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Pochettino optimistic Mbappe will be fit for Man City clash
Kylian Mbappe should be fit to face Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Mauricio Pochettino says. The France star sat out the 2-1 Ligue 1 win over Lens on Saturday after sustaining a calf injury in the first-leg loss to Pep Guardiola’s side earlier this week. InRead More
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E2%80%95-dr-tijani-yusuf/ Simy Nwankwo, not Ighalo deserves Eagles recall ? Dr Tijani Yusuf
By Jacob Ajom Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr must be the happiest man on planet earth at the moment. His wards have been painting Europe with goals. His biggest wish is to see his players continue to do well leading up to the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria is grouped alongside Liberia, Central Africa RepublicRead More
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Adefisayo lauds PwCChess4Change tourney
Ahead of the PwCChess4Change Grand Slam slated for next month, the Honourable Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo has commended the organisers and sponsors for impacting positively on students in the state. The Commissioner made the commendations during the sponsors’ courtesy visit to her office recently. According to her; “As an educator,Read More
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Lagos woos women to judo
Following the successful seminar for women judokas, the Lagos State Judo Association (LSJA) is aiming to encourage females to take up the sport for self-defense in society. Speaking at the one-day seminar organized by LSJA in collaboration with Tinubu Support Group (TSG) at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Complex, Rowe Park, the chairman of LSJA, SheriffRead More
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Enugu Rangers’ enthusiasts celebrate Ugwuanyi’s jinx breaking spirit
Fans of Enugu Rangers International Football Club, on Friday, paid glowing tributes to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, for his sheer dexterity, resilience, and mind-blowing achievements in revamping the club and returning it to its winning ways, within one year of his administration. The enthusiasts, who spoke during the launch of “The New Dawn”,Read More
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Obiyio, Umeh win Palle Group Kitty for charity
…Group donates to an orphanage home Items worth hundreds of thousands of naira were donated to Job Orphanage Home by Palle Group, Ibori Golf and Country Club (IGCC), Asaba, Delta state over the weekend. The group under the leadership of Tam Brisibe donated items such as rice, vegetable oil, noodles, toiletries amongst other things toRead More
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E2%80%95-zidane/ ‘It’s not easy to manage a squad like Madrid’s ‘ ? Zidane
Zinedine Zidane is frustrated by Real Madrid’s injury problems and admitted it is not easy rotating his side between matches. Defender Dani Carvajal suffered another injury setback this week, just three games into his comeback, and is now expected to miss the rest of the season. Carvajal joins Lucas Vazquez, Ferland Mendy, and Federico ValverdeRead More
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E2%80%95-atletico-boss-simeone/ Four-way title race good for La Liga ? Atletico boss, Simeone
Diego Simeone believes LaLiga’s engrossing four-way title race is good for Spanish football and insists leaders Atletico Madrid are only focusing on themselves following Barcelona’s slip-up. Barca missed the chance to go top of LaLiga on Thursday as they slipped to a stunning 2-1 home defeat against Granada, with coach Ronald Koeman sent off priorRead More
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Madrid’s Marcelo set to miss crunch Chelsea tie due to election dutie9
Real Madrid defender Marcelo could miss the second leg of Los Blancos Champions League semi-final against Chelsea because he’s been selected to serve at a polling station the day before the game. Elections for the Madrid Assembly take place on Tuesday 4 May with Los Blancos’ European fixture happening 24 hours later. Marcelo’s teammates areRead More
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Super Falcons forward Ordega joins Levante on 2-year deal
Spanish side Levante Femenino said on Wednesday they have completed the signing of Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua on a two-year deal. The club disclosed this on their twitter handle @ludfemenino on Wednesday. ALSO READ Madrid’s Marcelo set to miss crunch Chelsea tie due to election duties Ordega now joins severalRead More
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Transfer: Manchester United shortlist Ndidi, two others to replace Pogba at Old Trafford
