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2021 NTTF National Championships: Players talk tough in tournament’s crucial stage
By Jacob Ajom, As the 2021 Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) National Championships wind down, title contenders in the singles event have started the tough talk with all eyes on Fatimo Bello and Bose Odusanya. Also on Thursday, some former players re-enacted their youthful days as the battle for the top prize in the veteranRead More
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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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EPL: Jose Enrique predicts four teams that could win title next season
Former Newcastle defender, Jose Enrique, has said Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea, can all win the Premier League title next season. He also ruled Arsenal and Tottenham out of the title race. This season, City stormed to the title with three matches left, replacing Liverpool as champions. It was Manchester City’s third title
EPL: Jose Enrique predicts four teams that could win title next season
EPL: Ian Wright names Chelsea player that will cost Tuchel top-four place
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has expressed his fear that Timo Werner could cost Chelsea a place in the Premier League top four. The Blues head into the final day of the season in third position, ahead of Liverpool and Leicester City. Their 2-1 win over the Foxes earlier this week, ensures Thomas Tuchel’s men have
EPL: Ian Wright names Chelsea player that will cost Tuchel top-four place
EPL: Chelsea to offer Tammy Abraham, Kepa in deal to sign Harry Kane
Chelsea would be willing to sell players including Tammy Abraham and Kepa Arrizabalaga in a bid to land Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur, ESPN reports. However, the Blues fear their London rivals will not do business with them. Other Premier League clubs like Manchester United and Manchester City are monitoring the situation, after Kane informed
EPL: Chelsea to offer Tammy Abraham, Kepa in deal to sign Harry Kane
Barcelona confirm Messi has played his last game this season
Barcelona have confirmed they have given Lionel Messi permission to go on an early vacation. Messi did not train with the rest of the squad on Friday and will not play in their last LaLiga game of the season against Eibar. Barca are out of the title race mathematically, with the title to be fought
Barcelona confirm Messi has played his last game this season
Man City could have bad title defence like Liverpool next year – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has warned his players that they could have a bad title defence like Liverpool. Last season, the Reds finished 18 points above second-place City. However, this time around, Jurgen Klopp’s men trail the new champions by 17 points, ahead of the final round of games. “Last season Liverpool were unstoppable,
Man City could have bad title defence like Liverpool next year – Guardiola
EPL: Tammy Abraham at ‘point of no return’ under Tuchel
Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham, is at the point of no return under Thomas Tuchel, according to Sports Mail. The player who has been at Stamford Bridge since he was seven, is expected to leave at the end of this season, after falling out of favour. West Ham and Leicester City are among those interested and
EPL: Tammy Abraham at ‘point of no return’ under Tuchel
Pogba’s brother picks club he wants Man Utd star to join
Mathias, one of Paul Pogba’s brothers, has admitted he wants the Manchester United midfielder to sign for Barcelona. Pogba is being linked with an exit from Old Trafford this summer. The 28-year-old’s current contract with United runs until the summer of 2022. It is believed that the club will either extend his deal at the
Pogba’s brother picks club he wants Man Utd star to join
Lampard reveals shock job he could take after Chelsea sack
Former Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has suggested he would not mind dropping back into the Championship for his next managerial role. Lampard is out of work since the Blues sacked him in January. The 42-year-old has now said he does not “have an ego” because he has managed a team in the Champions League and
Lampard reveals shock job he could take after Chelsea sack
Aaron Ramsey set for EPL return, to join Arsenal’s rivals
Former Arsenal midfielder, Aaron Ramsey, is set to return to the Premier League. However, according to TuttoJuve, Ramsey might be leaving Juventus for Liverpool. The Reds are exploring the option of bringing the Welshman to Anfield ahead of the 2021/2022 season. Juventus are keen to part with Ramsey this summer. The deposed Italian champions could
Aaron Ramsey set for EPL return, to join Arsenal’s rivals
EPL: Kelechi Iheanacho reveals biggest regret
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has said he wishes his mother was alive to celebrate his success. Iheanacho lost his mother, Mercy, when he was only 16 years. She died in a hospital after a brief illness. Few months after Mercy’s death, Iheanacho rose to stardom, leading Nigeria to the FIFA U17 World Cup in
EPL: Kelechi Iheanacho reveals biggest regret
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