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Adegoke sets world-leading time at AFN All Comers
Enoch Adegoke, on Saturday, at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria All Comers meet ran 10.16seconds in the men’s 100m. It was his season-opening performance and was just shy of the 10.05seconds needed to qualify for the 2020 Olympics Games.
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Semi Ajayi: I always planned to play for Nigeria
Semi Ajayi has said that he had always wanted to play international football for Nigeria. The London-born West Bromwich Albion defender, who was also eligible to play for England, qualified to play for the Super Eagles through his parents. “When I was at Charlton, I had already represented Nigeria at under-20 and under-21 level.Read More
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Goalscoring machine Onuachu impresses Klopp
A transfer to a more glamorous league may not be possible in the January transfer window but definitely on the cards in the summer and Genk are resigned to losing their star player. Racing Genk Technical director Dimitri De Condé believes the Nigeria international is drawing the attention of top teams in England and he’sRead More
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WBA, IBF, WBO, WBC Unification Fight: Joshua either stops Fury early or is knocked out— Oboh
Former British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh, has said it will be difficult to predict the winner in the forthcoming unification fight between the WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, and the WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury.
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Rohr owed 5 months salary, Alloy Agu yet to receive pay in 22 months
……..Rohr 5 months outstanding …….Eagles yet to receive match bonuses in 19 months …….They‘ll be settled soon – Pinnick assures The Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick said his administration is working to settle the debts they owe Super Eagles players and coaches despite the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Pinnick did not shyRead More
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Impatient, Fast: That’s Super Eagles’ style, nothing else will work— Sylvanus Okpala
The characteristics peculiar to the Super Eagles are speed, skill, agility and shooting; not holding the ball and looking for breaks. This was the submission of Sylvanus Okpala, former Nigeria international and ex-Rangers coach, who added that any attempt to foist a “foreign” style of play on the national football team would fail.
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NPFL: We must play to the rules — Sylvanus Okpala
Former Nigeria international and ex-Rangers coach, Sylvanus Okpala in this conversation with Jacob Ajom takes a look at the Nigerian Professional Football League and warned that unless the clubs, players and organisers of the league operate in strict adherence to the rules and regulations governing the competition, the league will not achieve the desired goals.
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Breaking: Fight breaks out at Reps PIB public hearing
Room 028, the venue of the public hearing on the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB has been thrown into pandemonium following a fight by some attendants.
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Israel, Denmark to vaccinate all athletes for Tokyo Games
Several countries, including Israel and Denmark, said on Wednesday they would vaccinate their athletes and staff against COVID-19 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, amid global debate over whether athletes should be given priority access in the rollout. Global coronavirus cases surpassed 100 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as countries around the worldRead More
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I will forever remain a Man United fan, Odion Ighalo says as he leaves club
… he was first player for 95 years to score in his first four starts for the club By Emmanuel Okogba Odion Ighalo’s time at Manchester United has come to an end and the forward will not leave without expressing his gratitude to the club for the period he spent there albeit short. Ighalo joinedRead More
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Wolves vs Arsenal: Arteta gives injury updates on Saka, Lacazette, Tierney
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said it will be “difficult” for Kieran Tierney and Bukayo Saka to face Wolves on Tuesday night. However, Arteta expects Alexandre Lacazette to play. Tierney (calf) and Saka (hip) both missed the 0-0 draw with Manchester United on Saturday. But it was hoped they would return for the midweek trip …
Wolves vs Arsenal: Arteta gives injury updates on Saka, Lacazette, Tierney
Transfer deadline: Liverpool agree deal with Ben Davies
Liverpool has agreed a £2 million deal to sign Preston defender, Ben Davies ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline, Goal reports. The Premier League champions had opened talks with the Championship club, and Davies will now undergo a medical today. Davies is expected to provide a cover-up for long-term injured, Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip …
Transfer deadline: Liverpool agree deal with Ben Davies
Chelsea vs Burnley: Tuchel comments on Alonso’s performance after EPL 2-0 win
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has commented on the performances of defender, Marcos Alonso, following his side’s 2-0 win over Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. Tuchel said that Alonso, who started ahead of Ben Chilwell, ‘did very well’ against Burnley. Chelsea defeated Burnley at Stamford Bridge, thanks to two goals from Cesar Azpilicueta and …
Chelsea vs Burnley: Tuchel comments on Alonso’s performance after EPL 2-0 win
Chelsea vs Burnley: Tuchel makes demands from Hudson-Odoi after 2-0 win
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said Callum Hudson-Odoi did “very, very well” in his defensive duties in their 2-0 win over Burnley on Sunday, but still thinks there is one aspect of his attacking that he needs to “work on”. Tuchel has deployed Hudson-Odoi in a wing-back role in his first two matches in charge. …
Chelsea vs Burnley: Tuchel makes demands from Hudson-Odoi after 2-0 win
Man United vs Southampton: Pellistri leaves Old Trafford, Solskjaer reacts
Manchester United has confirmed that winger, Facundo Pellistri, has left Old Trafford to join Spanish club, Alaves on loan for the remainder of the 2020/21 season. Man United made the announcement in a statement via its website on Sunday ahead of their Premier League clash with Southampton on Tuesday. The statement read in part: “We …
Man United vs Southampton: Pellistri leaves Old Trafford, Solskjaer reacts
Brighton vs Tottenham: Defeat does not put me in hell – Mourinho
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has insisted that a 1-0 defeat to Brighton on Sunday, does not put him in hell. Leandro Trossard’s first half finish proved to be the winner at the Amex Stadium. IThe result condemned Mourinho’s side to two successive Premier League defeats in four days. Spurs have now won only twice …
Brighton vs Tottenham: Defeat does not put me in hell – Mourinho
LaLiga: What Koeman said about Messi after Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Athletic Club
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has insisted that captain, Lionel Messi, deserves respect because he has done so much for Spanish football. Koeman said this after Barcelona defeated Athletic Club 2-1 in the La Liga on Sunday night, thanks to two goals from Messi and Antoine Griezmann. The Dutchman was reacting to a publication by a …
LaLiga: What Koeman said about Messi after Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Athletic Club
Arteta hurt me at Arsenal – Saliba
On-loan Arsenal defender, William Saliba, has admitted Mikel Arteta “hurt” him by not giving him enough chances to show his worth. The 19-year-old arrived at the Emirates Stadium in 2019 from Saint-Etienne in a £27 million deal. He then spent the 2019/2020 season on loan at the Ligue 1 club under the terms of the …
Arteta hurt me at Arsenal – Saliba
Transfer: Ighalo’s new club revealed
Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has agreed to a permanent deal with Saudi Arabian side, Al-Shabab, Sky Sports reports. Ighalo’s move to Al-Shabab is subject to passing medical and agreeing personal terms. His loan spell at Manchester United from Shanghai Shenhua came to an end on January 31, 2021. The Nigerian forward was due …
Transfer: Ighalo’s new club revealed
LaLiga: Messi makes history in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Athletic Club
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, on Sunday night, made history in his side’s La Liga 2-1 home victory over Athletic Club. Barcelona defeated Athletic Club, thanks to goals from Messi and Antoine Griezmann. Jordi Alba did score an own goal against Barcelona at Camp Nou. Messi’s strike against Athletic Club means the Argentine captain is the …
LaLiga: Messi makes history in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Athletic Club
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