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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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Serie A: Pirlo reacts as Ronaldo throws Juventus’ jersey away after win over Genoa
Juventus boss, Andrea Pirlo, has defended his star player, Cristiano Ronaldo, after the 36-year-old threw his jersey away following their Serie A 3-1 win against Genoa on Sunday. Ronaldo was giving his Jersey to a ball boy when he threw it away at the end of Juventus’ victory over Genoa at the Allianz before he
Serie A: Pirlo reacts as Ronaldo throws Juventus’ jersey away after win over Genoa
Chelsea: I’ll give my best – Kai Havertz makes fresh promise on new role
Chelsea star, Kai Havertz, has made a fresh promise to continue improving and giving his best in his new role for the club. Havertz made the vow ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League quarter-final second-leg tie against Porto on Tuesday night. The Germany international produced a fine performance for Thomas Tuchel’s side as they defeated Crystal
Chelsea: I’ll give my best – Kai Havertz makes fresh promise on new role
EPL: Tuchel predicts what’ll happen to Mason Mount at Chelsea every season
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has predicted that midfielder, Mason Mount, has the potential to reach double figures in goals for the club every season. Mount has been earning lots of praise for his performances for Chelsea this season under Tuchel and former Blues manager, Frank Lampard. The 22-year-old star has scored six goals and registered
EPL: Tuchel predicts what’ll happen to Mason Mount at Chelsea every season
Chelsea put 11 players for sale to fund Haaland’s transfer
Chelsea is ready to sell at least eleven players this summer transfer window as they attempt to fund a deal for Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland, according to Football London. Chelsea are expected to be in the market for a striker this summer and are desperate to sign Haaland for their manager, Thomas Tuchel, who
Chelsea put 11 players for sale to fund Haaland’s transfer
Spurs vs Man United: Solskjaer responds to Mourinho’s attack on him
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has responded to the verbal attack on him by Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho. The Norwegian explained his true feelings after the Portuguese’s outburst following Red Devils’ 3-1 win over Spurs on Sunday. Son Heung-min put Spurs ahead in the first half but United came back stronger in the second
Spurs vs Man United: Solskjaer responds to Mourinho’s attack on him
Chelsea: Tuchel compares Kai Havertz to Diego Costa
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has compared Kai Havertz to the club’s former striker, Diego Costa. Tuchel said critics should not be fooled by the body language of Havertz and expect him to play like Costa. According to him, the Germany international is simple, adding that he would never demand him to be like Costa. Havertz
Chelsea: Tuchel compares Kai Havertz to Diego Costa
EPL: Souness names club that’ll be Man City’s biggest title threat next season
Liverpool hero, Graeme Souness, has said that Chelsea will be Manchester City’s biggest title threat next season. Souness believes Chelsea have the second-best squad in the Premier League behind Man City, adding that the only thing missing from Thomas Tuchel’s side is a goalscorer. Chelsea are currently 20 points behind Premier League leaders Man City
EPL: Souness names club that’ll be Man City’s biggest title threat next season
Tottenham vs Man Utd: I’m really sorry – Son Heung-min
Tottenham Hotspur forward, Son Heung-min, has said that he was really sorry for his side’s 3-1 home defeat against Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. Son, who scored a goal against Man United, said he felt bad because he really wanted to win the encounter. Man United defeated Jose Mourinho’s side, thanks to
Tottenham vs Man Utd: I’m really sorry – Son Heung-min
EPL: Arteta names Arsenal player that’ll not play again this season
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Kieran Tierney is set to miss the remainder of the Gunners’ season due to injury. Tierney was forced off with a knee problem in Arsenal’s 3-0 loss against Liverpool in the Premier League earlier this month. The Scotland international was replaced by Granit Xhaka as Arsenal defeated Sheffield
EPL: Arteta names Arsenal player that’ll not play again this season
Tottenham take final decision on sacking Mourinho after 3-1 defeat to Man United
Tottenham Chairman, Daniel Levy has reached a decision over the future of manager Jose Mourinho after Spurs’ 3-1 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday, according to Voetbal 24. The report says that the club hierarchy has decided to keep the Portuguese for next season simply because it will cost too much to sack him. The
Tottenham take final decision on sacking Mourinho after 3-1 defeat to Man United
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