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Prudent Energy Handball League: COAS Shooters edge Delta Force 34-25
The relatively-experienced Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Shooters Handball Club on Wednesday defeated debutants Delta Force 34-25 in the female competition at the on-going Prudent Energy Handball Premier League. This victory has now taken COAS to 10 points from four matches while their Asaba-based opponents were left with five points from three matches. Both teamsRead More
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Lewandowski dedicates double to ailing ‘King Gerd’ Mueller
Robert Lewandowski dedicated his two goals in Tuesday’s Champions League thrashing over Salzburg to Gerd Mueller after the Poland striker scored on the ailing Bayern Munich legend’s 75th birthday. Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty, then headed home a second as Bayern roared back from conceding an early goal to claim a convincing 6-2 win inRead More
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Maradona recovering well from successful brain surgery on blood clot
Argentine football great Diego Maradona is recovering “without complications” from successful brain surgery for a blood clot, his personal doctor said on Wednesday. Surgeons at a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires spent 80 minutes removing the clot on Tuesday night. “He has no neurological issues. He’s progressing without any complications,” said Leopoldo Luque. WorldRead More
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Boateng keen to remain at Bayern, says agent
Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng wants to start contract extension talks with the European champions his agent said on Wednesday amid uncertainty surrounding the future of fellow centre-back David Alaba. Boateng, 32, a 2014 World Cup winner, is out of contract in June. “We are open to contract talks and would be delighted to haveRead More
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Whyte has ‘missed his chance’ of Fury world title bout – Warren
Dillian Whyte can forget about fighting Tyson Fury next month, the world heavyweight champion’s co-promoter Frank Warren said on Wednesday. Whyte was next scheduled to be in action on November 21 but a rematch with Alexander Povetkin was scuppered when the Russian tested positive for coronavirus. Whyte’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, then raised the prospect ofRead More
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NFL: League broadens face-covering requirements, COVID-19 protocols
The National Football League (NFL) is enhancing its COVID-19 safety protocols, instructing teams to broaden the use of face coverings and improve social distancing after more players tested positive for the novel coronavirus. In a memo distributed to teams on Tuesday, the league said it is requiring players and staff to wear masks during anyRead More
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Real Madrid rekindle last 16 hopes with 3-2 win over Inter Milan
Real Madrid boosted their chances of reaching the UEFA Champions League knockout stages after a late winner by substitute Rodrygo. The win gave them a 3-2 home victory over Inter Milan in an absorbing Group B clash on Tuesday. The result left Real Madrid, winners of a record 13 titles in Europe’s premier club competition,Read More
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Oyo SWAN Chairman, Alebiosu, appointed into NFF committee
Mr Niyi Alebiosu, the Chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Oyo State Chapter, has been appointed into the Media and Publicity Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Alebiosu, an Editor with the Nigerian Tribune, was among the names released by NFF on Tuesday. Reports have it that the NFF Media and Publicity CommitteeRead More
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Maradona undergoes successful brain surgery on blood clot
Argentine football great Diego Maradona underwent successful brain surgery for a blood clot in a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, his doctor said. “We managed to successfully remove the clot. Diego coped well with the surgery,” Leopoldo Luque said at the icon’s private clinic in the capital Buenos Aires. “It’s under control,Read More
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Osa Okungbowa dedicates goal to late friend in VfB Lübeck away win
Austrian-born Nigerian defender, Osarenren Okungbowa, weekend, netted a goal as his German team, VfB Lübeck, inflicted a 2-0 defeat on FC Viktoria Köln in a 3 Liga match held in Cologne. Okungbowa scored the second goal for his team on 39 minutes, to seal the win for the travelling side. German forward, Tommy Grupe hadRead More
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Solskjaer speaks on getting sacked after Basaksehir defeat
