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Former British and Commonwealth boxing champion. Peter Oboh has expressed grief over the passing of former undisputed middleweight champion ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler, saying, “the world will miss Hagler, we will all miss him”. Oboh, who is now a Minister for Christ recalled that the Hagler era was about the finest in the history of theRead More
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Rivers Utd’s Confederation Cup trauma over, Says Eguma
Everything seemed to be falling apart in the Garden City of Port Harcourt in the wake of Rivers United’s excruciating loss to Enyimba FC in the playoff round of the CAF Confederation Cup. What followed was two straight defeats in the league and an ignominious announcement of the suspension of two key members of theRead More
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GOtv Boxing Night returns
Boxing fans in Nigeria and across Africa will, on 2 April, witness the return of GOtv Boxing Night, the continent’s premier boxing show with two World Boxing Federation (WBF) title bouts. The show, which holds at Mobolaji Johnson Indoor Sports Hall at Rowe Park Sports complex in Lagos, will be behind closed doors in lineRead More
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Gov AbdulRazak raises the bar on renovation of sports facilities
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s desire to return the state to its glory days with the overhauling of facilities at the Kwara Stadium, Ilorin to world standard have excited stakeholders in the sports industry. The Permanent Secretary, Kwara State Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Barrister. Iyabo Funke Banire, described the execution of various sportsRead More
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Alumona’s new Lagos State Boxing Association Chairman
Jenkins Alumona, Chief Executive Officer of Flykite Promotions, has been named as Chairman of the Lagos State Boxing Association. Alumona was sworn-in at the inauguration ceremony of the board members of the various Lagos State Sports associations conducted by the Lagos State Sports Commission at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, on Wednesday. ALSO READ: SARS ProbeRead More
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Ekuta, first Nigerian judoka to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
True to her name ‘Enku Ewa Ekuta’ which means ‘God will open the way of success’, Enku Ekuta achieved her greatest success yet early in 2021 when she qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Nigerian female judoka to do so in 17 years since the last Nigerian woman, Catherine Ekuta her mother, qualifiedRead More
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NPFL: Plateau United triumph over Sunshine Stars in 2-0 win
Three goals in the first half saw Plateau United triumphing over visiting Sunshine Stars in Jos on MatchDay 16 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The visitors could not find their rhythm especially in the first half as Plateau ran rings round the visitors throwing everything at the Sunshine Stars defence and could haveRead More
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NPFL: Katsina Utd stun Rangers in 2-0 to end winless streak
Katsina United overpowered temporary league leaders, Rangers International 2-0 to bounce back to winning ways after a run of four games winless streak. Rasheed Ahmed opened scoring on 14 minutes with a low strike as he swept in a shot mishandled by Goalkeeper Seidu Mutawakilu, while Atule Joseph converted from the penalty spot with sevenRead More
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NPFL: Offor hits brace to seal 3-0 win for Nasarawa Utd over Dakkada
Winger Ikenna Offor scored a well taken brace to inspire Nasarawa United to a richly deserved 3-0 win over Dakkada FC on Thursday and return the Solid Miners to the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table after sixteen match days. The Lafia started the first three matchdays as leaders. Offor scored fromRead More
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Europa League: Tottenham ‘disgrace’ leaves Mourinho in firing line
Tottenham were branded “a disgrace” by captain Hugo Lloris after an embarrassing Europa League exit to Dinamo Zagreb left manager Jose Mourinho fighting to keep his job. Spurs travelled to the Croatian capital holding a 2-0 first-leg lead and Mourinho showed no signs of complacency with his team selection, with Lloris and Harry Kane namedRead More
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Haaland decides on next club ahead of Dortmund exit
Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland, wants to join Real Madrid, according to Marca. Haaland has drawn the attention of top clubs around Europe. Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are some of the teams interested in the 20-year-old. But the Norway international desires the Santiago Bernabeu as his preferred next destination. Madrid are eager to
Haaland decides on next club ahead of Dortmund exit
Cristiano Ronaldo wins Serie A player award, lists secrets of his success
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has said that persistence, confidence, work ethic and passion are the four secrets that allow him to keep playing football. The 36-year-old said this on Friday after being named the Serie A player of the year (2020) for the second successive time. Ronaldo had won the prize in 2019 after his
Cristiano Ronaldo wins Serie A player award, lists secrets of his success
Chelsea vs Sheffield United: Tuchel’s team news update for FA Cup tie confirmed
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has provided the latest update on his squad ahead of the Blues’ FA Cup clash with Sheffield United on Sunday afternoon at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel confirmed that Thiago Silva would miss Chelsea’s clash against Sheffield, adding that he doesn’t want to risk the Brazilian. The German also said that he hoped
Chelsea vs Sheffield United: Tuchel’s team news update for FA Cup tie confirmed
EPL: Klopp to offload three senior Liverpool players
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has marked three senior players he will offload this summer, according to UK Independent. The players in danger of being axed are Divock Origi, Xherdan Shaqiri, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The trio have fallen down the pecking order at Anfield. Origi and Shaqiri especially, have had their performances criticised on more than
EPL: Klopp to offload three senior Liverpool players
I will make the right changes at the right time – Abramovich warns Tuchel
Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, has made it clear that his policy is to make managerial changes at the right time. Abramovich stated this in a rare interview with Forbes Magazine. The Russian billionaire risked the wrath of Blues’ fans when he sacked club legend, Frank Lampard in January. But his replacement, Thomas Tuchel is unbeaten
I will make the right changes at the right time – Abramovich warns Tuchel
EPL: Tottenham to pay Mourinho £25m to leave
It would cost Tottenham Hotspur £25 million to sack Jose Mourinho, as they would have to pay up the remaining two years of his contract, the UK Mirror reports. Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy, is expected to give Mourinho a stay of execution to see if he can deliver their first trophy since 2008 in next
EPL: Tottenham to pay Mourinho £25m to leave
Real Madrid to pay ‘symbolic price’ to bring Ronaldo back from Juventus
Real Madrid would only pay a “symbolic price” to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back from Juventus, according to Cuatro. Ronaldo himself is also determined to re-sign for the LaLiga giants this summer and has reportedly instructed his agents to open talks with the LaLiga club. The 36-year-old left the Santiago Bernabeu in 2018 to join Juventus
Real Madrid to pay ‘symbolic price’ to bring Ronaldo back from Juventus
Bayern Munich block Lewandowski from playing against England
Bayern Munich have confirmed Robert Lewandowski will not join up with the Poland national team, for their game against England on March 31. With COVID-19 still raging across Europe, Bundesliga players would be forced to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival back in Germany from a “mutation zone,” country. Bayern’s sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic, says
Bayern Munich block Lewandowski from playing against England
No regrets over Jadon Sancho – Guardiola
Manchester City Manager, Pep Guardiola, has insisted he has no regrets over Jadon Sancho’s exit to join Borussia Dortmund. Sancho came through City’s youth academy system, but chose to leave for Dortmund in 2017. The 20-year-old has emerged as a key figure for the Bundesliga side and broken into the England national team. Now, Sancho
No regrets over Jadon Sancho – Guardiola
FA Cup: Tuchel discusses with Tammy Abraham over striker’s role at Chelsea
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has revealed he held a one-to-one talk with Tammy Abraham to support the striker to keep fighting for his place in the Blues’ squad after he fell down the pecking order. Abraham made sixteen Premier League appearances under former Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard this season but has made just four since
FA Cup: Tuchel discusses with Tammy Abraham over striker’s role at Chelsea
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