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Breaking: Atletico Madrid v Chelsea Champions League match moved to Bucharest
Atletico Madrid v Chelsea Champions League match moved to Bucharest: UEFA
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Ex-Eagles defender, Yisa Sofoluwe, is dead
Popularly known as Minister of Defence, Yisa Sofoluwe, is dead. Yisa Sofoluwe was on life support at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, for some days before he passed on. He was said to have suffered an ailment that affected his brain. Sofoluwe won about 40 caps for the national team in his time.
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Ahly coach Mosimane praises Qatar’s organisation of FIFA Club World Cup
Al Ahly SC manager PitsoMosimane applauded Qatar’s commitment to safely hosting the FIFA Club World Cup during a press conference on Sunday. Mosimane and his players have spent five weeks in a medical bubble in order to participate in the tournament, which got underway on Thursday night. Qatar has implemented strict health and safety protocolsRead More
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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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Nigerian sprinter, Blessing Okagbere receives recognition from Guinness Book
Nigerian athlete, Blessing Okagbare has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the only athlete to have attended the Athletics Diamond Meetings 67 times. The sprinter shared the good news via her Instagram account on Wednesday. According to her, the recognition is a dream that turned into reality through God’s grace and
Nigerian sprinter, Blessing Okagbere receives recognition from Guinness Book
Coppa Italia: Pirlo reacts as Juventus qualify for final, names best player
Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has reacted after his team qualifies for the Coppa Italia final ahead of Inter Milan on Tuesday night. Pirlo also identified goalkeeper, Samir Handanovic, as the best player on the pitch following his side’s Coppa Italia semi-final second leg 0-0 draw against Inter Milan at Allianz Stadium. Juventus qualified for the
Coppa Italia: Pirlo reacts as Juventus qualify for final, names best player
FA Cup: Solskjaer reacts to Van de Beek’s performance against West Ham
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has defended Donny van de Beek’s performance after they struggled past West Ham to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals. Scott McTominay netted the winner in extra time after a drab affair at Old Trafford. Van de Beek, who arrived in a £35 million deal from Ajax in the summer,
FA Cup: Solskjaer reacts to Van de Beek’s performance against West Ham
Why I won’t invite new players for Super Eagles AFCON 2021 qualifier – Rohr
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has hinted that he won’t invite new players for their upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho. Speaking in an interview on the team’s official YouTube page, Rohr debunked reports that some new players had been granted permission to play for Nigeria
Why I won’t invite new players for Super Eagles AFCON 2021 qualifier – Rohr
Real Madrid vs Getafe: We can still win the league – Zidane speaks after 2-0 win
Real Madrid’s manager, Zinedine Zidane, has insisted that they could still win the league, following their 2-0 win over Getafe on Tuesday night. Karim Benzema and Mendy scored for Los Blancos in the second half of the match to ensure they got maximum points. The result moved Zidane’s men to within five points behind leaders
Real Madrid vs Getafe: We can still win the league – Zidane speaks after 2-0 win
Mourinho advises Harry Kane on how to win first trophy of his career
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has said Harry Kane just needs to win one more match, to land the first trophy of his career. Kane has recorded double-digit goal tallies in seven straight seasons for Spurs, but has failed to win any silverware. It has led to speculation that the England captain is getting fed
Mourinho advises Harry Kane on how to win first trophy of his career
EPL: Chelsea’s assistant coach, Low projects Tuchel’s target this season
Chelsea’s assistant coach, Zsolt Low, has said that the club’s manager, Thomas Tuchel and his staff are aiming for a top-four finish in the Premier League in their first season at Stamford Bridge. Low, who worked with Tuchel during their time at Paris Saint-Germain, said this ahead of Chelsea’s FA Cup fifth-round tie with Barnsley
EPL: Chelsea’s assistant coach, Low projects Tuchel’s target this season
Ex-Super Eagles defender, Shofoluwe dies of COVID-19
A former Super Eagles defender, Yisa Shofoluwe is dead. The former Golden Eaglets’ assistant coach, according to close relatives died of complications from COVID-19 on Tuesday night. It was gathered that Shofoluwe battled with COVID-19 at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital before his death. Shofoluwe was earlier diagnosed of COVID-19 contrary to the speculation of
Ex-Super Eagles defender, Shofoluwe dies of COVID-19
EPL: Mourinho sympathizes with referee Mike Dean after death threats
Tottenham Hotspur boss, Jose Mourinho, has expressed his sympathy for Mike Dean after the referee received death threats. Dean and his family received death threats on social media, after the referee had been involved in two controversial incidents last week. The 52-year-old showed a red card to West Ham’s Tomas Soucek for catching Aleksandar Mitrovic
EPL: Mourinho sympathizes with referee Mike Dean after death threats
Rohr gives condition for Ighalo’s return to Super Eagles
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said Odion Ighalo can return to the team if he is playing well and also desires to represent the country again. Ighalo announced his international retirement shortly after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Since then, the 31-year-old has moved to Manchester United, where he spent
Rohr gives condition for Ighalo’s return to Super Eagles
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