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FIFA favours billionaire candidate, Patrice Motsepe for CAF presidency
FIFA have asked three candidates to back South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe in the upcoming Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidential election, a source close to one of the candidates told AFP. The previous incumbent Ahmad Ahmad was banned for breaches of FIFA’s ethical code, but has had the ban suspended by the Court of ArbitrationRead More
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African players in Europe: Ivorians Pepe, Kessie sparkle
Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe delivered one of the best performances of his difficult spell with Arsenal as he scored in a 3-1 Premier League victory over Leicester City at the weekend. He has struggled to make an impact since signing from Lille for £72 million in 2019, but Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has keptRead More
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McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods
Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas are among the golfers set to don Tiger Woods’ signature Sunday red and black during the final round of the World Golf Championships (WGC) event in Florida to honour the 15-time major winner, who suffered a car accident.
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Bello rallies support for Nigeria’s ex-internationals, says they are legends
By Omeiza Ajayi Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has called for greater support for Nigeria’s ex-international football stars and their families, saying those who made the nation proud at one time or the other must never be forgotten. He specifically said Nigerians must never forget the contributions of Rashidi Yekini and Stephen Keshi toRead More
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Premier League: Arsenal hit back to beat Leicester, Bale stars for Spurs
Arsenal delivered a hammer blow to Leicester’s faint hopes of winning the Premier League with an impressive 3-1 win, while the revitalised Gareth Bale struck twice in Tottenham’s 4-0 rout of Burnley on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side fell behind to Youri Tielemans’ early goal at the King Power Stadium, but David Luiz equalised and AlexandreRead More
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NBSA to stage National U-12, U-15 Championship in April
The Nigeria Baseball and Softball Association on Sunday said the body has concluded plans to stage the 2021 National U-12 and U-15 Softball Championship in April. Robert Onwukwe, the Public Relations Officer of NBSA told the News Agency of Nigeria that the championship is slated to hold from April 20 to April 25 in Badagry,Read More
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How Nigeria ‘killed’ cricket, other sports for football— Professor Jide Bademosi
Prof. Olajide Feyisara Bademosi also known as ‘Skipper’ is an all-round sportsman. Member of the Cricket (had Colours), Football and Lawn Tennis Teams at Government College Ibadan
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Steve Mawuenyega’s last dream – Ghana or Nigeria to win the World Cup in 2030!
Very few persons in Nigeria know the name Steve Mawuenyega. But not so in Ghana where he came from. I am referring to him in the past tense because by the time you are reading this on Saturday, my very close friend and co-traveller on the journey of big dreams in African football, would have been buried a day earlier in Accra, Ghana.
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Klopp voices fears over Henderson as Liverpool injury crisis deepens
Jurgen Klopp fears Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson may not play again this season after undergoing groin surgery as he grapples with a deepening injury crisis at Anfield. The midfielder was forced off half an hour into a 2-0 home defeat to Everton last weekend and further investigation revealed the need for an operation. Liverpool’s PremierRead More
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Take politicians off our sports, Prof Bademosi advises government
Former Captain of the Nigerian and West African Cricket teams, Professor Jide Bademosi, has called on the Federal Government to get rid of politicians in the administration of sports in the country.
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EPL: Michael Owen predicts Liverpool vs Chelsea, Crystal Palace vs Man United, other fixtures
Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has predicted that Chelsea will play a draw against Jurgen Klopp’s side when both sides clash in the Premier League on Thursday night at Anfield. Owen also predicted Manchester United to beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday night at Selhurst Park Stadium. According to him, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Liverpool vs Chelsea, Crystal Palace vs Man United, other fixtures
EPL: FA takes decision on Shaw, Solskjaer over comments after Chelsea, Man Utd clash
Manchester United defender, Luke Shaw and manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, will not face any punishment from the English FA following their comments on referee Stuart Attwell after the club’s 0-0 draw against Chelsea last Sunday. Man United’s team were angry not to have been awarded a penalty in the first half of the encounter against
EPL: FA takes decision on Shaw, Solskjaer over comments after Chelsea, Man Utd clash
EPL: Hasselbaink backs Chelsea’s top-four position under Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea hero, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, has expressed confidence that the club would secure a top-four finish under their manager, Thomas Tuchel, this season. Chelsea are currently in the fifth position on the Premier League table with a point behind fourth-place West Ham after 26 matches. Asked if Chelsea will finish top-four, Hasselbaink told Sky Sports:
EPL: Hasselbaink backs Chelsea’s top-four position under Thomas Tuchel
Europa League: Ibrahimovic denied chance to face Man Utd
AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, will sit out their Europa League round-of-16 clash with Manchester United, ESPN reports. Ibrahimovic was substituted during Milan’s 2-1 victory over AS Roma on Sunday, having picked up an abductor muscle injury. The Swede will be assessed in 10 days’ time in order to determine the full period required on
Europa League: Ibrahimovic denied chance to face Man Utd
EPL: Man Utd should sign Harry Kane or Haaland – Carragher
Former Liverpool captain, Jamie Carragher, has said Manchester United need a top striker like Tottenham’s Harry Kane or Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland. United extended their unbeaten away Premier League run to 20 matches with a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge. But the result saw the Red Devils fail to score against big-six opposition for
EPL: Man Utd should sign Harry Kane or Haaland – Carragher
LaLiga: Zidane reacts as Real Madrid drop points against Sociedad
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has insisted their 1-1 draw at home with Real Sociedad on Monday, was not a missed opportunity to get back into the title race. Zidane also called for calm ahead of Sunday’s clash at leaders Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos would have gone into the weekend’s derby with the chance to
LaLiga: Zidane reacts as Real Madrid drop points against Sociedad
EPL: Arsenal hero, Paul Merson exposes Chelsea’s major ‘problem’ under Tuchel
Arsenal hero, Paul Merson, has exposed Chelsea’s major ‘problem’ under their manager, Thomas Tuchel. According to Merson, Chelsea’s midfield is a major ‘problem’ for Tuchel, adding that it is important for the Blues boss to find a solution before the end of the season. Chelsea have been impressive since Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard last January.
EPL: Arsenal hero, Paul Merson exposes Chelsea’s major ‘problem’ under Tuchel
Man City vs Wolves: Guardiola reveals players he will drop
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has warned his players that anyone that thinks the Premier League title is already won will be dropped. City are 12 points clear at the top of the table with 12 games left. Ahead of their home fixture against Wolves on Tuesday, Guardiola is wary about complacency setting into the
Man City vs Wolves: Guardiola reveals players he will drop
EPL: Chelsea gets major boost ahead of Liverpool clash
Chelsea has been handed a significant injury boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Thursday. Chelsea winger, Callum Hudson-Odoi, was substituted just at 30 minutes during Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. The England international was replaced by Reece James, and he was later seen
EPL: Chelsea gets major boost ahead of Liverpool clash
EPL: Rio Ferdinand identifies two players Man United should sign after failing to beat Chelsea
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has identified two players the club needs to sign after failing to beat Chelsea in the Premier League over the weekend. Man United and Chelsea played a goalless draw in the Premier League on Sunday at the Stamford Bridge. But Ferdinand now wants the Red Devils to sign a commanding
EPL: Rio Ferdinand identifies two players Man United should sign after failing to beat Chelsea
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