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NOGIG 2020: NNPC emerge champions of oil games
Oil giants, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC has emerged the overall winner of the 2020 Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games concluded in Lagos at the weekend. NNPC garnered a total of 48 medals made up of 13 gold, 16 silver, and 19 bronze medals. Team Shell put up a spirited fight to finish aRead More
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Sports Minister Dare backs Nigeria Police Games to produce new talents
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, is excited to be in Anambra State for the 12th edition of the Nigerian Police Games which began on Saturday and will end on 7 March 2020. In his address at the opening ceremony, the minister said he was happy to be in the stateRead More
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Nadal cruises past Fritz to win Acapulco title
World number two Rafael Nadal captured his first ATP Tour title of 2020, easily defeating unseeded Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, in the final of the Mexico Open on Saturday. The 33-year-old Nadal, playing in his first tournament since losing in the quarter-finals at the Australian Open last month, didn’t drop a setRead More
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Warri/Effurun Peace Marathon: Organisers plan sumptuous 5th anniversary edition
By Ben Efe, Nigerian long distance runners and keep fit enthusiasts can look forward to a grand 2020 Warri/Effurun Peace Marathon as organizers have planned an elaborate 5th anniversary edition. The 2020 edition has been fixed for April 25, and according to the race promoter Joyce Bozimo a new exciting package is in the offingRead More
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ESPN channel makes StarTimes debut
Leading digital pay-TV Company, StarTimes has rebranded its sports channel to offer subscribers exclusive access to wall-to-wall football actions from Europe and Nigeria. The Fox Sports and Fox Sports 2 channels have been upgraded to ESPN and ESPN2, and will still broadcast all the sporting leagues viewed from around the world. StarTimes recently announced anRead More
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Leicester’s Iheanacho groans over disallowed Norwich goal
Leicester City striker felt he had won all three points for the Foxes when scored against Norwich City in their Premier League game, but the goal was ruled out by VAR. Leciester went on to lose after Jamal Lewis’ great finish on 70 minutes sealed all three points for struggling Norwich City. ALSO READ: Ndidi won’tRead More
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Oshonaike: Qualification for Tokyo 2020 a dream come true
Funke Oshonaike has described her historic seventh Olympics qualification in table tennis as a dream come true. Oshonaike, Offiong Edem and Olajide Omotayo grabbed their tickets for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics weekend at the African Singles and Mixed doubles qualification tournament held in Tunisia. “I’m very excited to be the first female to be goingRead More
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Wilder vows to ‘rise like a phoenix’ after Fury defeat
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder says he will “rise like a phoenix from the ashes and regain the title” after his defeat by Tyson Fury. The American was stopped by Britain’s Fury in Las Vegas on Saturday.“Your king is here and I’m not going anywhere, for the war has just begun,” he said inRead More
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Coronavirus: UEFA to hold crisis talks for Euro 2020, Champions League
UEFA will reportedly hold emergency talks this week amid concerns the coronavirus outbreak could lead to postponements or even cancellations in this season’s Champions League or Euro 2020. European football’s governing body is understood to be seeking talks with all 55 member associations at the annual congress in Amsterdam. UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin is toRead More
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1000 APPS: Expect more from me – Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has told Sky Sports News there is plenty more to come from him after racking up the 1000th appearance of his career. Ronaldo equalled a Serie A record in Juventus’ 2-1 win at SPAL by scoring in his 11th consecutive Italian league game. “It’s a good achievement,” he told Sky Sports News. “OneRead More
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LaLiga: Messi tops highest goal scorer chart after El Clasico’s defeat
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi is presently the highest goal scorer in La Liga with 18 goals following his side’s El Clasico 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid on Sunday. Messi was unable to help his team as Zinedine Zidane’s men defeated the Catalan club at the Santiago Bernabeu after goals from Vinicius Junior and Mariano Diaz.
