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British FAs bans heading football for U-16s
Heading the ball in training sessions has been outlawed for primary school children under the age of 12 in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland as part of the Football Association’s updated “heading guidance” for the game. The English, Northern Irish and Scottish Football Associations said in a statement here on Monday that they are alsoRead More
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Edo Deputy Gov flags off MASVI invitational cycling race
Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu will flag off the maiden edition of the MASVI Invitational Cycling Race on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Frank Ilaboya, the Chairman of Owan West Local Government Area disclosed this over the weekend in a chat with sportswriters in Benin City. He said the Deputy Governor who is inRead More
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Unity Cup: Yobo commends Sports Minister Sunday Dare
The newly appointed Assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo has commended the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare for developing a plan for the discovery of new talents. Speaking in Ibadan over the weekend, at the finals of the maiden edition of the Oyo Unity Cup, Yobo affirmed. “It’s aRead More
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Fury longs for caravan despite receiving White House, Vatican invites
Britain’s newly-crowned WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been invited to the White House and to the Vatican his promoter told The Daily Telegraph although the boxer appears keener to go touring in his beloved caravan. The 31-year-old’s demolition of American Deontay Wilder on Saturday captured the imagination of the general public as it representedRead More
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NOGIG 2020: Swimming takes centre stage
By Ashanti Abosede, The Chevron Recreation Centre Gbagada swimming pool will be the centre of attraction today as the sharks and mermaids of the 2020 NOGIG take to the pool in their quest for medals. Having the biggest number of medals at stake, Swimming remains the most attractive hunting ground for the various teams atRead More
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AFCON Qualifier: Rohr faces team selection headache
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has said that injuries and the need to give new players a look have slowed the selection process for the squad that will play against Sierra Leone March 27 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie in Asaba, Delta State. Rohr, who finished third with the Super Eagles atRead More
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Boxing: Tyson Fury’s dad wants ‘Gypsy King’ to retire
John Fury wants his son Tyson to retire from boxing after his stunning victory at the weekend against Deontay Wilder, as he opened up about his son’s journey from depression and addiction. Speaking to Good Morning Britain, Fury Snr admitted he was ‘pinching himself’ at the progress Tyson has made over theRead More
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SIASIA: It’s difficult raising N83m for CAS case
Former Super Eagles striker and coach, Samson Siasia has said that he is yet to get 250,000 Euros (about N83 million) target needed to clear himself of match-fixing allegations at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Siasia said ahead of the March 19 hearing at CAS in Lausanne, Switzerland, that he needs to tellRead More
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Qatar on track to host 2022 World Cup with 1,000 days to go
In exactly 1,000 days, the world will gather again for the biggest football show on Earth – in the most unique setting yet. The compact nature of the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world will ensure that fans of all 32 teams are always within reach of the eight stunningRead More
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E2%80%95-de-bruyne/ Real Madrid v Man City: We’ll be failures if we dont win ? De Bruyne
Kevin de Bruyne believes Manchester City would be failures if they don’t knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League. City have only ever made it to the semi-finals of the competition once before, which they lost to Real Madrid in 2015/16. “If we don’t win it everybody is going to say we are failures like theRead More
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Deontay Wilder to sack coach who threw in towel against Tyson Fury
Dethroned WBC boxing champion, Deontay Wilder, has confirmed he will part company with coach Mark Breland, after he threw in the towel in his seventh round defeat to Tyson Fury. Breland has received praise from many observers for his decision on Sunday morning. He threw in the towel, as Wilder was pummelled in the corner,
Deontay Wilder to sack coach who threw in towel against Tyson Fury
Chelsea vs Bayern Munich: Michael Owen predicts winner of Champions League clash
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker, Michael Owen has predicted the winner of tonight’s Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie between Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Chelsea will host the Bundesliga champions at Stamford Bridge following a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League in their last encounter on Saturday. Providing his prediction,
Chelsea vs Bayern Munich: Michael Owen predicts winner of Champions League clash
Champions League: Gattuso reveals how Napoli will stop Messi, Barcelona
Napoli Manager, Gennaro Gattuso, has disclosed that his side would approach Lionel Messi-led Barcelona team without fear in the Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie on Tuesday night. Napoli will take on the La Liga champions at the Stadio San Paolo following a 2-1 win over Brescia in their last Serie A encounter. Speaking
Champions League: Gattuso reveals how Napoli will stop Messi, Barcelona
Wilder reveals why he lost to Fury, activates rematch clause
Dethroned WBC champion, Deontay Wilder, has incredibly claimed the costume he wore for his ring walk, played a big part in his defeat to Tyson Fury on Sunday morning. The American also confirmed he will be triggering his rematch clause. Wilder wore a black and red armoured body suit with a matching mask and crown
Wilder reveals why he lost to Fury, activates rematch clause
EPL: Liverpool could be crowned Premier League champions in March
Liverpool came from behind to beat West Ham 3-2 on Monday night. Gini Wijnaldum opened scoring in the 9th minute at Anfield, before Issa Diop headed in for 1-1. The Hammers then took a shock lead, after Pablo Fornals volleyed past Allison Becker. However, Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mane struck, to ensure Liverpool kept up
EPL: Liverpool could be crowned Premier League champions in March
Kobe Bryant’s wife sues helicopter company after crash
Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, has sued the owner of the helicopter, which crashed and killed her husband and their daughter. Her lawsuit alleges wrongful death and claims the pilot, Ara Zobayan, was careless and negligent. Vanessa believes Zobayan should have aborted the flight amid cloudy conditions. Zobayan was among the nine people killed in the
Kobe Bryant’s wife sues helicopter company after crash
EPL: Saha gives condition for Martial to be world class
Former Manchester United striker, Louis Saha, has disclosed that forward, Anthony Martial can be a world class player if he becomes a killer in front of goal. Martial has score three goals for the Red Devils in his last three matches against Chelsea, Club Brugge and Watford. The 24-year-old has scored 15 goals in all
EPL: Saha gives condition for Martial to be world class
Champions League: Three key Chelsea players to miss Bayern Munich clash
Chelsea will be without Christian Pulisic, Callum Hudson-Odoi and N’Golo Kante for their Champions League round of 16 first leg clash against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, ESPN reports. The three players were also missing, when the Blues beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has said that he
Champions League: Three key Chelsea players to miss Bayern Munich clash
Champions League: Pique chooses better player between Messi, Maradona
Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique, has said Lionel Messi is a better player than Diego Maradona, because of his consistency. The two footballers have often been compared to one another, having both played for Barcelona and Argentina. However, Pique feels Messi’s performances at the top level, sets him apart from Maradona. “Maradona was a unique player
Champions League: Pique chooses better player between Messi, Maradona
EPL: Why I don’t want Liverpool to win Premier League title – Pogba
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has said that he does not want Liverpool to win the Premier League title, but admitted they would be deserving champions. Liverpool could become the first club to win the title in March and are contenders to finish the season unbeaten “As a Manchester United player and with the rivalry
EPL: Why I don’t want Liverpool to win Premier League title – Pogba
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