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National Sports Festival: Edo state to send 689 athletes, vows to win
By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City Edo state government Monday said it would deploy 689 athletes and 236 officials 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged Edo 2020 which it also boasted to host and win. Addressing journalists in government house, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and Deputy Governor of the state, Comrade Philip Shaibu saidRead More
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AFCON Qualifiers: CAF disqualifies Chad due to interference
Africa’s football governing body, The Confederation for African Football (CAF) has announced the suspension of the Chadian national team from the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 qualifiers due to interference. The decision was brought about due to the dissolution of the Chadian FA by the Ministry of Youth and Sports which is in directRead More
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Spurs dressing room divided by ‘selfish’ players, says Mourinho
Jose Mourinho said Tottenham’s dressing room is divided by “selfish” players and agents who have their own relationships with the press. Mourinho was speaking after a vital win in the chase for a top-four Premier League finish. Spurs responded to an embarrassing Europa League exit at the hands of Dinamo Zagreb with a 2-0 winRead More
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AFCON: ‘Seniorman’ Iheanacho fires warning shots to Benin, Lesotho
Leicester City are in the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 1982, thanks to Kelechi Iheanacho who has continued his fine goalscoring form with a brace in the Foxes 3-1 victory over Manchester United at King Power Stadium. Iheanacho’s two goals were scored on either side of an excellent Youri TielemansRead More
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Benitez backs Liverpool to repeat CL victory in Istanbul
Rafael Benitez has suggested that Liverpool are capable of repeating their Champions League victory in 2005 again this season. In 2005, Liverpool fought back from 3-0 down en route to beating AC Milan on penalties. The final of the 2021 Champions League is also due to take place in Istanbul. Jurgen Klopp’s side booked theirRead More
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FG guarantees completion of Moshood Abiola, Lagos stadium renovations
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of the speedy completion of the rehabilitation of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja and National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, gave the assurance in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), John Joshua-Akanji on Sunday in Abuja. “The on-going rehabilitation work atRead More
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Football: English FA Cup semi-final draw
Draw for the English FA Cup semi-finals
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Juventus title hopes rocked by Benevento defeat
Juventus’s hopes of winning a 10th consecutive Serie A title took another blow on Sunday with a 1-0 loss to lowly Benevento. Argentine forward Adolfo Gaich scored the only goal after 69 minutes following a bad pass across the penalty area from Juventus midfielder Arthur. Andrea Pirlo’s side stay third, 10 points behind Inter MilanRead More
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38th edition of Ramat Cup finally kicks off in Kano
Teams from 19 states are participating in the 38th edition of the Ramat Cup International Under-16 Football Tournament which begins on Sunday in Kano, an official has said. Aliyu Kasim, the Kano State Chapter Secretary of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), who is the tournament’s organiser, disclosed this on Sunday in Kano. He toldRead 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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Mikel Obi refuses to apologize to ex-EPL referee, Mark Clattenburg over racism row
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has insisted he does not need to apologize to ex-Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, over a racism row that happened in 2012. During the Blues’ 3-2 defeat to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, Mikel Obi’s teammate at the time, Ramires, claimed he heard a racist slur aimed at the
Mikel Obi refuses to apologize to ex-EPL referee, Mark Clattenburg over racism row
Tottenham Hotspur vs Man City: Fans to attend Carabao Cup final
The EFL are confident fans will be in stadiums for the Carabao Cup Final in April. This follows positive talks over making the game safe for supporters to return. Tottenham and Manchester City meet at Wembley stadium on April 25. The match was initially excluded from a list of events that would welcome a reduced
Tottenham Hotspur vs Man City: Fans to attend Carabao Cup final
Real Madrid give Arsenal two conditions to make Odegaard deal permanent
Arsenal are hoping to land Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid permanently in the summer, but it depends on two factors, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Gunners have been impressed with Odegaard since he arrived on loan in January. Both parties are happy to make it permanent ahead of the 2021/2022 season. However, Arsenal will have
Real Madrid give Arsenal two conditions to make Odegaard deal permanent
Abramovich goes to court over claims Putin instructed him to buy Chelsea
Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich has began legal action, claiming he was defamed in a book titled ‘Putin’s People’ which was released last year. The book was written by Caterine Belton and contains several claims about Abramovich and others close to Russian president, Vladimir Putin. In the book it was alleged that the Russian billionaire bought
Abramovich goes to court over claims Putin instructed him to buy Chelsea
EPL: Aaron Ramsey in shock return to Liverpool
Juventus midfielder, Aaron Ramsey, could be set for a shock return to England with Liverpool, Calciomercato reports. The 30-year-old has been hampered by injuries this campaign and has started just 12 of the club’s 27 Serie A matches so far. Ramsey joined the Italian giants as a free agent from Arsenal in the summer of
EPL: Aaron Ramsey in shock return to Liverpool
EPL: Thiago Silva takes decision on Chelsea future
Chelsea defender, Thiago Silva, will sign a one-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge, Le10Sport reports. Silva signed an initial 12-month deal when he joined from Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent last summer. Despite suffering from injury problems, the Brazilian has shown he has lost little of his quality. Silva worked under Thomas Tuchel in
EPL: Thiago Silva takes decision on Chelsea future
EPL: Arteta expresses interest in managing PSG
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has expressed an interest in coaching Paris Saint-Germain in future. Arteta sent one year on loan at PSG between 2001 and 2002. During his spell in France, he won the Intertoto Cup before leaving Barcelona for Rangers. His history with the Ligue 1 club has led to links with a possible
EPL: Arteta expresses interest in managing PSG
EPL: Rio Ferdinand compares Chelsea under Tuchel, Lampard
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has compared Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea to the Frank Lampard era. Ferdinand said a change in ethos and a rebuilding of relationships with experienced players has been a big difference to Tuchel than Lampard’s reign during his time at the Blues. Tuchel has not lost a game in his last 14
EPL: Rio Ferdinand compares Chelsea under Tuchel, Lampard
LaLiga: Abidal opens up on Messi’s future at Barcelona
Former Barcelona Sporting Director, Eric Abidal, has said that Lionel Messi will not leave the club. This is despite the fact that Messi is yet to commit to a new contract at the club. Abidal is not convinced that there would be “something better” for the iconic Argentine away from Camp Nou. Mess is heading
LaLiga: Abidal opens up on Messi’s future at Barcelona
Haaland comments on comparisons with Messi, Ronaldo, names best player of all time
Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland, has admitted that he still has a long way to be compared to Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Juventus’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Haaland also identified Messi and Ronaldo as the best players of all time. The Norway international, however, said that he has to improve a lot to reach the level of
Haaland comments on comparisons with Messi, Ronaldo, names best player of all time
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