Sports News Today Headlines Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Open letter to NFF President Amaju Pinnick
By Toyin Ibitoyin Dear Amaju, My Presido, long time no see. I join our President, Muhammadu Buhari, in congratulating you on your election as a FIFA Council member. This is a big feat in football administration. Getting into a unique group, made up of just 37 people at the highest level of decision making forRead More
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Champions League: Simeone banking on Suarez, Felix partnership to unlock Chelsea
Luis Suarez, despite his Champions League goal drought, and Joao Felix, whose future is in question, will start together as Atletico Madrid try to fight back in their second leg at Chelsea, coach Diego Simeone said on Tuesday. “Only one objective: victory,” said Simeone, whose team face a 1-0 deficit in the last-16 tie afterRead More
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Africa must win World Cup soon, says new CAF boss Motsepe
New Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe raised the bar Tuesday for national teams in the continent by insisting one of them must win the World Cup soon. “An African team must win the World Cup in the near future,” said the 59-year-old South African billionaire at a press conference in Johannesburg. MotsepeRead More
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NSSF, SUBEB, Sports Commission partner to reposition school sports in Lagos
The Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF), Lagos Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) and Lagos Sports Commission, on Tuesday, announced a partnership in order to reposition school sports in the state.
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Ibrahimovic recalled to Sweden squad after 5-year gap
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return to Sweden’s squad after an almost five-year hiatus to play in World Cup qualifiers at the end of March, head coach Janne Andersson said on Tuesday. The player, known for his not-so-humble ways, also announced his return himself by posting a picture of himself on Instagram in the Swedish team kitRead More
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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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My Man City teammates don’t pass to me – Aguero laments
Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, left the pitch unhappy about his teammates’ reluctance to pass the ball to him, during the final stages of their win against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League. Aguero replaced Bernardo Silva in the 75th minute, with Pep Guardiola’s side already leading 4-0 on aggregate. However, the 32-year-old did not
My Man City teammates don’t pass to me – Aguero laments
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Simeone announces squad for Champions League tie at Stamford Bridge
Atlético Madrid’s squad to face Chelsea in the Champions League last-16 second-leg tie on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge has been confirmed. Atlético Madrid coach, Diego Simeone, has named a 23-man squad that has the likes of Luis Suarez, Joao Felix and Dembele in the attack line to face Chelsea. Simeone announced the squad in
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Simeone announces squad for Champions League tie at Stamford Bridge
Ronaldo’s agent opens up on how Barcelona ‘humiliated’ him
Giovanni Branchini, the agent to former Brazil striker, Ronaldo de Lima, has accused Barcelona of “humiliating” him prior to his move to Inter Milan. Ronaldo spent only one year at Barca after signing from PSV Eindhoven in a then-world record deal. Barcelona were reportedly in talks to tie Ronaldo down to a nine-year contract and
Ronaldo’s agent opens up on how Barcelona ‘humiliated’ him
Champions League: Tuchel snubs Chelsea, names toughest team to beat in Europe
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has snubbed the Blues and named Atlético Madrid as one of the toughest teams to beat in Europe. Tuchel explained that Atlético Madrid have incredible quality to attack and play a possession game. According to him, Diego Simeone’s side are complete because they rely on discipline and hard-work. The German said
Champions League: Tuchel snubs Chelsea, names toughest team to beat in Europe
“I am so grateful” – Tiger Woods gives update on his recovery after car crash
American professional golfer, Tiger Woods has given an update on his recovery after he was left with multiple leg injuries in a fatal car crash. DAILY POST had reported that Woods was on admission at a hospital after he had a terrible car crash in L.A. County. His management in a statement revealed that he
“I am so grateful” – Tiger Woods gives update on his recovery after car crash
I’ve been told to win Champions League title with Man City – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has not forgotten the message he received when he arrived at the club from Bayern Munich in 2016, to win the Champions League or you cannot be considered wholly successful. Guardiola revealed this after they saw off Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 on Tuesday, to qualify for the quarter-final. City have now
I’ve been told to win Champions League title with Man City – Guardiola
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Rudiger opens up on ‘fight’ with Suarez, speaks on revenge
Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger, has opened up on ‘fight’ with Atletico Madrid striker, Luis Suarez, ahead of both teams’ clash in the Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie tonight. Rudiger also insisted that he would not seek revenge when he faces Suarez at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. The 28-year-old had a great battle
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Rudiger opens up on ‘fight’ with Suarez, speaks on revenge
Champions League: Guardiola makes demands as Man City qualify for quarter-final
Manchester City gaffer, Pep Guardiola, has called on his defenders to “maintain this mood” after making it 706 minutes since they last conceded a goal in the UEFA Champions League this season. Guardiola’s men are only the third team in the Champions League’s history to keep seven consecutive clean sheets, after AC Milan (seven, ending
Champions League: Guardiola makes demands as Man City qualify for quarter-final
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Tuchel names key players to miss Champions League clash
Chelsea will be without four key players when they face Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. The four players are Thiago Silva, Tammy Abraham, Jorginho and Mason Mount. Silva and Abraham are currently recovering from injury, while Jorginho and Mount are suspended.
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Tuchel names key players to miss Champions League clash
Champions League quarter-final: All the teams that have qualified
A total of six teams are already through to the quarter-final of this year’s Champions League. They are: Borussia Dortmund, FC Porto, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Manchester City Real Madrid defeated Atalanta 3-1 at home on Tuesday night but had played 1-0 in the first leg in Italy. Man City defeated Monchengladbach 2-0
Champions League quarter-final: All the teams that have qualified
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