Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 9th October 2021
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Fury, Wilder in final showdown
The battle for the WBC heavyweight championship will be decided on Saturday as Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder meet for the third and perhaps final time at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It’s been a long, winding road to get to this point.
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My fears for Fury, Wilder — Oboh
Former British and Commonwealth Light heavyweight champion, Peter Oboh has said that this weekend’s fight for the WBC Heavyweight belt between champion, Tyson Fury and challenger, Deontay Wilder would be an interesting one.
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Jay Jay Okocha reunites with Westerhof in London
Nigeria’s best ever foreign coach, Clemens Westerhof and his family were in London last week for a documentary on the glory days of Nigerian football.
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Twists and turns of the new football season
After the lull witnessed last year because of the devastating effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on almost everything, sporting activities sprang back to life this year in full swing, even as teams began the new season under strict observance of the Covid-19 protocols.
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Rohr under fire
On Thursday, October 7, the Super Eagles put up a disgraceful performance and capitulated to the national team of Central African Republic at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
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CAR vs Nigeria: Olonisakin calls for total support for Super Eagles in Douala
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon, Abayomi Olonisakin has called for total support for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against the Central Africa Republic in Douala for the second leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Sunday.
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World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles missed key players in CAR loss – Rohr
By Emmanuel Okogba Super Eagles gaffer, Gernot Rohr has blamed the absence of key players from his squad as one of the reasons his side
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Central African Republic humble Nigeria in World Cup Qualifiers
By Arogbonlo Israel The Les Fauves of Central African Republic saw off an uninspiring Super Eagles of Nigeria 1-0 in the World Cup Qualifiers at
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Just in: Premier League approves Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle
The Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United has been approved, the Premier League announced on Thursday.
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Basketball world to explode with Nigeria teenager Airflow
Raptors Basketball Academy coach Charles Ibezeako has tipped emerging talent Emmanuel Oluwatobi to play basketball at the highest level, “if he calms down.” Oluwatobi was
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EPL: Alonso predicts what’ll happen to Saul Niguez Chelsea
Chelsea defender, Marcos Alonso, has predicted that teammate, Saul Niguez, will turn out to be ‘very good’ for the Blues despite his slow start at Stamford Bridge. Niguez joined Chelsea from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day. But the 26-year-old has struggled to make an impact under Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, so far this season.
EPL: Alonso predicts what’ll happen to Saul Niguez Chelsea
Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder: Anthony Joshua predicts heavyweight clash
Dethroned heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has said Deontay Wilder will knock out Tyson Fury in their third fight on Saturday night. Fury is putting his WBC belt on the line in a keenly anticipated trilogy fight. He faces Wilder at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in what will be a blockbuster bout. Fury dismantled
Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder: Anthony Joshua predicts heavyweight clash
Ligue 1 vs LaLiga: Very competitive, powerful – Lionel Messi compares both leagues
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, has compared French Ligue 1 and Spanish LaLiga. Messi said Ligue 1 is much more physical than LaLiga, adding that teams in the French League seem more powerful to him and the matches are hotly contested, with few spaces. The Argentine captain left LaLiga giants, Barcelona, for PSG in the
Ligue 1 vs LaLiga: Very competitive, powerful – Lionel Messi compares both leagues
France suffer major blow ahead of UEFA Nations League final with Spain
France have suffered a major blow after their midfielder, Adrien Rabiot, tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their UEFA Nations League final with Spain on Sunday night at San Siro. Rabiot will not be able to make the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday at 8.45 pm against Spain at San Siro. The Juventus star
France suffer major blow ahead of UEFA Nations League final with Spain
Man Utd: You’re out of depth, your coaching staff not good enough – O’Kane blasts Solskjaer
Former Manchester United defender, John O’Kane, has slammed manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, ahead of the Red Devils’ Premier League clash with Leicester City on October 16. O’Kane, who spent five years at Man United between 1993 and 1998, said Solskjaer is out of depth at Old Trafford, adding that he and his coaching staff, Mike
Man Utd: You’re out of depth, your coaching staff not good enough – O’Kane blasts Solskjaer
EPL: Your job now on line due to two Man Utd stars – Paul Merson tells Solskjaer
Arsenal hero, Paul Merson, has told Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, that his job is now on the line because of how he has handled Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek so far this season. Merson believes Solskjaer cannot get away with it anymore, adding that the only way to get the best
EPL: Your job now on line due to two Man Utd stars – Paul Merson tells Solskjaer
Arsenal hero, Ian Wright snubs Ronaldo, Messi, names best player in Europe
Arsenal hero, Ian Wright, has snubbed Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi and named Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah as the best player in Europe on current form. Wright believes Salah is “probably” the best player in Europe on current form following his sparkling start to the new season with Liverpool. Salah has been impressive
Arsenal hero, Ian Wright snubs Ronaldo, Messi, names best player in Europe
Tyson Fury reacts to decision to name all-American judges for Deontay Wilder trilogy fight
British fighter, Tyson Fury, has reacted to the decision to name an all-American panel of judges for his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder. Fury insisted that British judges ‘are the ones you get a robbery against’, adding that he is happy only U.S. judges will officiate the fight. Recall that the Nevada State Athletic Commission
Tyson Fury reacts to decision to name all-American judges for Deontay Wilder trilogy fight
Ballon D’Or 2021: Salah tipped to win ahead of Messi, Lewandowski
Brazil legend, Rivaldo, has said Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is “one of the best players in the world” and should be in contention to clinch the 2021 Ballon d’Or. Salah had made the 30-man shortlist for the prize this year. The Egyptian is among 18 other Premier League footballers up for the award. Salah, 29, has
Ballon D’Or 2021: Salah tipped to win ahead of Messi, Lewandowski
Ballon D’Or 2021: Three players that were snubbed in 30-man shortlist this year
France Football, the organizers of the Ballon D’Or award, on Friday announced the 30-man shortlist for this year. They include hot favourite Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jorginho, etc. The list will be trimmed down to the final three as the event on November 29 draws close. However, there are at least three players
Ballon D’Or 2021: Three players that were snubbed in 30-man shortlist this year
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