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D’Tigress qualify for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Nigeria’s senior women’s national Basketball Team, D Tigress on Saturday booked a ticket to the 2020 Olympics Games in Tokyo.
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Lagos Govt to put marathon on World Sports Calendar
The Lagos State Government says it will put the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on the World Marathon Calender.
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Coronavirus knocks Ighalo out of United’s camp in Spain
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo, who joined the club on loan from China’s Shanghai Shenhua, will miss a training camp in Spain as he may not be cleared by UK immigration on their return should border restrictions tighten due to the coronavirus epidemic. Over 700 people have died in mainland China due to the flu-likeRead More
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Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Kenya’s Bamarssai, Cherop emerge champions
The 2020 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon reached a fitting finale yesterday with Kenya’s David Bamarssai, emerging the men’s champion with 2:10:23, a new course record. In the women’s race, Sharon Cherop also of Kenya topped the field. Barmassai was chased very closely by Ethiopia’s Dekebo Dakamo who finished at 2:10:55 to place second, whileRead More
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Payet strike helps Marseille strengthen grip on second spot
Dimitri Payet helped Marseille maintain their hot streak with the only goal in a 1-0 win over rock-bottom Toulouse on Saturday that maintained their grip on second place in Ligue 1. Former West Ham forward Payet struck the winner from distance shortly after half-time at the Stade Velodrome to extend Marseille’s unbeaten run to 16Read More
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Leverkusen deny Dortmund in seven-goal thriller as Bailey shines
Substitute Leon Bailey scored one late goal and made another as Bayer Leverkusen sealed a stunning 4-3 win over Borussia Dortmund to deny the visitors the chance to go second in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Bailey came on for the final 20 minutes with his side 3-2 down and after slottting home the equaliser, theRead More
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Klinsmann’s Hertha slump as Quaison hits hat-trick for Mainz
Sweden striker Robin Quaison hit a hat-trick as Mainz beat 10-man Hertha Berlin 3-1 in the capital on Saturday to push Jurgen Klinsmann’s side towards the Bundesliga relegation spots. Hertha have just one win in their five games in all competitions in 2020 under ex-Germany and USA head coach Klinsmann, who took charge last November.Read More
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Barca in turmoil trying to make up for Messi’s lost time
Lionel Messi admitted in December he could soon retire but Barcelona’s frenzied attempts to make the most of his final years appear to be having the opposite effect. As Athletic Bilbao’s players celebrated Inaki Williams’ 94th-minute winner at San Mames on Thursday night, Messi stood still in the centre circle, hands on his hips andRead More
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Stat shows Ancelotti’s brilliant instant impact at Everton
Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton side jumped up to seventh in the Premier League on Saturday with a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace. The Merseysiders found themselves in a relegation battle when the Italian took over at Goodison Park in late December, but their season has transformed and they now find themselves 12 points clear of theRead More
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Getafe make top four statement with resounding Valencia victory
Getafe took another step towards Champions League qualification on Saturday as Jorge Molina scored twice in a sensational 3-0 win over fellow top-four contenders Valencia. The 37-year-old Molina capped a storming performance with two goals in the second half before Jaime Mata added a third with three minutes left, after Valencia’s Alessandro Florenzi had beenRead More
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Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo reveals what Juventus ‘need’ after 2-1 loss to Verona
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has said that Maurizio Sarri’s side ‘need’ to keep working hard in order to achieve their aim this season. Ronaldo said this while reacting to Juventus’ 2-1 defeat to Hellas Verona in the Serie A encounter on Saturday night. The former Real Madrid star opened the scoring for Juventus in the
Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo reveals what Juventus ‘need’ after 2-1 loss to Verona
EPL: Premier League reveals why clubs may abandon Carabao Cup, discloses plans for foreign players
New Premier League chief executive, Richard Masters has hinted that some top clubs in the top flight may dump the Carabao Cup because of mooted changes to the Champions League that could add four extra games each season. “In the end, there isn’t enough space in the calendar,” he said. “It’s not an absolute that
EPL: Premier League reveals why clubs may abandon Carabao Cup, discloses plans for foreign players
LaLiga: Emmanuel Petit reveals why Messi will leave Barcelona
Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder, Emmanuel Petit has said that Lionel Messi may leave the Catalan club next summer. The future of the Argentine captain has been thrown into doubt following his clash with Sporting Director, Eric Abidal. The Argentine captain can leave Nou Camp for nothing in the summer thanks to a clause added
LaLiga: Emmanuel Petit reveals why Messi will leave Barcelona
Messi vs Abidal clash: Barcelona legend, Rivaldo takes side
Barcelona legend, Rivaldo, has backed captain, Lionel Messi, ahead of Sporting Director, Eric Abidal, following a clash between the duo earlier this week. Abidal, who played alongside Messi at Camp Nou, had criticised the Barca number 10 and the rest of the club’s players over their work ethics for the La Liga champions. “Many Barcelona
Messi vs Abidal clash: Barcelona legend, Rivaldo takes side
Serie A: Sarri issues strong warning to Juventus players after 2-1 defeat to Verona
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has warned his players that they cannot afford to throw away points like they did during their 2-1 defeat to Hellas Verona on Saturday. The Italian champions looked set to open a six-point gap at the top, after Cristiano Ronaldo opened scoring in the 65th minute. However, Fabio Borini equalized with
Serie A: Sarri issues strong warning to Juventus players after 2-1 defeat to Verona
Serie A: Ronaldo makes history as Juventus lose to Verona
Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday, became the first Juventus player to score in 10 straight Serie A games. Ronaldo opened scoring as the Italian champions lost 2-1 at Hellas Verona. After celebrating his 35th birthday earlier in the week, the Portugal captain fired low into the bottom left corner. That goal meant Ronaldo has now scored
Serie A: Ronaldo makes history as Juventus lose to Verona
EPL: Jack Grealish chooses Man Utd move
Aston Villa captain, Jack Grealish, has decided on a move to Manchester United this summer. The 24-year-old has already agreed terms with the Red Devils, although formal talks are yet to take place between both clubs. Grealish is widely expected to leave Villa Park this summer, with his boyhood club fighting to avoid relegation. It
EPL: Jack Grealish chooses Man Utd move
LaLiga: Setien speaks on considering several strikers to buy for Barcelona
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien, has said he is considering several names, as the club continue its search for new strikers. Setien, speaking to reporters on Saturday, however admitted he would need authorisation from the club, before he can complete any deal. Barca are suffering from an injury crisis, but could be given special dispensation to
LaLiga: Setien speaks on considering several strikers to buy for Barcelona
LaLiga: Barcelona squad against Real Betis revealed
Barcelona has published their squad to tackle Real Betis in Sunday’s La Liga fixture at the Benito Villamarín. Barcelona manager, Quique Setién, announced an 18-man squad in a post on their official website on Saturday. The Catalan club head to the game after their 1-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey quarter-final
LaLiga: Barcelona squad against Real Betis revealed
LaLiga: Real Madrid squad to face Osasuna revealed
Real Madrid has released their squad to face Osasuna in an away La Liga fixture on Sunday. Zinedine Zidane’s side published a list of 19 players in a post through their official Twitter page on Saturday. The Los Blancos were defeated 4-3 by Real Sociedad in their last encounter in the Copa del Rey quarter-final
LaLiga: Real Madrid squad to face Osasuna revealed
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