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Lagos judo organizes seminar for women
The Lagos State Judo Association (LSJA) is organizing a one-day seminar cum enlightenment programme for female youths in the state as part of efforts to popularize the sport. According to the chairman of LSJA, Sheriff Hammed, the essence of the seminar is aimed at promoting self-defense among females in the state. “With the spate ofRead More
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Nagelsmann set to take over Bayern from next season
Julian Nagelsmann is to become the new Bayern Munich head coach and has agreed a five-year contract beginning on July 1, the Bundesliga club announced on Tuesday. Bayern, who are on the verge of a ninth successive Bundesliga title, have agreed to terminate the contract of Hansi Flick, who informed the club he did notRead More
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Obuah hails Rivers Angels on clinching record seventh NWFL trophy
The owner of Go-Round FC of Omoku, Rivers State, Bro. Felix Obuah has congratulated Rivers Angels FC of Port Harcourt for winning the National Women Football League trophy for a record seventh time. Bro. Obuah in a statement in Port Harcourt described the Rivers lads as proud amazons, adding that with the successful defense ofRead More
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Shearer, Henry seal maiden induction into PL Hall of Fame
Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry have been announced as the first players to be named in the Premier League Hall of Fame. Former Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers striker Shearer remains the leading goalscorer in the competition’s history, having scored 260 times across 14 seasons for both clubs. A champion with Blackburn in 1994-95, ShearerRead More
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UPDATED UFC 261: Kamaru Usman knocks out Masvidal to retain title
Welterweight champion Kamaru ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ Usman has today knocked out his challenger, the American mixed martial artist, Jorge ‘Gamebred’ Masvidal in their hugely anticipated sold-out 170-rematch face-off for the UFC 261 Welterweight championship title scheduled at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.
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UFC fighter suffers horrific leg injury seconds into fight
Chris Weidman suffered a horrific leg on the first kick of his UFC fight on Saturday night. The Long Island native swiftly kicked opponent Uriah Hall right below his knee in the opening seconds of their middleweight bout at UFC 261 and immediately fell to the mat in agony after it appeared the lower portionRead More
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NOC official says women deserve more from sports
Olabanji Oladapo, Secretary-General of Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), says women have not been given their deserved dues in spite of their contributions to the country’s sports development. Oladapo spoke on Tuesday in Lagos at an event to mark the United International Sports Day’s “Sports Development for Peace”, organised by the NOC. He said both theRead More
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JP Morgan offers apology for role in European Super League fiasco
Banking giant JPMorgan made a rare public apology on Friday, admitting that it regrets backing Europe’s doomed Super League of top-tier soccer teams, which has sparked a violent backlash from fans. “We clearly misjudged how this deal would be viewed by the wider football community and how it might impact them in the future,” aRead More
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Niger to commence preparations for 2022 NSF in Delta– Commissioner
The Niger government has announced that the state would soon start training its contingent to the 2022 National Sports Festival (NSF) in Asaba, Delta. Mr Emmanuel Umar, the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, disclosed this in Minna, on Sunday, while receiving the state’s contingent to the just concluded NSF in Edo. “There isRead More
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Nigerian teen goalie sensation Emmanuel James trains with Super Lig side
A promising Nigerian teenage goalkeeper, Emmanuel James, has had his maiden training with the first team of Turkish Super Lig side Gaziantep. Emmanuel James, a former Golden Eaglets pre-camp member, whose odyssey to Turkey started after featuring in a talents hunt competition in Keffi, Nasarawa State in 2020, was a sight to behold during theRead More
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UCL: Michael Owen predicts Champions League result for PSG vs Man City
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has predicted that Manchester City will beat Paris Saint-Germain when both teams clash in tonight’s Champions League semi-final first-leg in Paris. Man City had knocked Borussia Dortmund out of the Champions League quarter-final earlier this month, while PSG eliminated reigning champions, Bayern Munich from the competition.
