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NPFL: Lobi Stars back on top with narrow 2-1 win over Wikki
By John Egbokhan The ding-dong affair at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football continued yesterday as Lobi Stars narrowly defeated Wikki Tourists 2-1 to return to the top of the table. Two first-half goals by Utibe Archibong and Austin Ogunye had propelled Lobi to a 2-0 lead but Nasir Jibrin’s injury-time goal reduced theRead More
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Emmanuel Petit warns City against signing Messi
Emmanuel Petit has warned Manchester City off signing Lionel Messi, claiming the Barcelona star does not have the physical capabilities to deal with the Premier League. Messi’s future at the Nou Camp looks uncertain following a row with sporting director Eric Abidal, and he could be available on a free transfer this summer as partRead More
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Roberto Firmino joint-best striker in world — Kaka
AC Milan and Brazil legend Kaka believes his compatriot Roberto Firmino is the best striker in the world, along with Barcelona’s Luis Suarez. As well as Firmino, fellow-Brazilians Alisson and Fabinho have formed the backbone of a Liverpool team that has taken the Premier League by storm this season. That is a source of prideRead More
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Para Powerlifting: Ishaku confirms suspension of Uboh-Idris
Ruel Ishaku, Vice President of the Nigeria Para Powerlifting Federation (NPPF), has confirmed the suspension of its President, Queen Uboh-Idris. Ishaku told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that this followed speculations that Uboh-Idris resigned immediately after the conclusion of the 3-day Para Powerlifting World Cup in Abuja. The event whichRead More
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Zidane surpasses Mourinho in most La Liga wins as Real Madrid coach
Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Osasuna on Sunday saw Zinedine Zidane further cement his legendary place in the club’s history. The victory was his 88th in La Liga taking him above Jose Mourinho into third all-time for the most wins in the Spanish top flight as Madrid boss. Only Miguel Munoz, who managed the clubRead More
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African Championships: Team Nigeria claim record women’s title as Adekuoroye rises to World No. 1
Team Nigeria has won a record 9th consecutive title in Women’s Wrestling at the African Championships, claiming 6 gold and 4 silver medals on a day that Commonwealth champions Odunayo Adekuoroye (57kg) and Blessing Oborududu (68kg) both rose to World No. 1 and 2 respectively in the global rankings. Mercy Genesis (50kg), teen sensation EstherRead More
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Blessing Oborududu: I want World, Olympic gold medals on my shelf
Nine-time African champion Blessing Oborududu who recently improved her World ranking to number three in the Women’s 68kg weight class after her bronze medal feat at the recently concluded Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series tournament in Rome, Italy has set an Olympic medal target for herself at the forthcoming Tokyo 2020 Games for self.
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NPFL: Adamawa United beats Heartland FC 1-0
Adamawa United FC of Yola on Sunday defeated visiting Heartland FC of Owerri 1-0 in a Match Day 19 fixture of the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that in the match played at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe, the hosts secured their second consecutive home wins afterRead More
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Marcus Rashford in talks to sign big-money deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports
? Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is in talks to sign a blockbuster multi-million pound deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports management company, joining an esteemed list of celebrity clients. The England striker is currently represented by his brothers Dane Rashford and Dwaine Maynard, but could be ready to sign a high-profile and lucrative dealRead More
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Man City eye Dortmund wonderkid Haaland as Aguero replacement
Manchester City are considering Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland as a long-term replacement for club legend Sergio Agüero. The Argentine recently became the highest-scoring foreign player in Premier League history, and City are eager to reward the 31-year-old’s years of loyal service by granting him complete freedom over his future. Agüero will be allowed toRead More
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LaLiga: Messi makes another record after Barcelona’s 3-2 win over Real Betis
