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Be wary of Fury, Oboh warns Joshua
Former British and Commonwealth light heavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh has said that the forthcoming blockbuster unification fight between the WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and the WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will be difficult to predict the winner. Speaking on the big fight which is likely to come up theRead More
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COVID-19: YSFON postpones Ramat Cup
Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) has announced the postponement of this year’s Ramat Cup. The tournament which is the oldest grassroots football competition in the country was earlier scheduled to hold at the Kano Pillars Stadium from February 5~13, 2021. ALSO READ: We’ve traced forfeited assets to 25 locations in Nigeria — FG Announcing theRead More
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Olympic basketball: Nigeria gets group stage opponents
By Emmanuel Okogba Nigeria’s basketball teams D’Tigress and D’Tigress have been drawn in group B for both events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. D’Tigers are yet to know all their opponents, but they do know they have Australia for starters and will wait for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments to know the two other countriesRead More
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Federer eyes ‘smaller tournament’ for injury comeback
Roger Federer said he is hoping to make his comeback from double knee surgery in 2020 by competing at a smaller tournament after skipping the Australian Open. The 39-year-old, who is tied with Rafa Nadal on 20 Grand Slam titles, has not played a competitive match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Melbourne ParkRead More
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NPFL: Revitalised Abia Warriors hold Lobi Stars to draw in Makurdi
Abia Warriors got an inspiring result as they forced Lobi Stars to a goalless draw in the Matchday 7 of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter on Sunday. The pulsating match played at the Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi saw Lobi dominating the game but met a resolute Abia Warriors. The two sides came toRead More
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NPFL: Omoyele nets first Enyimba goal in 1-0 win over Katsina United
In a game of two halves, Enyimba dominated the first, creating lots of chances but Yusuf Muhammad with a man of the match performance for Katsina denied them severally. However, it was Tosin Omoyele’s goal just before half time that earned Enyimba a 1-0 win. The Chanji Boys goalkeeper parried Ojo’s long-range shot in theRead More
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Ighalo to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab on permanent deal
By Emmanuel Okogba Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo will join Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab on a permanent deal after the expiration of his contract with Premier League side, Manchester United. Vanguard gathered that the move is subject to Ighalo passing his medicals which has been scheduled. Ighalo who was on loan at United fromRead More
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NPFL MD7 Round-Up: Rivers United reclaim top spot, MFM, Lobi held at home
Rivers United moved back to the top of the summit with a lone goal win at home to visiting Adamawa United of Yola, while Imama Amapakabo seems to have salvaged his job after his side earned a point in Markudi, in a matchday that saw 14 goals and registered no-win away from home. The prideRead More
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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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Man United vs Southampton: Rashford reacts after breaking Eric Cantona’s record
Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford, has spoken about overtaking the club’s legend, Eric Cantona’s goals record following his side’s Premier League 9-0 win over Southampton on Tuesday night at Old Trafford. Rashford’s first half goal against Southampton was his 83rd goal in all competitions for Man United, and the strike saw him surpass Cantona, who …
Man United vs Southampton: Rashford reacts after breaking Eric Cantona’s record
Tottenham vs Chelsea: Michael Owen predicts winner of EPL match
Former Manchester United star, Michael Owen, has predicted that Tottenham Hotspur will beat Chelsea when both sides meet in Thursday’s Premier League tie at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham head to the match following a 1-0 defeat against Brighton on Sunday, while Chelsea won Burnley 2-0. Providing his prediction, Owen told BetVictor: “Chelsea visit Spurs …
Tottenham vs Chelsea: Michael Owen predicts winner of EPL match
EPL: David Luiz deserved red card in Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Wolves – Stephen Warnock
Former Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers defender, Stephen Warnock, has said that Arsenal defender, David Luiz, deserved his red card against Wolves in the Premier League on Tuesday night at the Molineux Stadium. Luiz clipped Willian Jose and was then given his marching orders by referee Craig Pawson late in the first half, with Ruben Neves …
EPL: David Luiz deserved red card in Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Wolves – Stephen Warnock
Solskjaer reveals his conversation with referees over David Luiz’s red card
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has revealed he spoke with the referees in charge of their game against Southampton, about David Luiz’s sending off at Wolves. Luiz was shown a straight red card in the first half of Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat at the Molineux. The Brazilian was adjudged to have tripped Willian Jose inside …
Solskjaer reveals his conversation with referees over David Luiz’s red card
EPL: Hector Bellerin criticizes Arsenal players after 2-1 loss to Wolves
Arsenal star, Hector Bellerin, has criticized the Gunners players following their 2-1 defeat to Wolves in the Premier League on Tuesday night at the Molineux Stadium. Bellerin said that Arsenal players paid for their mistakes against Wolves, adding that they should have been 2-0 up against the host by the end of the first half. …
EPL: Hector Bellerin criticizes Arsenal players after 2-1 loss to Wolves
Inter Milan vs Juventus: Cristiano Ronaldo makes football history after Coppa Italia win
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Tuesday night, made football history in his side’s Coppa Italia semi-final first leg 2-1 victory over Inter Milan. Ronaldo’s brace against Inter Milan gave Andrea Pirlo’s men an edge ahead of the second leg semi-final tie next Tuesday in Turin. Lautaro Martinez did score a goal for Antonio Conte’s men …
Inter Milan vs Juventus: Cristiano Ronaldo makes football history after Coppa Italia win
Coppa Italia: Pirlo explains why he substituted Cristiano Ronaldo in Juventus win against Inter Milan
Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has defended his decision to substitute forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, during his side’s Coppa Italia semi-final first leg 2-1 victory against Inter Milan on Tuesday night. Pirlo explained that there is no contract clause that says Ronaldo can’t be substituted during a match. Ronaldo was visibly unhappy to be replaced by Alvaro …
Coppa Italia: Pirlo explains why he substituted Cristiano Ronaldo in Juventus win against Inter Milan
EPL: Why Wolves defeated Arsenal 2-1 – Arteta
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has said that his team lost 2-1 against Wolves in the Premier League on Tuesday night because the red cards David Luiz and Bernd Leno got during the encounter changed the game. Arteta explained that it was almost impossible for Arsenal to win the match against Wolves with nine players, adding …
EPL: Why Wolves defeated Arsenal 2-1 – Arteta
Rio Ferdinand praises Pepe after Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Wolves
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has said Nicholas Pepe has rediscovered his swagger, despite Arsenal’s 2-1 loss at Wolves on Tuesday night. Pepe put the Gunners in front with a sublime solo goal. However, David Luiz conceded a penalty late in the first half and was sent off, a decision that changed the complexion …
Rio Ferdinand praises Pepe after Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Wolves
It is double jeopardy – John Terry speaks on David Luiz’s red card against Wolves
Former Chelsea captain, John Terry, has jumped to David Luiz’s defence after his red card in Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Wolves. According to Terry, “anyone who has ever played the game” will agree that Luiz should have stayed on the field. The Gunners were firmly dominating the game, after Nicolas Pepe fired them in front …
It is double jeopardy – John Terry speaks on David Luiz’s red card against Wolves
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