Sports News Today Headlines Wednesday 20th January 2021
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Again, Tiger Woods undergoes another back surgery
Golf star Tiger Woods has had another back operation and will skip at least two events. But the former world number one said online on Tuesday that he intends to return to the PGA Tour. The 45-year-old said he had “a microdiscectomy” which was to alleviate nerve pain in his lower back. Woods will not competeRead More
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Ndidi scores as Leicester beat lacklustre Chelsea to go top
Wilfred Ndidi grabbed a sixth-minute opener as Leicester moved top of the Premier League by inflicting another damaging 2-0 defeat on Chelsea on Tuesday, to leave manager Frank Lampard fighting to remain in charge at Stamford Bridge. A well-worked corner caught Chelsea napping and even after Harvey Barnes failed to connect with Marc Albrighton’s cross,Read More
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Top agent, Drew Uyi, signs Nottingham Forrest’s Osa Solomon
Top football agent, Drew Uyi, has beaten several agents to sign Irish-born Nigerian defender, Osakpolor Solomon.
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Former Minister of Sports, Bala Ka’oje is dead
Former Minister of Sports, Bala Bawa Ka’oje has died at the age of 60, according to the Nigerian Football Federation. In a statement by Ademola Olajire, spokesperson for the NFF, Ka’oje was buried on Tuesday 19th January in Abuja. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, in the statement described the late Ka’oje as “a dignifiedRead More
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Bayern ‘expect’ to lose Alaba, but Madrid move still uncertain
Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday they “expect” to lose David Alaba at the end of the season, but the defender’s father and agent has denied reports the Austria international will join Real Madrid for next season. “It looks as though he will leave the club, we have to expect that,” Flick said aheadRead More
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Messi banned for two matches after historic Barca red
Lionel Messi was handed a two match ban on Tuesday following his first ever sending off for Barcelona. The Argentine forward was shown a red card at the end of Sunday’s 3-2 extra-time defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup final after lashing out at Asier Villalibre. Messi had twice been sent offRead More
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Rivers govt begins admission into Madrid football academy
By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt The Rivers State Government has commenced admission of students into the Real Madrid Football Academy in the state. The selection process for interested persons which started yesterday in Port Harcourt is conducted by the State’s Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Real Madrid Football Academy. In a statement in PortRead More
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Why I empower former footballers – Davies
…registers Ottasolo for amateur league A football administrator, Gabriel Davies, has revealed that his passion for the round leather game informed his empowerment programme for former players. The former Stationery Stores and Mogas ’90 of Benin player said even in retirement, football was all his life and that led to the setting up of OttasoloRead More
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Play It Dream It: FAME foundation signs MoU with FCT football association
FAME Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FCT Football Association under the PLAY it DREAM it Initiative, to mentor and equipped under-served and Internally Displaced Girls within the FCT with life skills, which in turn will result in the education of the girls, reduction in the occurrences of early marriage and increasingRead More
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Top 10 Nigerian players abroad for the weekend
By Emmanuel Okogba Below is a list of the ten best performing Nigerian players abroad for the weekend of 15/01-17/01 Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo (Crotone – Italy) The towering forward grabbed a brace as his side ran out 4-1 winners over Benevento. Fejiri Okenabirhie (Doncaster Rovers – England) Scored both goals as his side defeated SwindonRead More
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Transfer: Flick speaks on Alaba leaving Bayern Munich for new club, possible replacement
Bayern Munich head coach, Hansi Flick, has admitted that defender, David Alaba, looks set to leave the UEFA Champions League holders at the end of the season amid interest from Real Madrid. Flick also said that Bayern Munich would have to react by signing a replacement should Alaba eventually leave the Allianz Arena. Alaba is …
Transfer: Flick speaks on Alaba leaving Bayern Munich for new club, possible replacement
Italian Super Cup final: Juventus’ squad to face Napoli confirmed
Juventus have released their squad that will tackle Napoli in tonight’s Italian Super Cup final at Stadio Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The Serie A champions released a list of 21 players via its website. Juventus head to the game following a 2-0 defeat against Inter Milan in the Serie A in their …
Italian Super Cup final: Juventus’ squad to face Napoli confirmed
Fulham vs Man United: Solskjaer names players that didn’t train ahead of EPL clash
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has confirmed that Brandon Williams and Phil Jones didn’t train with the rest of the Red Devils teammates ahead of their Premier League clash with Fulham on Wednesday night. Solskjaer said this at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday. Man United head to the game following a 0-0 draw …
Fulham vs Man United: Solskjaer names players that didn’t train ahead of EPL clash
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Man City vs Aston Villa, Fulham vs Man Utd
Former England and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has predicted some of the Premier League’s midweek games. A tricky challenge awaits Manchester United, as they travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham. Owen does not expect any issues for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men on their travels and tips them to continue their impressive run on the …
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Man City vs Aston Villa, Fulham vs Man Utd
EPL: Brendan Rodgers reveals why his team defeated Chelsea, rates Leicester City’s title chances
Leicester City boss, Brendan Rodgers has said that his team defeated Chelsea 2-0 in the Premier League on Tuesday night because his players started the game really well and were very good defensively. Rodgers also played down his Leicester’s title chances despite the Foxes going top of the Premier League table with 38 points from …
EPL: Brendan Rodgers reveals why his team defeated Chelsea, rates Leicester City’s title chances
EPL: Redknapp blames one player as Leicester City defeat Chelsea 2-0
Former Liverpool star, Jamie Redknapp, has blamed defender, Reece James, for Leicester City’s second goal against Chelsea in the Premier League on Tuesday night. Redknapp held James responsible for his “bad defending” as Chelsea suffered a 2-0 defeat against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Goals from Wilfred Ndidi and James Maddison ensured the …
EPL: Redknapp blames one player as Leicester City defeat Chelsea 2-0
Arsenal to offer midfielder three times his salary
Arsenal are set to reward Emile Smith Rowe with a bumper new deal as he emerges the club’s latest star, SportsMail reports. Smith Rowe has played a key role in the Gunners’ revival in recent weeks and is now firmly part of Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans. The 20-year-old will enter the final two years of …
Arsenal to offer midfielder three times his salary
Leicester City vs Chelsea: Lampard blasts Havertz, others after EPL 2-0 defeat
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has slammed his players, including Kai Havertz following the Blues’ Premier League 2-0 defeat to Leicester City on Tuesday night. Lampard explained that Chelsea players’ performances against Leicester were slower and sluggish, adding that they lacked confidence against the host. Two first-half goals from Wilfred Ndidi and James Maddison gave Leicester …
Leicester City vs Chelsea: Lampard blasts Havertz, others after EPL 2-0 defeat
EPL: Lampard speaks on getting sacked after 2-0 defeat at Leicester City
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has admitted his future at the club is out of his hands. This follows a 2-0 defeat at Leicester City on Tuesday night, a result that saw the Blues lose ground in the race to qualify for Europe. Wilfred Ndidi and James Maddison scored for the Foxes in the first half, …
EPL: Lampard speaks on getting sacked after 2-0 defeat at Leicester City
I am worried – Lampard reacts to Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat at Leicester City
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has admitted he is worried about his team’s poor form, following their 2-0 defeat to Leicester City on Tuesday night. Wilfred Ndidi and James Maddison both scored in the first half as the Blues lost at the King Power Stadium. The result leaves Chelsea in eighth place, five points away from …
I am worried – Lampard reacts to Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat at Leicester City
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