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FA Cup: Liverpool, Man United square off, other fixtures
By Temisan Amoye, Premier League champions, Liverpool will travel to Manchester to face perennial rivals Manchester United in a highly-anticipated FA Cup fourth-round clash Liverpool strolled 4-1 past a very youthful Aston Villa team due to a COVID-19 outbreak that swept through the midlands team, while United edged past Championship side, Watford, in a 1-0Read More
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Oldest football player ‘Miura’ is set to play at age 54 – Report
Kazuyoshi Miura, the world’s oldest professional football player, is set to keep playing at age 54, his Japanese team Yokohama FC said on Monday. The club said Miura would keep on playing after extending his contract for another season. READ ALSO: Enugu State celebrates Christian Chukwu at 70 “King Kazu’’, as he’s called by theRead More
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Capitol Riot Fallout: 2022 PGA Championship pulled from Trump Course
The PGA of America pulled the 2022 PGA Championship from the Trump National at Bedminster course in New Jersey on Sunday, days after supporters of President Donald Trump attacked the US Capitol. “The PGA of America Board of Directors voted tonight to exercise the right to terminate the agreement to play the 2022 PGA ChampionshipRead More
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NO CHANCE: No interest from Liverpool in Sergio Ramos
The fact that Jurgen Klopp fielded two midfielders at the heart of the Reds’ defence in Monday night’s loss at Southampton may have hammered home the Premier League champions’ desperate need to sign a new centre-half, but the captain of Real Madrid will not be rocking up at Anfield any time soon. The 34-year-old’s age,Read More
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‘I am still alive’, says Christian Chukwu
Former Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu has debunked the news of his death, saying that he is hale and hearty. Chukwu disclosed this on Sunday in an interview at his Trans Ekulu residence, Enugu. The social media have since January 8, been awash with the news of Chukwu’s demise. However, the former Green Eagles captain,Read More
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Breaking: Christian Chukwu alive, embarrassed by news of his death
Nigeria’s soccer legend Christian Chukwu is alive. Chukwu was rumoured to have passed on Saturday, same day that he spoke with the Saturday editor, Vanguard Newspaper, Onochie Anibeze who was then unaware of the rumour. Anibeze said Chukwu was full of life and cracked many jokes during their chat. He said Chukwu was elated byRead More
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COVID-19: Premier League introduces stricter restrictions
The Premier League are bringing in stricter COVID-19 regulations with immediate effect and are threatening action against players and clubs who flout the rules. Coronavirus rates in the UK are currently higher than they were when the lockdown was initially ordered back in March 2020, and a number of Premier League managers have called forRead More
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BATTLE OF THE BRITS: Tyson will easily beat Anthony Joshua – Tommy Fury
Former Love Island star Tommy Fury has predicted that his ‘invincible’ brother, Tyson, will dismantle Anthony Joshua in a historic unification bout. In a revealing interview with MailOnline, the 21-year-old boxer declared it will be the ‘easiest fight’ of The Gypsy King’s career while claiming Tyson’s former opponent, Deontay Wilder, could also finish AJ. ALSORead More
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Agent Neymar: Samba star convinces Messi to join PSG
When Neymar left Barcelona for Paris Saint Germain, Brazilian journalist Marcelo Bechler was the first one to come up with the full information on the move. Now it seems there’s a compatriot of his trying to break the news of a similar transfer, which would be Lionel Messi’s departure to the French side. On hisRead More
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Glasgow Rangers keen on extending Balogun stay
Glasgow Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is hoping to retain Super Eagles star Leon Balogun in his squad beyond the end of the 2020-2021 season. The former Brighton & Hove centre back joined the Light Blues on a one-year deal last July with the club holding an option to extend his stay for a further year.Read More
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EPL: Rio Ferdinand compares Manchester United’s new signing to Cristiano Ronaldo
