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Rivers to host first African invitational swimming championship
The first African Invitational Swimming Championship is billed to be hosted in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. The Championship, tagged, “Garden City 2021” is being organised by Demakers Business Roundtable in collaboration with the Nigeria Aquatics Federation, the Women Awards Championship and the African Swimming Federation (CANA). In appreciation of Governor Nyesom Wike, nicknamed “Mr Project”, theRead More
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Okala at 70: Sports minister eulogises former Green Eagles goalkeeper
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has described former Green Eagles goalkeeper Emmanuel Okala as one of the greatest goalkeepers Africa ever produced. The minister said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja while congratulating the football legend as he clocked 70. Dare heaped praises on him and thanked himRead More
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E2%80%95-onu/ We need tech innovation to boost sports development ? Onu
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu says Nigeria needs effective deployment of technology and innovation to achieve sustainable sporting development in the country. The minister stated this when he received the Vice-president of Counseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) and the President of the Organisation of Military sport inRead More
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Asisat Oshoala: From Ikorodu slum to being first African woman to win Champions League
By Arogbonlo Israel Intriguing, exciting and euphoric moment as Nigeria and Barcelona’s Asisat Oshoala was left lost for words after becoming the first African winner of the European Women’s Champions League. In 2019, the Super Falcons captain was emotional when she went down memory lane while speaking about her journey from the slums of Ikorodu,Read More
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Enyimba ready to shed blood against Pyramids FC – Noble
Enyimba FC goalkeeper John Noble has stated that the People’s Elephants are ready to give their all and shed blood ahead of tomorrow’s CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first-leg clash against Pyramids of Egypt. Noble said the team is strong and united in spirit to pull through the ties against the Egyptian side. He also addedRead More
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SUPER EAGLES: Musa, Ekong, 29 others for Cameroon friendly
Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has drawn up a provisional squad list of 31 players for Nigeria’s prestige international friendly game against five-time African champions Cameroon in Austria on Friday, 4th June 2021. The game will take place at the Wiener Neustadt in the Austrian capital, Vienna starting from 8.30 pm Austria time.“Captain Ahmed Musa,Read More
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Spotify founder says bid to buy Arsenal rejected by club owner
Spotify founder Daniel Ek has revealed he has had a bid to buy Arsenal rejected, which included elements of fan ownership and representation on the board. The Swedish billionaire, a boyhood Arsenal fan, tweeted his interest in purchasing the north London outfit last month during protests against club owners. The protests had followed the club’sRead More
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Tielemans strike seals historic FA Cup trophy for Leicester in 1-0 win over Chelsea
A sensational Youri Tielemans strike and an agonising VAR call saw Leicester City lift the FA Cup for the first time after Saturday’s 1-0 final win over Chelsea. The Foxes had failed four times previously at this stage, most recently in 1969, but belatedly added to a burgeoning trophy haul that includes the 2015-16 PremierRead More
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E2%80%95-akpoborie/ Onuachu can lead Eagles attack ? Akpoborie
Former Nigerian striker Jonathan Akpoborie says Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu can lead the team’s attack at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Onuachu played third fiddle in the team’s attack behind Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho in the qualifying campaign for the bi-annual tournament but has been the top marksman in theRead More
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THE MATHEMATICAL: Lee Evans must not die!
