Sports News Today Headlines Tuesday 22nd December 2020
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No new striker for Man City due to Covid impact, says Guardiola
Manchester City’s strikers will have to rediscover their scoring touch because reinforcements will not be signed in January, manager Pep Guardiola has said. Guardiola explained that even with the backing of their Abu Dhabi owners, City were subject to the same financial pressures as their rivals due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. CityRead More
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Who said what this sporting weekend
Who said what this sporting weekend: “Just imagine if there were 75,000 people in, it would have gone down in history as one of the great performances against Leeds.” — Man Utd manager Ole Gunner Solskjaer after the 6-2 win over Leeds at an empty Old Trafford. “It could have been 6-6 if you’re anRead More
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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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Real Madrid give Iker Casillas new appointment
Real Madrid have announced that the club’s legend, Iker Casillas, has joined the Los Blancos Foundation as deputy to the CEO. The La Liga champions made this known in a statement via its website on Tuesday. The statement read: “Real Madrid CF announces that Iker Casillas joins the Real Madrid Foundation as deputy to the …
Real Madrid give Iker Casillas new appointment
EPL: Neville, Carragher name Premier League best XI Full list
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville and former Liverpool centre-back, Jamie Carragher, on Monday night, named their Premier League best XI of this year. Neville and Carragher named six Liverpool stars and two Tottenham Hotspur players in the list. The duo also included one player each from Manchester United, Manchester City and Wolves. They both …
EPL: Neville, Carragher name Premier League best XI Full list
Transfer: Manchester United in talks to sign Moises Caicedo
Manchester United have begun talks with Independiente del Valle in a bid to sign their central midfielder, Moises Caicedo, according to Daily Record. The Red Devils expressed an interest in bringing the 19-year-old to England as the January transfer window approaches. The Premier League giants have now entered negotiations to sign Caicedo, with Independiente del …
Transfer: Manchester United in talks to sign Moises Caicedo
Carabao Cup: Arsenal confirm key players to miss Man City clash
Arsenal have confirmed that three key players would miss the Gunners’ Carabao Cup tie against Manchester City on Tuesday night due to injury and suspension. The players are Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka. Arsenal made this known in a statement via its website on Monday. Mikel Arteta’s side head to the game following …
Carabao Cup: Arsenal confirm key players to miss Man City clash
World best: Why I can’t eat on Messi, Ronaldo’s table – Lewandowski
Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski has brushed off talk of comparisons between himself and the two great players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Polish striker suggested his performance levels in recent years stand up to scrutiny with regard to works done by Barcelona king, Messi and superstar, Ronaldo. Messi and Ronaldo have held the …
World best: Why I can’t eat on Messi, Ronaldo’s table – Lewandowski
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard gives update on Ben Chilwell, Reece James
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has provided the latest injury updates on Ben Chilwell and Reece James ahead of the Blues’ Premier League tie against Arsenal on Saturday. Lampard said that Chilwell would be doubtful for Arsenal clash due to ankle injury, while Reece’s injury is not too bad. The Englishman said this following Chelsea’s Premier …
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard gives update on Ben Chilwell, Reece James
Ronaldinho’s mother, Dona Miguelina tests positive for COVID-19
Dona Miguelina, the mother of Brazil legend, Ronaldinho, has tested positive for COVID-19. Ronaldinho made the announcement in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Monday. The Barcelona legend said that his mother is in an intensive care center receiving treatment. “Dear friends, my mother is with Covid, and we are in the fight for …
Ronaldinho’s mother, Dona Miguelina tests positive for COVID-19
EPL: Lampard names player that helped Chelsea defeat West Ham 3-0
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has identified midfielder, Mateo Kovacic as the player that ‘helped’ his side defeat West Ham United 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. Lampard said Kowacic helped Chelsea to get on the ball throughout the encounter against West Ham. Chelsea defeated West Ham, thanks to two goals from Tammy Abraham and a strike from …
EPL: Lampard names player that helped Chelsea defeat West Ham 3-0
Chelsea vs West Ham United; Significant things to expect from match
Chelsea and West HamUnited would brace up for the battle of the titans as action ensues at Stamford Bridge. It will be a frenetic encounter as both managers do battle on the pitch from the tactical point of view. With the match looming between the two sides on Monday, much will be expected from the …
Chelsea vs West Ham United; Significant things to expect from match
Interesting reasons why Chelsea should be wary of West Ham United
The home side would trade tackle with the West Ham side as battle looms at the Bridge. Both sides know each other well and would be expected to produce an intriguing contest at the end of the game. David Moyes’s men would be hoping to inflict more harm on Chelsea’s season but it remains to …
Interesting reasons why Chelsea should be wary of West Ham United
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