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BREAKING: Israel Adesanya defeats Yoel Romero in unanimous decision
Nigeria’s UFC boxer, Israel Adesanya has retained his belt as the Middleweight Champion, after defeating Cuban boxer, Yoel Romero in unanimous decision. The fight exhausted the duration of the bout (Round 5) with some adrenalin moments far in between. Adesanya, after retaining his belt, said: “I did what I had to do, I capitalised onRead More
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Gov. Obaseki lauds sponsors of cricket in Edo
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Friday applauded the major sponsors of the cricket sport in the state, saying their intervention had helped to revive the game. Obaseki, who was represented by his deputy, Philip Shaibu, gave the commendation during the formal launching of the newly-constructed International Turf Wickets. “Let me congratulate you for notRead More
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Flamingos thrash Guinea 6-1 in U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Yemisi Samuel scored a hat-trick as the Flamingos thrashed their Guinean counterparts 6-1 on Saturday in a first-round first leg game of the 2020 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Nigeria took charge of the game from start to finish in Conakry as Chinyere Kalu opened scoring three minutes into the game after benefiting fromRead More
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Guardiola surprised by City’s dominance over Man Utd
Pep Guardiola admitted he never imagined that he would be quite so dominant over Manchester United as Manchester City manager ahead of his side’s trip to Old Trafford on Sunday. Since Guardiola came to England in 2016, City have finished above United every season with a combined points difference of 60 over that time. EvenRead More
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Barcelona’s confidence unaffected by fan frustration, says Setien
Quique Setien insisted Barcelona have not lost their confidence, despite needing a dubious late penalty, converted by Lionel Messi, to scrape past Real Sociedad 1-0 on Saturday inside a frustrated Camp Nou. Messi’s 24th goal of the season, and fifth in four games, was enough to save Barca, despite a drab display that threatened toRead More
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Defending champ Andreescu out of Indian Wells
World number four Bianca Andreescu won’t defend her title at Indian Wells, pulling out of next week’s BNP Paribas Open with a left knee injury. The Canadian was hurt at the WTA Finals in Shenzhen in October, and the injury has delayed her start to the 2020 campaign. Andreescu withdrew from four events to startRead More
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Warriors’ Curry sidelined by unspecified illness
Two days after Stephen Curry’s long-awaited return from injury had Warriors coach Steve Kerr declaring “It’s on, again,” Golden State’s star guard was sidelined again. The Warriors said Curry would miss Saturday’s NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers because of illness. READ ALSO: Liverpool bounce back, Arsenal close gap on top four The nature of Curry’sRead More
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Liverpool bounce back, Arsenal close gap on top four
Liverpool moved to within nine points of claiming the Premier League title by coming from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 as Tottenham and Wolves missed the chance to put pressure on Chelsea for a top-four finish. Sheffield United were the big winners in the race for a place in the Champions League next season withRead More
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Dele Alli rescues point for Spurs at Burnley
Dele Alli rescued a point for faltering Tottenham at Burnley on Saturday, scoring a penalty to earn a 1-1 draw and keep Jose Mourinho’s team in the hunt for a top-four finish. The home side were dominant in the first half at Turf Moor, taking the lead through Chris Wood, but a much-improved Spurs battledRead More
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SXSW 2020 canceled due to coronavirus
SXSW, the annual tech, music, and film meetup held in downtown Austin, is the latest major conference to be canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, and just one week before it was slated to start. It is the first time in the event’s 34-year history that it’s been canceled. The festival was scheduled to takeRead More
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Man Utd vs Man City: Dimitar Berbatov gives verdict on Ighalo
