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FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy arrives Nigeria on Thursday

By Debo Oshundun Lagos, April 9, 2019 The FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy is expected to arrive Nigeria on a…

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Nestle remains committed to developing youths through basketball – Manager

By Babatunde Ogunrinde Lagos, April 5, 2019 Olufemi Akintola, the Category Manager, Beverages, Nestle Nigeria PLC, on Friday said that…

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Messi guides Barca to derby victory over Espanyol

Barcelona (Spain), March 31, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Lionel Messi scored twice to earn FC Barcelona a 2-0 derby win over Espanyol…

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Kane says he’ll support “walk off’’ over racial abuse

London, March 28, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) England captain Harry Kane said he would support any of his team mates in walking…

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Oshoala scores again as visiting FC Barcelona Ladies defeat league leaders Atletico Madrid

By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 17, 2019 Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala on Sunday continued with her impressive goalscoring form for…

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Jimenez, Jota slay Manchester United as Wolves reach FA Cup semi-finals

Wolverhampton (UK), March 17, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Wolverhampton Wanderers reached the English FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1998…

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Ajayi scores again for Rotherham; Mikel, Etebo feature for Middlesbrough, Stoke

By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 17, 2019 Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi continued his impressive goal scoring form for Rotherham United…

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Isco, Bale get Zidane’s second coming off to winning start for Real Madrid

Madrid, March 16, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Zinedine Zidane’s second spell as Real Madrid coach got off to a promising start with…

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Man City come from two goals down to reach FA Cup last four

London, March 16, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Premier League leaders Manchester City recovered from two goals down to beat Championship side Swansea…

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Ronaldo recalled by Portugal for first time since World Cup

Lisbon (Portugal), March 15, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Cristiano Ronaldo was recalled by the Portuguese national squad on Friday for the first…

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Europa League: Giroud hat-trick leads Chelsea into quarter-finals

London, March 14, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) A perfect hat-trick from Olivier Giroud helped Chelsea overcome Dynamo Kiev 5-0 on Thursday where…

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Schalke sack coach Tedesco after Manchester City mauling

Berlin, March 14, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Schalke 04 fired coach Domenico Tedesco two days after they lost 7-0 to Manchester City…

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Ronaldo hat-trick helps Juventus into UEFA Champions League quarter-finals

Turin (Italy), March 12, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick helped Juventus to storm back from a 2-0 first leg deficit…

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Real Madrid reappoint Zidane as coach, after sacking Solari

Abuja, March 11, 2019 Former France midfielder and captain, Zinedine Zidane, has been reappointed as coach at Real Madrid, after…

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Rashford’s last-gasp penalty kick knocks out stunned PSG as Manchester United advance

Paris, March 6, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Marcus Rashford scored a last-gasp penalty kick awarded after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) intervention…

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FIFA confirms Chelsea appeal against transfer ban

Zurich, March 5, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) World football ruling body FIFA confirmed on Tuesday that English Premier League (EPL) clubside Chelsea…

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Puma takes over from Nike as Manchester City kit supplier

Berlin, Feb. 28, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Puma has signed a long-term strategic partnership with English Premier League champions, Manchester City, taking…

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Aguero penalty gives Manchester City 1-0 win over West Ham United

Manchester (UK), Feb. 27, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Sergio Aguero’s penalty gave champions Manchester City a 1-0 win over West Ham United…

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Ozil starts, scores as Arsenal hammer Bournemouth 5-1

London, Feb. 27, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil marked his first Premier League start of 2019 with a goal and…

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