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Turkey-Syria quake: Christian Atsu’s corpse arrives Ghana
The coffin containing the body of Atsu arrived at the Kotoka International Airport in Ghana on Sunday evening,
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Atletico Madrid join race for Osimhen
Spanish La Liga club, Atletico Madrid, have entered the race to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli. The Nigeria international has been on the priority list of top European clubs following his outstanding display for the Parthenopeans so far this season. The Nigerian has attracted greater interest from football scouts owing to his 18
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Ekong injured ahead of AFCON Qualifiers
Nigeria vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has sustained an injury ahead of next month’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The experienced defender’s Italian club US Salernitana have announced that he will be out for two weeks due to an injury with Nigeria set to face Guinea-Bissau in the AFCON qualifiers The Serie A club issued
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Von Hohenlohe, 64, retires after 6 Olympics, 20 championships
“I’d say that was the last one,” he told Eurosport afterwards.“I probably spent too much time in the sun in Marbella in the summer and didn’t do enough in the gym”
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Alleged Rape: Italy asks Robinho to serve prison sentence in Brazil
Italy has requested that former AC Milan and Brazil striker Robinho serves a 9-year prison sentence for rape in his home country. Media outlets in São Paulo stated this this was based on reports by Brazil’s Foreign Relations Ministry In a statement, the Brazilian ministry confirmed it has received such a request without naming the
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Medvedev breezes into Rotterdam final, back into world top 10
Daniil Medvedev outclassed Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets on Saturday to reach the Rotterdam ATP final and ensure a return to the world’s top 10. Russian player Medvedev, seeded sixth, won 6-1, 6-2 in just 82 minutes, converting six of 13 break points to reach his first final since claiming the title in Vienna last October.
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Chelsea continue poor run as Everton move out of relegation zone
Under-fire Chelsea boss, Graham Potter, suffered another blow as bottom of the table Southampton won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. James Ward-Prowse scored his 17th Premier League free-kick — one behind David Beckham’s record in the competition — to give Southampton the lead in first half stoppage-time. Stuart Armstrong was fouled on the edge of the
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Williams, Solomon win first National Cross Country race in Jos
Plateau State duo of Kefar Williams and Blessing Solomon made history as the first winners of the first National Cross Country race held at the Rhino Gold Course in Jos on Saturday. Kefar ran 31:38.30 to win the race ahead of 2022 National 3000m steeplechase champion, Stephen
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Arsenal retain top spot after two late goals against Aston Villa
Villa took the lead when Watkins scored the opener in the 5th minute, Saka equalized in the 16th minute, and Coutinho scored the second goal for the home side in the 35th minute.
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Moroccan official to handle Nigeria versus Senegal clash at Egypt 2023
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan Jalal Jayed as referee for Sunday’s Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations Group A battle between seven-time champions Nigeria and Senegal. In the match scheduled for the Cairo International Stadium, Jayed will be assisted by Tunisian Mohamed Bakir (assistant referee 1), Algerian Hamza Bouzit (assistant referee 2) and
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Champions League: Ancelotti releases Real Madrid squad to face Liverpool
Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti, has released his team’s Champions League squad to face Liverpool on Tuesday. Ancelotti’s side will travel to Anfield for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The Los Blancos head to the game following a 2-0 La Liga victory over Osasuna in their last game on Saturday. Real
Champions League: Ancelotti releases Real Madrid squad to face Liverpool
CAF Confederation Cup: Eguma reflects on Rivers United’s victory against ASEC Mimosa
Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma has shared his thoughts on his team’s impressive outing against ASEC Mimosa of Cote d’Ivoire. The Nigeria Premier Football League champions thrashed the Ivorians 3-0 in the CAF Confederation Cup Group B matchday two encounter at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday. Malachi Ohawume, Ukeme Williams and Dennis Ndasi
CAF Confederation Cup: Eguma reflects on Rivers United’s victory against ASEC Mimosa
U-20 AFCON: Senegal captain, Diallo reveals key to victory against Flying Eagles
Cubs of Senegal star, Ibrahim Diallo says they stuck to their pre-game plans in the victory against Nigeria on Sunday. Malick Daf’s side opened their campaign at the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win against the Flying Eagles. Soulemane Faye’s 40th minute strike was the difference between both teams. Diallo played
U-20 AFCON: Senegal captain, Diallo reveals key to victory against Flying Eagles
2023: I believe in my team, we’ll bounce back against Egypt – Flying Eagles boss, Bosso
Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso is adamant his team can turn things around despite the defeat to Senegal in their first game at the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The seven-time champions were unbeaten in 19 games heading into the clash against the Cubs but fell 1-0 at the Cairo International Stadium. Soulemane
2023: I believe in my team, we’ll bounce back against Egypt – Flying Eagles boss, Bosso
Champions League: Real Madrid suffer double injury blow ahead of Liverpool clash
Toni Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni have not been included in Real Madrid’s Champions League squad that have travelled to face Liverpool on Tuesday. The LaLiga champions left for the United Kingdom with a depleted midfield, without two of Carlo Ancelotti’s first-choice stars in the engine room. However, Luka Modric made the trip alongside Ernesto Valverde,
Champions League: Real Madrid suffer double injury blow ahead of Liverpool clash
EPL: There are three teams in title race – Fabrizio Romano
Italian football expert, Fabrizio Romano, has said there are three teams now in the race to win the Premier League title this year. According to him, they are: Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United. The Gunners currently lead the way with 54 points, two more than City in second place. United sit in third place
EPL: There are three teams in title race – Fabrizio Romano
Champions League: Ancelotti confirms player to play against Liverpool
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has confirmed that Dani Carvajal is going to feature in his team’s squad to face Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie on Tuesday. Real Madrid will face Liverpool at Anfield on February 21 in a repeat of the 2022 Champions League final, where Ancelotti sealed
Champions League: Ancelotti confirms player to play against Liverpool
Federation Cup: Shooting Stars, Crown know opponents today
The Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA) has announced that draws for the 2023 edition of the Oyo State Federation Cup will take place today, Monday, at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. 20 clubs will participate in the competition this year. The top two teams in the competition will represent the state in the
Federation Cup: Shooting Stars, Crown know opponents today
Champions League: Best team doesn’t always win – Sergio Ramos reveals ambition with PSG
Real Madrid legend, Sergio Ramos is determined to secure UEFA Champions League glory with the Parisians, insisting that the best team doesn’t always win. Ramos has established himself as a key part of PSG’s squad since the start of 2023 after recovering from a string of injuries. The Spaniard completed 90 minutes in PSG’s Champions
Champions League: Best team doesn’t always win – Sergio Ramos reveals ambition with PSG
NPFL: My team will get better with time – Tornadoes boss, Mohammed
Niger Tornadoes head coach, Abubakar Bala Mohammed has assured fans of the club that his team will improve their performance during the second half of the season. The Ikon Allah Boys ended their six-game winless run with a hard-earned 1-0 win against Dakkada on Sunday. Mohammed’s side started the campaign on an impressive note winning
NPFL: My team will get better with time – Tornadoes boss, Mohammed
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