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E2%80%95-tijani-umar/ I’m absolutely interested in the next NBBF elections ? Tijani Umar
Alhaji Tijani Umar is the immediate past President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation. His reign witnessed a tremendous rise in the stock of Nigeria Basketball. They midwifed the national team to annex the African Men and women Championship titles and qualified the male team for two straight Olympics. His attempt to return as NBBFRead More
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Andrew Odoh: Playing European Tour is a challenging experience
Engineer Francis Olo recently retired from the DPR. His retirement coincided with his 60th birthday. He marked the twin event with a golf competition which was held at the Dolphin Golf Club, Navy Town, Lagos. The tournament attracted some of the best golfers in the country including Nigeria’s number one golf player, Andrew Oche Odoh.Read More
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E2%80%95-handshake-across-the-niger-mission-impossible/ Sports and Politics ? Handshake across the Niger, mission (im)possiblè?
By Chief Segun Odegbami, ‘Mathematical’ is back on the football field, training. I am preparing for, probably, the most significant football match of my life. And this is not a joke. I played my last official football match on a fateful December day in 1984. That makes 36 years since I threw my football bootsRead More
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E2%80%95-nnl/ Vandrezzer’s decision too hasty ? NNL
….Says, ‘they should’ve waited for NFF Appeals Committee’ By Jacob Ajom The Nigeria National Football League has dismissed allegations levelled against it by Vandrezzers FC of Lagos as unfounded. Reacting to the reasons adduced by the Lagos based club for which they based their pulling out of the league, NNL Chief Operating Officer, EmmanuelRead More
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FA Cup: Chelsea beat Man City to book final spot
By Emmanuel Okogba Hakim Ziyech’s second half strike was enough to beat Manchester City and send Chelsea into the final of the FA Cup on Saturday. The win means Thomas Tuchel took Chelsea to a major final in only his first season in charge, while it denies City the opportunity to do a quadruple. BothRead More
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Ahmed Musa hopes to help Kano pillars win 2020/21 NPFL
By Bashir Bello The Nigerian Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa said he is back to his former club, Kano pillars on a mission to help the club emerge victorious at the ongoing 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPLF. Musa stated this when he formally penned down a short term deal with Kano Pillars Football club at theRead More
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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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UCL semi-finals: Zidane to unleash Eden Hazard on Chelsea
Eden Hazard is now ready to face his former club, Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals. Hazard left Chelsea for Real Madrid in 2019 for a fee of around £100m after seven trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge. However, the Belgium International has struggled with injuries and form since moving to the Spanish capital, making only
UCL semi-finals: Zidane to unleash Eden Hazard on Chelsea
Messi hopeful of winning LaLiga title after Copa del Rey success
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, is optimistic of his side’s chances of winning the LaLiga title this season. The Catalans won their first trophy of this season, beating Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. Messi is now eyeing the league crown, with only two points separating Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and
Messi hopeful of winning LaLiga title after Copa del Rey success
Arsenal vs Fulham: Arteta warns players not to put ‘eggs in one basket’
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has warned his players that it would be a “big mistake” to focus all their efforts on the Europa League. Ahead of Sunday’s league fixture against Fulham at home, Arteta insists there is a lot to play for in the Premier League. The Gunners are in the semi-final of the Europa
Arsenal vs Fulham: Arteta warns players not to put ‘eggs in one basket’
Arsenal vs Fulham: Arteta set to break reliance on Saka, Smith Rowe
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has admitted that the team depends too heavily on Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka. However, Arteta is hoping the Gunners can find a way to win when the two youngsters are rested. The Gunners’ record with Saka and Smith Rowe on the pitch, is much better to when they are
Arsenal vs Fulham: Arteta set to break reliance on Saka, Smith Rowe
Chelsea closing the gap on Man City – Tuchel
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said his team is closing the gap on Manchester City and their “benchmark” coach Pep Guardiola. The Blues beat City 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday. The victory for the Blues, which is Tuchel’s first over Guardiola, contrasted with a 3-1 loss at home by City in early
Chelsea closing the gap on Man City – Tuchel
Copa del Rey: Messi reacts as Barcelona defeat Athletic Bilbao in final
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has said they deserved some happiness, after they crushed Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. Messi grabbed a brace as Ronald Koeman’s men clinched their first trophy of the season. Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong were also on target at Seville. It was the 35th
Copa del Rey: Messi reacts as Barcelona defeat Athletic Bilbao in final
EPL: Thomas Tuchel sets next big target, warns Chelsea players after 1-0 win over Man City
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel has told his players that their next big target is to win the next Premier League match. He warned his stars against looking too far ahead and insists their ‘next big target’ is simply to win the next match. Chelsea overcame the high-flying Manchester City side 1-0 in their FA Cup
EPL: Thomas Tuchel sets next big target, warns Chelsea players after 1-0 win over Man City
FA Cup: Thomas Tuchel names three Chelsea players he’s very happy with after 1-0 win over City
Thomas Tuchel has named three Chelsea stars he is very happy with after their FA Cup semi-final win against Manchester City on Saturday. The German tactician said any player who he gives the opportunity to be on the pitch must show that he deserves to play. “When you’re on the pitch you need to show
FA Cup: Thomas Tuchel names three Chelsea players he’s very happy with after 1-0 win over City
FA Cup: Thomas Tuchel names players that caused Man City problems during 1-0 win
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel singled out Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner as two players that troubled Manchester City’s defence during the Blues 1-0 triumph over Pep Guardiola’s side at Wembley on Saturday. Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup final on Saturday, beating Man City 1-0 in the process and Tuchel had Werner and
FA Cup: Thomas Tuchel names players that caused Man City problems during 1-0 win
FA Cup: Guardiola defends Man City’s team selection after 1-0 defeat to Chelsea
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has defended his team selection following a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday. Following their 2-1 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, Guardiola rang the changes for the game against the Blues. The Spaniard made eight changes with the likes of Raheem Sterling and Ferran
FA Cup: Guardiola defends Man City’s team selection after 1-0 defeat to Chelsea
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