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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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Arsenal vs Man City: Arteta clears air on resigning as manager ahead of Carabao Cup tie
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has insisted he will not resign his position. Arteta said this on Monday, ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash at home against Manchester City. The Spaniard is under pressure following a poor start to the Premier League campaign. The Gunners currently sit in 15th place, four points above relegation spots. …
Arsenal vs Man City: Arteta clears air on resigning as manager ahead of Carabao Cup tie
Arsenal vs Man City: Arteta gives injury updates ahead of Carabao Cup quarter-final
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will miss their Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester City with a calf injury. Aubameyang missed the Gunners’ 2-1 defeat at Everton on Saturday. The result left them in 15th place in the Premier League, just four points above the relegation zone. The game against City is …
Arsenal vs Man City: Arteta gives injury updates ahead of Carabao Cup quarter-final
EPL: Gary Neville gives condition for Man United to finish second position this season
A former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has given conditions for the club to finish in the second position on the Premier League table this season. Neville said Man United would finish in the second position this term behind Liverpool if they can win their game in hand. The ex-England international said this after Man …
EPL: Gary Neville gives condition for Man United to finish second position this season
EPL: Salah takes decision on leaving Liverpool, hails Real Madrid, Barcelona
Liverpool ace, Mohamed Salah, has ruled out any opportunity of leaving the club this season, amid interests from Real Madrid and Barcelona. Salah said he remains focused on performing for Liverpool, despite admitting that Real Madrid and Barcelona are’ top clubs’. The 28-year-old, who has drawn the interest of the La Liga clubs in the …
EPL: Salah takes decision on leaving Liverpool, hails Real Madrid, Barcelona
EPL: Klopp blocks Liverpool star from leaving Anfield
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has blocked defender, Rhys Williams, from leaving Anfield on loan in the January transfer window. Williams was handed his senior debut at Liverpool in September. The 19-year-old, who is wanted by several Championship clubs, including Middlesbrough, has made nine first-team appearances in all competitions for Liverpool. According to The Sun, Klopp …
EPL: Klopp blocks Liverpool star from leaving Anfield
Man Utd vs Leeds United: Solskjaer singles out one player after EPL 6-2 win
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has singled out winger, Daniel James, for praise following the Red Devils’ Premier League 6-2 win over Leeds United on Sunday. Solskjaer said James, who was handed a start, was quick and sharp against Leeds United. Goals from Scott McTominay (2), Bruno Fernandes (2), Daniel James (1) and Victor …
Man Utd vs Leeds United: Solskjaer singles out one player after EPL 6-2 win
LaLiga: Zidane singles out one Real Madrid player after Eibar win
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has said Karim Benzema is playing “on a different level” after helping Los Blancos to another win. Benzema scored one and laid on two assists, as Madrid made it five straight wins in all competitions by defeating Eibar 3-1 in LaLiga on Sunday. It was the 30th time the French …
LaLiga: Zidane singles out one Real Madrid player after Eibar win
EPL: Scott McTominay makes Premier League history in Man United’s 6-2 win over Leeds
Manchester United midfielder, Scott McTominay, on Sunday made Premier League history after scoring two goals in his side’s 6-2 victory over Leeds United. The Scotland international scored a brace in the first three minutes as Man United thrashed Leeds at Old Trafford. McTominay’s goals against Marco Bielsa’s side mean he has now become the first …
EPL: Scott McTominay makes Premier League history in Man United’s 6-2 win over Leeds
Arsenal vs Man City: Board takes decision on Arteta’s future amid dressing room division
Arsenal’s board have decided to back manager Mikel Arteta in the January transfer market, amid fears the club will be caught up into a relegation battle, Daily Mail reports. But the underfire Arteta has another problem on his hands, as it has emerged that there is disquiet from members of his squad. After an encouraging …
Arsenal vs Man City: Board takes decision on Arteta’s future amid dressing room division
EPL: Berbatov predicts Chelsea vs West Ham clash
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has predicted Monday’s night Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Ham. Frank Lampard’s men have dropped off in the title race after suffering back-to-back defeats against Everton and Wolves. Berbatov, speaking to BetFair, admits that their London derby against the Hammers is a “must-win” fixture. “This is a …
EPL: Berbatov predicts Chelsea vs West Ham clash
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