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2021 NBBF Electoral and Appeals Committee inaugurated
The 2021 NBBF Electoral Committee and Appeals Committee have been sworn in by the Nigeria Basketball Federation caretaker Chairman, Engr Musa Kida. The historic event
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Nigerians abroad: Ighalo scores; Kayode’s strike earns Sivasspor draw; Aluko nets brace
Ex-Nigerian international Sone Aluko scored his first goals of the season to inspire Ipswich Town to a thrilling 2-2 draw away to Cambridge United on
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Wike, Real Madrid ratify PH sports academy agreement, erase gender discrimination
Governor Nyesom Wike and Real Madrid Foundation have ratified the partnership agreement that established the Real Madrid Academy in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, to give hitherto excluded females the opportunity to benefit from the academy
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Premier League: Iheanacho grabs assist as Leicester beat Man United 4-2
By Emmanuel Okogba Kelechi Iheanacho’s assist sent Leicster City on their way to a famous 4-2 victory over Manchester United on Saturday – a win
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Baptism of fire! Liverpool hit 5 past Watford on Ranieri’s return
By Emmanuel Okogba Liverpool handed Watford and Claudio Ranieri a tough start to a new era after hitting five past the Hornets in Saturday’s lunch-time
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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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Osimhen not dull like you – Paolo Di Canio slams Lukaku
Former West Ham and Juventus forward, Paolo Di Canio, has slammed Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, over his six-game goal drought. Di Canio claimed that Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, cannot be compared to Lukaku because the Nigerian international is not dull like the Belgium forward. According to him, Chelsea are currently on top of the Premier
Osimhen not dull like you – Paolo Di Canio slams Lukaku
EPL: Loftus-Cheek names ‘world-class’ player in Chelsea squad
Chelsea midfielder, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, has hailed teammate, Edouard Mendy, as a ‘world-class’ player following his impressive display in the Blues’ Premier League 1-0 win over Brentford at the weekend. Mendy produced a Man-of-the-Match display as Chelsea defeated Brentford in an away Premier League tie, thanks to Ben Chilwell’s only goal of the encounter. Speaking after
EPL: Loftus-Cheek names ‘world-class’ player in Chelsea squad
EPL: Conte’s condition to replace Solskjaer as Man Utd manager revealed
Antonio Conte has said he is “ready to stay at home” if he is not convinced by his next club’s project. The former Inter Milan and Chelsea boss is out of job but is being linked with the Manchester United role, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under pressure. Solskjaer watched on as his side lost 4-2
EPL: Conte’s condition to replace Solskjaer as Man Utd manager revealed
EPL: Mendy reveals secret behind success at Chelsea after 1-0 win over Brentford
Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, has revealed what led to his Man-of-the-Match performance against Brentford in Saturday’s away Premier League 1-0 win. Mendy was the star player during the encounter at the weekend as the Senegalese international made a string of superb saves to deny Brentford in the 1-0 victory. Recall that Chelsea defeated Brentford, thanks
EPL: Mendy reveals secret behind success at Chelsea after 1-0 win over Brentford
I was cleaning gutters, fetching water for N20, N80 in Nigeria – Victor Osimhen
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has revealed how he struggled to make ends meet before he transformed into a professional footballer. Osimhen said he used to do menial jobs like cleaning gutters for N20, fetching water for N20, N80 and selling sachet water in traffic while growing up in Nigeria. The 22-year-old, who is arguably one
I was cleaning gutters, fetching water for N20, N80 in Nigeria – Victor Osimhen
Ballon d’Or: He got red-carded – Ex-Chelsea star, Frank reveals why Messi shouldn’t win award
Former Chelsea star, Frank Leboeuf, has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi should not be considered for Ballon d’Or this year due to a red card picked up last season during his time at Barcelona. Messi was named in the 2021 Ballon d’ Or 30-man nominees some days ago. The Argentina captain will battle the
Ballon d’Or: He got red-carded – Ex-Chelsea star, Frank reveals why Messi shouldn’t win award
Ballon d’ Or: ‘No untouchable this year’ – Arsene Wenger names player to win award
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has backed Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Wenger strongly feels Benzema has a good chance to win the 2021 Ballon d’ Or based on individual form and consistency. According to him, Benzema is at the top level, adding that there is no untouchable
Ballon d’ Or: ‘No untouchable this year’ – Arsene Wenger names player to win award
EPL: Arsenal’s squad to face Crystal Palace revealed Full list
Arsenal’s squad to face Crystal Palace in today’s English Premier League, EPL, tie has been revealed. According to Football London, Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has named a 25-man squad to tackle Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal head to the game following a 0-0 draw with Brighton in their last encounter. The Gunners are currently
EPL: Arsenal’s squad to face Crystal Palace revealed Full list
Ballon D’Or: I hope to win award like Ronaldo, Zidane – Benzema
Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, has expressed his hope of winning the Ballon D’Or like his idols Ronaldo de Lima and Zinedine Zidane. Benzema has made the 30-man shortlist for the 2021 Ballon D’Or following his fine form. The 33-year-old finished as the second top scorer in LaLiga last season and currently leads the Spanish
Ballon D’Or: I hope to win award like Ronaldo, Zidane – Benzema
EPL: Brendan Rodgers names five dangerous Man Utd players after Leicester’s 4-2 win
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has named five Manchester United players that would have caused them problems if they did not stay concentrated. The Foxes pulled off a 4-2 victory over United on Saturday. Rodgers made it clear that the Red Devils were more than Cristiano Ronaldo, who returned to Old Trafford this summer. According
EPL: Brendan Rodgers names five dangerous Man Utd players after Leicester’s 4-2 win
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