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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: Thiago Silva takes decision on Chelsea future
Thiago Silva is keen to remain at Chelsea for one more season, according to the UK Telegraph. The 36-year-old joined the Blues as a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain last summer. Silva has become one of Chelsea’s most consistent performers this season. The Brazil defender signed a one-year deal last August with the option
EPL: Thiago Silva takes decision on Chelsea future
EPL: Man Utd will not win title this year – Gary Neville
Gary Neville has said Manchester United will not win the title this year, but expects his former club to challenge for it next season. United dropped more points last week, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late goal ensuring they drew 3-3 with Everton at Old Trafford. With Manchester City thrashing Liverpool on Sunday, the Red Devils are
EPL: Man Utd will not win title this year – Gary Neville
EPL: Highest goal scorers in Premier League after Week 23 See top 15
Liverpool’s Mohammed Salah is three goals clear in the race for the Golden Boot this season with 16 goals after Game Week 23 fixtures. Salah remains top of the scoring charts, after his consolation goal from the spot, as the Reds lost 4-1 to Manchester City on Sunday. Tottenham Hotspur captain, Harry Kane, is in
EPL: Highest goal scorers in Premier League after Week 23 See top 15
EPL: Liverpool need three new players after Man City defeat – Carragher
The Premier League champions saw their title defence suffer a huge setback, as Pep Guardiola’s side put in a stunning second half performance to take all three points. City’s 10th league win in a row, means they have a 10-point advantage over Jurgen Klopp’s side and a game in hand. Liverpool have been hit with
EPL: Liverpool need three new players after Man City defeat – Carragher
LaLiga: Luis Suarez breaks Ronaldo’s record as Atlético Madrid go eight points clear
Luis Suarez continued his brilliant start at Atletico Madrid, with a record-breaking brace in their 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo on Monday night. The Uruguay striker struck just before half-time at the Wanda Metropolitano to make it 1-1, after the visitors had taken the lead through Santi Mina. Suarez struck again early in the second
LaLiga: Luis Suarez breaks Ronaldo’s record as Atlético Madrid go eight points clear
EPL: Mike Dean refuses to referee this weekend’s games after VAR controversies
Premier League referee, Mike Dean, has requested not to take charge of any game this weekend, following death threats on social media after handing out two controversial red cards. Dean was criticised for sending off West Ham’s Tomas Soucek, after he appeared to accidentally hit Aleksandar Mitrovic during their 0-0 draw at Fulham on Saturday.
EPL: Mike Dean refuses to referee this weekend’s games after VAR controversies
Man Utd vs West Ham: Solskjaer hints at removing De Gea as number one goalkeeper
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has admitted that Dean Henderson is putting pressure on first-choice goalkeeper, David de Gea. Henderson, according to Solskjaer, has been improving since he returned to Old Trafford from Sheffield United. Henderson spent two years at Bramall Lane and has made 10 appearances this season, unable to dislodge De Gea
Man Utd vs West Ham: Solskjaer hints at removing De Gea as number one goalkeeper
Champions League: UEFA announce new venue for Borussia Monchengladbach vs Man City
UEFA has confirmed that the first leg of the Champions League round-of-16 tie between Borussia Monchengladbach and Manchester City, has been moved from Germany to Budapest due to COVID-19 protocols. The match will still be played on February 24. “UEFA would like to thank Borussia VfL 1900 Monchengladbach and Manchester City FC for their close
Champions League: UEFA announce new venue for Borussia Monchengladbach vs Man City
LaLiga: Zidane includes Nigerian winger, Akinlabi in Real Madrid’s squad to face Getafe
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has included Nigerian winger, Marvin Akinlabi, in his side’s squad to face Getafe in the La Liga on Tuesday night. Marvin, who was born to a Nigerian father and a South Korean mother, was included in Real Madrid’s 19-man squad to tackle Getafe at Alfredo Di Stéfano. Real Madrid head
LaLiga: Zidane includes Nigerian winger, Akinlabi in Real Madrid’s squad to face Getafe
EPL: Why Timo Werner is struggling at Chelsea – Michael Ballack
Former Chelsea midfielder, Michael Ballack, has revealed why striker, Timo Werner, is struggling at Chelsea. Werner, one of Frank Lampard’s marquee signings, has struggled to adapt to Chelsea’s style of play since his move to Stamford Bridge from RB Leipzig last year. The Germany international has not scored in 14 Premier League games for Chelsea.
EPL: Why Timo Werner is struggling at Chelsea – Michael Ballack
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