Month: January 2017
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Nigeria Football
It might be difficult for me at Arsenal – Osimhen explains Wolfsburg choice
Victor Osimhen says he rejected Arsenal in order to sign for Wolfsburg as he feels he will have more playing opportunities…
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EPL
Mikel Obi pens emotional letter to Chelsea fans
Following his move from Chelsea to Chinese Super League club Tianjin TEDA, Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has taken…
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Nigeria Football
John Mikel Obi joins Chinese Super League club Tianjin TEDA from Chelsea
Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has joined Chinese Super League club Tianjin TEDA from Chelsea after his move was confirmed…
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La Liga
Athletic Bilbao 2 Barcelona 1: Aduriz shines as nine-man Athletic hold off Barca in thriller
Barcelona must come from behind in the Copa del Rey as the holders began 2017 with a tempestuous 2-1 defeat…
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African Football
Riyad Mahrez becomes first African to win PFA, BBC & CAF player of the year award
Leicester City and Algerian play-maker Riyad Mahrez who beat Dortmund striker Pierre Aubameyang to African player of the year award…
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Nigeria Football
#GloCAFAwards2016: Asisat Oshoala named Women Player of the year 2016
Arsenal and Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has been named the CAF Women’s Player of the Year 2016. Asisat Oshoala beat…
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Other Sports
Danjuma Kolo explains why Niger Flickers will win 2017 African Cup of Club Championship
Danjuma Kolo has explained why he is confident Nigeria representative at this years African Cup of Club Championship in the male…
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Transfer
Wolfsburg complete the signing of Victor Osimhen from Ultimate Strikers Academy
German club Wolfsburg have completed the signing of Nigeria international teenage striker Victor Osimhen from Lagos-based side Ultimate Strikers Academy.…
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Basketball
Depleted Cavs fall to Bulls, Thunder beaten and Curry stars in Warriors win
Jimmy Butler helped the Chicago Bulls beat reigning NBA champions and the depleted the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Oklahoma City…
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EPL
Tottenham 2 Chelsea 0: Alli at the double to derail Conte´s record men
Dele Alli continued his scintillating form in front of goal by heading a brace to give Tottenham a stirring 2-0…
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EPL
Mourinho: I have fallen in love with Manchester United
Jose Mourinho has claimed he has fallen in love with Manchester United because of the club’s fans and their realistic attitude.…
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La Liga
Real Madrid 3 Sevilla 0: James inspires Copa win on Zidane´s anniversary
Real Madrid celebrated the first anniversary of Zinedine Zidane’s appointment in style, as James Rodriguez netted twice in a 3-0…
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Editorials
Mike Phelan joins growing list of struggling Sir Alex Ferguson proteges
Arguably the best manager in football history but it has not been same story for his proteges, Mike Phelan’s exit…
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Tennis
World No.72 Madison Brengle knocks Serena Williams out of #ASBClassic
World number two Serena Williams fell to a shock defeat in her second match back after injury at the ASB…
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Nigeria Football
Four Chinese clubs ready to sign Mikel Obi has agent denies Valencia deal
John Mikel Obi’s agent has said report making round about a four year deal taking the Super Eagles captain to…
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Bundesliga
Matthaus: Muller faces tough test to get back into Bayern starting XI
Former Bayern Munich star Lothar Matthaus believes Thomas Muller faces a tough task to win over Carlo Ancelotti in the…
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Tennis
Venus Williams withdraws from ASB Classic
Venus Williams has been forced to withdraw from the ASB Classic due to an arm injury. The seven-time grand slam…
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EPL
Wenger happy with Arsenal’s dramatic comeback, ignores title talk
Arsene Wenger described Arsenal’s dramatic comeback against Bournemouth as a physical and mental test, while he insisted the Londoners are…
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Football
Chapecoense signing up new players after air disaster
Chapecoense are preparing for the upcoming 2017 season by signing up players as the tragedy-hit club attempt to recover from…
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EPL
Tottenham v Chelsea: Spurs out to stop the Blues record chase in the clash of the titans
By: Timothy Dehinbo Antonio Conte’s Chelsea will face another significant test on Wednesday, as they head to the home…
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EPL
Mourinho & co are jealous of Chelsea position – Conte
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte dismissed talk of a favourable festive fixture list, claiming rivals are jealous of his team’s lead atop…
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Basketball
Spurs trump Raptors, Thomas leads Celtics
The San Antonio Spurs emerged victorious over the Toronto Raptors, while Isaiah Thomas helped the Boston Celtics beat the Utah…
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Editorials
NBA greatest of all time coach – Phil Jackson or Gregg Popovich?
Even the player you consider the greatest of all time basketball player believes Michael Jordan is the greatest of all…
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Bundesliga
Costa: 2017 will be my year
Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa believes 2017 will be “his year” as he trains his sights on lifting the Bundesliga…
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La Liga
Las Palmas 0 Atletico Madrid 2: Koke and Griezmann secure commanding Copa lead
Atletico Madrid’s trademark defensive nous provided a strong platform as Diego Simeone’s men began 2017 with a hard-fought 2-0 win…
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Transfer
Leicester reach agreement with Genk over Ndidi transfer
Leicester City have reached an agreement with Genk for the transfer of Wilfred Ndidi, subject to a work permit being…
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EPL
Crystal Palace 1 Swansea City 2: Rangel late show gets Clement era off to winning start
Angel Rangel’s dramatic late goal ensured Swansea City started the Paul Clement era with an important 2-1 win over fellow strugglers…
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Tennis
World no 1 Murray maintains hot streak with first win of 2017
It was a case of new year, same old Andy Murray, as the world number one chalked up a 25th…
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EPL
Tottenham don´t want to be that team – Kane vows to stop Chelsea´s history bid
Harry Kane says Tottenham are determined not to let Chelsea set a new Premier League record when the sides meet…
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EPL
Bournemouth 3 Arsenal 3: Giroud the hero as gunners complete fantastic comeback to rescue a point
Arsenal launched a stunning fightback in the final 20 minutes to come from three goals down and rescue a point…
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