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Ajax goalkeeper Onana to appeal one year suspension for doping
Ajax’s Cameroonian international goalkeeper Andre Onana has been suspended for one year for doping, the Dutch club said on Friday. The club said in a statement Onana had “mistakenly” taken his wife’s medicine which had led to the banned diuretic Furosemide appearing in his urine. Onana posted on social media said that “everything was theRead More
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Diri directs immediate constitution of board for Bayelsa Utd, Bayelsa Queens FCs
By Emem Idio BAYELSA State governor, Senator Douye Diri has directed the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo to immediately set up a substantive board to run the affairs of the two State owned clubs, Bayelsa United and Bayelsa Queens. Governor Diri gave the directive during the presentation of new sets of jerseys to Bayelsa United forRead More
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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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Huesca vs Real Madrid: Let us fight – Zidane clashes with reporters
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has clashed with reporters ahead of their LaLiga game at Huesca, demanding for respect. On Friday, Zidane said journalists should “tell me to my face that you want me to go”. The Frenchman had missed Real’s last two games while recovering from COVID-19. A 2-1 defeat to Levante last weekend
Huesca vs Real Madrid: Let us fight – Zidane clashes with reporters
Man Utd vs Everton: Solskjaer confirms showdown talks with Pogba
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has revealed he has held showdown talks with Paul Pogba about the player’s future. However, he has refused to confirm whether Pogba will sign a new contract at Old Trafford. Pogba has less than 18 months left on his current deal and agent Mino Raiola said publicly in December
Man Utd vs Everton: Solskjaer confirms showdown talks with Pogba
EPL: Michael Owen predicts scorelines of Man United vs Everton, Aston Villa vs Arsenal
Former Liverpool star, Michael Owen, has predicted Manchester United to beat Everton 2-1 in tonight’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford. Owen also predicted Aston Villa to beat Arsenal 3-1 at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon. Providing his prediction, Owen told BetVictor: “Manchester United’s 9-0 thrashing of Southampton will be long remembered by the Old
EPL: Michael Owen predicts scorelines of Man United vs Everton, Aston Villa vs Arsenal
I can’t promise another 20 years in football – Cristiano Ronaldo on 36th birthday
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Friday, promised to continue giving his 100 per cent until he eventually decides to hang his boots. Ronaldo also said he was sorry he couldn’t promise his supporters another 20 years at the top. The Portugal captain said this while celebrating his 36th birthday and 20th year as a professional
I can’t promise another 20 years in football – Cristiano Ronaldo on 36th birthday
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov predicts Sheffield vs Chelsea, Liverpool vs Man City, other fixtures
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has predicted Sheffield United and Chelsea to play a draw when both teams clash in the Premier League on Sunday night. Berbatov also predicted Liverpool and Manchester City to play a draw at Anfield on Sunday, while Manchester United would beat Everton on Saturday night at Old Trafford. According
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov predicts Sheffield vs Chelsea, Liverpool vs Man City, other fixtures
Liverpool vs Man City: Guardiola warns Klopp’s men
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has warned Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool that his team is coming to Anfield to win and not to draw. Guardiola gave the warning on Friday during his pre-match press conference ahead of Man City’s clash with Liverpool on Sunday. Guardiola’s men head to the match following a 2-0 win over Burnley
Liverpool vs Man City: Guardiola warns Klopp’s men
EPL: Manchester United releases Pogba’s price tag to Juventus as Ronaldo approves signing
Cristiano Ronaldo has given Juventus the go-ahead to re-sign Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, according to Calciomercato. The platform also claimed that United want to sell the Frenchman for 60m euros, but Juventus has plans to drive down that fee. Pogba, who left the Bianconeri for England in 2016, has continued to edge towards the
EPL: Manchester United releases Pogba’s price tag to Juventus as Ronaldo approves signing
Van der Sar names Ronaldo greatest player he ever played with
Ajax managing director, Edwin van der Sar, on Friday named Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, as the greatest player he ever played with during his career. Van der Sar said this while felicitating with Ronaldo, on his 36th birthday. The former goalkeeper and Ronaldo were former teammates during their time together at Manchester United. Van der
Van der Sar names Ronaldo greatest player he ever played with
Liverpool vs Man City: Guardiola slams Klopp over ‘two-week break’
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he is surprised at Jurgen Klopp’s claim that they had a two-week break. Klopp made the remark while discussing his team’s poor form. Consecutive home defeats for the Premier League champions has seen them fall seven points behind the leaders City. Klopp stated that they had “not had
Liverpool vs Man City: Guardiola slams Klopp over ‘two-week break’
Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Arteta provides update on Aubameyang, Pepe, others ahead of EPL clash
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has provided the latest update on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas Pepe, Mathew Ryan and Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon at Villa Park. Arteta’s side head to the game following 2-1 defeat against Wolves in their last fixture on Tuesday. Providing an
Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Arteta provides update on Aubameyang, Pepe, others ahead of EPL clash
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