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Sola Aiyepekun: Bringing Super Eagles back to Lagos is significant
During the week, our Deputy Sports Editor, Jacob Ajom had a brief chat with the Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Sola Aiyepekun, in his office located at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
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Probably the tallest basketball player in the world — the Story of Abiodun Adegoke!
Abiodun Adegoke was in SS2 when he stopped schooling and stayed indoors most of the time. He became physically bent over as a result of crouching indoors to prevent his head from being chopped off by the blades of the ceiling fan in their rented modest, ‘room and parlour’ accommodation that he shared with his siblings and very worried parents.
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God has turned my cry to joy— Adachi, Heartland of Owerri leading scorer
Emmanuel Adachi has four goals to his credit so far this season. He is Heartland of Owerri leading scorer in the current 2020/2021 NPFL season so far. Adachi says he’s enjoying a new lease of his career following a missed opportunity to play in Europe.
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Chelsea players deserve all credit for unbeaten run — Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says his Chelsea players should take the credit after masterminding a 10-match unbeaten run since he replaced Frank Lampard as manager. Chelsea’s 1-0 win against Liverpool on Thursday lifted them to fourth in the Premier League table and put them on course to qualify for next season’s Champions League. The Stamford Bridge sideRead More
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De Gea to miss upcoming Man United’s matches following child’s birth
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea will be missing from the team for a short period of time following the birth of his first child. Club coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed the development on Friday during a pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby. Earlier on Friday, De Gea tweeted the news that hisRead More
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Man United: Loss of form narrative not true — Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he does not agree with the “narrative” that Manchester United’s form has dipped alarmingly as he prepares his team to face runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City. United are second in the table but 14 points adrift of City, who are on a record run of 21 straight victories in allRead More
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Liverpool scramble for answers as season collapses
Mohamed Salah’s angry shake of the head after being substituted in Liverpool’s defeat to Chelsea was symbolic of the champions’ intense frustration as their season unravels. Jurgen Klopp removed his top scorer just after the hour mark on Thursday but it did not prevent a 1-0 defeat and a fifth straight home loss for theRead More
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Di Maria, Verratti return for PSG ahead of Barca tie
Angel Di Maria and Marco Verratti will be available for Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League clash against Barcelona, the Ligue 1 club said Friday after clearing them to return in the French Cup this weekend. Di Maria has missed the past month with a thigh injury while a foot problem sidelined Verratti for PSG’s last twoRead More
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Betting firm donates borehole to Ojuelegba community
Leading online sports betting company, Betway, has reaffirmed its commitment to local communities, with the donation of a newly-built borehole to the Ojuelegba community in Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State.
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Bello rallies support for Nigeria’s ex-internationals, says they are legends
By Omeiza Ajayi Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has called for greater support for Nigeria’s ex-international football stars and their families, saying those who made the nation proud at one time or the other must never be forgotten. He specifically said Nigerians must never forget the contributions of Rashidi Yekini and Stephen Keshi toRead More
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EPL: Arsenal didn’t deserve me – Emi Martinez blasts former club
Aston Villa goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, has said he left Arsenal due to lack of trust. The Argentine came through the ranks at the Gunners after joining from Independiente in 2010 as a 17-year-old. He was out on loan several times, before he signed permanently for Villa in 2020. “I love everything about Arsenal,” Martinez told
EPL: Arsenal didn’t deserve me – Emi Martinez blasts former club
EPL: Arsenal very far from being my team – Arteta admits
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has admitted the current squad is still “very, very far,” from being his own team. The Gunners have won seven of their last 12 Premier League games since Christmas. However, they travel to Burnley in Saturday’s early kick-off in 10th place, after a poor first-half of the season. When asked how
EPL: Arsenal very far from being my team – Arteta admits
EPL: Man Utd give Bailly condition to get new contract
Manchester United want Eric Bailly to prove his fitness, before giving him a new contract, ESPN reports. The 26-year-old has made only 14 appearances for the club during the 2020/2021 campaign and has struggled to be fit for selection. Bailly played the entire 90 minutes of their 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night,
EPL: Man Utd give Bailly condition to get new contract
EPL: Man Utd to pay £4.2m if Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year
Manchester United will pay £4.2million to Sporting Lisbon, if Bruno Fernandes wins the PFA Player of the Year award, the Times reports. Fernandes is one of the big favourites to win the accolade after a stunning season for the Red Devils. The Portuguese has scored 22 goals and contributed 12 assists in all competitions. No
EPL: Man Utd to pay £4.2m if Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year
Man City vs Man Utd: We are not suffering a crisis of confidence – Solskjaer
Manchester United Manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has insisted his players are having a crisis of confidence ahead of Sunday’s clash with Manchester City. The Red Devils have gone three games without a goal. Ahead of the Derby, United have played three consecutive 0-0 draws. City, on the other hand, have opened a 14-point lead at
Man City vs Man Utd: We are not suffering a crisis of confidence – Solskjaer
Copa del Rey: Go home warm – Messi attacks Sevilla’s Monchi in tunnel
There was a clash between Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi and Sevilla Sporting Director, Monchi in the tunnel after their Copa del Rey game on Wednesday,” Diario AS reports. Barcelona, who were 2-0 behind going into the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals at Camp Nou, forced extra time through Gerard Pique’s goal at
Copa del Rey: Go home warm – Messi attacks Sevilla’s Monchi in tunnel
Benin Republic vs Nigeria: Odion Ighalo provides update on return to Super Eagles
Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has provided updates on his speculated return to the senior national team of Nigeria. The striker resigned from the team two years ago after the Super Eagles came third at the last African Cup of Nations in Egypt. Ighalo said he has had discussions with the national team coach
Benin Republic vs Nigeria: Odion Ighalo provides update on return to Super Eagles
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov predicts Burnley vs Arsenal, Man City vs United
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has predicted the possible outcome of some of the Premier League fixtures that will be played this weekend. Saturday’s early kick-off will see Arsenal travelling to Burnley. Berbatov told BetFair: “I saw Burnley’s match against Leicester and let me tell you Schmeichel was the man of the match, he
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov predicts Burnley vs Arsenal, Man City vs United
EPL: Oscar opens up on return to Chelsea, ending his career at Stamford Bridge
Former Chelsea midfielder, Oscar, has revealed his plans to return to Stamford Bridge to ‘finish’ off his career. The Brazilian left Chelsea in 2017 to join Chinese side, Shanghai SIPG, in a £60m deal that has seen him earn £400,000-a-week salary for the last four years. However, the 29-year-old is keen to return to the
EPL: Oscar opens up on return to Chelsea, ending his career at Stamford Bridge
EPL: Guardiola identifies five Man Utd players who will be threats to Man City
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has named playmaker Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Dan James and Edinson Cavani, as the biggest threats in Manchester United’s team, ahead of Sunday’s Derby. Guardiola feels United are “so strong in all departments”, but named Fernandes and Cavani as players to watch out for. Both Manchester clubs face
EPL: Guardiola identifies five Man Utd players who will be threats to Man City
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