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Liverpool vs Real Madrid Champions League preview
Liverpool host Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday 14 April at 21:00 CET. This page will update with team news, quotes and expert analysis as kick-off approaches. What happened in the first leg? Madrid were at their wily best, taking charge of the tie with a 3-1 win inRead More
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Gov Ganduje to unveil Ahmed Musa after return to Kano Pillars
By Emmanuel Okogba Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje will unveil Super Eagles forward and captain, Ahmed Musa before the commencement of the Nigeria Professional Football League’s second stanza after his sensational return to his boyhood club. Musa who has been without a club completed his return after due consultations with the League Management Company ofRead More
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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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Champions League semi-final: Thibaut Courtois reacts to Chelsea facing Real Madrid
Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has said that only one club can be in the Champions League final when Zinedine Zidane’s side take on his former club Chelsea in the semi-final tie later this month. Courtois left Chelsea back in 2018, which by his own admission, “was not in the best way”. The Belgium international
Champions League semi-final: Thibaut Courtois reacts to Chelsea facing Real Madrid
Europa League: Paul Merson predicts Slavia Prague vs Arsenal
Arsenal hero, Paul Merson, has backed Mikel Arteta’s side to beat Slavia Prague when both teams clash in tonight’s Europa League quarter-final second-leg clash at the Eden Arena. Arsenal had played a 1-1- draw with Slavia Prague in the first-leg last week at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners head to the game following a 3-0 win
Europa League: Paul Merson predicts Slavia Prague vs Arsenal
Champions League: Maybe Bellingham is lying about being 17 years – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has hailed Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham and joked the midfielder might be lying about his age. City were heading out of the Champions League on away goals after the 17-year-old scored in the 15th minute. However, Riyad Mahrez converted a penalty, before Phil Foden lashed in the winner, to see
Champions League: Maybe Bellingham is lying about being 17 years – Guardiola
Champions League: Highest goal scorers revealed as Real Madrid, Chelsea, Man City, PSG qualify for semi-finals
Following the conclusion of the Champions League quarter-final second-leg fixtures on Wednesday night, below are the current highest goal scorers chasing the golden boot in the tournament. Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland is currently the highest goal scorer in the Champions League with ten goals. Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, is in the second position with
Champions League: Highest goal scorers revealed as Real Madrid, Chelsea, Man City, PSG qualify for semi-finals
Man Utd vs Granada: Solskjaer adds new player to his squad
Manchester United have added Will Fish, another of their young talents to their Europa League squad, ahead of Thursday’s quarter-final second leg against Granada. Clubs in UEFA competitions can add as many U-21 players as they want to their ‘B list’ during the season. United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, named forward Anthony Elanga on the
Man Utd vs Granada: Solskjaer adds new player to his squad
Ahmed Musa explains why he returned to Kano Pillars
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has said he returned to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), in order to help improve the image of Nigeria’s football globally. The 28-year-old returned to his former club Kano Pillars on Tuesday. Musa has reached an agreement with Pillars, which includes a clause that allows him to leave when
Ahmed Musa explains why he returned to Kano Pillars
Ibrahimovic facing three-year ban
AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, could be banned for up to three years, because of his partnership with a Malta-based betting company, Aftonbladet reports. It is being claimed that Ibrahimovic, through his company Unknown AB, owns 10 per cent of the shares of Bethard, a gambling website with offices registered in Malta. The Swedish Football
Ibrahimovic facing three-year ban
Champions League semi-final: Zidane speaks on Real Madrid facing Chelsea
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, had said playing Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final this year will be a “difficult” game. Los Blancos qualified for the last four with a 3-1 aggregate win over Liverpool. Zidane won the quarter-final tie against the Reds in the first leg, as Wednesday’s second leg ended 0-0. They will
Champions League semi-final: Zidane speaks on Real Madrid facing Chelsea
Champions League: We had to suffer – Zidane reacts as Real Madrid qualify for semi-final
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has admitted his side had to “suffer” in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Liverpool. The LaLiga giants had won the first leg 3-1 on their own turf. However, on Wednesday, they came up against a desperate Liverpool side at Anfield and survived their frenzied start to draw 0-0
Champions League: We had to suffer – Zidane reacts as Real Madrid qualify for semi-final
Champions League: What Ferdinand, McManaman said about Zidane as Real Madrid eliminates Liverpool
Former Premier League stars, Rio Ferdinand and Steve McManaman, have lauded Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane’s work at the Los Blancos after they eliminated Liverpool from the Champions League. Ferdinand described Zidane as ‘phenomenal’, while McManaman said the Frenchman is a ‘tactician’. Zidane’s men eliminated Liverpool from the Champions League on a 3-1 aggregate after
Champions League: What Ferdinand, McManaman said about Zidane as Real Madrid eliminates Liverpool
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