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I want to represent Nigeria in int’l events, says Bola, Nigerian-born US-based boxer
By Etop Ekanem Nigerian-born US-based boxer, Bola Osundairo, has expressed his desire to represent his country, Nigeria, at international boxing events, instead of the United States of America. The Chicago-based light heavy weight boxer made this known while responding to questions by newsmen from his US-based home, on why the choice of Nigeria, rather thanRead More
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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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UEFA ban Ajax goalkeeper, Andre Onana for failing drug test
On Friday, UEFA banned Ajax goalkeeper, Andre Onana, for 12 months after he failed a doping test in October 2020. Onana’s ban is effective as of February 5, 2021, and will apply to all football activities at both national and international level. An out-of-competition check found Furosemide in Onana’s urine, but Ajax claims the Cameroon
UEFA ban Ajax goalkeeper, Andre Onana for failing drug test
UEFA celebrates Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar
UEFA, on Friday, congratulated Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, on his 36th birthday. The Europe top-football governing body also celebrated Paris Saint-Germain star, Neymar, as the Brazilian clocks 29 years today. UEFA took to their official Twitter account to post a compiled video of Ronaldo and Neymar in actions for their past and present clubs respectively
UEFA celebrates Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar
Liverpool vs Man City: Jamie Carragher names five players Klopp should play against Guardiola’s men
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has given manager, Jurgen Klopp, names of five players that should feature for the Reds when they take on Manchester City in the Premier League this weekend. Liverpool will on Sunday evening host Pep Guardiola’s men at Anfield after their 1-0 surprise home defeat against Brighton on Wednesday. Klopp’s men are
Liverpool vs Man City: Jamie Carragher names five players Klopp should play against Guardiola’s men
EPL: Thomas Tuchel told Chelsea must finish top four to avoid sack
Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, will sack the club’s manager, Thomas Tuchel, this summer if the German does not finish in the Premier League top-four. This claim was made by former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Tim Sherwood. Tuchel was only appointed as Chelsea manager last month following the sack of Frank Lampard. The former Paris Saint-Germain boss
EPL: Thomas Tuchel told Chelsea must finish top four to avoid sack
Sheffield United vs Chelsea: Tuchel gives injury update on Thiago Silva ahead of EPL clash
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has provided the latest injury update on Thiago Silva ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Sheffield United on Sunday. Silva sustained a thigh injury during Chelsea’s 1-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night. The Brazilian defender has been a key player at the heart of Chelsea’s defence, but
Sheffield United vs Chelsea: Tuchel gives injury update on Thiago Silva ahead of EPL clash
Champions League: UEFA changes venue for RB Leipzig vs Liverpool
UEFA have switched Liverpool’s Champions League visit to Leipzig to a neutral venue, the UK Mirror reports. The German government has refused to allow any exemptions for elite athletes, to a mandate banning entry on all arrivals into the country, from areas affected by COVID-19 mutations until at least February 17. That means the Premier
Champions League: UEFA changes venue for RB Leipzig vs Liverpool
Tottenham vs Chelsea: Mourinho names four players that would have changed result
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has named four players that would have helped their attack during the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea on Thursday. Jorginho scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot, to ensure Thomas Tuchel’s unbeaten start as Blues boss continues. After the game, Mourinho bemoaned the absence of captain Harry
Tottenham vs Chelsea: Mourinho names four players that would have changed result
Real Madrid issue Sergio Ramos contract deadline as defender eyes Man Utd move
Real Madrid have issued Sergio Ramos a March deadline, for a final decision on his new contract at the club, ABC reports. Both parties have failed to agree fresh terms despite months of negotiations. Ramos’ current deal is set to expire at the end of this season. The sticking point is the wages the defender
Real Madrid issue Sergio Ramos contract deadline as defender eyes Man Utd move
EPL: Hazard in shock return to Chelsea from Real Madrid
Chelsea are surprisingly keen on bringing Eden Hazard back to the club, Defense Central reports. Hazard has struggled at Real Madrid after his £88million move in 2019. The Belgium has been plagued by injury problems during his time in Spain. He missed only 20 games during his eight-year stay at Chelsea. Hazard has played just
EPL: Hazard in shock return to Chelsea from Real Madrid
Ighalo completes move to Al Shabab after leaving Man Utd
Nigeria striker, Odion Ighalo, has joined Saudi Arabia Pro League side, Al Shabab on a permanent deal. Ighalo put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year deal having passed his medical. The 31-year-old spent the last year on loan at Manchester United from Chinese Super League side, Shanghai Shenhua. He was to return to Shanghai, but
Ighalo completes move to Al Shabab after leaving Man Utd
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