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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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E2%80%95-oboh/ Boxing world will miss Marvin Hagler ? Oboh
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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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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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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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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UCL Q/F Draw: Revenge on cards as Bayern tackle PSG, Liverpool face Madrid
Revenge for last season’s final defeat will be on the minds of Paris Saint-Germain after being drawn against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. Bayern lifted the trophy in August last year when they defeated PSG 1-0 thanks to a goal by Kingsley Coman, a youth product of the Parisian side. It was PSG’sRead More
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Bailly set to to snub Man Utd contract after Europa League omission
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is set to turn down a 12-month contract extension after his omission from the squad in Thursday’s 1-0 Europa League triumph over AC Milan, according to reports. Bailly, 26, is thought to have been left incensed with the decision from manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, leading him to reconsider his futureRead More
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Zidane left bewildered by Benzema’s continued Les Blues omission
Zinedine Zidane is baffled by Karim Benzema’s continued absence from the France squad after the striker scored twice to help Real Madrid record a 3-1 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday. The Frenchman managed a brace inside the opening 30 minutes to put Los Blancos 2-0 up, then turned provider for Marco Asensio’s late thirdRead More
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Mourinho: ‘Hard to say’ if Spurs will turn up against Aston Villa
Jose Mourinho has challenged his Tottenham team to show him the qualities that have been missing in the last two matches when they head to Aston Villa. Spurs’ season has unravelled in the last seven days as a north London derby defeat to Arsenal, which significantly hurt their top-four chances in the Premier League, wasRead More
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Cavani: Man United need convincing they can win trophies again
Manchester United must convince themselves their four-year trophy drought is about to come to an end, according to Edinson Cavani. United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes a first trophy since the Europa League in 2017 will be the catalyst to more success. And Cavani, who looks set to return in Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final atRead More
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LaLiga: Messi will play with Neymar again – Football agent
Neymar’s former agent has hinted that the Paris Saint-Germain forward will play with Lionel Messi at Barcelona again. There are rumours about Messi moving over to PSG having refused to sign a new contract with Ronald Koeman’s side but Andre Cury believes Neymar will return to Barcelona instead. Cury, Neymar’s former agent, is backing Joan
LaLiga: Messi will play with Neymar again – Football agent
EPL: Luke Plange leaves Arsenal ahead of West Ham clash
Ahead of Arsenal Premier League clash with West Ham United on Sunday, young Gunner, Luke Plange has officially left the Emirate Stadium. The 18-year-old striker had been heavily linked with a move away from the north London side. The player, according to reports, was made to understand he did not have a long-term future at
EPL: Luke Plange leaves Arsenal ahead of West Ham clash
Serie A: Pirlo opens up on Ronaldo’s future at Juventus
Juventus boss, Andrea Pirlo has opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s future in Turin. The Bianconeri manager said that the former Real Madrid star will remain with the Italian giants and honour the final year of his current contract. Pirlo remains optimistic Ronaldo will be at Juventus next season despite speculation linking the 5 times ballon
Serie A: Pirlo opens up on Ronaldo’s future at Juventus
West Ham vs Arsenal: Arteta’s squad for EPL tie at London Stadium confirmed
Arsenal’s squad to face West Ham United in today’s Premier League tie has been revealed. According to Football London, Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has named a 25-man squad to tackle West Ham at the London Stadium. Arteta’s men head to the match after eliminating Olympiakos from the Europa League last Thursday. Arsenal are currently in
West Ham vs Arsenal: Arteta’s squad for EPL tie at London Stadium confirmed
FA Cup: There’s no second chance – Kai Havertz warns Chelsea players
Chelsea star, Kai Havertz, has warned Thomas Tuchel’s men that they must qualify for the next round of the FA Cup because there is no second chance in the competition. Chelsea will host Sheffield United in the FA Cup quarter-final tie at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. But Havertz believes the Blues are in a
FA Cup: There’s no second chance – Kai Havertz warns Chelsea players
Chelsea vs Shieffield United: Tuchel’s squad for FA Cup tie at Stamford Bridge confirmed
Chelsea’s squad to face Sheffield United in today’s FA Cup tie has been revealed. According to Football London, Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has named a 23-man squad to tackle Sheffield at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea head to the match after eliminating Atletico Madrid from the Champions League last Wednesday. Chelsea are currently in the fourth position
Chelsea vs Shieffield United: Tuchel’s squad for FA Cup tie at Stamford Bridge confirmed
EPL: Rafa Benitez hints on return to Premier League, coaching another club
Former Chelsea and Liverpool manager, Rafa Benitez, has revealed his plan to return to the English Premier League (EPL) to coach another club. Benitez explained that he wants to move back into management ‘as soon as possible’. The former Newcastle United coach has been unemployed since ending his 18-month stint with Chinese side Dalian Pro
EPL: Rafa Benitez hints on return to Premier League, coaching another club
EPL: Michael Owen predicts result of West Ham vs Arsenal, Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Michael Owen, a former Manchester United striker, has predicted West Ham United to play a draw with Arsenal when both teams clash in the Premier League on Sunday. Owen also predicted Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur to beat Aston Villa in tonight’s Premier League clash at Villa Park. “Premier League high-flyers West Ham were unlucky to
EPL: Michael Owen predicts result of West Ham vs Arsenal, Aston Villa vs Tottenham
LaLiga: Messi gets Real Madrid players scared – Carlo Ancelotti
Everton manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has revealed that Barcelona ace, Lionel Messi gets Real Madrid players scared. According to the former Real Madrid boss, he never spoke to his Real Madrid players about Messi to avoid them getting scared during an encounter with Barcelona. Ancelotti managed Real Madrid from 2013 to 2015 and during that period,
LaLiga: Messi gets Real Madrid players scared – Carlo Ancelotti
West Ham vs Arsenal: David Moyes lauds Arteta over decision on Aubameyang
West Ham United boss, David Moyes, has lauded Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s decision to drop Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for the Gunners’ north London derby 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur on March 14. Moyes, who managed Arteta during their time together at Everton, said the Spaniard made the right decision. Recall that Aubameyang was left on
West Ham vs Arsenal: David Moyes lauds Arteta over decision on Aubameyang
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