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Osakpolor Solomon earns call up to Ireland U19 team
Nigerian-eligible Irish-born teenage soccer star, Osakpolor Solomon, has been named in Ireland Under-19 squad for a seven days training camp set to hold in England. Osakpolor Solomon, who stars in defence for Nottingham Forest in the Championship, was included in the 35-man Irish team by Manager Tom Mohan, who also named Stephen Ireland’s son JoshuaRead More
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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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LaLiga: Zidane ‘gutted’ after losing title to Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has said he is “gutted” after they fell short in the defence of their LaLiga title. Karim Benzema and Luka Modric scored as Los Blancos fought from a goal down to beat Villarreal 2-1. But Atletico Madrid’s own comeback win against Real Valladolid was more than enough to snatch the
LaLiga: Zidane ‘gutted’ after losing title to Atletico Madrid
Brentford to battle Swansea for last Premier League spot
This year’s Championship play-off will be played between Swansea and Brentford. Swansea were held to a 1-1 draw by Barnsley on Saturday. However, the Welsh club had defeated their opponents 1-0 in the first leg of the semi-final tie. Matt Grimes scored in the 39th minute, before Cauley Woodrow levelled for the visitors in the
Brentford to battle Swansea for last Premier League spot
I want strikers that can score 50 goals in a season – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he wants to sign a prolific striker ahead of next season. The Premier League champions are believed to have narrowed their choices to Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund. A striker is top of Guardiola’s wishlist this summer, with Sergio Aguero leaving the club.
I want strikers that can score 50 goals in a season – Guardiola
Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Tuchel’s men facing points deduction
Chelsea are facing the prospect of points deduction, after they were charged with failing to control their players, the UK Mirror reports. Towards the end of their 2-1 win over Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, players of both teams clashed on the pitch. It is the seventh time in seven years the
Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Tuchel’s men facing points deduction
LaLiga: Barcelona squad not good enough – Koeman admits as Atletico win title
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has said the squad is in need of an overhaul. The Catalans finished third in LaLiga behind champions Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Captain Lionel Messi is yet to agree a new contract, but Koeman feels the club needs to support their superstar with quality additions. “When we arrived we took
LaLiga: Barcelona squad not good enough – Koeman admits as Atletico win title
CAF Champions League semi-final draw confirmed
The draw for this year’s CAF Champions League semi-final has been confirmed. Kaizer Chiefs play Wydad Casablanca, with the two teams having already met in the group stages. The South African side progressed despite losing 3-0 to Simba in the quarter-final second-leg clash on Saturday. Chiefs advanced to the last four for the first time
CAF Champions League semi-final draw confirmed
Atletico Madrid: Barcelona didn’t value me – Suarez says after winning LaLiga
Atletico Madrid striker, Luis Suarez hit out at former club Barcelona for ‘underestimating’, ‘undervaluing’ him and making his family suffer. The emotional Uruguayan striker spoke to LaLiga TV after leading Diego Simeone’s side to their first La Liga title in seven years. The former Barcelona ace scored the winning goal in Atleti’s 2-1 victory over
Atletico Madrid: Barcelona didn’t value me – Suarez says after winning LaLiga
EPL: Bruno Fernandes to double his wages with new deal
Manchester United playmaker, Bruno Fernandes, is close to signing a new contract with the club, the UK Mirror report. It will see the Portugal international double his current wages, after he agreed a deal worth £200,000-per-week. Fernandes arrived at Old Trafford in January 2020 and has become one of the club’s most important players. This
EPL: Bruno Fernandes to double his wages with new deal
LaLiga final day: Highest goal scorers revealed See top 10
Following the conclusion of the 2020/21 Spanish La Liga season on Saturday, where Atletico Madrid were crowned champions, below are the highest goal scorers in the Spanish top-flight league. DAILY POST recalls that Atletico Madrid were confirmed title winners after beating Valladolid 2-1 on the final day of the LaLiga season on Saturday. Barcelona captain
LaLiga final day: Highest goal scorers revealed See top 10
Lewandowski rated higher than Ronaldo, Messi
Bayern Munich CEO, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, has claimed Robert Lewandowski has proved he is better than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Lewandowski, 32, has enjoyed another fine season with the Bundesliga champions, netting 40 goals in 28 league fixtures this season. The Polish striker also netted five times in six Champions League appearances, before they crashed
Lewandowski rated higher than Ronaldo, Messi
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