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi on Sunday night made another record following his side’s 3-2 win over Real Betis in the La Liga. The Quique Setien’s side defeated Real Betis, thanks to goals from Frenkie de Jong, Sergio Busquets, and Clement Lenglet at Benito Villamarin as two goals from Sergio Canales and Nabil Fekir were not
LaLiga: Messi makes another record after Barcelona’s 3-2 win over Real Betis
EPL: Those saying I regret moving to Tottenham Hotspur only want to be in the news – Mourinho
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has denied that he already regrets joining the club. Mourinho replaced Mauricio Pochettino at White Hart Lane in November 2019. The Portuguese has won 10 games in his first 19 matches and Spurs are just four points behind the top four places. They have also qualified for the FA Cup
EPL: Those saying I regret moving to Tottenham Hotspur only want to be in the news – Mourinho
EPL Table: Guardiola makes claims about Liverpool’s lead over Man City
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed that his side never expected Liverpool to be on top of the English Premier League (EPL) table with 22 points ahead of second-place at this stage of the season. Guardiola said this on Sunday before Manchester City’s Premier League clash with West Ham United that was postponed. The
EPL Table: Guardiola makes claims about Liverpool’s lead over Man City
LaLiga: Barcelona still missing things despite 3-2 win over Real Betis – Quique Setien
Barcelona boss, Quique Setien says his side are still missing things despite coming from behind twice to beat Real Betis 3-2 in the La Liga encounter on Sunday night. He also hailed captain, Lionel Messi, and the rest of the Barcelona players for their resilience during the encounter against Real Betis Barcelona defeated Real Betis
LaLiga: Barcelona still missing things despite 3-2 win over Real Betis – Quique Setien
Serie A: highest goal scorers chasing golden boot this season
Following the conclusion of the Serie A Match-Day 23 fixtures on Sunday night, below are the current highest goal scorers chasing the golden boot in the Italian top-flight league. Inter Milan striker, Romelu Lukaku on Sunday night scored a goal in his side’s 4-2 win over AC Milan to take his goal tally to 17.
Serie A: highest goal scorers chasing golden boot this season
EPL: Josh King breaks silence on Man Utd signing Ighalo ahead of him
Bournemouth striker, Josh King, has broken his silence following his failed transfer to Manchester United. The 28-year-old was a major target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as he tried to bring in a replacement for the injured Marcus Rashford. King spent five years with United at the start of his career and has admitted a return
EPL: Josh King breaks silence on Man Utd signing Ighalo ahead of him
Serie A: Ibrahimovic hits out at AC Milan team-mates after 4-2 defeat to Inter
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has slammed his AC Milan team-mates, who he says “stopped playing”, during their 4-2 defeat to Inter Milan on Sunday. Milan threw away a two-goal lead against their city rivals in a thrilling Derby della Madonnina. Ibrahimovic provided the assist for Ante Rebic to open scoring, before doubling Rossoneri’s lead before the break.
Serie A: Ibrahimovic hits out at AC Milan team-mates after 4-2 defeat to Inter
2020 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon was more than a race – Wigwe
Herbert Wigwe, the Group Managing Director of Africa’s largest retail bank, Access Bank Plc., has revealed that sponsorship of the 2020 edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon meant more than just sponsoring athletics. This he said while addressing journalists at the finishing point of Africa’s grandest marathon which held on Saturday, February 8.
2020 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon was more than a race – Wigwe
Serie A: Conte speaks on Inter’s ‘dream’ of winning title ahead of Juventus after Milan win
Inter Milan manager, Antonio Conte, has said his side “can have a dream” of winning the Serie A title this season. Conte stated this while speaking to Sky Italia, following their 4-2 comeback win against AC Milan on Sunday. The Italian admits they were at risk of “a hammering” having gone two goals down in
Serie A: Conte speaks on Inter’s ‘dream’ of winning title ahead of Juventus after Milan win
EPL: Man Utd striker, Ighalo being monitored for 14 days amid coronavirus fears
Manchester United will include Odion Ighalo in the squad, for their Europa League clash with Club Brugges next week, the Daily Mail reports. Ighalo was left out of the group of players that travelled to Marbella last weekend, over the coronavirus alert. The Nigerian has remained in Manchester, amid fears he would not be allowed
EPL: Man Utd striker, Ighalo being monitored for 14 days amid coronavirus fears
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