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Cameroon thrash Nigeria in Girls Volleyball Championship
Cameroon humbled Nigeria in front of home fans in straight sets 3-0 (28-26, 25-21, 25-21) as the hosts got off to a less than ideal start in their opening game of the ongoing 2021 U18 Girls African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja. The Cameroonians edged a closely fought opening set 28-26 but exerted their superiorityRead More
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Simy sends Rohr message ahead of AFCON
Italy-based Nigerian striker Simeon “Simy” Nwankwo scored a brace a first-half penalty and a simple finish after the break to edge Crotone closer to a stunning home victory over Torino in a Serie A clash yesterday. Torino’s Cristian Daniel Ansaldi handled a goal-bound Junior Messias header, prompting the referee to whistle for a spot-kick afterRead More
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E2%80%95-adesanya/ I didn’t sleep well before the fight ? Adesanya
Israel Adesanya’s flawless record came to an abrupt end following his defeat to Jan Blachowicz in the UFC 259 light heavyweight championship in Las Vegas. The Nigerian mixed martial artist suffered his first professional defeat in the combat sport after bowing to his Polish opponent in the fifth round through a unanimous decision. All threeRead More
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Liverpool lose to Fulham in sixth straight Anfield defeat
….Aina, Maja celebrate Liverpool’s capitulation as champions stooped to an unprecedented low as Fulham boosted their survival hopes with a 1-0 win at Anfield which condemned Jurgen Klopp’s side to a sixth successive home defeat. The defeat of the champions provoked scenes of celebrations from Fulham’s Nigerian pair, Ola Aina and Josh Aina, who couldRead More
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Aribo, Balogun are champions of Scotland with Rangers
Super Eagles duo of Joe Aribo and Leon Balogun are champions of Scotland for the first time since 2011 after Celtic dropped points, with a barren draw with Dundee United. Steven Gerrard’s side, who beat St Mirren 3-0 on Saturday, have a 20-point lead with six games remaining. It is former Liverpool and England captainRead More
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Manchester United end Man City’s 21-game winning run
Manchester United brought Manchester City’s 21 successive victories in all competitions to a crashing halt with an impressive derby victory at Etihad Stadium.
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Atletico denied derby victory by late Benzema equaliser
Atletico Madrid squandered the chance to inflict a heavy blow on Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes on Sunday as Karim Benzema’s late equaliser earned the champions a 1-1 draw and kept them in the race at the top. Luis Suarez’s flicked finish early in the first half looked to be enough to give AtleticoRead More
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Man United beat Man City 2-0 to end 21 games unbeaten run
Manchester United ended Manchester City’s English top-flight record winning streak of 21 games in all competitions with a 2-0 derby win at the Etihad on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes’s early penalty and Luke Shaw’s first Premier League goal for three years moved United back into second place, 11 points adrift of runaway leaders City. A landmarkRead More
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NPFL match day 14 results
An overview of the are results of Match Day 14 fixtures in the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday.
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Joe Aribo’s Rangers wins Scottish Premiership after 10 years wait
Joe Aribo and Leon Balogun’s club, Rangers have won the Scottish Premiership for the first time in ten years with a 3-0 victory over St Mirren at Ibrox Stadium. Ryan Kent, Alfredo Morelos and Ianis Hagi were on target, pushing Steven Gerrard’s side to a 17-match unbeaten run and guaranteeing a first place finish inRead More
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EPL: Man Utd will not win title after Man City’s win – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said his team cannot make a late Premier League title push, because Manchester City “are too far ahead”. United climbed back up to second place with a 2-0 win over City at Etihad Stadium on Sunday. However, Solskjaer’s men are still 11 points behind City with just 10
EPL: Man Utd will not win title after Man City’s win – Solskjaer
“I’m proud of your bravery” – Serena Williams reacts to Meghan’s revelations about British Royals
American Professional tennis player, Serena Williams has commended Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle for finding the courage to finally address their rift with the Royal house. Recall that Meghan in the interview with Oprah Winfrey on Sunday revealed that she contemplated committing suicide after joining the royal family. The 39-year-old accused the royal
“I’m proud of your bravery” – Serena Williams reacts to Meghan’s revelations about British Royals
Chelsea: Ancelotti compares Thomas Tuchel to Frank Lampard
Everton boss, Carlo Ancelotti, has compared Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea to the Frank Lampard era ahead of both sides clash in the Premier League on Monday night at Stamford Bridge. Ancelotti said Tuchel has the quality, while Lampard did a fantastic job during his time at the Blues. Tuchel has not lost a match in his
Chelsea: Ancelotti compares Thomas Tuchel to Frank Lampard
EPL: This is the lowest point of my career – Klopp
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has admitted this is the lowest point of his managerial career. Mario Lemina’s goal for Fulham, inflicted a sixth straight home defeat on the Premier League champions on Sunday. It represents the Reds’ worst run in the club’s history. “My boys wanted it. Believe me, they want to win games. I
EPL: This is the lowest point of my career – Klopp
Europa League: Solskjaer gives Rashford injury update ahead of AC Milan clash
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has confirmed Marcus Rashford will need a scan on his ankle. Rashford provided his 10th assist in all competitions to set up Luke Shaw, as United defeated Manchester City 2-0 on Sunday. But the England forward went down holding his left ankle with 20 minutes left at The Etihad.
Europa League: Solskjaer gives Rashford injury update ahead of AC Milan clash
EPL: Paul Scholes tells Martial how he can become Man United’s main striker
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has told striker, Anthony Martial, how he can become the club’s main striker. Scholes said the France international could establish himself as the Red Devils’ first-choice centre forward and score 30 goals per season if he develops a “ruthless streak”. Martial was impressive in Man United’s 2-0 victory over Manchester
EPL: Paul Scholes tells Martial how he can become Man United’s main striker
LaLiga title: ‘I’ll fight till end’ – Zidane declares after Real Madrid 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane has vowed that his side will not give up but “fight until the end” in the title race. Los Blancos were able to snatch a point against city rivals and league leaders Atletico Madrid in their clash on Sunday to keep their title hope alive. Karim Benzema struck late in
LaLiga title: ‘I’ll fight till end’ – Zidane declares after Real Madrid 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid
EPL: David Moyes tells Chelsea, Man Utd how much Declan Rice will cost
West Ham manager, David Moyes, has insisted he would only sell Declan Rice for more than £100m. Rice has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea and Manchester United since last summer. And according to Moyes, the club does not need Champions League football next season to keep the 22-year-old. Hammers co-owner, David Sullivan,
EPL: David Moyes tells Chelsea, Man Utd how much Declan Rice will cost
Israel Adesanya’s prize money after losing to Jan Blachowicz confirmed
Israel Adesanya still left the UFC 259 arena as the highest paid fighter, despite his first loss in Mixed Martial Arts to light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz. Adesanya, along with Blachowicz; women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes and challenger Meagan Anderson as well as Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling were the main card for the night.
Israel Adesanya’s prize money after losing to Jan Blachowicz confirmed
Laporta elected Barcelona president for second time, speaks on Messi’s future
Joan Laporta was on Sunday elected the new president of Barcelona. He returns to the position he previously held from 2003 to 2010. Laporta won ahead of rival candidates Victor Font and Toni Freixa. The Spanish club called the election on Sunday night, with Laporta winning with 30,184 votes and Font coming in second and
Laporta elected Barcelona president for second time, speaks on Messi’s future
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