Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 22nd May 2021
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Golf: Ibori Golf and Country Club batter UBTH Golf Club, Benin City
Ibori Golf and Country Club (IGCC), Asaba, Delta State defeated the UBTH Golf Club, Benin City, Edo State in an energy sapping Inter-Club Match Play held at IGCC golf course, Asaba last Saturday. The event, the second between both clubs was played over 18-holes, and witnessed highly competitive golf action exhibited by over 70 golfersRead More
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Lee Evans wanted me to break the 400m world record — Egbunike
By Ben Efe Former Nigeria 400m great Innocent Egbunike and other athletes have been mourning the passing of veteran US-born coach Lee Evans. Evans shocked the world in 1968, when he won the 400m gold at the Olympic Games staged in Mexico. Evans was the the first man to break the 44.00 barrier with aRead More
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Babangida must be joking – Westerhof
By Jacob Ajom Recently, former Nigeria international, Tijani Babangida accused former Nigeria coach, Clemens Westerhof of not including him in the 1994 AFCON and World Cup squads because he refused the Dutch to manage him. Speaking in an interview with an online publication, the former pacy winger said he was too good to have beenRead More
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Thanks to Femi Otedola, I can walk again — Coach Charles Bassey
By Jacob Ajom The philanthropic works of the Femi Otedola Foundation have continued to affect the lives of many. Most of the beneficiaries have been ex-Nigeria internationals. The likes of former Nigeria coach, Christian Chukwu, former Nigeria goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, Nigeria’s music icon, late Majek Fashek, veteran actor Victor Alaotan and Nollywood star late SadiqRead More
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‘And the man died’ – Lee Edward Evans
By Chief Segun Odegbami Please allow me to take literary license and write about Lee Edward Evans again this week. On Tuesday, May 17, some 15 minutes to midnight, the man died. It must never be said that one of the greatest athletes in the history of sports in the world died and bells were notRead More
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Chioma Ajunwa’s leap of destiny
By Jacob Ajom It’s 25 years since Chioma Ajunwa won Nigeria’s first individual Olympic Gold Medal in track and Field. Here, our Deputy Sports Editor, Jacob Ajom recalls the exploits of the former athlete, now an Assistant Commissioner of Police. She has also initiated a Foundation which plans a Sports Development Centre for the trainingRead More
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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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EPL: Man City wouldn’t have won title if their three centre-halves were injured – Klopp
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has insisted that Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City would not have won the Premier League title this season if their three centre-halves were injured. Klopp disclosed this during his pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League final day fixture against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Liverpool were without defender Virgil van Dijk
EPL: Man City wouldn’t have won title if their three centre-halves were injured – Klopp
Former Barcelona goalkeeper, Francesc Arnau is dead
Former Barcelona goalkeeper, Francesc Arnau is dead. He passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 46. Spanish club, Real Oviedo, confirmed his death in a tweet via their Twitter account. “Our sports director, Francesc Arnau Grabalosa, has passed away,” Real Oviedo’s tweet read. “We deeply regret her loss and accompany her family through
Former Barcelona goalkeeper, Francesc Arnau is dead
EPL final day: Owen predicts Aston Villa vs Chelsea, Leicester vs Tottenham, Liverpool, United, others
Former England striker, Michael Owen, has predicted the outcomes of Sunday’s English Premier Leagues, final day fixtures. Leicester City will host Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium, while Chelsea will face Aston Villa in an away tie at Villa Park. Wolves will host Manchester United, while Liverpool will tackle Crystal Palace at Anfield, and
EPL final day: Owen predicts Aston Villa vs Chelsea, Leicester vs Tottenham, Liverpool, United, others
Sir Alex Ferguson names player he regrets not signing for Man United
Former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he regrets not signing former England attacking midfielder, Paul Gascoigne during his time at Old Trafford. Gascoigne, popularly known as Gazza, enjoyed spells at Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Burnley and Everton during his football career. Gazza was close to signing for Man United
Sir Alex Ferguson names player he regrets not signing for Man United
Ronaldo ready to take pay cut to join Man Utd
Cristiano Ronaldo will take a pay cut to return to Manchester United from Juventus, according to AS. It is understood the Portugal captain is considering a return to Old Trafford more seriously than at any other point. Ronaldo left United 11 years ago to sign for Real Madrid, but has been regularly linked with a
Ronaldo ready to take pay cut to join Man Utd
Ronaldo names two players that will replace him, Messi
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has tipped Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund to become the next best players in the world. Ronaldo stated this at his unveiling as LiveScore’s Official Global Brand Ambassador. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner said he hopes he has created a legacy that will be emulated after
Ronaldo names two players that will replace him, Messi
EPL: Some people inside Arsenal tried to hurt the team – Arteta
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has claimed that “some people inside” the club have tried to “hurt” the team. The Gunners go into the final day of the 2020/2021 season in ninth place and could yet qualify for the inaugural Europa Conference League if they beat Brighton. It would provide a positive end to a poor
EPL: Some people inside Arsenal tried to hurt the team – Arteta
EPL: Tuchel makes claim on Harry Kane amid interest from Chelsea
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has claimed that there is no manager in the world that would not want to work with Tottenham’s Harry Kane amid interest from Chelsea. Tuchel disclosed this during his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday. Kane will leave Tottenham this summer
EPL: Tuchel makes claim on Harry Kane amid interest from Chelsea
EPL: Berbatov predicts results of all matches on Premier League final day
Former Manchester United star, Dimitar Berbatov has predicted the results of the final day of the Premier League season. The Premier League winds up tomorrow with battles for European qualification going down to the wire. Manchester City have already been crowned champions with city rivals, Manchester United taking the second place while Chelsea, Liverpool and
EPL: Berbatov predicts results of all matches on Premier League final day
Champions League: Thomas Tuchel makes claim ahead of Chelsea, Man City final
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has claimed that securing Premier League top-four finish with victory against Aston Villa on Sunday will ease some of the pressure on his players in their Champions League final clash against Manchester City on May 29 in Portugal. Tuchel disclosed this during his pre-match press conference on Friday. The German also
Champions League: Thomas Tuchel makes claim ahead of Chelsea, Man City final
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