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Another Kenyan, Sharon Cherop emerges first female to finish Lagos City Marathon
Kenya’s Sharon Cherop emerged as the first female athlete to finish the 42km race at the 2020 Lagos City Marathon. Her compatriot, David Barmasai, earlier emerged winner of the male category of the 2020 Lagos City Marathon. The 42km race commenced from National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos and ended at Eko Atlantic, Lagos. READ ALSO: Kenya’s DavidRead More
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Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Federation President resigns
Mrs. Queen Uboh, President, Nigerian Para-Powerlifting Federation, has resigned after successfully hosting the Abuja 2020 Para-Powerlifting World championship. Uboh announced her resignation on Friday night during the closing ceremony of the World Championship at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. Efforts by journalists to speak to the President on the reasons behind her resignation were unsuccessfulRead More
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BREAKING: Kenya’s David Bamasai Tumo wins 2020 Lagos City Marathon
Kenya Marathoner, David Bamasai Tumo has won the Access Bank 2020 Lagos City Marathon. The grand prize of the 42km race is $50,000. David Tumo finished the race in 2hr 10mins 22secs.
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#LagosCityMarathon: Sanwo-Olu, others jog to promote wellness
Jogging 15KM with Gov. @jidesanwoolu at #LagosCityMarathon as he continue to preach wellness & health for Lagosians. #RunLagos #LagosRunThings #OwnYourRace pic.twitter.com/x7UoUfvEFA — POOJA… (@PoojaMedia) February 8, 2020 Vanguard
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#LagosCityMarathon: Photos, videos as Marathoner takes lead
Wawu… this runner in the #LagosCityMarathon is miles ahead of his counterparts. Is he flying the Mainland flag in the race? We wait to confirm in a bit. Stay with us for more updates from the #RunLagos.@Gidi_Traffic @TrafficChiefNG pic.twitter.com/QqSnWNq5ir — Inside Mainland (@InsideMainland) February 8, 2020 The leading Marathoner on the Third Mainland Bridge byRead More
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Photos as Lagos City Marathon kicks off at National Stadium
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Ighalo should expect tougher challenges at Man Utd – Lawal
Nigeria legend Garba Lawal has warned new Manchester United signing Odion Ighalo to expect tougher challenges than he faced at Watford. The striker completed a stunning move to Old Trafford on transfer deadline day from the Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua, signing a six-month contract with the Premier League club. Ighalo is no strangerRead More
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Japan’s Honda gets hero’s welcome in Brazil
Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda was given a hero’s welcome Friday from several thousand fans of Brazilian club Botafogo, where he recently signed to play until the end of the year. “Ole, Ole, Ole, Ola, Honda, Honda,” chanted a huge crowd of frenzied fans, brandishing Japanese flags as the 33-year-old arrived at the Galeao international airportRead More
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Tennis superstars Federer, Nadal play to huge crowd in Cape Town
Long term rivals and old friends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal battled it out for charity in South Africa on Friday in matches designed to draw the biggest ever tennis crowd. The evening at the Cape Town Stadium was expected to draw 50 000 people. The match is the sixth edition of the event organisedRead More
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Niger sprint star, Aminatou Seyni in middle of athletics’ hormone debate
Hailing from one of the world’s poorest country, Nigerien sprinter Aminatou Seyni is no stranger to life’s hurdles, but as she prepares for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the 23-year-old faces fresh obstacles. Despite clocking the fifth-fastest time in the 400 metres last year, Seyni may not be able to compete in her favoured event becauseRead More
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EPL: Fred reveals problems in Man Utd’s dressing room
Manchester United midfielder, Fred, has admitted some of the squad members are not on the same page. Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s men are currently seventh in the Premier League. The Red Devils are six points behind top four places and are in danger of missing out on the Champions League again. Fred admits unity in the
EPL: Fred reveals problems in Man Utd’s dressing room
EPL: I left Tottenham Hotspur because of Mourinho – Danny Rose
Tottenham Hotspur defender, Danny Rose, has disclosed that he left the club on loan to join Newcastle United last month because of manager Jose Mourinho. According to Rose, Mourinho did not give him the same opportunity to impress as Spurs’ other defenders. The 29-year-old, who made just five appearances since Mourinho took over from Mauricio
EPL: I left Tottenham Hotspur because of Mourinho – Danny Rose
Serie A: Sarri names Juventus squad against Verona
Juventus have released its squad that will tackle Verona in tonight’s Serie A fixture at the Stadio Bentegodi. Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has named a 20-man squad to face Verona in a post through the club’s official website on Friday night. The Bianconeri head to the game after defeating Fiorentina 3-0 in their last Serie
Serie A: Sarri names Juventus squad against Verona
President, para-powerlifting sports federation, Uboh, resigns
Queen Uboh, President of Nigerian Para-Powerlifting Federation, has resigned She resigned on Friday after successfully hosting the Abuja 2020 Para-Powerlifting World championship. Uboh made known her resignation on Friday night during the closing ceremony of the World Championship at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. Reason for her resignation is yet to be disclosed as officials
President, para-powerlifting sports federation, Uboh, resigns
Cristiano Ronaldo: Listen to your body – Dimitar Berbatov tells Juventus forward when to retire
Former Manchester United and Tottenham striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has advised Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, to listen to his body when he wants to retire from football. The Bulgarian believes Ronaldo, who turned 35 earlier this week, can play till 40. Berbatov, a former teammate with the Portuguese captain during their time at Man United, was
Cristiano Ronaldo: Listen to your body – Dimitar Berbatov tells Juventus forward when to retire
EPL: Manchester United suffer heavy injury blows ahead of Chelsea clash
Manchester United have been handed two heavy injury blows ahead of their Premier League game against Chelsea. The Blues will take on United at Stamford Bridge a week on Monday in a game with massive top-four implications. Frank Lampard’s side will hope to have their two injured stars Christian Pulisic available for selection, while United
EPL: Manchester United suffer heavy injury blows ahead of Chelsea clash
EPL: Martinelli sends message to Real Madrid over possible transfer
Arsenal forward, Gabriel Martinelli, has shut down speculation linking him with a possible move to Real Madrid. The 18-year-old has had an incredible debut season for the Gunners, following his £6.3million move from Ituano last summer. Martinelli has already scored 10 goals in his first 21 appearances. His form has caught the eye of Madrid,
EPL: Martinelli sends message to Real Madrid over possible transfer
EPL: Why Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea don’t have Premier League fixtures this weekend
For the first time in its 30-year history, the Premier League will have a winter break. However, it will be very different from what happens in other countries. Eight teams will be in action on Saturday and Sunday, while the other 12 complete Match Day 26 next weekend. This means, for instance, that Chelsea and
EPL: Why Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea don’t have Premier League fixtures this weekend
EPL: Solskjaer warned Man Utd will sack him if Ighalo flops
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has been warned that he could be sacked, if Odion Ighalo fails to impress during his loan spell. Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, stated this while writing in his column for the Daily Star. According to Merson, Ighalo could be “the final straw” for Solskjaer at United. “Odion Ighalo
EPL: Solskjaer warned Man Utd will sack him if Ighalo flops
LaLiga: Messi takes decision on dumping Barcelona after club fails to sack Abidal
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has decided to stay at the club beyond this season, Sky Sports reports. Messi was involved in a public bust-up with sporting director, Eric Abidal, this week. Abidal claimed that some players did not work hard enough under former manager, Ernesto Valverde, who was replaced last month by Quique Setien. Messi
LaLiga: Messi takes decision on dumping Barcelona after club fails to sack Abidal
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