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‘I am still alive’, says Christian Chukwu
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Jan. 10, 2021 Former Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu has debunked the news of his death,…
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Arsenal wins Newcastle United; Real Madrid draws with Osasuna; PSG beats Stade Brestois
London, Jan. 10, 2021 Emile Smith-Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in extra time as Mikel Arteta’s side began their FA…
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Zidane isolating, after contact tests positive for COVID-19
Madrid, Jan. 7, 2021 Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is isolating after a close contact of his tested positive for…
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Messi shines as Barca win at Athletic Bilbao; Man City outclass Man United to reach League Cup final
Lionel Messi was at the top of his game as FC Barcelona earned a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao on…
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Ronaldo is star again as Juventus beat Udinese; FC Barcelona wins Huesca
Turin (Italy), Jan. 3, 2021 Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and created another goal as Juventus got back to winning ways…
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Man City’s Guardiola might prolong managerial career
Manchester, England, Jan. 3, 2020 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the wealth of experience he has gained from previous…
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Messi returns for Barca as Koeman warns against dropping more points
Barcelona, Jan. 2, 2021 Lionel Messi has recovered from an ankle injury and is ready to take on Huesca on…
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Ronaldo knocks out 3 contenders to win Player of the Century award
Dubai (UAE), Dec. 27, 2020 Cristiano Ronaldo, knocked out three other top contenders, for the Player of the Century crown…
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Messi says ‘lucky’ to have worked under Guardiola
Barcelona, Dec. 27, 2020 Lionel Messi counts himself “lucky” to have worked under Pep Guardiola at Barcelona between 2008-12 and…
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Arsenal beat Chelsea to end winless streak, United held at Leicester
London, Dec. 26, 2020 Arsenal ended their seven-match winless run in the English Premier League (EPL) with a surprise 3-1…
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Makinde opens GSM tennis tournament …says we want to develop many talents
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, declared open the Governor Seyi Makinde Tennis Tournament organised by the…
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President Buhari, Dabiri-Erewa hail Anthony Joshua for retaining boxing titles
President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated the decisive victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua over Kubrat Pulev Saturday night. The President,…
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Joshua knocks out Pulev to retain heavyweight titles
London, Dec. 13, 2020 World boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev near the end of the…
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Man United suffer double injury blow against West Ham
London, Dec. 6, 2020 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said both Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial were substituted during…
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We must discontinue dependence on crude oil for public revenue, forex – Emefiele; Explains CBN’s interest in sports
By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, Dec. 5, 2020 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has…
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Zidane in ‘serious danger’ after Madrid crisis deepens
December 2, 2020 Madrid, Dec. 2, 2020 Kyiv’s Olympic Stadium was the scene of Zinedine Zidane’s last stand as Real…
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Tyson fights to draw with Jones Jr. in exhibition
Los Angeles, Nov. 29, 2020 Mike Tyson showed age has not robbed him of his power as the former heavyweight…
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Tokyo 2020 organisers estimate Games postponement cost $1.9 billion: media
Tokyo, Nov. 29, 2020 This year’s postponement of the Tokyo Olympics because of the novel coronavirus cost about 200 billion…
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Zidane in sullen mood after Madrid draw
Villa-Real, Spain, Nov. 21, 2020 Frustrated Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane insisted through gritted teeth that his side had deserved…
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Spain hammer Germany 6-0 to reach UEFA Nations League final four
Seville (Spain), Nov. 18, 2020 Spain forward Ferran Torres scored a first career hat-trick as his side crushed helpless Germany…
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2021 AFCON Qualifier: Rohr blames poor pitch for Eagles’ dismal performance
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 17, 2020 Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, has attributed Tuesday’s below par performance of the…
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CAF wades into Banjul airport incident involving Gabonese team
Abuja, Nov. 16, 2020 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday called an emergency video conference meeting with representatives of…
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Kidnap: Ex-Super Eagles player, Christian Obodo, regains freedom in Delta – Police
By Edeki Igafe Warri (Delta), Nov. 16, 2020 A former Super Eagles midfielder, Christian Obodo who was allegedly abducted on…
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Aubameyang, Gabon teammates forced to sleep on Banjul airport floor
Banjul, Nov. 16, 2020 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his Gabon teammates were forced to spend the night sleeping on the airport…
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Football enthusiasts say Super Eagles’ 4-4 draw with Sierra Leone shameful
By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, Nov. 14, 2020 A cross-section of football enthusiasts in Enugu says they were disappointed with the…
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