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2021 CHAN: Kenyan referee to handle Morocco-Mali final
Kenyan Peter Waweru Kamaku will officiate the final of the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) between defending champions Morocco and Mali on Sunday, 7 February, 2021, at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaounde. Waweru, a lecturer of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, will lead the team of match officials as the curtains onRead More
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Messi happy again at Barcelona, says Koeman
Ronald Koeman said on Friday he believes Lionel Messi is happy again at Barcelona but admits only the Argentina forward will decide his future at the club. Messi can leave for free when his contract expires in June, with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain both expected to make a fresh attempt to sign the striker.Read More
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Serena pulls out of Yarra Valley Classic with shoulder injury
Serena Williams pulled out of the Yarra Valley Classic at Melbourne Park Friday with a right shoulder injury just days before the Australian Open. The 39-year-old showed no ill effects from the issue and overcame fellow American Danielle Collins 6-2, 4-6, 10-6 to set up a semi-final showdown with world number one Ashleigh Barty. ButRead More
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Ajax goalkeeper Onana to appeal one year suspension for doping
Ajax’s Cameroonian international goalkeeper Andre Onana has been suspended for one year for doping, the Dutch club said on Friday. The club said in a statement Onana had “mistakenly” taken his wife’s medicine which had led to the banned diuretic Furosemide appearing in his urine. Onana posted on social media said that “everything was theRead More
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Diri directs immediate constitution of board for Bayelsa Utd, Bayelsa Queens FCs
By Emem Idio BAYELSA State governor, Senator Douye Diri has directed the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo to immediately set up a substantive board to run the affairs of the two State owned clubs, Bayelsa United and Bayelsa Queens. Governor Diri gave the directive during the presentation of new sets of jerseys to Bayelsa United forRead More
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I want to represent Nigeria in int’l events, says Bola, Nigerian-born US-based boxer
By Etop Ekanem Nigerian-born US-based boxer, Bola Osundairo, has expressed his desire to represent his country, Nigeria, at international boxing events, instead of the United States of America. The Chicago-based light heavy weight boxer made this known while responding to questions by newsmen from his US-based home, on why the choice of Nigeria, rather thanRead More
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Under-20 world rugby championship cancelled for second year straight
The men’s under-20 rugby world championship scheduled for Italy in June and July “will not take place this year because of the current impact of the Covid-19 pandemic,” World Rugby announced on Wednesday. Italy had also been scheduled to host the tournament last year before it was cancelled. ALSO READ: Olympic basketball: Nigeria gets group stageRead More
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Sportsville award is motivation for higher performance— Ilaboya
The maiden Sportsville Awards which held at the Ibis Royale Hotel in Lagos on Saturday attracted the Who is Who in Nigerian sports and all the awardees were either physically present or sent their representatives who received their plaques except for the Rivers State Governor, Neysom Nwike who asked that his award presentation should hold in his office in Port Harcourt.
