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La Liga/NPFL U15 football tournament begins in Enugu
The Spanish La Liga/Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) U-15 tournament began on Thursday in Enugu. The tournament being sponsored by the NPFL and Spanish La Liga has the Enugu State Government and the League Management Company (LMC) as co-hosts. In the first match of the day, Enyimba International Under-15 Football Club of Aba held theirRead More
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Edo Queens optimistic of qualification for CAF women’s championship
Edo Queens Women Football Club’s Coordinator, Sabina Chikere, says the team are optimistic about doing well at the Super 6 tournament in Ijebu-Ode. Chikere told NAN on Thursday in Benin they were eager to qualify from the competition so as to play in the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League. NAN reports that Edo Queens cameRead More
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Odoh, Nigeria’s number 1 golf player appeals for sponsorship
By Jacob Ajom Nigeria’s number one golfer, Oche Andrew Odoh from IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja is excited at the prospects of his making it to the top in his chosen career as he has broken into the European tour circuit. Odoh was in Lagos at the weekend on the invitation of hisRead More
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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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EPL: Michael Owen predicts Liverpool, Man United, Arsenal, other games
Michael Owen, a former Real Madrid forward has predicted this weekend’s English Premier League matchday 32 fixtures. Everton will host Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on Friday night, while Arsenal will face Fulham on Sunday afternoon at Emirates Stadium. Leeds United will host Liverpool on Monday night, while Manchester United will tackle Burnley at Old
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Liverpool, Man United, Arsenal, other games
Lampard favourite to take over as England manager leaves role
Former Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, is one of the favourites to take over as England U-21 manager, after Aidy Boothroyd’s stint ended following a wretched European Championship campaign. The Football Association on Friday morning confirmed Bothroyd’s contract will not be renewed. The 50-year-old will also leave the FA’s set-up rather than being rehoused elsewhere in
Lampard favourite to take over as England manager leaves role
Neymar given two-week deadline to sign PSG deal amid Barcelona interest
Paris Saint-Germain has given Neymar a two-week ultimatum to sign his contract extension, amid fears he could return to Barcelona, L’Equipe reports. Neymar’s contract expires in the summer of 2022 and PSG have already tabled a renewal offer for the 29-year-old. The Brazilian is yet to sign it and with the business end of the
Neymar given two-week deadline to sign PSG deal amid Barcelona interest
UEL: Highest goal scorers in Europa League this season revealed
Following the conclusion of the Europa League quarter-final second-leg fixtures on Thursday night, below are the current highest goal scorers chasing the golden boot in the tournament this season. Lille’s Yusuf Yazici, Roma’s Borja Mayoral and Benfica’s Pizzi are currently on top of the goal chart with seven goals each. Tottenham’s Carlos Vinicius, Villarreal’s Gerard
UEL: Highest goal scorers in Europa League this season revealed
Champions League: Real Madrid set to earn €100m after Liverpool win
Real Madrid’s qualification for the Champions League semi-final, could see the club potentially make up to 100 million euros in revenue from the competition. Los Blancos qualified for the last four, thanks to a 3-1 aggregate win over Liverpool. The group stages saw the Spanish giants bankm 56.2 million euros. Real stand to make a
Champions League: Real Madrid set to earn €100m after Liverpool win
Europa League semi-final: Solskjaer warns Man Utd about one Roma player
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said Edin Dzeko will pose the biggest threat when they face Roma in the Europa League semi-finals. United confirmed their place in the last four thanks to a 4-0 aggregate win over Granada. Roma await in the next round after the Italian side advanced with a 3-2 aggregate
Europa League semi-final: Solskjaer warns Man Utd about one Roma player
UEL: Bruno Fernandes gives Cavani new name after Man United’s win over Granada
Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has labelled teammate, Edinson Cavani, as a ‘proper striker.’ Fernandes said this after the Uruguay forward scored a goal in Man United’s Europa League quarter-final second-leg 2-0 win over Granada on Thursday night at Old Trafford. Man United defeated Granada and qualified for the Europa League semi-final on a 4-0
UEL: Bruno Fernandes gives Cavani new name after Man United’s win over Granada
Europa League semi-final: They’ll give us problems – Bruno Fernandes reacts to Man Utd facing Roma
Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has reacted to the Red Devils’ next Europa League clash against AS Roma. Man United defeated Granada 2-0 in the Europa League quarter-final second-leg tie on Thursday night at Old Trafford. The Premier League giants eliminated the LaLiga side from the competition on a 4-0 aggregate win. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s
Europa League semi-final: They’ll give us problems – Bruno Fernandes reacts to Man Utd facing Roma
EPL: Hargreaves names two players Manchester United should sign this summer instead of Haaland, Kane
Former Bayern Munich midfielder, Owen Hargreaves has named Jadon Sancho and Raphinha as two players Manchester United should sign this summer. The Red Devils are among the top European clubs jostling for the signature of Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, while they also have a long-standing interest in Tottenham’s Harry Kane Hargreaves, a former Manchester United
EPL: Hargreaves names two players Manchester United should sign this summer instead of Haaland, Kane
Europa League: Keown singles out two Arsenal players after 4-0 win at Slavia Prague
Former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown, has singled out Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka for praise, following a 4-0 win over Slavia Prague in the Europa League on Thursday night. The Gunners qualified for the semi-final, thanks to goals from Nicolas Pepe, Alexandre Lacazette and Saka, Mikel Arteta’s men progressed with a 5-1 aggregate result.
Europa League: Keown singles out two Arsenal players after 4-0 win at Slavia Prague
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