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Under-20 world rugby championship cancelled for second year straight
The men’s under-20 rugby world championship scheduled for Italy in June and July “will not take place this year because of the current impact of the Covid-19 pandemic,” World Rugby announced on Wednesday. Italy had also been scheduled to host the tournament last year before it was cancelled. ALSO READ: Olympic basketball: Nigeria gets group stageRead More
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Sportsville award is motivation for higher performance— Ilaboya
The maiden Sportsville Awards which held at the Ibis Royale Hotel in Lagos on Saturday attracted the Who is Who in Nigerian sports and all the awardees were either physically present or sent their representatives who received their plaques except for the Rivers State Governor, Neysom Nwike who asked that his award presentation should hold in his office in Port Harcourt.
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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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Mourinho names new Tottenham’s Europa League squad
Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed their reviewed squad list for the rest of their Europa League competition, Football London reports. Tottenham boss, Jose Mourinho, included Marcel Lavinier in the squad and dropped Cameron Carter-Vickers (Bournemouth, loan) and Jack Clarke (Stoke, loan). Joe Rodon, who arrived at Tottenham last summer, was also not included in the squad.
Mourinho names new Tottenham’s Europa League squad
Shola Shoretire snubs PSG, Barcelona, signs for Man Utd
Shola Shoretire has agreed a lucrative first professional contract with Manchester United, according to SportsMail. The 17-year-old snubbed strong interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Juventus, to commit to the English club. Shoretire, who is regarded as one of the best attacking midfielders of his age, will sign his deal this week. Although
Shola Shoretire snubs PSG, Barcelona, signs for Man Utd
Neymar reveals why he won’t join Premier League club
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar, has said he is put off by the physicality of the Premier League and will not consider a move to England. Speculations are rife that Neymar will commit his future to PSG, by signing a new four-year contract. At 29, it would mean a move to eother Barcelona and Real Madrid
Neymar reveals why he won’t join Premier League club
EPL: Harry Redknapp predicts teams that will finish in top four
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp, has predicted how clubs will finish in the Premier League’s top four this season. Redknapp feels Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will win the Premier League and Liverpool will finish in the second position. According to him, Manchester United will finish in the third position, while Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur
EPL: Harry Redknapp predicts teams that will finish in top four
Tottenham vs Chelsea: Tuchel’s squad for EPL clash revealed
Chelsea’s squad to face Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur has been revealed. According to Football London, Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has named a 25-man squad to tackle Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tuchel’s men head to the game after defeating Burnley 2-0 in their previous fixture on Sunday. Chelsea’s full squad against Tottenham: Goalkeepers: Edouard
Tottenham vs Chelsea: Tuchel’s squad for EPL clash revealed
EPL: Man City were aiming to qualify for Europa League – Guardiola admits
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted they were aiming to qualify for the Europa League at one point this season. City recorded a 13th successive win in the Premier League on Wednesday night, as they beat Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor. The victory keeps Guardiola’s men at the summit of the league table, ahead
EPL: Man City were aiming to qualify for Europa League – Guardiola admits
Tottenham vs Chelsea: Abramovich will sack you – Mourinho warns Tuchel
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has warned that Thomas Tuchel he will be sacked at Chelsea, if he fails to turn them into a title-winning team. Mourinho won three Premier League titles across his two spells at Stamford Bridge. Since he left, Carlo Ancelotti and Antonio Conte have also won the trophy. Chelsea owner, Roman
Tottenham vs Chelsea: Abramovich will sack you – Mourinho warns Tuchel
Lampard set to join another English club after Chelsea sack
Frank Lampard is the heavy favourite for the Bournemouth job, after Jason Tindall was sacked, SportingLife reports. Lampard was fired as Chelsea manager just last week, following a poor run of results. The 42-year-old is now set to remain in English football with the Championship outfit. Tindall was dismissed by the Cherries after only six
Lampard set to join another English club after Chelsea sack
Liverpool vs Man City: Klopp gives injury update on Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has provided the latest injury update on Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Manchester City on Sunday. Klopp said Mane might be available for Liverpool against Pep Guardiola’s men, while Jota may be out of action for four weeks. Mane and Jota missed Liverpool’s
Liverpool vs Man City: Klopp gives injury update on Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota
EPL: I want to implement Mourinho’s winning mentality in Chelsea team – Tuchel
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has said that he wants to implement Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho’s winning mentality in his team. Tuchel described Mourinho as a winner, adding that the Portugal gaffer has a strong team. The German said this during his pre-match press conference on Wednesday ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Tottenham on Thursday
EPL: I want to implement Mourinho’s winning mentality in Chelsea team – Tuchel
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