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has brushed off speculations he could be sacked following a shock 2-1 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League. The defeat on Wednesday, adds pressure to Solskjaer, after they lost 1-0 to Arsenal last weekend. Ahead of their trip to Everton in the Premier League, United sit in …
Solskjaer speaks on getting sacked after Basaksehir defeat
Lampard axes Jorginho, confirms new Chelsea penalty taker
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has confirmed Jorginho has been removed as the team’s No.1 penalty taker and replaced by Timo Werner. Werner converted two spot-kicks on Wednesday, as the Blues beat Rennes 3-0 in the Champions League. After the match, Lampard was asked about why Werner was on penalty duty despite Jorginho also being on …
Lampard axes Jorginho, confirms new Chelsea penalty taker
Champions League: Solskjaer blasts “unforgivable” behaviour from Man Utd players
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has labelled his side’s defending in their 2-1 defeat by Istanbul Basaksehir as “unforgivable”. The Turkish side took a two-goal lead in the first half, before Anthony Martial pulled one back before the break. However, United failed to even level the scores in the second half. “The performance wasn’t …
Champions League: Solskjaer blasts “unforgivable” behaviour from Man Utd players
Arsenal vs Molde: Arteta clears air on being disrespected by his players
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has insisted he does not feel disrespected by his players. After the Gunners’ 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday, former Red Devils captain Roy Keane criticized captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for calling Arteta by his first name in his post-match interview with Sky Sports. Keane said: “He didn’t show him respect …
Arsenal vs Molde: Arteta clears air on being disrespected by his players
Real Madrid vs Inter Milan: Interesting features, match statistics from Real’s 3-2 win at home
Real Madrid returned to winning ways as they beat Inter Milan 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday. The match was an eye-catching encounter between both European giants as Antonio Conte’s men took the trip to the Spanish capital. The match was expected to produce quality and intrigues owing to the talent both sides …
Real Madrid vs Inter Milan: Interesting features, match statistics from Real’s 3-2 win at home
Ex-NBA All-Star, Eddie Johnson dies in prison
Former National Basketball Association All-Star, “Fast” Eddie Johnson, who was hit with a lifetime ban from the NBA for drug use is dead. He died while serving a life sentence after he was sent to prison for sexual assault of a child. He was 53-year-old when he got a mandatory life sentence in 2008 after …
Ex-NBA All-Star, Eddie Johnson dies in prison
Champions League: How Chelsea could line-up against Rennes
Chelsea play host to Rennes in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday aiming to continue their positive run like we’ve seen in recent games. The Londoners have recorded 4 points following the draw and win against Sevilla and Krasnodar respectively. Lampard has a number of changes to make ahead of this game with a couple …
Champions League: How Chelsea could line-up against Rennes
Champions League: How Manchester United could line-up against Istanbul Basaksehir
Manchester United will travel to Istanbul Basaksehir in the UEFA Champions League as they aim to continue their 100 per cent record in Europe. The Red Devils lost 0-1 to Arsenal at the weekend following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Penalty goal in the 69th minutes of the game. United have had a positive run in the Europe …
Champions League: How Manchester United could line-up against Istanbul Basaksehir
Basaksehir vs Man Utd: Solskjaer’s squad for Champions League clash confirmed
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has taken a 24-man squad to Turkey for Wednesday’s Champions League tie against Istanbul Basaksehir. The first meeting between the two clubs will kick off at 6:55pm West African time. United are looking to build on two consecutive Group H wins against Paris Saint-Germain and Red Bull Leipzig. Jesse …
Basaksehir vs Man Utd: Solskjaer’s squad for Champions League clash confirmed
EPL: Saliba decides to leave Arsenal after Arteta’s snub
Arsenal defender, William Saliba, is not happy with his situation at the club and now wants to leave in January, But reports. Saliba, 19, was signed in a £27million deal from Saint-Etienne, but after joining up with Mikel Arteta’s squad in the summer, he is yet to make his competitive debut. Arsenal were willing to …
EPL: Saliba decides to leave Arsenal after Arteta’s snub
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