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Ndidi returns for Leicester, Iheanacho, Balogun missing

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Aug. 31, 2019 Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi returned to the starting line-up for Leicester City…

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Koulibaly own goal hands Juventus dramatic win to ruin Napoli comeback

Turin (Italy), Aug. 31, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly scored an injury-time own goal to hand Juventus a 4-3…

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Liverpool stay top with club record-breaking win at Burnley

Burnley (UK), Aug. 31, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Premier League leaders Liverpool set a new club record of 13 straight top flight…

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Oyo will witness paradigm shift in sports development — Commissioner  

By Akeem Abas Ibadan, Aug. 30, 2019 Mr Seun Fakorede, Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, says the state…

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Lewandowski goals a precious commodity for Bayern

Berlin, Aug 29, 2019  (Reuters/NAN) A new contract is looming for Poland forward Robert Lewandowski, who will be carrying the…

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Nigeria’s ‘Iron Lady’ meets $10,000 requirement, returns to boxing ring in America

By Harrison Arubu New York, Aug. 27, 2019  Nigeria’s Helen ‘Iron Lady’ Joseph is set for action against Martina Horgasx…

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Lukaku scores on debut as Conte’s Inter Milan make flying start

Milan (Italy), Aug. 26, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Forward Romelu Lukaku scored on his debut for Inter Milan as they made a…

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Salah at the double as Liverpool dispatch Arsenal at Anfield

Liverpool (UK), Aug. 24, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Liverpool made it three wins out of three as Mohamed Salah scored twice in…

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Liverpool win Super Cup after penalty shootout

Istanbul (Turkey), Aug. 14, 2019 Champions League winners Liverpool won the Super Cup 5-4 on penalties against Chelsea after the…

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Nigerians spend N730bn on sports betting annually

By Anita Eboigbe Abuja, Aug. 12, 2019 Nigerians spend over 730 billion Naira annually on sports betting and at least…

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Neymar not missed as PSG whip Nimes 3-0

Paris, Aug. 12, 2019 Paris St-Germain’s star-studded attack brushed off the absence of Neymar as Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and…

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Manchester City convincing in VAR-packed 5-0 win at West Ham

London, Aug. 10, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as champions Manchester City made a hugely convincing start to…

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Ajax held by PAOK in UEFA Champions League third qualifying round

Belgrade, Aug. 7, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Former European champions Ajax Amsetrdam were held to a 2-2 draw at PAOK in the…

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Envoy excited as feared female Nigerian boxer wins comeback bout in NY

By Harrison Arubu New York, Aug. 3, 2019  The Nigerian Consul General in New York, Benayaogha Okoyen, says he is…

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Manchester United beat AC Milan on penalties in Cardiff

Cardiff (UK), Aug. 3, 2019 Manchester United beat AC Milan 5-4 on penalties after their International Champions Cup match in…

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Sancho shines as Borussia Dortmund down toothless Bayern Munich to win German Super Cup

Dortmund (Germany), Aug. 3, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Jadon Sancho starred for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday to help his side beat rivals…

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FIFA approves Women’s World Cup expansion to 32 teams in 2023

Zurich, Aug. 1, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Football’s world governing body FIFA has approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from…

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London Mayor backs bid to host 2023 UEFA Champions League final at Wembley

London, July 31, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) London Mayor Sadiq Khan has backed a Football Association (FA) bid for Wembley Stadium to…

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Liverpool trio, Messi, Ronaldo, U.S. World Cup winners head FIFA award shortlists

Zurich, July 31, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Liverpool’s UEFA Champions League winning trio of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane…

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