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PSG loss overshadowed by thefts at Di Maria, Marquinhos homes
Paris Saint-Germain forward Angel Di Maria was the victim of a burglary during Sunday’s loss to Nantes, while robbers also targeted the family home of captain Marquinhos, the latest in a spate of thefts at the club. Thieves stole jewellery and watches from the house of Argentine international Di Maria in the western Paris suburbs,Read More
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Fabio Lanipekun: 79 happy cheers for the encyclopaedia of Nigerian sports
You just do not get to meet with 3 of the greatest sportscasters in Nigerian history in one place, for an entire week, talking food, family and football. It rarely happens like that.
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Kelechi Iheanacho scores first Premier League hat-trick in Sheffield thrashing
By Emmanuel Okogba Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho will head into the international break in high spirit after grabbing a hat-trick in Leicester City’s 5-0 routing of Sheffield United. Iheanacho who has enjoyed a recent run of game time has now racked up nine goals this season in all competitions. The hat-trick was his firstRead More
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NNL: Vandrezzer FC threatens to abandon fixture over broadcasting dispute
By Emmanuel Okogba Nigerian National League side Vandrezzer FC has threatened to abandon a week 6 fixture against Calabar Rovers if their media team is not allowed into the stadium to cover proceedings. According to a statement on the club’s website, all effort to get the Cross River State Football Association and Rovers FC managementRead More
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Onyekuru grabs brace in Galatasaray’s 3-0 away win
By Emmanuel Okogba Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru scored twice after coming on as a substitute as Galatasaray saw-off Kayserispor in a Turkish Super Lig week 29 fixture away from home. Onyekuru who has seen a revival in his form after he joined from French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco scored both goals in theRead More
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Boxing great Marvin Hagler dies at 66
Boxing legend Marvin Hagler, the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, died on Saturday at age 66, his wife said. In a posting on the famed fighter’s Facebook page, Kay G. Hagler said her husband passed away at the family home. “I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today unfortunately my belovedRead More
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E2%80%95-nff/ Pinnick not CAF 5th Vice President ? NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation has described as untrue, a report in sections of the media that the President of NFF, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick was selected as 5th Vice President of the Confederation of African Football at Friday’s 43rd Ordinary and Elective Assembly in Rabat, Morocco. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi said the reportRead More
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Precious Monye: It’s a shame NFF denied Finidi U17 job
….Current Super Eagles inconsistent ….Says Ex-footballers deserve a better deal from Nigeria …..It’s challenging training young ones, but fun By Jacob Ajom Precious Monye is among that generation of Nigerian footballers that dazzled the world at the Scotland ’89 FIFA U17 World Cup. They were so good that they made Pele of Brazil utter hisRead More
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Pinnick lands in FIFA, as Motsepe heads african football
President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick, yesterday strolled to a landslide victory over his Malawian opponent Walter Nyamilandu to win the Anglophone slot on FIFA Council seat. He won by 43 votes to 8. Pinnick thus becomes the third Nigeria to occupy that seat after the late Oyo Orok Oyo and Dr AmosRead More
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Chelsea, Everton stumble in Champions League chase as Zaha takes a stand
Chelsea gave the chasing pack in the race for a place in next season’s Champions League hope with a 0-0 draw at Leeds on Saturday, but Everton failed to take advantage as Burnley won 2-1 at Goodison Park. Fourth-placed Chelsea remain unbeaten in 12 games since Thomas Tuchel replaced the sacked Frank Lampard and theyRead More
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EPL: Aubameyang reacts after being dropped by Arteta in Arsenal’s win over Tottenham
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has finally reacted after being dropped to the bench by manager, Mikel Arteta, during the Gunners’ Premier League derby 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Arsenal defeated Jose Mourinho’s side at Emirates, thanks to two goals from Martin Odegaard and Alexandre Lacazette as Erik Lamela’s strike was not enough for
