Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 8th May 2021
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Iheanacho is undroppable – Sherwood
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood is of the opinion that Kelechi Iheanacho is now an important member of the Leicester City squad and Brendan Rodgers cannot afford to drop him from the starting lineup. For a while in his Leicester City career, it looked like Iheanacho won’t fulfill his talent or just be noRead More
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EUROPA LEAGUE: ‘Can’t wait to be back’ — Chukwueze eyes United final
Villarreal reached the final of the Europa League for the first time in their history after a scoreless draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night. With the Yellow Submarine winning the first leg 2-1, a goal would have been enough to take the Gunners to the final but they failed in theirRead More
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SEGUN ODEGBAMI: Sports ministry versus sports federations – war after the Olympics?
By Chief Segun Odegbami The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development obviously tugged at the tail of a tiger last week when the minister announced the dissolution of 31 National Sports Federation boards. It followed up almost immediately with the inauguration of caretaker committees to take care of the administration of the federations until afterRead More
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Teslim ‘Thunder’ Balogun: What Nigerians never knew about him, exploits home and abroad
By Hon (Barr) Femi Kehinde In this season of an omie and atrophy, it is better to remember with fondest and affectionate memory those people who had made us happy, and had impacted into our lives and essence, through their God given talents. Tesilimi Olawale Ayinde Balogun was one. He lived a 45 years thatRead More
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Over 150 golfers for Benin Club Golf Section Captain’s tournament
Top amateur golfers numbering over 150 are to feature at this year’s Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS) 2021 Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament which tees-off this morning in Benin City. The 2021 edition of the tournament is being organised by the BCGS Captain, Mayer Ologbosere. The golfers will be competing for laurels in ladies and menRead More
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Dare’s missteps confuse stakeholders
By Ben Efe The direction the Sports Minister, Sunday Dare is taking Nigerian sports came into focus during the week, when he summarily dissolved the boards of Olympics sports federations and others under his supervision. The sports minister’s dissolution of the boards at this moment was largely seen as a political move to settle scoresRead More
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Obasanjo declares support for Ajunwa’s Foundation
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday declared his support to the quest the first Nigerian gold medalist at the 1996 Olympics Games at the Atlanta, USA, Chioma Ajunwa to float a Sporting Foundation. Ajunwa, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, is the founder of Chioma Ajunwa Foundation, which seeks to encourageRead More
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2022 W/C Qualifiers: CAF approves seven stadiums for Nigeria’s home games
CAF and FIFA have approved seven stadiums in Nigeria to host the Super Eagles 2022 World Cup Qualifiers home games. The stadiums are Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, National Stadium Abuja, Adokie Amiesimaka International stadium in Port Harcourt. Others include the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, BeninRead More
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Breaking: Unai Emery’s Villareal edge past Arsenal into Europa League final
Villareal beat Arsenal 2-1 on aggregate to qualify for the final of this year’s Europa League after playing out a goalless draw at the Emirates Stdaium on Thursday.
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Breaking: It’s Man City vs Chelsea in all-English Champions League final
By Emmanuel Okogba Chelsea will face Manchester City in the final of this year’s Champions League after beating Real Madrid 2-0 at Stamford Bridge and 3-1 on aggregate. Real Madrid needed an outright win or a score draw to stand a chance of winning the competition for a record 14th time but Chelsea had plansRead More
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De Bruyne needed to leave Chelsea – Tuchel
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel has said Kevin De Bruyne needed to leave the club in 2014 in order to grow. However, he insisted that Kai Havertz or Timo Werner will not need similar departures. De Bruyne left Stamford Bridge in an £18million deal to Wolfsburg, before becoming one of the Premier League’s best playmakers at
De Bruyne needed to leave Chelsea – Tuchel
Tuchel promises to win Champions League trophy for Abramovich
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said he is working hard to justify the vast resources Roman Abramovich has invested into the team, by winning the Champions League again. The Blues will face Premier League rivals Manchester City in the final on May 29. Tuchel’s men beat Real Madrid 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-final to
Tuchel promises to win Champions League trophy for Abramovich
Super League: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus react as UEFA announces punishment
Three clubs, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus from the original 12 breakaway European Super Leagues teams, have penned a joint communique after UEFA confirmed its plan to prepare disciplinary action against them. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juvnetus, in a joint communique issued via their websites simultaneously on Saturday morning, complained about external ‘pressure’ and ‘threats’.
Super League: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus react as UEFA announces punishment
LaLiga: Real Madrid suffer major injury blow ahead Sevilla clash
Real Madrid has confirmed that captain, Sergio Ramos, has been diagnosed with tendinosis of the semimembranous muscle of his left leg ahead of the team’s home LaLiga clash with Sevilla on Sunday at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano. Real Madrid made this known in a statement on their official website on Saturday. Zinedine Zidane’s side head
LaLiga: Real Madrid suffer major injury blow ahead Sevilla clash
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid squads for LaLiga clash at Camp Nou confirmed
Barcelona’s squad to face Atletico Madrid in today’s LaLiga tie has been released. Barcelona boss, Ronald Koeman, has named a 23 man squad to tackle Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou. Barcelona head to the game following a 3-2 win over Valencia last Sunday, while Atletico Madrid defeated Elche 1-0. Below is Barcelona’s squad against Atletico
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid squads for LaLiga clash at Camp Nou confirmed
Man City vs Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel’s squad for EPL clash at Etihad confirmed
Chelsea’s squad to face Manchester City in today’s English Premier League, EPL, tie has been revealed. According to Football London, Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has named 24 players to tackle Man City at Etihad. Chelsea head to the game after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Champions League semi-final second-leg tie on Wednesday, while Pep
Man City vs Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel’s squad for EPL clash at Etihad confirmed
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Man City vs Chelsea, Arsenal, Man United, other fixtures
Former Real Madrid striker, Michael Owen, has predicted some of this weekend’s English Premier Leagues, EPL, fixtures. Manchester City will host Chelsea on Saturday evening at Etihad, while Manchester United will face Aston Villa in an away Premier League tie on Sunday afternoon. Arsenal will host West Brom at Emirates on Sunday night, while Liverpool
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Man City vs Chelsea, Arsenal, Man United, other fixtures
We cannot be crying – Arteta vows to carry out ‘ruthless’ Arsenal overhaul
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has said he will carry out a “ruthless” overhaul of his squad this summer. The Gunners are likely not to qualify for Europe for the first time in 25 years. They were sent out of the Europa League by Villarreal on Thursday and currently sit in ninth place in the Premier
We cannot be crying – Arteta vows to carry out ‘ruthless’ Arsenal overhaul
Super Eagles striker, Onuachu hoping for Arsenal move
Genk striker, Paul Onuachu, is keen on a switch to Arsenal. According to Voetbal Belgie, the Super Eagles striker is eyeing Premier League football next season. Thanks to his stunning form this season, Onuachu’s market value has risen to €17 million. Genk are also reportedly ready to listen to offers for the Nigerian international. Onuachu
Super Eagles striker, Onuachu hoping for Arsenal move
EPL: Harry Kane names ‘special’ player in Chelsea squad
England striker, Harry Kane, has identified Chelsea midfielder, Mason Mount, as a ‘special’ player. Kane, a fellow international teammate with Mount, explained that the 22-year-old is a fantastic player that has a great worth ethic. According to him, Mount played very well for Chelsea against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final encounter earlier this
EPL: Harry Kane names ‘special’ player in Chelsea squad
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