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Police confirm abduction of 2 NPFL players in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of two players of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) by gunmen on Benin-Akure Expressway on Sunday evening.
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Ifeanyi George: NLO condoles Enugu Rangers over player’s death
The Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) on Monday condoled with the management and players of Rangers International FC, Enugu over the death of its star-player, Ifeanyi George. The South-East Director of NLO, Ebere Amaraizu, gave the condolence in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu. NAN recalls that GeorgeRead More
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Japan says Tokyo Olympics may be postponed due to coronavirus
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said for the first time on Monday that the Tokyo Olympic Games may be postponed if the event cannot be held in its “complete form” due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Postponing Olympic Games: it’s complicated
The Tokyo Olympics appears to be creeping towards a postponement, an unprecedented and costly exercise that involves ripping up years of planning. As International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach told Germany’s SWR: “Postponing the Olympic Games is not like moving a football game to next Saturday.” Here are just some of the challenges: – CompetitionRead More
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Enyimba midfielder Ojo, Diomade kidnapped
By John Egbokhan Nigerian football is counting the cost of the raging coronavirus pandemic that has forced the postponement of the country’s football leagues as Enyimba midfielder Dayo Ojo and Abia Comets’ Benjamin Diomande have been kidnapped. While tears are still welling in the eyes of Rangers International players, who are mourning the death ofRead More
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Ronaldinho celebrates 40th birthday in jail
Ronaldinho was given a modest birthday cake by his cellmates as the Brazil legend celebrated his 40th in a Paraguay jail. The Samba star enjoyed his landmark birthday in a Paraguayan prison after allegedly using a fake passport to enter the South American country. He has been told he faces spending six months behind bars.Read More
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Global athletes group calls for postponement of Olympics
A worldwide group representing Olympic hopefuls is calling on the IOC to postpone the Tokyo Olympics until the coronavirus pandemic is under control. “As the world unites to limit the spread of Covid-19 virus, the IOC … must do the same,” Global Athlete said in a news release Sunday. This show of solidarity among OlympicRead More
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E2%80%95ioc/ Cancellation of Olympic Games ‘not on agenda’, postponement possible ?IOC
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Sunday said the 2020 Tokyo Olympics would not be cancelled but that a postponement was an option as the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. “The IOC executive board emphasised that a cancellation of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 would not solve any of the problems orRead More
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Cancellation of Olympic Games ‘not on agenda’, postponement possible – IOC
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Sunday said the 2020 Tokyo Olympics would not be cancelled but that a postponement was an option as the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. “The IOC executive board emphasised that a cancellation of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 would not solve any of the problems orRead More
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LMC condoles with Rangers on Ifeanyi George’s death
Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), Shehu Dikko has expressed shock at the accident involving some players of Rangers International on Sunday morning which led to the death of their striker and CHAN Eagles International, Ifeanyi George. Dikko who contacted the club Management on getting the report of the accident, commiserated with the ClubRead More
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Rangers confirm death of Nigerian footballer
The management of former Nigeria league champions, Rangers International F.C of Enugu, under the leadership of Prince Davidson Owumi, has confirmed the death of the club’s attacking sensation, Ifeanyi George Onwubiko. Onwubiko’s sad event took place, Sunday, March 22, 2020 in a fatal auto-accident along Asaba-Benin express way. The club’s statement signed by Norbert Okolie,
Rangers confirm death of Nigerian footballer
Coronavirus: Ed Woodward kicks against voiding of EPL, Liverpool being denied title
Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, has kicked against the Premier League being voided, as it would deny Liverpool the title. English football is currently on a lockdown, following the coronavirus pandemic. It has led to suggestions that the current campaign could be scrapped, with time running out to complete it. The Athletic reports that
Coronavirus: Ed Woodward kicks against voiding of EPL, Liverpool being denied title
EPL: Wayne Rooney gives opinion on resumption of fixtures, club that should win title
Derby County captain, Wayne Rooney, feels Liverpool deserve to win this season’s Premier League title. Rooney also insists that the campaign must be complete to decide teams that will gain promotion, suffer relegation and qualify for Europe matches. The Premier League season has been postponed until at least May 2, because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
EPL: Wayne Rooney gives opinion on resumption of fixtures, club that should win title
LaLiga: Barcelona to sell Griezmann for €100m
Barcelona are ready to sell Antoine Griezmann, less than one year after signing him from Atletico Madrid, according to Sport. The LaLiga champions could accept a bid of €100 million (£92m) for the France forward. Barca chiefs feel Griezmann is not a crucial addition to the squad. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are possible destinations
LaLiga: Barcelona to sell Griezmann for €100m
Gunmen abduct Enyimba, Abia Comet players in Ondo
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Sunday evening abducted two football players plying their trade with clubs in the eastern part of the country. The two footballers, Dayo Ojo and Benjamin Iluyomade were said to have been abducted on the Benin-Akure highway at Ipele town in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to
Gunmen abduct Enyimba, Abia Comet players in Ondo
EPL: Rio Ferdinand picks better defender between Van Dijk, Nemanja Vidic
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has chosen who is a better defender between Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and former Red Devils centre-back, Nemanja Vidic. According to Ferdinand, Vidic is a better defender compared to Van Dijk, adding that he would instead prefer to partner with the former Serbian international than the Holland international. He, however,
EPL: Rio Ferdinand picks better defender between Van Dijk, Nemanja Vidic
LaLiga: Barcelona interested in signing Wilfred Ndidi
Barcelona are interested in signing Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City in the summer, according to Don Balon. Quique Setien is looking to strengthen his midfield after this season and has marked Ndidi as one of his options. Ndidi has established himself as one of the top tacklers in the Premier League in the last two
LaLiga: Barcelona interested in signing Wilfred Ndidi
Rangers players in auto-crash, Ifeanyi George reportedly dead
Rangers Football Club of Enugu player, Ifeanyi George, has reportedly passed on. He and two other Rangers players were involved in an accident Sunday morning. They were on their way to Lagos from Enugu. The club’s Media Officer, Norbert Okolie, said that the management were on their way to the scene. He added that an
Rangers players in auto-crash, Ifeanyi George reportedly dead
Coronavirus: Marouane Fellaini tests positive
Shandong Luneng midfielder, Marouane Fellaini has tested positive for coronavirus. Fellaini announced this on his Twitter page on Sunday. While thanking fans for their support, the Belgian footballer promised to follow the treatment. He wrote, “Dear friends, I have been tested for coronavirus and my test result is positive. Thanks to the fans, medical staff
Coronavirus: Marouane Fellaini tests positive
Coronavirus: Real Madrid set to offload Luka Jovic to Chelsea, Tottenham
Real Madrid are set to offer their player, Luka Jovic to Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur as the striker ignored Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines after flying home to Serbia last week, according to Mirror UK. Jovic was permitted to leave self-isolation to fly home, but Real Madrid was unimpressed to discover he disregarded Serbia’s coronavirus safeguards. Serbia,
Coronavirus: Real Madrid set to offload Luka Jovic to Chelsea, Tottenham
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