Manchester United has shortlisted Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi, and two other players to replace Paul Pogba at Old Trafford should the midfielder decide to leave the club this summer transfer window. Recall that Man United are prepared to sell Pogba at the end of the season if he fails to sign a new deal. However,
Transfer: Manchester United shortlist Ndidi, two others to replace Pogba at Old Trafford
Chelsea: Timo Werner equals Eden Hazard’s record
Chelsea forward, Timo Werner has equalled the club’s former player, Eden Hazard’s record at Stamford Bridge. Werner, who has endured a lot of criticism this season, equalled a record held by Hazard, who currently plays for Real Madrid, in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday. The 25-year-old has come under
Chelsea: Timo Werner equals Eden Hazard’s record
EPL: Pogba set to leave Manchester United
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba is set to leave the club at the end of the season. According to the Mirror, Man United are prepared to sell Pogba this summer should he fail to sign a new mega-deal at the club. The Red Devils will open talks with the France international regarding a fresh £400,000-a-week
EPL: Pogba set to leave Manchester United
Man United warned against signing Harry Kane
Former Manchester United player, Phil Neville has warned the Red Devils over signing Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur this summer transfer window. Man United have been heavily linked with a move to sign Kane, who has always insisted he wants to win silverwares. Neville, who is currently the coach of Inter Miami, believes Ole Gunnar
Man United warned against signing Harry Kane
Newcastle vs Arsenal: Arteta announces squad for EPL clash
Arsenal’s squad to face Newcastle United in today’s English Premier League, EPL, tie has been revealed. According to Football London, Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has named a 24-man squad to tackle Newcastle at St. James’ Park. Arsenal head to the game following a 2-1 defeat against Villarreal in the Europa League semi-final first-leg tie last
Newcastle vs Arsenal: Arteta announces squad for EPL clash
Nigerian govt bans passengers from India, Brazil, Turkey
The Nigerian government has banned entry of passengers from three different countries. Chairman, PSC on COVID-19, SGF Boss Mustapha in a statement announced that those who visited Brazil, India and Turkey will be denied entry to Nigeria. However, this does not apply to those who transited through these countries. Part of the statement read: “Any
Nigerian govt bans passengers from India, Brazil, Turkey
Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Dimitar Berbatov predicts Champions League tie at Stamford Bridge
A former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has predicted the Champions League semi-final second leg tie between Chelsea and Real Madrid. Chelsea will, on May 5, host Real Madrid in the Champions League fixture at Stamford Bridge. Thomas Tuchel’s side had played a 1-1 draw with the LaLiga champions last week in Spain, thanks to
Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Dimitar Berbatov predicts Champions League tie at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Zidane expecting double injury boost ahead of UCL semi-final
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, is hopeful of having both Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos fit for their Champions League semi-final second leg against Chelsea on Wednesday. Ramos is back to full fitness after suffering a calf injury, but has not played a game since mid-March. Varane, meanwhile, suffered a minor knock and was withdrawn
Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Zidane expecting double injury boost ahead of UCL semi-final
Dortmund confirm Sancho has ‘gentleman’s agreement’ to leave this summer
Borussia Dortmund sporting director, Michael Zorc, has revealed the club has a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with Jadon Sancho, that he can leave if certain criteria is met. However, Zorc has made it clear no such agreement applies to striker Erling Haaland. The attacking duo have been linked with a exit following Dortmund’s poor season, that sees
Dortmund confirm Sancho has ‘gentleman’s agreement’ to leave this summer
UCL: Chelsea may end up regretting Timo Werner’s miss – Merson
Arsenal hero, Paul Merson fears Chelsea may end up regretting Timo Werner’s shocking miss when they host Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, UCL, semi-final second-leg tie next Wednesday. Merson believes Chelsea deserved to take the win back to Stamford Bridge, but they only managed a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in the first-leg
UCL: Chelsea may end up regretting Timo Werner’s miss – Merson
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