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EDO 2020: Gagbe rakes in six gold for Bayelsa
Bayelsa State swimmer, Ifiezibe Gagbe yesterday won the women’s 800m freestyle to make it gold number six. And cheering Bayelsa State delegation at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium poolside launched a chorus of “N6M, N6M.” This is in anticipation that the Bayelsa State government would reward any gold medal winner with a cash gift of N1m. BayelsaRead More
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E2%80%95-oboh/ NSF 2020: Edo sports will rediscover good old days soon ? Oboh
By Jacob Ajom In the face of prevailing circumstances surrounding the 20th National Sports Festival, former British and Commonwealth Light heavyweight boxing champion Peter Oboh has hailed the Edo State Government for steps taken so far, in ensuring the ongoing festival is a success. He said apart from presenting state-of-the-art facilities, the government and peopleRead More
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Sports can change Nigeria and the world!
By Segun Odegbami I know that the title of this article will put off many from reading it. It is too simplistic to be true. I determined a long time ago, however, that I shall not be tired of writing about it. It has become either my cause or my curse. Either way, it isRead More
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EDO 2020: A sports festival overshadowed by political intrigues
By Ben Efe The 20th National Sports Festival began in earnest in Benin City Monday but the official opening ceremony took place on Tuesday amidst heavy downpour. The weather was so bad that the Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo who was scheduled to officially declare the Games open could not land. As the rains gaveRead More
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NSF: Lagos edges host Edo to handball final
Team Lagos on Saturday defeated its Edo counterparts to qualify for the final of the handball male event at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin. Lagos team thrashed Edo by 38 – 24 to book a ticket for the final match, which would be decided on Sunday. ALSO READ Sport: Oyo hunts forRead More
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Edo 2020: Multi medallist, Ukpeseraye expects big reward from Delta govt
Multi medallist at the 20th National Sports Festival, Edo 2020, Ese Ukpeseraye is expecting a fantastic reward from the Delta state government for doing the state proud. She won gold in 80km road race, 1000 m race, 500m and individual Time trials and two silver medals in Team Time Trial. After winning four gold, andRead More
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Ethiopia’s Meseret Dinke wins female category of 2021 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Photo AKEEM SALAU
Meseret Dinke (Ethiopia), winner female category, at the 2021 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Photo AKEEM SALAU
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Kenya’s Emmanuel Naibei wins 2021 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Emmanuel Naibei (Kenya), winner 2021 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.Photo AKEEM SALAU
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Edo 2020: Minister expresses satisfaction with COVID-19 compliance
Minister of Youths and Sports Development Sunday Dare has expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance with COVID-19 protocols by athletes and officials participating in the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin. Dare said this on Tuesday in Benin shortly after he was conducted round the games village by University of Benin (UNIBEN) ViceRead More
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El Clasico: What Gerard Pique told referee after Barcelona 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid
Details of the interaction between Gerard Pique and referee Gil Manzano has emerged. Real Madrid defeated their fiercest rivals 2-1 in the El Clasico on Saturday and climbed top of the league table above Atletico Madrid on goal difference. Going into the game, both sides knew a win would see them go to the top
El Clasico: What Gerard Pique told referee after Barcelona 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid
El Clasico: Luka Modric mocks Gerard Pique after Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Barcelona
Pitchside camara has picked Luka Modric mocking Gerard Pique after Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in La Liga on Saturday. Pique feels Barcelona deserved a spot kick, after Ferland Mendy appeared to pull down Martin Braithwaite in the dying minutes of the game. However, referee Gil Manzano waved play on and VAR did not
El Clasico: Luka Modric mocks Gerard Pique after Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Barcelona
Champions League: Chelsea suffer fresh injury blow ahead of Porto clash
Chelsea have suffered a fresh injury setback after their defender, Andreas Christensen, picked up a hamstring injury in training ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash with FC Porto on Tuesday night in Sevilla, Spain. Christensen sustained the injury before Chelsea’s Premier League 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday evening. The centre-back was
Champions League: Chelsea suffer fresh injury blow ahead of Porto clash
El Clasico: Zidane clashes with Koeman as referee refuses to give late penalty to Barcelona
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has insisted it is the referee’s prerogative to award penalties or not. Zidane was reacting to comments by Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman. Koeman feels Barca should have gotten a spot kick, after Ferland Mendy appeared to pull down Martin Braithwaite in the dying minutes of the game. However, referee Gil
El Clasico: Zidane clashes with Koeman as referee refuses to give late penalty to Barcelona
EPL: Graeme Souness identifies club with best squad in Premier League history
Former Liverpool manager, Graeme Souness has named the current Manchester City squad as the best in the history of the English Premier League. Souness hailed Pep Guardiola, City manager, for having assembled and parading an ‘incredible’ array of players. City were defeated 2-1 by Leeds United at the Etihad on Saturday but still maintain 14
EPL: Graeme Souness identifies club with best squad in Premier League history
Barcelona can still win title – Koeman insists after 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has insisted they can still win the LaLiga title this season, despite a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday. Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos gave Los Blancos the lead, before Mingueza pulled one back for Koeman’s men. Barca were denied a late penalty, as Real clinched the maximum points in
Barcelona can still win title – Koeman insists after 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid
Sheffield United vs Arsenal: Aubameyang won’t play in EPL clash
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, will be unavailable for selection when they play Sheffield United on Sunday evening. The Athletic reports that Aubameyang is down with flu and is out of the game. Midfielder, Emile Smith-Rowe will also miss the match with an ankle problem. Ahead of this weekend’s clash against the relegation-threatened Blades, Arsenal released
Sheffield United vs Arsenal: Aubameyang won’t play in EPL clash
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Koeman blames referees for 2-1 defeat in El Clasico
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has criticized the referees for not awarding his side a late penalty, as they lost 2-1 to Real Madrid on Saturday. Ferland Mendy appeared to pull Martin Braithwaite down in the last 10 minutes. But referee Gil Manzano waved play on and VAR did not intervene in the decision. “Everyone has
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Koeman blames referees for 2-1 defeat in El Clasico
EPL: Thomas Tuchel plays down Chelsea’s chances of finishing top four
Thomas Tuchel has played down Chelsea’s chances of ending the Premier League campaign in the top four. This is despite his side’s dominant 4-1 away win at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Chelsea bounced back from their disgraceful outing last weekend and were in fine form at Selhurst Park with Kai Havertz firing them in front
EPL: Thomas Tuchel plays down Chelsea’s chances of finishing top four
EPL: Why I benched Werner for Pulisic in Chelsea’s win against Crystal Palace – Tuchel
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has explained why he benched Timo Werner for Christian Pulisic during his side’s Premier League 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Tuchel admitted he has concerns that he is at risk of overusing Werner, which is why he dropped the striker for Pulisic against Crystal Palace at the Stamford Bridge.
EPL: Why I benched Werner for Pulisic in Chelsea’s win against Crystal Palace – Tuchel
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