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has compared Amad Diallo’s signing to that of Cristiano Ronaldo. He described Diallo as a potential “world-beater” as United struck a deal to sign Diallo from Atalanta last October. The forward had remained in Italy after signing for United and is expected to join the Red Devils this January. …
EPL: Rio Ferdinand compares Manchester United’s new signing to Cristiano Ronaldo
Why Jurgen Klopp was a bad teacher to me – Lewandowski
Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski, has revealed that Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp was a bad teacher to him back in their days at Borussia Dortmund. Lewandowski, who spoke about his relationship with Klopp said the Liverpool boss propelled him on the path to greatness. The Polish attacker moved to Borussia Dortmund in 2010 and was …
Why Jurgen Klopp was a bad teacher to me – Lewandowski
EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals club Declan Rice will join between Chelsea, Man United
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has revealed that West Ham’s Declan Rice would choose to join Chelsea ahead of the Red Devils if he had his wish next summer. Man United and Chelsea have both expressed interest in signing Rice, who West Ham fear will leave the club in the 2020/21 summer. Rice began his …
EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals club Declan Rice will join between Chelsea, Man United
Chelsea confirm transfer deal for 20-year-old star
Chelsea have confirmed a transfer loan deal for 20-year-old midfielder, Juan Castillo. The Premier League giants disclosed that Castillo would spend the rest of this season at ADO Den Haag after ending his loan deal with AZ Alkmaar. Chelsea stated this on Monday in a statement via its website ahead of their Premier League tie …
Chelsea confirm transfer deal for 20-year-old star
Abia Philanthropist supports Gov Ikpeazu’s grassroots sports development
Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Chief Emeka George Ikwuagwu, has lauded Chief Kingsley Amaechi Offor, a Sports Philanthropist for promoting grassroot Sports development in Ndume Otuka Ibeku, Umuahia North Local Government Area. Ikwuagwu, who was the guest of honour during the finals of Ndume Otuka Unity Cup competition held at the Community …
Abia Philanthropist supports Gov Ikpeazu’s grassroots sports development
Burnley vs Man United: Solskjaer gives update on Edinson Cavani
Manchester United gaffer, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has provided the latest update on striker, Edinson Cavani, ahead of the Red Devils’ away Premier League clash with Burnley at Turf Moor on Tuesday night. Cavani has not featured for Man United since the Wolves game on 29 December, 2020. The 33-year-old was handed suspension and a £100,000 …
Burnley vs Man United: Solskjaer gives update on Edinson Cavani
Burnley vs Man Utd: Solskjaer’s men set to go top of EPL table
Manchester United travel to Burnley in the Premier League on Tuesday, knowing that if they avoid defeat, they would move above rivals Liverpool on the table. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are currently second, level on 33 points with the reigning champions. Their hosts are in 16th place, having picked up 16 points from their 15 …
Burnley vs Man Utd: Solskjaer’s men set to go top of EPL table
Transfer: Ozil reveals former club he will not leave Arsenal for
Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil, has said he will not return to Schalke 04. There has been some talk of a return to Germany, where he would be reunited with close friend Sead Kolasinac, who completed a loan move from the Gunners last week. The 32-year-old is however not keen on taking that opportunity. Ozil is …
Transfer: Ozil reveals former club he will not leave Arsenal for
Laporta favourite to return as Barcelona president as three candidates drop out
Joan Laporta is leading the race to become the next Barcelona president, after the candidates have been whittled down to only four. Monday was the deadline for the nine presidential aspirants to submit the signatures they had obtained from club members. They needed a minimum of 2,257 to make polling day on January 24. Laporta, …
Laporta favourite to return as Barcelona president as three candidates drop out
Transfer: Ozil speaks on ‘regrets’ about joining Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil, has said he will never regret his decision to join the club. Ozil moved to the Emirates from Real Madrid in a £42.5 million deal in 2013. The German helped the Gunners clinch three FA Cups and a Community Shield and was named the club’s player of the season award in …
Transfer: Ozil speaks on ‘regrets’ about joining Arsenal
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