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Bale expects Real return after Spurs loan
Gareth Bale said Tuesday that he plans to resume his Real Madrid career once his loan at Tottenham expires at the end of this season. Wales forward Bale returned for a second spell with Tottenham in September after being frozen out by Real manager Zinedine Zidane. He has endured a difficult time back in theRead More
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12 Nigerians listed to officiate in 2021/2023 FIBA competitions
Twelve Nigerians have been accredited to officiate in the 2021/2023 international basketball window. Afolabi Oni, the Media Coordinator of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He said this followed the conclusion of the 2021 Federation International Basketball Association (FIBA) Commissioner and Referees examinations on Monday. ALSO READ AFCON Qualifiers: CAF disqualifiesRead More
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Lobi Stars FC manager, Barnabas Imienger is dead
Lobi Stars FC of Benue state, Monday, announced the passing of their team manager and former Super Eagles striker, Barnabas Imienger. The announcement was made on the website of the Makurdi-based club, saying: “With heavy hearts but total submission to the will of God, The Board and Management of Lobi Stars Football Club regrets toRead More
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I wish I were 10 years younger to play in Qatar 2022 World Cup – Eto’o
…Says ‘Football spectacle may return before the games’ Covid-19 pandemic has denied the world the spectacle usually associated with sports events. And since 2020 great football matches have been played and are still being played in empty stadiums to avoid spread of the diseases. Covid-19 has changed the world. However, Africa’s soccer icon and Qatar 2022Read More
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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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Mike Tyson confirms date for trilogy fight against Evander Holyfield
Former heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson, has confirmed that his highly-anticipated trilogy fight with Evander Holyfield will take place on May 29, 2021. On Monday, Holyfield’s camp claimed, “Tyson’s people had dismissed all offers,” leading to speculations that he rejected a $25m deal for the fight. However, speaking in an Instagram Live on Tuesday, 54-year-old
Mike Tyson confirms date for trilogy fight against Evander Holyfield
Nigeria vs Benin, Lesotho: Rohr explains why he didn’t add Onuachu to initial 24-man squad
Head coach of the Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has claimed he left Paul Onuachu out of his initial 24-man squad to face Benin Republic and Lesotho, because he wanted to give other players a chance. Onuachu was only included in a standby list, despite his outstanding displays for Genk in Belgium. Rohr eventually brought
Nigeria vs Benin, Lesotho: Rohr explains why he didn’t add Onuachu to initial 24-man squad
Nigeria vs Benin, Lesotho: Kelechi Iheanacho finally arrives Super Eagles camp
Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has finally arrived at the Super Eagles camp, ahead of their 2022 AFCON qualifiers against the Benin Republic and Lesotho. Iheanacho, who is currently in hot-form for the Foxes, arrived at the Super Eagles camp on Wednesday. His late arrival was due to a mix-up in his flight itinerary. This
Nigeria vs Benin, Lesotho: Kelechi Iheanacho finally arrives Super Eagles camp
UCL: UEFA releases Cristiano Ronaldo’s boastful chat with Pepe during Juventus vs Porto VIDEO
UEFA has released a video clip of Cristiano Ronaldo’s boastful chat to his national teammate Pepe, during Juventus Champions League last 16 second leg clash with Porto in Turin. FC Porto with Pepe surprisingly knocked out Ronaldo’s Juventus out of the competition and booked their spot in the quarter-finals. Ronaldo was heavily criticised after the
UCL: UEFA releases Cristiano Ronaldo’s boastful chat with Pepe during Juventus vs Porto VIDEO
Ronaldo gives Real Madrid condition to return from Juventus
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, will only re-sign for Real Madrid if they call him, Marca reports. Ronaldo is being linked with a return to Spain, three years after he left for Serie A. However, he wants Real to show how serious they are about bringing him back. Ronaldo is convinced he can still contribute a
Ronaldo gives Real Madrid condition to return from Juventus
Real Madrid choose primary transfer target from Kane, Haaland, Mbappe
Real Madrid have made Tottenham Hotspur captain, Harry Kane, their primary target for the summer transfer window, according to SER Deportivos. The LaLiga giants are looking to land a world-class striker ahead of next season and believe Kane is the perfect man to sign. Real are also interested in Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe and
Real Madrid choose primary transfer target from Kane, Haaland, Mbappe
Europa League: Kamara’s lawyer calls for Slavia Prague to be disqualified
Glen Kamara’s lawyer, Aamer Anwar, has called for Ondrej Kudela to be banned for one year and Slavia Prague disqualified from the Europa League. Police are still investigating events that unfolded during the clash with Rangers at Ibrox last Thursday. Rangers midfielder Kamara reported racist abuse during his team’s Europa League defeat by Slavia Prague.
Europa League: Kamara’s lawyer calls for Slavia Prague to be disqualified
EPL: I feel for Donny van de Beek – Rio Ferdinand blames Man United for signing midfielder
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has expressed his displeasure with the handlers of the team over the way Dutch midfielder, Donny van de Beek is being treated at the club. Ferdinand said he feels for the former Ajax midfielder, insisting that the player should be playing a more prominent role at the club. The former
EPL: I feel for Donny van de Beek – Rio Ferdinand blames Man United for signing midfielder
Serie A: Alvaro Morata drops comment on Ronaldo leaving Juventus
Juventus striker, Alvaro Morata, doesn’t expect teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to leave the club this summer transfer window. Morata, who said this while on international duty with Spain, insisted that Ronaldo is happy at Juventus. Ronaldo has been strongly linked with a return to Real Madrid after three unsatisfactory seasons in the UEFA Champions League with
Serie A: Alvaro Morata drops comment on Ronaldo leaving Juventus
EPL: Chelsea could fail to land Haaland because of Tuchel
Chelsea are keen on landing Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund this summer, but Thomas Tuchel could prove to be a factor in failing to land him, BILD reports. Tuchel is a big admirer of Haaland and he has instructed the Blues’ board to sign the Norway striker. Chelsea, however, could be thwarted because of Tuchel’s
EPL: Chelsea could fail to land Haaland because of Tuchel
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