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Four tested positive for COVID-19 in latest EPL routine check
The Premier League in England said on Monday that four people have returned positive results in its latest round of COVID-19 tests conducted on players and staff last week. The league said the individuals who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus would now self-isolate for 10 days. “The Premier League can today confirm thatRead More
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Diego Maradona taken to hospital
Diego Maradona has been admitted to hospital in Argentina although his condition was not thought to be serious, local media reported on Monday. The 60-year-old Maradona was reportedly taken to the Ipensa clinic in La Plata, about an hour from Buenos Aires. Maradona, who won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986 and is widelyRead More
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Voting process for 2020 World Athletes of the Year opens
The voting process for the 2020 World Athletes of the Year has opened, ahead of the World Athletics Awards 2020 to be held virtually on Dec. 5. World Athletics, the sport’s governing body, announced this while releasing the names of the nominees for the 2020 Male World Athlete of the Year on Monday. The 10Read More
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Bale scores winner as Spurs go second with win over Brighton
Gareth Bale came off the bench to head the winner for Tottenham Hotspur in a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday. It was Gareth Bale’s first goal since returning to the club from Real Madrid. The Welshman was brought on in the 70th minute and threeRead More
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Olanrewaju Kayode sparkles in Europa League
Super Eagles striker, Olanrewaju Kayode, has continued to sizzle in front of goal, scoring in Sivasspor’s 2-1 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League.
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LMC certifies 13 stadiums ahead of 2020/2021 NPFL season
Ahead the 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, and as part of the broader club licensing regime, 13 stadiums across the country have been certified by the League Management Company (LMC) to have met minimum requirements to host games. Another 11 were recommended for varying degrees of upgrade and repair works before they canRead More
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Mercy Akide-Udoh: What stood against us at Sweden ’95 World Cup
Not many people know that Mercy Akide-Udoh, former Super Falcons fearsome striker could have chosen to be an excellent middle and long-distance runner or better still, a table tennis player. But she chose to play football, where she excelled. Akide-Udoh led the Super Falcons attack in so many battles, spanning over a decade. She tookRead More
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Guardiola rules out return to Camp Nou as manager
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Saturday reiterated his desire to stay with the club. The Spaniard thus ruled out a return to his former club FC Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of the season. FC Barcelona have been in turmoil for months, with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigning someRead More
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Prudent Energy Handball League: Grasshoppers, Kada Queens clash in opening game
Famous Imo Grasshoppers Handball team of Owerri are hopeful of taking their pride of place in the game that brought them fame and laurels in the continent as the 2020 edition of Prudent Energy Handball League throws off today in Abuja. The Owerri based amazons take on the hard fighting Kada Queens of Kaduna. SpeakingRead More
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Palliatives Looting: Temper justice with mercy, Oboh pleads with Buhari
Following the call by President Muhammadu Buhari that all those involved in the looting of Covid-19 palliatives across the country be brought to book, ex-British and Commonwealth Boxing champion, Peter Oboh has called on Buhari to temper justice with mercy.
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Thomas Partey named Premier League’s best signing of the summer
Ex-Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has named Thomas Partey as the “number one” signing made by any Premier League club over the summer. Partey joined the Gunners from Atlético Madrid after they triggered his £45 million release clause. The Ghanaian impressed on his debut – a 2-1 Europa League win over Rapid Vienna and produced an …
Thomas Partey named Premier League’s best signing of the summer
Real Madrid vs Inter: Zidane clears air on fear of getting sacked
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has denied he fears for his future at the club if his team fails to beat Inter Milan in their must-win Champions League clash on Tuesday. Madrid are bottom of Group B with only one point, after losing 3-2 to Shakhtar Donetsk and drawing 2-2 with Borussia Monchengladbach in their …
Real Madrid vs Inter: Zidane clears air on fear of getting sacked
EPL: Pochettino admits he’s ready to return as pressure mounts on Solskjaer at Man Utd
Former Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has admitted he is ready to return to management. Pochettino has been out of job for almost a year, after he was sacked by Spurs 11 months ago. The 48-year-old has been heavily linked with Manchester United, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer constantly under pressure. United were first linked with Pochettino …
EPL: Pochettino admits he’s ready to return as pressure mounts on Solskjaer at Man Utd
EPL: Roy Keane makes top-four prediction after Arsenal’s win at Man Utd
Ex-Manchester United captain, Roy Keane, has said a top-four finish is “out of reach” for his former side, following their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are yet to win at Old Trafford in the Premier League this season. United suffered their third defeat of the new campaign, after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s …
EPL: Roy Keane makes top-four prediction after Arsenal’s win at Man Utd
Manchester United vs Arsenal: Three significant lessons we learned from the game
Arsenal defeated Manchester United 0-1 at Old Trafford as battle ensued at the weekend. Both sides came into the match in top forms having beaten RB Leipzig 5-0 at home (for Manchester United) and Dundalk 3-0 at the Emirates (for Arsenal). And so the expectations were high prior to the game. But, it was Mikel …
Manchester United vs Arsenal: Three significant lessons we learned from the game
Eagles Europe round-up: How Nigerian players fared abroad last weekend
Nigerian players abroad were in action for their respective clubs across Europe last the weekend. Here, DAILY POST gives a recap of how these Nigerian players fared across Europe during the weekend. England – Premier League Everton’s Alex Iwobi was in action, coming on for Jonjoe Kenny in the 77th minute as Everton lost 2-1 …
Eagles Europe round-up: How Nigerian players fared abroad last weekend
Champions League: 11 Ajax players test positive to COVID-19
Ajax’s Champions League clash against Midjytlland has been thrown into chaos, after 11 of their players tested positive for COVID-19. The Dutch giants have been left stunned by the development, with the squad preparing to fly to Denmark. According to the UK Mirror, an insider at the club described the situation as a “coronavirus bomb”. …
Champions League: 11 Ajax players test positive to COVID-19
Petr Cech breaks silence on Lampard including him in Chelsea’s Premier League squad
Petr Cech has said he is “100 per cent ready” to help Chelsea if he is called up, after he was included in their Premier League squad. Cech, who won four Premier League titles and the Champions League at Stamford Bridge, was a shock inclusion in Frank Lampard’s 25-man squad for the 2020/2021 season. The …
Petr Cech breaks silence on Lampard including him in Chelsea’s Premier League squad
EPL: Man Utd players accused of disrespecting Solskjaer
Watford striker, Troy Deeny, has said Manchester United players don’t respect manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Deeney also feels Solskjaer has been fortunate to be given plenty time to get things right at Old Trafford. A defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, has put the United manager back under the microscope. The Red …
EPL: Man Utd players accused of disrespecting Solskjaer
Champions League: Real Madrid suffer COVID-19 blow ahead of Inter Milan clash
Real Madrid on Monday confirmed Eder Militao has tested positive for COVID-19, ahead of their Champions League tie with Inter Milan. The 22-year-old, who has featured regularly under Zinedine Zidane this season will now undergo a mandatory period of self-isolation. The club, however, said no other positive results were recorded from the latest round of …
Champions League: Real Madrid suffer COVID-19 blow ahead of Inter Milan clash
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