EPL: Aubameyang reacts after being dropped by Arteta in Arsenal’s win over Tottenham
EPL: Aubameyang snubs Arteta, Arsenal team-mates after 2-1 win over Tottenham
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, left the Emirates Stadium just 23 minutes after their 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, after being dropped for the match for turning up late to a team meeting. Aubameyang was set to start on Sunday, but turned up late to the team meeting. It left manager Mikel Arteta no choice than
EPL: Aubameyang snubs Arteta, Arsenal team-mates after 2-1 win over Tottenham
EPL: Solskjaer backs Maguire for attacking Man Utd team mates during West Ham win
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has defended Harry Maguire for “digging out” his team-mates during the 1-0 win over West Ham. Maguire was heard screaming at right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, “F****** tidy up, stop giving the f****** ball away”, after a string of errors from the defender. United struggled to produce their best form and
EPL: Solskjaer backs Maguire for attacking Man Utd team mates during West Ham win
Arsenal vs Tottenham: Ex-EPL referee, Mark Clattenburg passes verdict on Harry Kane’s tackle
Former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, has insisted that striker, Harry Kane, not being sent off in Tottenham’s Premier League derby 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision. Kane went viral for a bruising tackle on Arsenal defender, Gabriel Magalhães, during the encounter at the Emirates Stadium. But Clattenburg feels not dismissing
Arsenal vs Tottenham: Ex-EPL referee, Mark Clattenburg passes verdict on Harry Kane’s tackle
AC Milan vs Man Utd: Solskjaer delivers injury updates on Pogba, Cavani, Martial
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, could have Paul Pogba fit for their Europa League last-16 second leg at AC Milan on Thursday. United were without Pogba, Edinson Cavani, Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek and David De Gea for the 1-0 win over West Ham United on Sunday. But Solskjaer has said they could
AC Milan vs Man Utd: Solskjaer delivers injury updates on Pogba, Cavani, Martial
World’s highest goal scorer: Pele reacts as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks record
Brazil legend, Pele, has congratulated Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, for breaking his record of goals in official matches. Recall that Ronaldo broke Pele’s record after scoring a hat-trick in Juventus’s 3-1 Serie A win over Cagliari on Sunday. The Portugal captain reached 770 official goals in his professional career. Reacting, Pele, in a post via
World’s highest goal scorer: Pele reacts as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks record
EPL: Gary Neville names only two creative players at Man United
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has suggested that the club only have two creative players, Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba. According to Neville, Fernandes and Pogba are the only players at Man United that may open up defences in tight situations, while the rest players need space to do that. He said this following
EPL: Gary Neville names only two creative players at Man United
NPFL: Sunshine Stars, Nassarawa United match ends abruptly as referees allege threat to life
The Match Day 15 of the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL, between Sunshine Stars and Nasarawa United have ended abruptly. The first half of the encounter had ended in a goalless draw before match officials refused to come out for the second half of the encounter over alleged threats to the lives of referees. During
NPFL: Sunshine Stars, Nassarawa United match ends abruptly as referees allege threat to life
EPL: Solskjaer blames Man United stars after 1-0 win against West Ham
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has blamed his Manchester United players for giving the ball away too easily after their slender 1-0 win against West Ham United on Sunday. Solskjaer said that United like making things difficult for themselves after the win that took them back to second place in the league table one point above Leicester
EPL: Solskjaer blames Man United stars after 1-0 win against West Ham
EPL: Michael Owen reacts as Arsenal defeat Tottenham 2-1
Former Manchester United and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has reacted to Arsenal’s Premier League derby 2-1 victory against Liverpool on Sunday. Arsenal came from behind to beat Jose Mourinho’s side at Emirates, thanks to a strike from Martin Odegaard and a penalty from Alexandre Lacazette. Erik Lamela did score for Tottenham in the 33rd minute
EPL: Michael Owen reacts as Arsenal defeat Tottenham 2-1
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