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Tony Mmoh’s son faces Nadal
Michael Mmoh, the son of Nigeria’s tennis icon Tony Mmoh plays Rafael Nadal in few hours in the second round of Australian Open. Tony Mmoh was a regular in the tennis circuits in the 1980s and the 90s. He once ranked 105 in the world. Michael once ranked 96 in the world. He plays againstRead More
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Sofoluwe to be buried today
By Jacob Ajom The remains of former Super Eagles defender, Yisa Sofoluwe will be buried today at the Atan Cemetery. Former Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Waidi Akanni, who was a close friend and former teammate of late Nigeria international told Sports Vanguard that Sofoluwe’s body was taken from the Lagos University TeachingRead More
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Atletico Madrid v Chelsea Champions League match moved to Bucharest
Atletico Madrid’s home match against Chelsea in the Champions League last-16 has been moved from Spain to Bucharest as a result of coronavirus restrictions, UEFA confirmed on Wednesday. The first-leg tie will be staged at the Arena Nationala in the Romanian capital. Chelsea said in a statement on their website that the date of theRead More
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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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Barcelona ‘will not play Coutinho’ to avoid paying Liverpool £4.5m
Barcelona playmaker, Philippe Coutinho, is set to sit out the rest of the season, so that the club avoids paying a transfer instalment to Liverpool, according to Onze The Spanish giants are neck-deep in debts, amid the economic turmoil caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Barca have racked up debts close to £1billion and could
Barcelona ‘will not play Coutinho’ to avoid paying Liverpool £4.5m
Rohr makes demand from Ahmed Musa ahead of 2022 AFCON qualifiers
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has told captain Ahmed Musa that he needs to return to action, ahead of their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in March. Nigeria will play the Republic of Benin and Lesotho in their last two qualifying games next month. Musa has been clubless since October, when
Rohr makes demand from Ahmed Musa ahead of 2022 AFCON qualifiers
Barnsley vs Chelsea: Tuchel confirms Kepa will start FA Cup tie
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has confirmed the club’s record signing Kepa Arrizabalaga, will start tonight’s FA Cup fifth round tie at Barnsley. Kepa arrived at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2018 as replacement for Thibaut Courtois. The Spaniard cost the Blues a world record £72million, but has since endured a rough patch. He has
Barnsley vs Chelsea: Tuchel confirms Kepa will start FA Cup tie
Barnsley vs Chelsea: Tuchel wanted me to leave Stamford Bridge – Rudiger
Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger, has claimed his new manager at the club, Thomas Tuchel, wanted him to leave Stamford Bridge and join him at Paris Saint-Germain. Rudiger has been restored to the starting lineup following the arrival of Tuchel. The Germany international has helped the Blues to three wins in four games. Rudiger, speaking to
Barnsley vs Chelsea: Tuchel wanted me to leave Stamford Bridge – Rudiger
FA Cup: Mourinho slams Tottenham players over ‘mistakes’ in Everton defeat
Tottenham Hotspur boss, Jose Mourinho, has slammed his players for the “mistakes” that led to a 5-4 defeat at Everton in the FA Cup fourth round. Spurs got off to a fine start, when Davinson Sanchez headed in the opener in the third minute. However, the hosts replied with three goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison
FA Cup: Mourinho slams Tottenham players over ‘mistakes’ in Everton defeat
Barcelona vs PSG: Neymar, Di Maria emerge injury doubts for Champions League clash
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar, is hoping to be fit for their Champions League clash at his former club Barcelona next week. The Brazilian star was injured in their 1-0 win over Caen in the French Cup on Wednesday. Neymar went down after a heavy challenge from Steeve Yago in the 56th minute and was replaced
Barcelona vs PSG: Neymar, Di Maria emerge injury doubts for Champions League clash
Copa del Rey semi-final: Koeman reacts as Sevilla stun Barcelona
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has said they deserved more from their Copa del Rey defeat to Sevilla. Jules Kounde and Ivan Rakitic scored as Sevilla won the first leg of the semi-final 2-0 on Wednesday night. Koeman felt they should have been awarded a penalty at 1-0 down, when Jordi Alba was tripped on the
Copa del Rey semi-final: Koeman reacts as Sevilla stun Barcelona
FA Cup quarter-final: Man Utd, Chelsea, Man City discover opponents
The draw for FA Cup quarter-finals will be conducted this Thursday evening. It will be rounded just ahead of the last fifth-round tie of the week between Barnsley and Chelsea, which the Blues are expected to win. The balls will come out from 19:45 GMT in the BT Sport studios. Manchester United needed extra time
FA Cup quarter-final: Man Utd, Chelsea, Man City discover opponents
FA Cup: Tuchel includes Bate, Anjorin in Chelsea’s squad to face Barnsley
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has included youngster, Lewis Bate, in Chelsea’s squad for their FA Cup fifth-round clash against Barnsley on Thursday night. Tuchel also included another youngster, Tino Anjorin, in Chelsea’s squad for the trip to Barnsley, according to Metro UK. Bate has been training with Chelsea’s first team this week but is yet
FA Cup: Tuchel includes Bate, Anjorin in Chelsea’s squad to face Barnsley
FA Cup: Rio Ferdinand feels sorry for Mourinho after Everton defeated Tottenham
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has said that he “feels sorry” for Tottenham Hotspur boss, Jose Mourinho, after Everton defeated Spurs 5-4 in the FA Cup fifth-round tie on Wednesday night. Ferdinand also criticised Mourinho’s men for “consistently” making individual mistakes. Bernard’s first half extra-time goal ensured Carlo Ancelotti’s side eliminated Tottenham from the competition
FA Cup: Rio Ferdinand feels sorry for Mourinho after Everton defeated Tottenham
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