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E2%80%95-diogu/ D’Tigers can challenge for Olympics, Afrobasket if they fix things ? Diogu
D’Tigers have a lot of things to fix if they’re to mount a proper challenge at the Afrobasket tournament in Rwanda and the 2020 Olympics, captain of the team, Ike Diogu has said. Diogu who was a member of the team at the London 2012 Olympics, said following the conclusion of the Afrobasket qualifiers lastRead More
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Sunday Dare hails Wike on River’s Real Madrid Academy
The Minister of Youths and Sport, Sunday Dare said Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike by building the Real Madrid Academy in Port Harcourt has laid a standard for football development for others to emulate. He said the academy is a worthy and long-term investment in human and capital development that will soon be theRead More
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Mourinho: I want to deliver a trophy for Tottenham
Jose Mourinho has revealed his eagerness to win a trophy for Spurs chairman Daniel Levy, who is celebrating his 20th year at the club but only has a 2008 League Cup to show for his time in charge. Tottenham remains on course to win their first trophy in 13 years having reached the League CupRead More
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IWD 2021: NBA, BAL launch gender equality initiative in Africa
By Jacob Ajom In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) have announced the launch of several initiatives to advance gender equality and economic inclusion across Africa. The initiatives built on the NBA family’s collective efforts to advance equality and social justice in the United States,Read More
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National Principals Cup finals scheduled for March 27th-31st
The National Finals of the Principal’s Cup earlier scheduled for April 1st- 5th will now take place from March 27th- 31st. According to the Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee, Dr *Ademola Are “This change became necessary as we do not want distractions for the students writing their exams. The exams of the students mustRead More
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Tokyo Olympics gets IOC-funded Chinese coronavirus jab
Competitors at this year’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games will be offered coronavirus vaccines purchased from China, Olympic chief Thomas Bach announced Thursday in a significant move for the holding of the Covid-delayed Tokyo Games. The Chinese Olympic Committee have made “an offer to make additional vaccine doses availableRead More
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EUROPA LEAGUE: Sokratis hoping to spoil Arsenal’s silverware hopes
Sokratis Papastathopoulos is confident Olympiakos can shackle Arsenal’s match-winners as he predicted another Europa League upset for the Gunners. The Greece defender left Arsenal to join the Super League champions after having his contract terminated in January. Having been left out of the squads for both the Premier League and Europa League, Sokratis did notRead More
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Maracana set to be renamed after Brazilian legend Pele
Brazil’s iconic Maracana stadium is to be named in honour of the country’s legendary footballer Pele. The move follows a vote by the Rio de Janeiro state legislature to change the venue’s name to the Edson Arantes do Nascimento – Rei Pele stadium. Edson Arantes do Nascimento is the 80-year-old’s full name, while Rei meansRead More
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Nadal not ready to play yet due to back issue, skips Dubai event
Rafa Nadal will not compete at next week’s ATP 500 event in Dubai as he has not recovered fully from a back issue sustained ahead of the Australian Open, the world No.2 said on Thursday. Nadal struggled with the problem in the build-up to the year’s first Grand Slam and skipped Spain’s ATP Cup ties,Read More
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E2%80%95-iwobi/ AFCON QUALIFIER: ‘Hopefully, I get to play in my preferred position’ ? Iwobi
Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi has called on coach Gernot Rohr to use him in his preferred position ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho. Iwobi, who has become a constant player in the senior national team has been used by Rohr from different positions during competitive games. ALSORead More
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Ronaldo, Aaron Ramsey to leave Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo and Aaron Ramsey could be on their way out at Juventus, as the club prepares for a rebuild this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Serie A giants are set to hold talks with Ronaldo over his future. Juve will now look to build around Federico Chiesa, Weston McKennie and Matthijs de Ligt
Ronaldo, Aaron Ramsey to leave Juventus
Europa League: Solskjaer cautions Amad Diallo after scoring in 1-1 draw against AC Milan
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned Amad Diallo not to be carried away by his performance against AC Milan in the Europa League on Thursday. According to him, the young forward should know he still has ‘loads to learn’ after the 18-year-old’s goal helped Manchester United to a 1-1 draw with AC Milan
Europa League: Solskjaer cautions Amad Diallo after scoring in 1-1 draw against AC Milan
Europa League: Arteta warns Arsenal players after 3-1 win over Olympiacos
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has warned his players they “have to stop making errors”, following their 3-1 win over Olympiacos in the Europa League on Thursday. Arteta also insisted his team won’t stop playing out from the back. The Gunners put one foot in the quarter-final, thanks to goals from Martin Odegaard, Gabriel and Mohamed
Europa League: Arteta warns Arsenal players after 3-1 win over Olympiacos
Man United vs West Ham: Solskjaer gives fresh injury update on Anthony Martial
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has provided the latest injury update on striker, Anthony Martial, ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with West Ham United on Sunday. Martial sustained an injury during Man United’s Europa League 1-1 draw against AC Milan. The France international was forced off at half-time against Milan. Two goals
Man United vs West Ham: Solskjaer gives fresh injury update on Anthony Martial
Europa League: Solskjaer blames players as Man United draws AC Milan at Old Trafford
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that the entire Manchester United team should take the blame for their poor performance in the Europa League tie against AC Milan on Thursday night. An Amad Diallo goal saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men take the lead as the game headed into stoppage time, but a 93rd minute equalizer by
Europa League: Solskjaer blames players as Man United draws AC Milan at Old Trafford
Manchester United vs AC Milan: Paul Scholes picks favourite to qualify for last 8
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has rated the teams’ chances of qualifying for the quarter final of the Europa after their Thursday performance at Old Trafford against AC Milan. Scholes said the Red Devils are now underdogs against the Italian side after a disappointing draw in the Europa League opening leg. He said the Italian
Manchester United vs AC Milan: Paul Scholes picks favourite to qualify for last 8
Arsenal vs Tottenham: Mourinho gives fresh injury update on Harry Kane
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has provided the latest injury update on striker, Harry Kane, ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday. Kane suffered an injury in Tottenham’s Europa League last-16 first-leg 2-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday. The England international, who scored twice against Dinamo, limped off late with
Arsenal vs Tottenham: Mourinho gives fresh injury update on Harry Kane
LaLiga: Sergio Ramos welcomes Lionel Messi to Real Madrid
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, has welcomed Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, to Santiago Bernabeu. Ramos said he would ‘100 per cent’ accept Messi at Real Madrid despite the fact they have been domestic and international rivals for almost two decades. Messi was heavily linked with a move away from Barcelona last summer, with Manchester City
LaLiga: Sergio Ramos welcomes Lionel Messi to Real Madrid
EPL: Arsenal star, Ainsley Maitland-Niles tells Arteta his best position
Arsenal loanee, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, has admitted he prefers to play in central midfield. The 23-year-old is currently on loan at West Brom from Arsenal. Maitland-Niles was struggling for playing time under Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, earlier this season. The player had started just five times in the Premier League for Arteta’s side before he joined
EPL: Arsenal star, Ainsley Maitland-Niles tells Arteta his best position
Europa League: Amad Diallo makes history in Man United’s 1-1 draw with AC Milan
Manchester star, Amad Diallo, on Thursday night, made history following his side’s Europa League last-16 first-leg 1-1 draw with AC Milan. Two second-half goals from Diallo and Simon Kjaer ensured both Man United and AC Milan drew at Old Trafford. According to OptaJose, Diallo’s goal against Milan means the Ivorian youngster is now the youngest
Europa League: Amad Diallo makes history in Man United’s 1-1 draw with AC Milan
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