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Be wary of Fury, Oboh warns Joshua
Former British and Commonwealth light heavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh has said that the forthcoming blockbuster unification fight between the WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and the WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will be difficult to predict the winner. Speaking on the big fight which is likely to come up theRead More
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COVID-19: YSFON postpones Ramat Cup
Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) has announced the postponement of this year’s Ramat Cup. The tournament which is the oldest grassroots football competition in the country was earlier scheduled to hold at the Kano Pillars Stadium from February 5~13, 2021. ALSO READ: We’ve traced forfeited assets to 25 locations in Nigeria — FG Announcing theRead More
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EPL: Souness reveals who caused Frank Lampard’s sack from Chelsea
Former Liverpool midfielder, Graeme Souness, has blamed Chelsea striker, Timo Werner, for the sack of manager, Frank Lampard. Souness said Werner’s lack of form in front of goal played a role in Lampard’s departure at Stamford Bridge. He added that the Germany international, who has not scored in 14 Premier League games for Chelsea, is
EPL: Souness reveals who caused Frank Lampard’s sack from Chelsea
Liverpool vs Man City: Roy Keane blasts Klopp after EPL 4-1 defeat
The result against Man City means Liverpool are in the fourth position on the log with ten points behind Pep Guardiola’s men who have a game in hand. Manchester United’s legend, Roy Keane, has slammed Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, for making ‘excuses’ following his side’s Premier League 4-1 defeat against Manchester City on Sunday. Two
Liverpool vs Man City: Roy Keane blasts Klopp after EPL 4-1 defeat
Liverpool vs Man City: Klopp speaks on Alisson Becker’s errors after EPL defeat
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has commented on goalkeeper, Alisson Becker’s errors against Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday evening. Klopp defended Becker after the Brazilian made two massive blunders as Man City defeated Liverpool at Anfield, thanks to goals from Ikay Gundogan (2), Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden. Mohamed Salah’s penalty was not
Liverpool vs Man City: Klopp speaks on Alisson Becker’s errors after EPL defeat
Man Utd vs West Ham: Solskjaer warns De Gea after 3-3 draw with Everton
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has warned David de Gea that no-one’s place is safe, following his latest blunders in the 3-3 draw with Everton, SportsMail reports. United were pegged back after going two goals up at Old Trafford and then conceded a last-minute equaliser. De Gea was criticised for pushing the ball out
Man Utd vs West Ham: Solskjaer warns De Gea after 3-3 draw with Everton
EPL: Guardiola claims goalkeeper Ederson could take Man City’s next penalty
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he will consider goalkeeper Ederson as the next penalty taker, after Ilkay Gundogan’s miss at Liverpool. Gundogan stepped up to take the spot kick after Raheem Sterling was fouled by Fabinho late in the first half, but put his effort over the bar. The German midfielder, however, made
EPL: Guardiola claims goalkeeper Ederson could take Man City’s next penalty
Barnsley vs Chelsea: Tuchel gives injury updates on Pulisic, Thiago Silva
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said Christian Pulisic missed their 2-1 win over Sheffield United because of “family issues” and not injury. Mason Mount and Jorginho scored, as the Blues moved up to fifth place on the Premier League table. Pulisic was left out of the squad on Sunday and when asked about the American’s
Barnsley vs Chelsea: Tuchel gives injury updates on Pulisic, Thiago Silva
Liverpool vs Man City: Klopp targets top four after losing 4-1 at Anfield
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has said that a top four finish is the “main target” for his team this season. Klopp said this after Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-1 in the Premier League on Sunday evening at Anfield. Goals from Ikay Gundogan (2), Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden ensured Man City defeated Liverpool as Mohamed
Liverpool vs Man City: Klopp targets top four after losing 4-1 at Anfield
EPL: ‘We started really well’ – Guardiola reveals why Man City thrashed Liverpool, hails Phil Foden
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has said that his team thrashed Liverpool 4-1 in the Premier League on Sunday evening at Anfield because his players started really well and adjusted their set up in the second half. Guardiola also singled out Phil Foden as a ‘huge talent,’ adding that the 20-year-old kept the ball really
EPL: ‘We started really well’ – Guardiola reveals why Man City thrashed Liverpool, hails Phil Foden
Mourinho names Kane as best striker in the world
Tottenham Hotspur boss, Jose Mourinho, has named Harry Kane, as one of the world’s best strikers. Mourinho said this after Kane scored a goal in Tottenham’s 2-0 victory over West Brom on Sunday. Kane’s goal against West Brom means the England international has now drawn level with the club’s legend, Bobby Smith’s 208 goals for
Mourinho names Kane as best striker in the world
Liverpool vs Man City: Guardiola’s men thrash EPL champions 4-1 at Anfield
This was essentially the passing of the guard. Champions Liverpool, on their patch, lost 4-1 to table toppers and whisper it a bit more loudly now, champions-elect Manchester City. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker seemed to be eager to do the honours of personally gift-wrapping the title and handing it over to Pep Guardiola’s men. The Brazilian,
Liverpool vs Man City: Guardiola’s men thrash EPL champions 4-1 at Anfield
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