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Babalola hails FG over plans for basketball
Chairman of First Deepwater basketball club and sponsor of the just concluded Light It Up Basketball championship held at the Ilupeju Park Otunba Babatunde Babalola has applauded the decision of the Federal Government to build basketball courts across Nigeria. Speaking with journalists during the final of the 3-Day championship won by River Dragon in theRead More
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Exciting football matches to look forward to in December
The festive season is upon us, and football fans have another reason to be excited because DStv will be broadcasting a wealth of football from Europe during this period. With major leagues in Europe already in full swing and Championship contenders already staking their claim, football lovers can expect an endless spread of action thatRead More
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Yobo, Dosu back “Footie Moments with Nabila”
By Chinasa Afigbo Celebrated former Super Eagles stars, Joseph Yobo and Dosu Joseph have declared their support for Nabillionare Luxury and Footie Moments, an entertaining football show hosted by Nabila Fash, wife of the Musical Taliban, Oritse Femi which kicked off early this month. Speaking to the press Dosu attested to Nabila’s hard work onRead More
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Isima, Oliver De Coque and Room 202
By Emeka Obasi Ndubuisi Luis Isima may not be as capped as his elder brother, Okey, but he proved his mettle even when the duo played together at Standard of Jos. The younger Isima who later moved to Asabatex and Julius Berger respectively before relocating to the United States got chatting with our Columnist, EmekaRead More
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LMC confirms December 27 as NPFL 2020/2021 kick-off date
The League Management Company (LMC) has confirmed December 27 as the commencement date for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2020/2021 season. The league organiser said the commencement date was arrived at after consultations with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the participating football clubs of the NPFL and Redstrike Group UK, the NPFL commercialRead More
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Obidigwe Football Academy partners Sports Academy Asia
The management of Obidigwe Chukwu Football Academy has announced an international partnership deal with Private Sports Academy in the North East of Asia, India. An international football match has been arranged between teams representing the two academies in Nigeria. The matches that have been earmarked for early next year will hold during a playingRead More
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Maradona mourned, Kobe’s tragedy: Sports deaths in 2020
Diego Maradona’s death last month shook the world of sport in a year which began with the tragic loss of basketball hero Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash. AFP Sport looks at some of the sporting figures who passed away in 2019: Diego Maradona, 60 Maradona’s death brought Argentina to a standstill and caused aRead More
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BREAKING NEWS: NPFL to kick off Dec 27 — Sports Minister
The Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL, is set to start on December 27. The League like all other Leagues in the world was halted due to the covid 19 pandemic. But even when other Leagues in the world came back without fans, the Nigerian League has remained in the cooler. Youth and Sports Minister, SundayRead More
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Kevin Omoruyi makes victorious Copa del Rey debut for Huesca
Playing against Marchamalo CD away from home in the midweek match-up, the talented and exciting Omoruyi, featured as an assist striker as SD Huesca ran out with a battling 3-2 road win.
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Lewandowski poised to take FIFA award from Messi and Ronaldo
A topsy turvy football year could end with another surprise as Robert Lewandowski challenges the golden duo of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for FIFA’s player of the year award. The coronavirus pandemic is playing havoc with football’s glitzy year-end awards galas just as it has on the field. The venerable Ballon d’Or has beenRead More
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EPL: No player is bigger than Manchester United – Solskjaer tells Pogba
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has reminded French star, Paul Pogba, that no one is bigger than the club. This is as the war of words between the manager and Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola rumbles on. Solskjaer, who yesterday completed two years in charge of United, said, “I would just not stand for anyone …
EPL: No player is bigger than Manchester United – Solskjaer tells Pogba
EPL: Arteta responds to calls for his sack after Everton defeat
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said he cannot question the fight and energy of his players after a 2-1 defeat to Everton on Saturday, but admits he “understood” his position might become untenable if results fail to improve. The Gunners slumped to their eighth defeat in 14 Premier League games this season at Goodison Park. …
EPL: Arteta responds to calls for his sack after Everton defeat
LaLiga: Pele reacts as Messi equals his record
Brazil football legend, Pele, has congratulated Barcelona’s Lionel Messi for matching his goalscoring record at a single club. Messi netted his 643rd for the Catalans as they drew 2-2 with Valencia on Saturday. That figure matches Pele’s record with Santos in official competition, although the Brazilian scored many more in friendlies and tours. Messi is …
LaLiga: Pele reacts as Messi equals his record
LaLiga: Koeman explains why Barcelona dropped points against Valencia
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has blamed a lack of concentration for their 2-2 draw with Valencia on Saturday. The visitors took the lead through Mouctar Diakhaby’s header, before Lionel Messi levelled just before the break. Barca went in front thanks to an acrobatic finish from Ronald Araujo in the 52nd minute. But Valencia ensured they …
LaLiga: Koeman explains why Barcelona dropped points against Valencia
Barcelona vs Valencia: Messi equals Pele’s record
Lionel Messi equalled Pele’s all-time record of 643 goals for one club, as Barcelona were held to a 2-2 draw by Valencia on Saturday. The visitors took the lead through Mouctar Diakhaby in the 29th minute, before Messi levelled from the rebound of his saved penalty. Pele scored 643 goals with Brazilian side Santos, before …
Barcelona vs Valencia: Messi equals Pele’s record
EPL: Arteta facing Arsenal sack after 2-1 defeat at Everton
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is in danger of being sacked following a 2-1 defeat to Everton on Saturday, Goal reports. Their latest defeat is the seventh in 10 matches. It means the Gunners have now taken just two points from a possible 21 since beating Manchester United on November 1. Arsenal sit 15th in the …
EPL: Arteta facing Arsenal sack after 2-1 defeat at Everton
Everton vs Arsenal: Arteta reveals why Gunners lost 2-1
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has bemoaned his side’s bad luck following their 2-1 defeat at Everton on Saturday. The Gunners suffered their eighth loss of the Premier League side at Goodison Park. Rob Holding who captained Arteta’s side for the game, put the goal past Bernd Leno for Everton’s opener, before Nicolas Pepe levelled from …
Everton vs Arsenal: Arteta reveals why Gunners lost 2-1
Everton vs Arsenal: Arteta’s real problem with Ozil revealed
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta’s problem with Mesut Ozil, is his inability to play on the flanks, according to Goal. Arteta decided at the start of this season to leave Ozil out of his Premier League and Europa League squads. The Gunners have been struggling without the German, who is their best-paid player, earning a mouthwatering …
Everton vs Arsenal: Arteta’s real problem with Ozil revealed
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Klopp reacts to Mane’s angry reaction to being replaced by Salah
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has reacted to Sadio Mane’s frustrated reaction to being replaced by Mohamed Salah with more than half an hour remaining following the Reds’ 7-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Klopp insisted that there was no issue with Mane after the full-time whistle, adding that the Senegal forward was not angry …
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Klopp reacts to Mane’s angry reaction to being replaced by Salah
EPL: Lampard speaks on Havertz’s form, reveals his best position
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard has revealed the best playing position for Kai Havertz. Lampard addressed the press ahead of his side clash against West Ham United on Monday night. The Englishman’s main talking points from his press conference was about Kai Havertz’s form and if a 4-3-3 formation suits him. “I do think it suits …
EPL: Lampard speaks on Havertz’s form, reveals his best position
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