Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 2nd October 2021
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Nigeria at 61: Sports on a cliff – to plunge to death, or to learn to fly!
It is a public holiday when all Nigerians are expected to celebrate their ‘liberation’ from the shackles of colonial rule, the start of self-governance and the establishment of a country designed in their own image and likeness, and that runs independent of any third-country interference.
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Ikpeazu receives new Enyimba boss Finidi George
Abia State Governor Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has lauded Enyimba Football Club’s appointment of Finidi George as the team’s head coach. Governor Ikpeazu made this known
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AFCON 2021: Eagles strikers’ form excites Rohr
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, said he was pleased with the form been displayed by the national team strikers in their respective European clubs. Rohr
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Sports fashion show debuts in Nigeria
By Solomon Nwoke In a bid to showcase and promote the beautiful relationship between Sports and Fashion in Nigeria, Lisa Inaku, the proprietress of Lisa
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New Sheriff in town: Who are Sheriff Tiraspol?
In April, Real Madrid‘s president and the big brain behind the European Super League, Florentino Perez, declared that Champions League games up until the quarter-final
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Qatar 2022: Musa, Ekong, Iheanacho, 20 others for double CAR games
Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has listed team captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain Wlliam Ekong and 21 others for the Super Eagles’ FIFA World Cup Qatar
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D’Tigress Afrobasket victory a befitting Independence Day gift, says Dare
The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare says the victory of the national senior women basketball team D’Tigress at the Afrobasketball
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National Youth Games athletes, dominate at African Junior Chess Championship
Products of the previous edition of National Youth Games, Isaac Okeke, Goodness Ekunkeand Deborah Quickpen yesterday showed shade of their respective talents on thecontinent when
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Barcelona sink to new low in 3-0 Benfica humiliation
Ronald Koeman reached a new low as Barcelona were beaten 3-0 away to Benfica on Wednesday, making it the first time in Champions League history
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Injury-time Ronaldo goal seals 2-1 win for Man United over Villarreal
Cristiano Ronaldo struck in the fifth minute of injury time to give Manchester United a 2-1 Champions League victory over Villarreal. In a repeat of
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Man Utd vs Everton: Why I benched Ronaldo – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has explained why he dropped Cristiano Ronaldo for the visit of Everton this afternoon. The Norwegian has instead started with both Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani against Rafa Benitez’s men. This is the first time Ronaldo will be left out of the United team in the Premier League since
Man Utd vs Everton: Why I benched Ronaldo – Solskjaer
EPL: Tuchel fires back at Conte over Lukaku criticism
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has hit out at Antonio Conte’s claim that he is yet to figure out how to properly use Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku marked his return to Stamford Bridge with three goals but has since hit a barren patch. The Blues have also lost to Manchester City and Juventus in that time. Ex-Chelsea
EPL: Tuchel fires back at Conte over Lukaku criticism
Man Utd vs Everton: Solskjaer names strong squad for EPL clash Full list
Manchester United defender, Luke Shaw, has been included in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad to face Everton on Saturday. Shaw missed the Champions League victory against Villarreal due to illness. Solskjaer said he had “a decision to make” on the left-back but the 26-year-old arrived at The Lowry Hotel with teammates on Friday night. Despite last
Man Utd vs Everton: Solskjaer names strong squad for EPL clash Full list
Iwobi out of Super Eagles squad to face Central African Republic
Everton forward, Alex Iwobi, has been replaced in Nigeria’s squad for next week’s World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic, by Lorient striker Terem Moffi, Goal reports. On Friday, Rafael Benitez confirmed that Iwobi is battling an injury and might not play against Manchester United in their Premier League game on Saturday. Benitez’s update
Iwobi out of Super Eagles squad to face Central African Republic
Man Utd vs Everton: Solskjaer clashes with Southgate over Jadon Sancho’s form
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has hit back at Gareth Southgate for saying Jadon Sancho does not deserve his international call-up. Solskjaer suggested the England manager did not watch the 21-year-old’s performance against Villarreal. Southgate has called up Sancho in his squad for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary but said he was
Man Utd vs Everton: Solskjaer clashes with Southgate over Jadon Sancho’s form
EPL: Tuchel gives reasons for Chelsea’s struggles this season
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has admitted his players are struggling to cope with the pressure of fighting for major honours this season. The Blues head into today’s Premier League home fixture against Southampton having suffered back-to-back 1-0 defeats. First, they lost to Manchester City last weekend in the league and then in the Champions League
EPL: Tuchel gives reasons for Chelsea’s struggles this season
Brighton vs Arsenal: Leno lied about me – Arteta hits back
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has insisted he had a conversation with Bernd Leno over him losing the No. 1 goalkeeper spot to Aaron Ramsdale. Arteta urged the goalkeeper to concentrate on regaining his place in the side. Leno has not made a Premier League appearance since August 28. In an interview this week, he claimed
Brighton vs Arsenal: Leno lied about me – Arteta hits back
EPL: Owen predicts Liverpool vs Man City, Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal fixtures
Former Real Madrid player, Michael Owen, has predicted some of the English Premier League, EPL, games that will be played this weekend. Liverpool will host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday evening, while Manchester United will take on Everton on Saturday afternoon at Old Trafford. Chelsea will host Southampton on Saturday at Stamford Bridge, and
EPL: Owen predicts Liverpool vs Man City, Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal fixtures
EPL: Robbie Savage predicts teams that will finish in top four
Former Leicester City midfielder, Robbie Savage, has predicted how clubs will finish in the Premier League’s top four this season. Savage feels Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea will win the Premier League and Manchester City will finish in the second position. According to him, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will finish in the third position, while Manchester United will
EPL: Robbie Savage predicts teams that will finish in top four
EPL: What to expect from Man Utd vs Everton, Chelsea vs Southampton, Brighton vs Arsenal
The Premier League returns this weekend following European fixtures in the midweek. Early kick-off is at Old Trafford, where Manchester United host Everton. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in typical fashion, bought himself some time with a 2-1 win over Villarreal in the Champions League. With United having lost three out of four games, Solskjaer had come
EPL: What to expect from Man Utd vs Everton, Chelsea vs Southampton, Brighton vs Arsenal
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