stadium, Okigwe on Sunday. It was a game Heartland needed the maximum points to get back to a reckoning at the backRead More
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NPFL: Kano Pillars beat Adamawa 2-0 to extend unbeaten run to 13 games
Kano Pillars extended their unbeaten run to 13 after hitting Adamawa United twice on one of NPFL Matchday 18 fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. Two free-kick goals saw Kano Pillars bag the maximum points on home soil. Auwalu Ali broke the deadlock with just five minutes before half-time stoppage with a sublimeRead More
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NPFL: Dakkada stay close to the summit after draw At Wikki
Wikki Tourists and Dakkada FC played out a 1-1 draw in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match played at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi on Sunday afternoon. Jackson Daniel had given Wikki Tourists the lead in the 68th minute but the hearts of Bauchi fans were broken after Femi Ajayi cancelled the leadRead More
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Juventus to make record bid for Virgil Van Dijk
Liverpool might be cruising towards the title but the runaway Premier League leaders could still face a crucial fight in the near future. According to a new report, star center-back Virgil van Dijk has become a top target for Italian giants Juventus. With the defender having made such an impact at The Reds, it isRead More
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Ligue 1: Neymar goes berserk at ref as PSG thump Montpellier 5-0
PSG star Neymar blasted referee Jerome Brisard for booking him following an outrageous piece of skill against Montpellier. The 27-year-old was cautioned for dissent just moments after the rainbow flick, which had allowed Neymar to win a throw-in when being closed down in the Ligue 1 champions’ 5-0 victory. But the match official was unhappyRead More
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Arsenal left to rue missed chances after goalless draw at Burnley
Arsenal were made to pay for their profligacy in front of goal after being held to a goalless draw by Burnley at Turf Moor. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returned from suspension following his red card against Crystal Palace and started up front, with Mesut Ozil making his 250th appearance for the Gunners. And it was Aubameyang whoRead More
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Djokovic wins 8th Australian Open crown, returns to No. 1
Novak Djokovic captured a record-extending eighth Australian Open title on Sunday to guarantee his return to No. 1 in the FedEx ATP Rankings. The Serbian star fought back to beat fifth-seeded Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 over three hours and 59 minutes in Sunday’s final for his 17th Grand Slam championship crown.Read More
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Comeback king Mahomes sparks Chiefs to Super Bowl win
Patrick Mahomes led a thrilling late comeback as the Kansas City Chiefs ended their 50-year wait for a Super Bowl crown with a 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Chiefs quarterback Mahomes shrugged off an error-strewn start to overturn a 20-10 49ers fourth quarter lead in a gripping battle for the VinceRead More
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Enyimba qualify for Confederations Cup quarter-final stage
By John Egbokhan Nigerian champions, Enyimba have qualified for the quarterfinal stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, following a 5-2 spanking of San Pedro in the Ivory Coast. Enyimba finished on second position of Group C with 10 points, one less than Hassania Agadir of Morocco, who lost 3-0 to Paradou of Algeria, who endedRead More
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La Liga shares list of highest goal scorers
Following the conclusion of the Spanish La Liga Match-Day 22 fixtures on Sunday, where Barcelona defeated Granada Levante 2-0, below are the highest goal scorers chasing the golden boot in the Spanish top-flight league. Barcelona captain Lionel Messi is presently the highest goal scorer in La Liga with 14 goals. Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema is
La Liga shares list of highest goal scorers
EPL: Guardiola to be punished after City lose 2-0 to Mourinho’s Tottenham
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, could be fined by the Premier League, after he did not emerge from the dressing room for 45 minutes, following their 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, according to the Manchester Evening News. Debutant Steven Bergwijn and Heung-Min Son scored in the second half, to secure all three points
EPL: Guardiola to be punished after City lose 2-0 to Mourinho’s Tottenham
Serie A highest goal scorers vying for golden boot emerge
Ahead of the conclusion of the Serie A Match-Day 22 fixtures on Monday, where Sampdoria will take on Napoli, below are the top scorers chasing the golden boot in the Italian top-flight league. Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in his side’s 3-0 victory over Fiorentina to take his tally to 19 goals this season.
Serie A highest goal scorers vying for golden boot emerge
EPL: Mourinho’s Bergwijn prediction comes to pass against Man City
Steven Bergwijn only arrived from Tottenham Hotspur in a £27m deal, days before he was thrust into the starting line-up to face Manchester City on Sunday. Jose Mourinho, master of mind games, urged the media and fans not to put pressure on the Dutch winger “A player for the future. A young boy. Let’s not
EPL: Mourinho’s Bergwijn prediction comes to pass against Man City
LaLiga: Ansu Fati makes history in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Levante
Barcelona forward, Ansu Fati on Sunday made history after scoring a brace in his side’s La Liga 2-1 victory over Levante. Quique Setién’s side defeated Levante at Camp Nou, thanks to two goals from Fati in the first half as Ruben Rochina’s late strike was not enough to give the visitors a point. Fati’s two
LaLiga: Ansu Fati makes history in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Levante
How Angel Di Maria described Messi, Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, others
Paris Saint-Germain winger, Angel Di Maria, has disclosed that it was a dream come true for him to play alongside Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Brazil’s Neymar, and former Manchester United stars, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney. According to Di Maria, Ronaldo is a monster in football, Messi is the best player, Ibrahimovic is
How Angel Di Maria described Messi, Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, others
EPL: Alan Shearer blames one Chelsea’s player for Abraham’s failure to score against Leicester City
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer has dropped some words of advice for Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham over the player’s slight dip in form. Shearer, who’s the Premier League leading goalscorer, also blamed Pedro for Abraham’s failure to score against Leicester City on Saturday. Abraham has seen himself in control of the Blues frontline this season,
EPL: Alan Shearer blames one Chelsea’s player for Abraham’s failure to score against Leicester City
EPL: Arteta explains why Arsenal failed to beat Burnley
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has claimed that the length of the grass at Burnley, worked against his team on Sunday. The Gunners were held to a 0-0 draw at Turf Moor. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed two good chances to put Arsenal ahead, while Jay Rodriguez’s effort came off the underside of the bar. The result
EPL: Arteta explains why Arsenal failed to beat Burnley
LaLiga: Ansu Fati sends message to Messi after making history in Barcelona’s win over Levante
Barcelona winger, Ansu Fati, has paid tribute to the captain, Lionel Messi, after making history in his side’s La Liga 2-1 win over Levante on Sunday. Fati, who became the youngest player to score two goals in La Liga history, said it was a dream come true for him sharing the pitch with Messi, adding
LaLiga: Ansu Fati sends message to Messi after making history in Barcelona’s win over Levante
EPL: Graeme Souness reveals why Man City keep losing matches after 2-0 defeat to Tottenham
Former Liverpool midfielder, Graeme Souness has revealed the real cause of Manchester City’s problems this season. According to Souness, Pep Guardiola and his team are paying the price for failing to replace departing skipper, Vincent Kompany in the summer. Midfielder, Fernandinho has been used as a central defender this season following Kompany’s departure and Aymeric
EPL: Graeme Souness reveals why Man City keep losing matches after 2-0 defeat to Tottenham
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