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From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Aminu Maigari has expressed disappointment over the latest FIFA ranking where the Super Eagles dropped one position from 35 to 36. Aminu Maigari disclosed  this last weekend in his residence in Bauchi state  while  speaking to Sports …

Barcelona (Spain), Feb. 21, 2021 Leo Messi made history for FC Barcelona but was unable to stop his side dropping two vital points on Sunday. They were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Cadiz —- a result which severely dents their slim Spanish La Liga title hopes. Messi …

Frankfurt (Germany), Feb. 20, 2021 (Reuters/NAN) Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Amin Younes scored a superb goal and helped to create another as his team beat Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday. The win helped them to stay on course for a UEFA Champions League spot. Bayern Munich remain on 49 …

By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Feb. 16, 2021 The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has pledged government’s support for Amaju Pinnick, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President’s bid to contest for a seat in the FIFA Council Election. Dare made the pledge on Tuesday in Abuja when the …

Barcelona (Spain), Feb. 16, 2021 A hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe helped Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) hammer FC Barcelona 4-1 at the Camp Nou on Tuesday in the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League. Liverpool, just like PSG, are also on course for the quarter-finals of the competition, after having won 2-0 away to …

London, Feb. 14, 2021 Manchester United lost ground in the 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) title race as they dropped points in a 1-1 draw at relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes equalised Mbaye Diagne’s early goal for second-bottom West Brom, but the home side held on for …

Madrid, Feb. 14, 2021 Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos were on target in the first half as Real Madrid easily beat a listless Valencia side 2-0 at home on Sunday to make it three wins in a row in La Liga. Benzema got Zinedine Zidane’s side off to a strong …

Paris, Feb. 13, 2021 Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) moved to the Ligue 1 summit as Moise Kean’s late goal sealed a 2-1 win over Nice at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. Coach Mauricio Pochettino was without the services of Brazilian superstar Neymar, who is out for a month after suffering …

Leicester (UK), Feb. 13, 2021 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has admitted that his side’s slim chances of retaining their English Premier League (EPL) title are over after they were beaten 1-3 at Leicester City on Saturday. Three goals in seven minutes from James Maddison, Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes overturned …

Leicester (UK), Feb. 10, 2021 Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho struck deep into stoppage time to send Leicester City into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, on Wednesday. Extra time loomed when Ihenacho was picked out at the far post from a corner and he …

Mr. Kola Oredipe, Director,New Media to Bayelsa Governor on Tuesday presented training kits to Bayelsa athletics team to the forthcoming National Sports Festival in Edo State. Oredipe, a former athlete and journalist said the donation was part of efforts to compliment government efforts in sports development as well as boost …

Al Rayyan (Qatar), Feb. 9, 2021 European champions Bayern Munich have cruised into the Club World Cup final where they will face Mexican side Tigres UANL. This was after two goals from Robert Lewandowski gave them a clinical 2-0 win over Al Ahly on Monday. Bayern Munich will meet CONCACAF …

Rome, Feb. 7, 2021 Zlatan Ibrahimovic netted a brace for a 501-goal tally in club football to help AC Milan hammer backmarkers Crotone 4-0. The win helped them reclaim a Serie A lead temporarily held by crosstown rivals Inter Milan. The Nerazzurri, who beat Fiorentina 2-0 on Friday as they …

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, on Friday, February 5, 2021, joined family, friends and well-wishers of ex-Rangers great, late Nwabueze Nwankwo, also known as ‘Bulldozer’, to bid him farewell as he was laid to rest in his country …

Barcelona, Feb. 2, 2021 Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez has tested positive for the Coronavirus, the club said on Tuesday. The 73-year-old, who is tested regularly, is self-isolating and without symptoms. The news came on the day Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane returned to training after he tested positive on …

  By Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos, Feb. 1, 2021 The organisers of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Monday announced April 10 as the date for the 2021 edition. The Project Consultant of the race, Bukola Olopade, in a statement in Lagos, said the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon had been …

Barcelona, Feb. 1, 2021 FC Barcelona moved a place up into second in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday after a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao, with club captain Lionel Messi entering the record books again. Barca went ahead after 20 minutes, when Lionel Messi scored direct from a free-kick …

By Akeem Abas Ibadan, Jan. 30, 2021 The death of Akeem Sadiku, popularly called Dodo, an International Super Middleweight Champion, has thrown the nation’s boxing family into deep mourning. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Chief Executive Officer, Afrique Boxing Promotion, Olusola Ayodele, announced Sadiku’s death on …

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has said how pained he is to hear of the death of Joe Erico, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper. Erico was also part of the coaching crew that led Super Eagles to the …

London, Jan. 25, 2021 Chelsea said on Monday they have sacked manager Frank Lampard after a run of five defeats in eight league games left them ninth in the 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) standings. Lampard, who led Chelsea to a top-four finish and the FA Cup final in his …

Barcelona, Jan. 24, 2021 Real Madrid closed the gap at the top of the Spanish La Liga to four points with a 4-1 away win at Alaves on Saturday. Casemiro headed in the first goal on 13 minutes and Karim Benzema doubled the lead on 41 minutes. Eden Hazard was …

London, Jan. 23, 2021 English FA Cup holders Arsenal exited the 2020/2021 competition on Saturday after a 1-0 fourth round defeat at Southampton. Brazilian defender Gabriel conceded an own goal in the 24th minute, after a shot from Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters deflected into the net from his boot. Southampton …

Eibar (Spain), Jan. 22, 2021 Luis Suarez’s double, including a late penalty kick, helped Atletico Madrid to snatch a 2-1 win at Eibar on Thursday. Eibar took the lead through Serbian goalkeeper Marco Dmitrovic who slammed home a 12th minute penalty kick for what was, unsurprisingly, his first goal for …

London, Jan. 21, 2021 Paul Pogba struck another crucial blow for Manchester United in the Premier League title race with a stunning second-half strike to put his side back on top of the table with a 2-1 victory at Fulham on Wednesday. The rejuvenated French midfielder arrowed home an unstoppable …

Leicester (UK), Jan. 20, 2021 Leicester City claimed top spot in the ongoing 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) on Tuesday with a 2-0 win against Chelsea at the King Power Stadium. Wilfred Ndidi fired the hosts in front after six minutes and James Maddison added the second four minutes before …