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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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UCL: Nigerian manager states two major reasons Chelsea may not win Champions League this year
Nigerian seasoned football manager, Henry Abiodun, has given reasons why Chelsea might still end up not winning the Champions League title this season. Having secured a 2-0 away win over Porto in the first leg of the competition’s quarter-final, Chelsea secured a place in the semi-finals on Tuesday despite losing 1-0 to hard-fighting FC Porto.
UCL: Nigerian manager states two major reasons Chelsea may not win Champions League this year
Champions League: Drogba, Fabregas react as Chelsea eliminates Porto, qualify for semi-finals
Former Chelsea stars, Didier Drogba and Cesc Fabregas, have reacted to Thomas Tuchel’s men reaching the Champions League semi-finals. Chelsea sealed a 2-1 aggregate Champions League quarter-final win over Porto on Tuesday night after falling to a 1-0 defeat in the second-leg at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in Spain. It’s the first time Chelsea have
Champions League: Drogba, Fabregas react as Chelsea eliminates Porto, qualify for semi-finals
Slavia Prague vs Arsenal: Arteta gives injury updates on Aubameyang, Saka, Odegaard
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, will have Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka available for Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final second leg at Slavia Prague. However, captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Martin Odegaard face late fitness tests. Odegaard missed the first leg that ended 1-1 and the 3-0 win over Sheffield United in the Premier League last weekend,
Slavia Prague vs Arsenal: Arteta gives injury updates on Aubameyang, Saka, Odegaard
Liverpool vs Real Madrid: I was impressed – Klopp hails Vinicius
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has said that he was impressed with the performances of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior when both clubs clashed in the Champions League first-leg fixture last week in Spain. Klopp said this on Tuesday during his pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final second-leg tie against Real Madrid at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid: I was impressed – Klopp hails Vinicius
Champions League: Klopp apologizes to Real Madrid over stadium remarks
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has apologized for describing the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano as a “training pitch”. Klopp made the comments before the first leg of their quarter-final clash against Real Madrid last week. The Reds went on to lose 3-1 to Zinedine Zidane’s men. Ahead of the second leg on Wednesday, Klopp has now
Champions League: Klopp apologizes to Real Madrid over stadium remarks
Bayern Munich’s 1-0 win over PSG is Flick’s last Champions League game – Matthaus
Former German international, Lothar Matthäus, has said he is “convinced” Hansi Flick will leave Bayern Munich to replace Joachim Löw as Germany coach, after this summer’s European Championship. Flick is being tipped to leave the Bundesliga club amid reports of a strained relationship with sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic. Bayern have crashed out of this year’s
Bayern Munich’s 1-0 win over PSG is Flick’s last Champions League game – Matthaus
Champions League: Why PSG eliminated us – Bayern Munich coach, Flick
Bayern Munich manager, Hansi Flick, has explained why his side was eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain. Flick said Bayern missed important players like Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry against PSG, adding that the Bundesliga champions tried everything against the host. PSG knocked Bayern Munich out from the Champions League quarter-final second-leg tie
Champions League: Why PSG eliminated us – Bayern Munich coach, Flick
Champions League: What Pochettino said after PSG eliminates Bayern Munich, qualify for semi-finals
Paris Saint-Germain manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has described his players, including Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Angel Di Maria, as ‘geniuses’ after they eliminated Bayern Munich from the Champions League this season. PSG had won Bayern 3-2 in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie last week in Germany. However, the French Ligue 1 champions were defeated 1-0
Champions League: What Pochettino said after PSG eliminates Bayern Munich, qualify for semi-finals
Champions League: Key Liverpool players miss training ahead of Real Madrid second leg
Liverpool were without a few of their squad players, when they trained ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid. The Reds go into the game 3-1 down from the first leg in Madrid. However, they would have been buoyed by their 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League on
Champions League: Key Liverpool players miss training ahead of Real Madrid second leg
UCL: Neymar opens up on club he’ll play for next season after PSG 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar, has said he has no plan to dump the French champions. Neymar said he is happy at the club, thereby ending speculation about his future. PSG progressed to the last four of this season’s Champions League on Tuesday despite a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich. Neymar’s contract at PSG expires next
UCL: Neymar opens up on club he’ll play for next season after PSG 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich
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