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BREAKING: Buhari approves postponement of National Sports Festival to contain coronavirus
By David Royal President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received a briefing and approved Postponement of the National Sports Festival as a precautionary move against COVID-19. This was disclosed by Nigeria’s sports minister, Mr Sunday Dare on his twitter account on Tuesday. READ ALSO: NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL Edo is ready, says Sports Minister He tweeted ”Read More
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National Sports Festival: Edo govt shuts public, private schools
With less than six days to the hosting of the 20th edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin City, the Edo State Government has ordered the shutting down of all public and private schools across the state to allow residents to participate in the sports fiesta. In a statement by Commissioner for Education,Read More
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Hearts threaten legal action if coronavirus chaos leads to relegation
Hearts owner Ann Budge has threatened to take legal action if her Scottish Premiership club are relegated due to the chaos caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Football in Scotland is on hold due to the deadly pandemic and there have been reports the season could even be cancelled if the situation does not improve. TheRead More
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Again, EKSU student wins Universities’ Golf Tour tournament
Paul Bamikole, 8th handicapper and defending champion of the Nigerian University Golf Tour, has retained his title at the prestigious Smokin Hills Golf Course in Ilara Mokin, Ondo State. Spokesman for Smokin Hills Golf Course, Samuel Emehelu, said in a statement that Bamidele stood clear of the 90 players that had teed-off at the eventRead More
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Chelsea player defies self-isolation protocol to play in public park
Chelsea player defies self-isolation protocol to play in public park into place last week. Chelsea’s first-team players and coaching staff are all in self-isolation after winger Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for the coronavirus last week. It was reported that Mount and Rice, both England internationals, were playing a five-a-side game at the Trent Park FootballRead More
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Cameroon, Morocco to host African club finals
Cameroon and Morocco will host the finals of the CAF club competitions in May after the scrapping of the traditional two-leg title deciders, the organisers said Monday. The Cameroonian port city of Douala has been chosen to stage the Champions League final on Friday May 29 at the recently built 50,000-seat Japoma Stadium. On SundayRead More
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Fate of Euro 2020 to be determined as UEFA set for crisis meeting
A decision over whether to postpone football’s Euro 2020 by up to a year, with all the sporting and financial consequences that would entail, is set to be made when UEFA holds a crisis meeting on Tuesday as Europe battles the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. European football’s governing body will hold a videoconference with representatives fromRead More
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Italian FA to request postponement of Euro 2020
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) are to request that Euro 2020 be postponed amid the escalating coronavirus pandemic, FIGC president Gabriele Gravina said on Monday. European football’s governing body and tournament organisers UEFA will hold a video-conference on Tuesday to discuss domestic and competitions across the continent, as well as Euro 2020, which is dueRead More
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Athletes who have tested positive for Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the world of sport, not only in the shape of numerous suspended and canceled competitions, but also athletes who have contracted the disease since its spread. On Sunday, the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed in LaLiga, as Valencia defender Ezequiel Garay announced that he has tested positive for theRead More
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Van Dijk fears Liverpool will win title in empty stadium
Virgil Van Dijk fears Liverpool will be forced to celebrate their first English title for 30 years in an empty stadium as a result of coronavirus chaos. All Premier League games have been postponed until at least April 3 due to the spread of the global pandemic. Premier League chiefs are set to meet onRead More
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Nigerian government postpones National sports festival
Nigerian Government has announced the postponement of the National Sports Festival, Edo 2020. The Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare disclosed this in a series of posts on Tuesday on his Twitter page. He said the festival was postponed following confirmation of the third case of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Recall that the Minister of Health, Dr.
Nigerian government postpones National sports festival
I tried to bring Ronaldo to Inter Milan – Mazzola
Former Inter Milan Director, Sandro Mazzola, has disclosed he wanted to sign Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo, during the Portuguese’s time at Manchester United but his counsel was overlooked. According to Mazzola, Inter Milan would have landed Ronaldo to San Siro for an affordable amount, but one of the club’s chiefs said the forward isn’t worth
I tried to bring Ronaldo to Inter Milan – Mazzola
Coronavirus: UEFA set to conclude Champions League, Europa League in four days
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will consider a plan that would see the Champions League and Europa League finish in just four days following the coronavirus outbreak in Europe. DAILY POST recalls that both the Champions League and Europa League fixtures have been postponed this week. The quarter-final draw for both tournaments, which
Coronavirus: UEFA set to conclude Champions League, Europa League in four days
Fresh problems for Ronaldinho with Brazil legend to be investigated for money laundering
Prosecutors will focus on what they believe is a money laundering scheme, involving Brazil football legend Ronaldinho and the businesswoman who invited him to Paraguay. Investigators will review files and messages on phones belonging to Ronaldinho and his brother and business manager, Roberto Assis. The lead prosecutor in the case, Osmar Legal, told Reuters he
Fresh problems for Ronaldinho with Brazil legend to be investigated for money laundering
Transfer: Aubameyang to push for Barcelona move
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, will do everything he can to push through a move to Barcelona this summer, according to Sport. Aubameyang has insisted publicly that he is happy at the Emirates Stadium. But it is believed that he made up his mind about joining Barca as early as January. Aubameyang, 30, will have only
Transfer: Aubameyang to push for Barcelona move
EPL: Ighalo’s agent claims Nigerian’s move to Man Utd is “a prize”
Odion Ighalo’s agent, Patrick Bastianelli, has said the striker “deserved his prize” of fulfilling his dream to play for Manchester United. Ighalo arrived at Old Trafford on transfer deadline day in January, signing a six-month deal with the Red Devils. The 30-year-old previously played for Watford in the Premier League, but had given up on
EPL: Ighalo’s agent claims Nigerian’s move to Man Utd is “a prize”
EPL: Torreira gives update on Arteta’s recovery from coronavirus
Arsenal midfielder, Lucas Torreira, has said manager Mikel Arteta is “better” and has been communicating with the players. Arteta was forced into self-isolation after he was infected with the coronavirus. The Gunners also shut down their London Colney training ground, even as the Premier League decided to suspend fixtures until at least April 4. Torreira
EPL: Torreira gives update on Arteta’s recovery from coronavirus
Coronavirus: Mikel Obi refuses to feature in league fixture
Trabzonspor midfielder, John Obi Mikel, was an unused substitute as his team drew 1-1 with Istanbul Basaksehir at the Medical Park Stadyumu (Trabzon) on Sunday. Mundo Deportivo reports that Mikel Obi did not feature, because he refused to enter the pitch. Before the game, the former Super Eagles captain, expressed his concern over the match
Coronavirus: Mikel Obi refuses to feature in league fixture
EPL: Ighalo nominated for Man Utd award
Odion Ighalo is in the running to be named Manchester United’s Player of the Month for March. The 30-year-old has been nominated alongside Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire and Fred. Ighalo only arrived at Old Trafford in January, signing a six-month loan deal with the Red Devils. In March, he scored three goals including a brace
EPL: Ighalo nominated for Man Utd award
Coronavirus kills Spanish Footballer, Francisco
A 21-year-old footballer, Francisco Gracia has been reported dead after testing positive for coronavirus The footballer was diagnosed with Covid-19, Francisco (Fran) Garcia, from Malaga, Spain, on Friday after he was diagnosed with leukaemia. Mr Garcia had no idea he had an aggressive form of cancer, which made him extremely vulnerable to coronavirus, when he
Coronavirus kills Spanish Footballer, Francisco
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