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Breaking: Joshua, Fury sign two-fight heavyweight unification deal — Promoter
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have signed a deal for two all-British world heavyweight title unification fights, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said on Monday. Confirming the agreement, Hearn told ESPN: “The hard part is always getting everybody to put pen to paper. “But this was a major effort from all parties to get this overRead More
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NPFL: Katsina’s Bazuaye sets sights on Rangers after Dakkada loss
Katsina United were pipped 1-0 in Uyo by Dakkada FC but Coach Willy Bazuaye has vowed to they will take it out on Rangers, their next opponents in a tie in Katsina on MatchDay 16 For Dakkada, it was a continuation of their fine run at home with a hard-fought lone goal win against theRead More
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African players in Europe: Rodgers hails hat-trick hero Iheanacho
Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first Premier League hat-trick at the weekend as he took his Leicester City goal tally to five from three matches. “I’m delighted for Kelechi,” said Leicester coach Brendan Rodgers. “I see improvement in him and, day by day, he trains so hard.” It was also the first time the 24-year-old,Read More
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NPFL: Heartland, Kwara United share spoils in goalless draw
The introduction of Gata, Dabani and Farayola was expected to add more bites to Kwara’s attack but Heartland defense marshalled by Eze, Agozie and Oguche proved too hard for the hosts to break. Dabani had his moments to give Kwara the lead on two occasions but fluffed it even when he had only Eze andRead More
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NPFL: Wikki snatch late victory to compound Warri Wolves woes
Captain Idris Mohammed Guda scored from a late penalty to hand Wikki Tourist a win over Warri Wolves in a league game played in Bauchi. The game was heading to a stalemate when substitute Manu Garba was brought down in the penalty box by another substitute Chimezie David. Guda stepped in and made no mistakeRead More
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NPFL: Rangers strike Adamawa late to go joint-top with Kwara United
Rangers left it late to crack a very defensive Adamawa United to go joint tops with Kwara United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after MatchDay 15. A simple tap-in on the 85th minute by Chinonso Ezekwe off a Tony Eliagwu assists separated the two sides in the match played at the Nnamdi AzikiweRead More
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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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EPL: Arteta decides on Aubameyang’s status as Arsenal captain
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has decided he will not take Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off captaincy duties despite his disciplinary issues last weekend, according to the UK Sun. Aubameyang was dropped to the bench for Arsenal’s Premier League derby win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday after the striker broke the club’s rules by arriving late to a
EPL: Arteta decides on Aubameyang’s status as Arsenal captain
Thierry Henry compares Haaland to Ex-Man United striker, Van Nistelrooy
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has compared Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland to former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker, Ruud van Nistelrooy. Henry believes Haaland is similar to Van Nistelrooy, adding that the 20-year-old has a killer’s instinct when it comes to scoring goals. Haaland has scored 33 goals in 30 games in all competitions for
Thierry Henry compares Haaland to Ex-Man United striker, Van Nistelrooy
EPL top four: Jamie Carragher rates Liverpool’s chances after Wolves win
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has insisted that he does not believe Jurgen Klopp’s men will finish in the top-four positions on the Premier League table this season, despite their victory against Wolves on Monday night at Molineux. Liverpool defeated Wolves, thanks to a first-half goal from Diogo Jota. The Reds are currently in the
EPL top four: Jamie Carragher rates Liverpool’s chances after Wolves win
Why I always pass the ball to Messi – Pedri
Barcelona youngster, Pedri, has said that he always tries to pass the ball to captain Lionel Messi when he gets it because every time the Argentine touches the ball, something happens. Pedri, who was called up to the Spain national team for the first time on Monday, said this following Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Huesca
Why I always pass the ball to Messi – Pedri
Barcelona: Koeman reacts as Messi equals Xavi’s historic record
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has hailed Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, as the most important man in the club’s history. Koeman said this while reacting to Messi equaling the Barcelona legend, Xavi Hernandez’s all-time appearance record for the Blaugrana. Recall Messi made his 767th outing for Barcelona in Monday’s 4-1 victory over Huesca in the LaLiga
Barcelona: Koeman reacts as Messi equals Xavi’s historic record
Mbappe vs Haaland: Jamie Carragher names player Liverpool should sign
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has named the player the club should sign between Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe and Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland. Liverpool, who are expected to sign a striker in this summer transfer window, have been linked with both Mbappe and Haaland. Mbappe and Haaland are widely regarded as the two best young players
Mbappe vs Haaland: Jamie Carragher names player Liverpool should sign
EPL: Van de Beek set to quit Man Utd
Manchester United midfielder, Donny van de Beek, is set to quit the club at the end of the season, the Daily Star reports. Van de Beek joined the Red Devils from Ajax for £35million last summer. But the Dutchman has started just two games under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season. It is understood Van de
EPL: Van de Beek set to quit Man Utd
EPL: Thierry Henry points out what Arsenal lack under Arteta
Former Arsenal skipper, Thierry Henry, has said the team lacks consistency under manager Mikel Arteta. Henry was speaking on Monday Night Football, a day after the Gunners beat Tottenham 2-1 in the North London Derby. He insisted that the “table doesn’t lie” and Arsenal should be doing better than their 10th-placed position in the Premier
EPL: Thierry Henry points out what Arsenal lack under Arteta
Real Madrid vs Atalanta: I can’t explain Hazard’s injury – Zidane
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has said he “can’t explain” Eden Hazard’s latest injury setback. Hazard has been ruled out of their Champions League round-of-16 second leg clash with Atalanta. The Belgium international had made yet another return from injury for their 2-1 win over Elche on Saturday, but missed training on Monday. “He won’t
Real Madrid vs Atalanta: I can’t explain Hazard’s injury – Zidane
LaLiga: It’s a great honour – Messi reacts to equaling Xavi’s historic Barcelona record
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has reacted to equaling the club’s legend, Xavi Hernandez’s all-time appearance record for the Blaugrana. The Argentine captain said it’s a “great honour” for him to hit the landmark. Messi made his 767th outing for Barcelona in Monday’s 4-1 victory over Huesca in the LaLiga at the Camp Nou to match
LaLiga: It’s a great honour – Messi reacts to equaling Xavi’s historic Barcelona record
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