Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 16th October 2021
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Where’s our money, Rangers ’77 Cup winners cry out
This sounds like fairy tale. Enugu Rangers got 25,000 naira from General Olusegun Obasanjo in 1977 for lifting the African Winners Cup. Forty four years later, the players are waiting for their share of the money.
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Where’s N1bn Buhari approved for D’tigress?
Nigeria’s former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Barr. Solomon Dalung has challenged his successor, Mr Sunday Dare to come clean on the N1 billion approved by President Muhammadu Buhari for the nation’s women basketball team, D’tigress, saying though the funds were released in August 2019, it is disheartening that the players have not been paid till today.
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Deontay Wilder thanks Tyson Fury for ‘memories that will last forever’
By Emmanuel Okogba Deontay Wilder has spoken for the first time since his loss to Tyson Fury in the trilogy fight last Sunday, thanking the
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D’Tigress players lament marginalization, hijack of donations made to team
By Emmanuel Okogba Some members of Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress have raised alarm over the way they are being maginalized after their Tokyo Olympics
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Aguero features in FC Barcelona training match
FC Barcelona could soon be able to call on Sergio Aguero after the forward returned to some form of action during a training match on Wednesday.
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Hungary fans clash with police inside Wembley Stadium
Fans of Hungary’s senior male national football team clashed with the police at Wembley Stadium in London at the start of Tuesday’s 2022 FIFA World
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Morocco 2022: Super Falcons commence camping for Ghana in Lagos on Sunday
Nine-time African champions, Super Falcons will intensify preparations for their 2022 Women AFCON qualifying fixture against the Black Queens of Ghana when they arrive camp
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We’re not robots, Courtois hits out at UEFA, FIFA
The Belgium and Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has launched a scathing criticism of Uefa and Fifa for scheduling more and more matches at the
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Abramovich wants Hazard back in Chelsea
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is hopeful of re-signing Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard. While the Belgium international enjoyed a legendary seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge,
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NFF knocks CAR coach over wild remarks about Eagles’ victory
Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has branded Central African Republic coach Raoul Savoy a sore loser after insinuating centre referee, Louis Hakizimana helped the Super Eagles
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EPL: I must play every game except I say otherwise – Ronaldo warns Solskjaer
Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, was disappointed with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s decision to drop him against Everton before the international break. Ronaldo has told Solskjaer to play him in every Premier League game, except he is not fit enough. Solskjaer received criticism for his decision to rest the 36-year-old in the 1-1 game, with
EPL: I must play every game except I say otherwise – Ronaldo warns Solskjaer
EPL: Neville names three clubs Salah could join if he leaves Liverpool
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has named three clubs Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah could join if he leaves Anfield. Neville listed Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona as possible destinations. According to him, he does not see Salah spending the rest of his career with the Reds. “I don’t think he will stay at
EPL: Neville names three clubs Salah could join if he leaves Liverpool
Leicester City vs Man Utd: Focus on football – Solskjaer warns Rashford
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has advised Marcus Rashford to focus on his football. According to Solskjaer, the 23-year-old is yet to produce his best form. Rashford is in United’s squad for their trip to Leicester City on Saturday. If he makes an appearance, it will be his season debut, following shoulder surgery in
Leicester City vs Man Utd: Focus on football – Solskjaer warns Rashford
Ballon D’Or 2021: I’m not interested in five Chelsea players nominated – Tuchel
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has brutally dismissed five members of his squad nominated for this year’s Ballon D’Or. Captain Cesar Azpilicueta, N’Golo Kante, Jorginho, Mason Mount and Romelu Lukaku all made the 30-man shortlist. Although Tuchel said he is “super happy” for them, he made it clear he does not care for individual awards. Ahead
Ballon D’Or 2021: I’m not interested in five Chelsea players nominated – Tuchel
LaLiga: El Clasico still best game in football without Messi – Benzema
Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, has insisted that the El Clasico is still the best game in club football, despite Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona. Both LaLiga rivals clash at the Camp Nou on October 24. Madrid are currently top of the table, while Barca are in ninth place. Messi’s exit, following that of Cristiano
LaLiga: El Clasico still best game in football without Messi – Benzema
EPL: Pogba receives strong warning over his attitude at Man Utd
Former Liverpool player, John Barnes, has warned Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, that he needs to improve his attitude when playing for the Red Devils. Barnes wants to see Pogba improve his performances for Man United to match his displays for France national team. Pogba has largely struggled to produce consistent form for Man United
EPL: Pogba receives strong warning over his attitude at Man Utd
EPL: What to expect from Watford vs Liverpool, Leicester City vs Man Utd, Brentford vs Chelsea
The international week went by pretty quickly. And the football we really want to watch is back! The English Premier League enters its eighth week, with Watford welcoming Liverpool. This fixture has recent history behind it. The Hornets famously stopped Jurgen Klopp’s men from going unbeaten, before they eventually won the title in 2020. Although,
EPL: What to expect from Watford vs Liverpool, Leicester City vs Man Utd, Brentford vs Chelsea
Brentford vs Chelsea: Frank names best defender in the world
Brentford manager, Thomas Frank, has identified Chelsea’s Andreas Christensen as one of the best defenders in the world. Frank said this ahead of Brentford’s Premier League match against Chelsea on Saturday. Christensen has been impressive for Chelsea since Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as Frank Lampard’s successor in January. The 25-year-old has established himself as one of
Brentford vs Chelsea: Frank names best defender in the world
Champions League: Man Utd win appeal over Wan-Bissaka’s ban
Manchester United on Friday, won their appeal over Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s two-match ban in the Champions League. The right-back will now be available to be selected against Atalanta on Wednesday. Wan-Bissaka had his red card upgraded from a one-match ban to two, following their shock 2-1 defeat to Young Boys in September. Diogo Dalot replaced him
Champions League: Man Utd win appeal over Wan-Bissaka’s ban
EPL: Owen predicts Leicester vs Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, other games
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward, Michael Owen, has predicted some of the English Premier League, EPL, games that will be played this weekend. Leicester City will host Manchester United on Saturday evening at King Power Stadium, while Chelsea will face Brentford in an away Premier League tie. Arsenal will host Crystal Palace at
EPL: Owen predicts Leicester vs Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, other games
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