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Global athletes unite against Malaria amid COVID-19
…Nigerian Bobsledder and track star Seun Adigun joins fight against malaria By Etop Ekanem and Benjamin Njoku To keep the malaria fight alive during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new team of global influencers are joining with youth champions behind the Zero Malaria Starts with Me campaign to inspire awareness and action this World Mosquito Day.Read More
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Kwara United to challenge for continental ticket
Kwara United have set up protocols to work out adequate compliance with the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Club Licensing regulations for the 2020/21 season. The Ilorin based club also seems to be working to exorcise their indifferent form of last season that saw them struggle all through and only retained their place in theRead More
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Koeman wants star striker Suarez out of Barcelona
Luis Suarez has reportedly been told to leave Barcelona by new boss Ronald Koeman, with discussions set to take place with the Uruguayan’s lawyers over cancelling his contract. The 33-year-old has 12 months left on his current Nou Camp deal, with the club also possessing an option on an extra year. But RAC1 report thatRead More
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Ebuehi aims to revive career at Twente
Super Eagles star, Tyronne Ebuehi has left Portuguese side, Benfica, to join FC Twente on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy permanently. It’s been a difficult last two years for Ebuehi, but a move back to his country of birth provides him with an opportunity to get his career back on track.Read More
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Arsenal, Everton battle over Emmanuel Dennis
At least three English Premier League clubs are interested in signing Nigeria international Emmanuel Dennis. Arsenal, Everton, and newly-promoted Leeds United are fighting over the services of the Club Brugge frontman but face competition from German Bundesliga and Italian Serie A teams. ALSO READ: Ibrahimovic ‘a priority’ for Milan next season Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, andRead More
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Messi asks Barcelona to allow him leave
Lionel Messi has submitted a request to leave Barcelona
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Man Utd captain Maguire gets 21-month suspended prison sentence for assault
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was on Tuesday given a 21-month suspended prison sentence on assault charges by a court in Greece.
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National Stadium business owners get seven days quit notice
Hard-pressed business owners at the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos have called on the Sports Minister, Sunday Dare to give them more time to vacate the sprawling sports complex. The Sports Ministry’s National Stadium restoration committee yesterday, gave the affected persons an extended one week to comply with the directive to quit the premises after theRead More
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Vandyke sports partners Uniport to boost sport development
By Jacob Ajom The University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) and its Uniport Sports Institute and Vandyke Sports, have entered into a mutual Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to champion the course of education, sports development, research, training and the nurturing of athletes to national and global limelight. The MOU was signed by Professor Stephen Okodudu, Vice-ChancellorRead More
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COVID-19: Peter Oboh backs gradual resumption of sports in Nigeria
..insists on strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols by sportsmen By Jacob Ajom Former British and Commonwealth Light-Heavyweight champion Peter Oboh has added his voice to the growing agitation by Nigerian sportsmen and women for the gradual resumption of sporting activities in the country but insists that there must be strict adherence to a regime ofRead More
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Messi told he lacks respect, must pay Barcelona £628 million to force exit
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has been criticized for a lack of respect, by one of the club’s presidential candidates, Toni Freixa. Messi on Tuesday, officially informed the LaLiga giants, of his desire to leave this summer. The 33-year-old who joined the club in 2001, is keen for another experience, after playing all his career. But …
Messi told he lacks respect, must pay Barcelona £628 million to force exit
Atletico Madrid offer Arsenal three players for Lacazette
Atletico Madrid are prepared to offer one of three players to Arsenal, in a swap deal for Alexandre Lacazette, Marca reports. The LaLiga club is interested in signing Lacazette this summer, but financing a straight cash deal could prove difficult. Arsenal are keen on landing Thomas Partey from Atletico, but the Ghana midfielder is not …
Atletico Madrid offer Arsenal three players for Lacazette
New Juventus manager, Pirlo issues strong warning to Cristiano Ronaldo
New Juventus boss, Andrea Pirlo, has warned Cristiano Ronaldo that he must adapt to different tactical systems under him. Pirlo was officially unveiled by the Italian club on Tuesday, after he was appointed as Maurizio Sarri’s successor. Under Sarri, the players were deployed in a strict 4-3-1-2 formation. Although they won the Serie A title …
New Juventus manager, Pirlo issues strong warning to Cristiano Ronaldo
Messi’s phone call with Guardiola over Man City move revealed
Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi had a conversation over the phone last week, over the possibility of the player joining Manchester City, ESPN reports. Messi shocked Barca on Tuesday, when he sent a fax stating his intention to leave this summer. The LaLiga club responded by asking him to remain at the club he joined …
Messi’s phone call with Guardiola over Man City move revealed
Southgate reveals why Super Eagles target Bukayo Saka was snubbed for England call-up
England manager, Gareth Southgate, has said he did not include Bukayo Saka in his squad for the UEFA Nations League because the player is more attack-minded than defensive. Despite the absence of a recognized left-back in the Three Lions squad, Southgate opted to leave out the Arsenal youngster. Saka’s omission has generated a lot of …
Southgate reveals why Super Eagles target Bukayo Saka was snubbed for England call-up
Puyol, Luis Suarez react as Messi submits transfer request at Barcelona
Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol and current forward Luis Suarez, have reacted to news that Lionel Messi has demanded to leave the club. Messi sent a burofax to the club on Tuesday, asking for his contract to be terminated, so he can leave for free. Puyol, who played with Messi during the early stages of …
Puyol, Luis Suarez react as Messi submits transfer request at Barcelona
Your privileges in Barcelona are over – Details of Koeman’s chat with Messi revealed
Lionel Messi decided to hand in a transfer request at Barcelona, after the new manager Ronald Koeman told him “your privileges in the squad are over”. Koeman replaced Quique Setien as manager, following a humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Dutchman quickly arranged a meeting with Messi, …
Your privileges in Barcelona are over – Details of Koeman’s chat with Messi revealed
We will drag you to court – Barcelona fires back at Messi over exit threats
Barcelona have warned Lionel Messi that he faces a legal battle if he is to force his way out of the club. On Tuesday, Messi sent a burofax to the Spanish club, confirming his desire to leave. The 33-year-old asked Barca to activate an exit clause in his contract, which allows him to walk away …
We will drag you to court – Barcelona fires back at Messi over exit threats
Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez in shock move to EPL team
Everton are close to completing a shock move for Real Madrid playmaker, James Rodriguez, according to Sky Sports. If Rodriguez joins the Premier League side, it would see him reunite with manager Carlos Ancelotti for the third time, having played under the Italian at Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Everton have made an offer to …
Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez in shock move to EPL team
8 clubs fighting to sign Messi from Barcelona revealed
At least eight clubs are in position to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona, according to Diario Ole. They are: Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. Messi sent shock waves around the world of football on Tuesday, when it emerged that he had informed Barca to terminate his …
8 clubs fighting to sign Messi from Barcelona revealed
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