By Chief Segun Odegbami The above is the title of my broadcast on social media two days ago. I am repeating it here only as a guide to what has developed since then. The article generated global interest except in the sports fraternity in Nigeria that does not seem to appreciate the enormity of theRead More
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Man City’s Ruben Dias named FWA Player of the Year ahead of Kane, De Bruyne
Manchester City defender, Ruben Dias, has won this season’s Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year award. He beat his team-mate, Kevin De Bruyne and Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane, to the prize. Dias has enjoyed an impressive debut season at the Etihad, following his move from Benfica last summer. He becomes the first defender
Man City’s Ruben Dias named FWA Player of the Year ahead of Kane, De Bruyne
EPL: Micah Richards makes shocking top four prediction ahead of Premier League final day
Former Manchester City star, Micah Richards has predicted that Chelsea will drop out of the Premier League top four despite being third in the table. The former City defender tipped Liverpool and Leicester to clinch the final two Champions League places. His prediction follows Liverpool’s 3-0 win against Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday, which
EPL: Micah Richards makes shocking top four prediction ahead of Premier League final day
EPL: It will be ‘harsh’ if Liverpool miss out on Champions League – Ian Wright
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has said it would be ‘harsh’ for Liverpool to miss out on next season’s Champions League. The former champions beat Burnley 3-0 on Wednesday night to go above Leicester City into third place. The race for the top four will go down to the last day, but Chelsea and Liverpool are
EPL: It will be ‘harsh’ if Liverpool miss out on Champions League – Ian Wright
EPL: Klopp talks about ‘cup final’ Liverpool will play after Burnley win
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has labelled their next Premier League clash with Crystal Palace as a final. The Reds go into the game looking to secure Champions League football on the final day of the season. On Wednesday night, the former champions went above Leicester City into third place with a 3-0 win at Burnley.
EPL: Klopp talks about ‘cup final’ Liverpool will play after Burnley win
EPL: Top Premier League manager announces sudden resignation from club
Sam Allardyce has suddenly announced his resignation as the manager of West Bromwich Albion. Allardyce said he will leave after West Brom’s last Premier League game on Sunday, saying he believes the club need to appoint a more long-term manager. West Brom are already relegated to the Championship as they are finishing the season in
EPL: Top Premier League manager announces sudden resignation from club
Coppa Italia: How Cristiano Ronaldo reacted after winning trophy
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reacted to his side’s Coppa Italia victory on Wednesday. Federico Chiesa scored the decisive goal as Juventus sealed a record-extending 14th Coppa Italia title with a 2-1 win over Atalanta. It has been a disappointing first season in charge for Andrea Pirlo, with Juventus knocked out of the Champions League
Coppa Italia: How Cristiano Ronaldo reacted after winning trophy
Chelsea: John Terry mocks Tottenham after Aston Villa’s 2-1 win over Spurs
Former Chelsea captain, John Terry has mocked Tottenham after Aston Villa’s 2-1 victory over the north Londoners on Wednesday night. Tottenham went ahead early on through Steven Bergwijn but Villa scored two goals in quick succession through Sergio Reguilon’s own goal and Ollie Watkins’ strike. It means that Spurs have lost their last home game
Chelsea: John Terry mocks Tottenham after Aston Villa’s 2-1 win over Spurs
EPL: I loved how Abramovich sacked me – Lampard
Former Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has claimed he loved how he was dismissed by the club’s owner, Roman Abramovich. Abramovich replaced Lampard with Thomas Tuchel in January this year. The Russian has never spoken out after sacking a manager, but released a statement thanking Lampard after he was let go. “I loved that. I could
EPL: I loved how Abramovich sacked me – Lampard
You are a fraud – Anthony Joshua blasts Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua has called Tyson Fury “a fraud”, after he was given a 48-hour ultimatum before being ordered to face Oleksandr Usyk. It is a big blow to the undisputed heavyweight championship fight between Joshua and Fury on August 14 in Saudi Arabia. A court ruled this week that Fury who is WBC champion, must
You are a fraud – Anthony Joshua blasts Tyson Fury
LaLiga: Barcelona President, Laporta takes final decision on manager to replace Koeman
Barcelona President, Joan Laporta, has decided on the manager to replace the club’s current coach, Ronald Koeman. According to Spanish radio station RAC1, Laporta has spoken to Bayern Munich boss, Hansi Flick, with regard to becoming Barcelona’s next manager. Laporta found Flick ‘receptive’ and liked the ‘methodology and the intensity’ he would bring to the
LaLiga: Barcelona President, Laporta takes final decision on manager to replace Koeman
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