UCL: Michael Owen predicts Champions League result for PSG vs Man City
PSG vs Man City: Guardiola names squad for Champions League clash in Paris
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has named his side’s squad to tackle Paris Saint-Germain in tonight’s Champions League semi-final first-leg tie in Paris. Guardiola released a 24-man squad to face PSG in a post via Man City’s official website. Guardiola’s men had eliminated Borussia Dortmund from the Champions League last-8 earlier this month, while PSG
PSG vs Man City: Guardiola names squad for Champions League clash in Paris
Europa League: Samuel Chukwueze talks tough ahead of Arsenal semi-final
Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has made it clear they are not afraid of Arsenal, ahead of Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg. The two sides will meet first in Spain, before the return leg at The Emirates next week. Speaking at an event for LiveScore, Chukwueze said: “When the time comes, it will be up
Europa League: Samuel Chukwueze talks tough ahead of Arsenal semi-final
PSG table ‘unmatchable’ pre-contract offer for Messi
Paris Saint-Germain have tabled a pre-contract offer to Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, TNT Sports Brazil reports. The Ligue 1 champions are desperate to lure Messi away from Spain when his current deal with Barca ends June 30. And they are willing to flex their considerable financial muscle to make it happen. PSG have put a
PSG table ‘unmatchable’ pre-contract offer for Messi
Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Tuchel predicts what’ll happen in second leg at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has predicted a ‘tough’ tie when the Blues tackle Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second-leg tie at Stamford Bridge next week. Tuchel said this following Chelsea’s Champions League semi-final first-leg 1-1 draw with Real Madrid on Tuesday night. First-half goals from Christian Pulisic and Karim Benzema ensured Chelsea and
Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Tuchel predicts what’ll happen in second leg at Stamford Bridge
Champions League: Fabregas rates Kante’s performance as Chelsea failed to beat Real Madrid
Former Chelsea midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, has lauded N’Golo Kante’s performance in the Blues’ Champions League semi-final first-leg 1-1 draw with Real Madrid on Tuesday night. Fabregas hailed Kante as a ‘big game player,’ adding that the France World Cup winner always plays for two. The Spaniard, who left Chelsea in 2019 to join current club
Champions League: Fabregas rates Kante’s performance as Chelsea failed to beat Real Madrid
UCL: Hazard warns Chelsea ahead of second-leg tie with Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge
Real Madrid star, Eden Hazard, has warned Chelsea that Zinedine Zidane’s side would go ‘looking for the win’ when both teams clash in the Champions League semi-final second leg tie at Stamford Bridge next. Hazard, a former Chelsea player, gave the warning following Real Madrid’s 1-1 with Chelsea in the first-leg on Tuesday night in
UCL: Hazard warns Chelsea ahead of second-leg tie with Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge
UCL: Thiago Silva’s wife, Isabelle attacks Timo Werner over missed chance in Chelsea draw with Real Madrid VIDEO
Isabelle da Silva, wife of veteran Chelsea defender, Thiago Silva, has attacked Timo Werner over his missed chance during Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final first leg in Spain on Tuesday evening. Christian Pulisic put Chelsea ahead but Karim Benzema scored Madrid’s equaliser to make it 1-1. Before that, however,
UCL: Thiago Silva’s wife, Isabelle attacks Timo Werner over missed chance in Chelsea draw with Real Madrid VIDEO
UCL: Chelsea will regret, get disappointed in second leg against Real Madrid – Rio Ferdinand, Joe Cole
England legends Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole have said that Chelsea may regret not finishing off their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid in the first leg in Spain. Former Chelsea star, Cole star feels that manager Thomas Tuchel ‘missed a little trick’ by failing to bring on Callum Hudson-Odoi and Reece James when Real
UCL: Chelsea will regret, get disappointed in second leg against Real Madrid – Rio Ferdinand, Joe Cole
EPL: I am ready to help Arsenal – Wenger
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said he is willing to “help” the club “in any way”, amid speculation of a possible takeover. Gunners legends like Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira are reportedly teaming up with Swedish billionaire, Daniel Ek, to buy out the club and oust Stan Kroenke from his position. Majority
EPL: I am ready to help Arsenal – Wenger
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