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov has given his verdict on the club’s January signing, Odion Ighalo. Berbatov said Ighalo has proven him wrong with his performances for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side so far this season. The ex-Bulgaria international said this ahead of Man United’s Premier League derby with Manchester City on Sunday evening. Ighalo
Man Utd vs Man City: Dimitar Berbatov gives verdict on Ighalo
Transfer: Three Nigerian players join foreign clubs PHOTOS
Three Nigerian players, including two internationals, have successfully completed their moves to foreign clubs. Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, a 24-year-old central midfielder, who last played for Akwa United Football club, has joined FC mashal in Uzbekistan. The three deals were facilitated and completed by Nigeria football Federation, NFF’s registered intermediary based in Uzbekistan, Opeyemi Hammed Badmus. Another
Transfer: Three Nigerian players join foreign clubs PHOTOS
LaLiga: Jordi Alba slams Barcelona fans after 1-0 win over Real Sociedad
Barcelona left-back, Jordi Alba, has lashed out at his own supporters for whistling the team, during their 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday. Lionel Messi netted the winner from the penalty spot in the 81st minute. Alba had a goal ruled out for offside in stoppage time and had celebrated by cupping his ears
LaLiga: Jordi Alba slams Barcelona fans after 1-0 win over Real Sociedad
Serie A: Sarri tells Juventus what to do to Ronaldo before Inter Milan game
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has urged the club to give Cristiano Ronaldo a suitable gift, when they play Inter Milan on Sunday. Ronaldo made his 1,000th appearance for club and country during the 2-1 win at SPAL last month. The visit of Inter, will be the Portugese superstar’s first game at the Allianz Arena, since
Serie A: Sarri tells Juventus what to do to Ronaldo before Inter Milan game
LaLiga: Zidane admits he might leave Real Madrid, speaks on joining Ronaldo at Juventus
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has refused to guarantee he will be at the club next season. Zidane however denied he has been contacted by Juventus and a possible reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo was on the cards. The 47-year-old spent five years with Juve as a player, before moving to Real in 2001. He has
LaLiga: Zidane admits he might leave Real Madrid, speaks on joining Ronaldo at Juventus
EPL: Two Arsenal players making things difficult for me – Arteta
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has admitted that he has a selection problem with his strikers. Arteta started Eddie Nketiah against West Ham in the Premier League, after the 20-year-old scored in the 2-0 win over Portsmouth in the FA Cup. However, Nketiah struggled to impress against the Hammers and was replaced early in the second
EPL: Two Arsenal players making things difficult for me – Arteta
EPL: Mourinho blames one Tottenham player after 1-1 draw at Burnley
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has said he “cannot keep giving Tanguy Ndombele opportunities”, following their 1-1 draw at Burnley on Saturday. Mourinho took off the French midfielder at half time at Turf Moor. Ndombele became Spurs most expensive player, following his £54m move from Lyon, but has failed to impress at White Hart Lane.
EPL: Mourinho blames one Tottenham player after 1-1 draw at Burnley
EPL: Ozil reacts to Arsenal’s 1-0 win against West Ham United
Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil has said that the Gunners were not very pretty against West Ham United following their 1-0 Premier League victory on Saturday. Alexandre Lacazette scored the only goal of the match for Mikel Arteta’s side following an assist from Mesut Ozil. In a tweet on his official twitter page after the match,
EPL: Ozil reacts to Arsenal’s 1-0 win against West Ham United
EPL: Man United told who to sign as Pogba’s replacement
Former Manchester United star, Lee Sharpe, has urged the club to sign Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish as Paul Pogba’s replacement at Old Trafford this summer transfer window. According to Sharpe, Grealish would be a perfect replacement for Pogba and also a great addition for the Red Devils. Pogba has not played for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s
EPL: Man United told who to sign as Pogba’s replacement
EPL: Salah overtakes Suarez, Torres’ records after Bournemouth defeat
Liverpool ace, Mohamed Salah, has surpassed former Reds strikers, Luis Suarez and Fernando Torres’ goals record after scoring a goal in his side’s Premier League 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Saturday, Metro UK reports. Two goals from Salah and Sadio Mane ensured Jurgen Klopp’s side defeated Bournemouth in front of their home fans. Salah’s goal
EPL: Salah overtakes Suarez, Torres’ records after Bournemouth defeat
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