LaLiga: Messi tops highest goal scorer chart after El Clasico’s defeat
LaLiga: Messi surpasses Xavi’s record after Barcelona’s El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid
Barcelona has confirmed in a post on their official website that captain, Lionel Messi, on Sunday night surpassed the Blaugrana legend, Xavi Hernandez’s appearances record following their La Liga El Clasico 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid. Real Madrid defeated Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu, thanks to two goals from Vinicius Junior and Mariano Diaz. Messi’s
LaLiga: Messi surpasses Xavi’s record after Barcelona’s El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid
El Clasico: Sergio Ramos hits back at Pique over comments on Real Madrid’s win against Barcelona
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, has hit back at Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, after the former Manchester United star claimed the Catalan club lost to the “worst Real Madrid he has faced at the Santiago Bernabeu”, following their 2-0 defeat on Sunday night in the La Liga El Clasico. Real Madrid overtook Barcelona on the
El Clasico: Sergio Ramos hits back at Pique over comments on Real Madrid’s win against Barcelona
EPL: Ancelotti reveals why he received red card after Everton’s 1-1 draw with Man Utd
Everton manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has detailed his conversation with referee Chris Kavanagh, that saw him receive a red card after their 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday. Dominic Calvert-Lewin looked to have won it for the hosts in stoppage time, but VAR ruled that Gylfi Sigurdsson was offside and obstructing David de Gea’s view
EPL: Ancelotti reveals why he received red card after Everton’s 1-1 draw with Man Utd
LaLiga: This is the worst Real Madrid team – Pique reacts to El Clasico defeat
Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique, has claimed they lost to the “worst Real Madrid he has faced at the Bernabeu”, following their 2-0 defeat on Sunday night. Real overtook Barca on the LaLiga table, thanks to goals from Vinicius Junior and Mariano Diaz. Pique, speaking to reporters after the game, said he was surprised at how
LaLiga: This is the worst Real Madrid team – Pique reacts to El Clasico defeat
LaLiga: Setien reveals why Barcelona lost to Real Madrid in El Clasico
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien, has said his team started well before losing steam, following their 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday. Vinicius Junior and Mariano Diaz scored second half goals, as Madrid overtook Barca at the top of the table. Madrid are now one point clear thanks to this victory. “I think we did
LaLiga: Setien reveals why Barcelona lost to Real Madrid in El Clasico
EPL: Mark Clattenburg claims Calvert-Lewin’s goal against Man Utd should have stood
Former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, has insisted that Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late goal against Manchester United should have stood. Calvert-Lewin thought he had scored the winner, after his shot came off Harry Maguire into the net. But VAR ruled that his team-mate Gylfi Sigurdsson was offside and interfered with play. “This is one that will
EPL: Mark Clattenburg claims Calvert-Lewin’s goal against Man Utd should have stood
LaLiga: Zidane reacts as Real Madrid beat Barcelona, go top of table
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has said they deserved their 2-0 victory over Barcelona on Sunday. Vinicius Jr opened scoring in the second half, becoming the youngest player to find the back of the net in the El Clasico. Mariano Diaz then climbed off the bench to make the points safe in stoppage time. The
LaLiga: Zidane reacts as Real Madrid beat Barcelona, go top of table
LaLiga: Setien reacts as Barcelona lose to Real Madrid in El Clasico
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien, has said there were still “many turns” still left in the LaLiga title race, following their 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday. Vinicius Junior and Mariano Diaz netted in the second half, as Madrid overtook Barca at the top of the table. Madrid are now one point clear, courtesy of
LaLiga: Setien reacts as Barcelona lose to Real Madrid in El Clasico
Wilder vs Fury trilogy fight confirmed, date revealed
Tyson Fury’s promoter, Bob Arum, has confirmed that Deontay Wilder’s camp have officially triggered his rematch clause. This means both boxers will face each other again in July. “Wilder and his representatives formally notified us last night that they have accepted the rematch and are going forward. “It’s going to happen in the summer, before
Wilder vs Fury trilogy fight confirmed, date revealed
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