Month: November 2017
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Football
Romania 0 Netherlands 3: Advocaat signs off in style
Dick Advocaat enjoyed a successful farewell as Netherlands coach as a trio of second half goals secured a routine 3-0…
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Football
Belgium 1 Japan 0: Lukaku breaks scoring record with second-half winner
Romelu Lukaku became Belgium’s outright record scorer with the only goal in an uninspired 1-0 friendly win over Japan in…
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Football
Russia 3 Spain 3: Visitors squander two-goal lead as Smolov & Ramos net braces
Spain showed rare signs of defensive frailty as they squandered a two-goal lead to slump to a thrilling 3-3 friendly…
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Football
England 0 Brazil 0: Gomez impresses as hosts stifle Neymar and company
England followed up their stalemate against Germany with another impressive clean sheet as they held five-time world champions Brazil to…
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Basketball
Celtics´ Kyrie Irving expected to return against Nets
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving is expected to make his return to the court against the Brooklyn Nets on…
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Tennis
ATP World Tour: Sock topples Cilic to boost semi-final hopes
Jack Sock mounted a spirited fightback to claim a first ATP World Tour Finals victory that leaves Marin Cilic facing…
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Football
Arsenal Wenger eyes World Cup job?
Arsene Wenger has hinted he could pursue a future in international football when he eventually leaves Arsenal. The Frenchman has…
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Nigeria Football
Mikel reveals Rohr’s half time talks helped Nigeria trash Argentina
Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has hinged Nigeria’s comfortable 4-2 win over Argentina on Tuesday at the Krasnodar stadium…
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Nigeria Football
Argentina 2 Nigeria 4: Eagles hand La Albiceleste their first defeat under Sampaoli
Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi inspired Nigeria to a comfortable 4-2 victory over Argentina at the Krasnodar stadium in an…
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Nigeria Football
NFF identifies camping sites and friendlies opponent
The leadership of Nigeria Football Federation has identified two camping/ training sites for the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFAnWorld…
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Nigeria Football
Rohr praises debutants Brian Idowu and Francis Uzoho
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has singled out the duo of goalkeeper Francis Odinaka Uzoho and Brian Idowu for special…
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Nigeria Football
Nigeria humbles Argentina in six goal thriller
Nigeria’s Super Eagles inspired by captain Mikel John Obi humbled Jorge Sampaoli’s Argentina 4-2 inside the new Krasnodar Stadium in…
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Nigeria Football
Sergio Aguero faints during Argentina, Nigeria friendly
Sergio Aguero was taken to hospital after fainting at half-time of Argentina’s friendly defeat to Nigeria in Russia on Tuesday. …
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Nigeria Football
NFF, Super Eagles sign landmark agreement ahead Russia 2018 World Cup
A historic and binding agreement that will eliminate all manner of rancour and distractions around Nigeria’s preparation and participation at…
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Nigeria Football
Rivers United renews Shirt Sponsorship
NPFL side, Rivers Utd of Port Harcourt have reached an agreement with Eunisell to be the club’s official shirt sponsors. …
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Nigeria Football
Akepyi to start as Rohr set to experiment a new formation against Argentina
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has restored Daniel Akpeyi in goal as Nigeria tackle Argentina in an international friendly in…
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Tennis
Injured Nadal withdraws from ATP Finals after defeat Goffin
World number one Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw from the ATP Finals due to a knee injury. A…
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Football
Italy 0 Sweden 0 (0-1 agg): Ventura on the brink as Azzurri miss first World Cup in 60 years
Italy will miss out on the World Cup for the first time in 60 years as Sweden secured a precious…
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Basketball
NBA Round Up: Cavs rally deflates Knicks, Curry misses Warriors win
The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame the New York Knicks in a spiteful clash, while reigning NBA champions the Golden State Warriors…
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Other Sports
Rohr hopes to have six more friendlies before the World Cup
The team takes on Argentina in a grade A friendly on Tuesday in Krasnodar, Russia but Rohr, who has guided…
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Nigeria Football
Nigeria deserves to be at the World Cup – Chris Green
Chris Green, member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), said on Monday that the Super Eagles worked hard and deserved…
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Nigeria Football
Why we chose Agege Stadium for continental matches – MFM Director
The Director of MFM FC of Lagos, Emmanuel Adeyemi on Monday said that the club chose to play its continental…
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Tennis
Dimitrov overcomes Thiem on ATP Finals debut
Grigor Dimitrov’s ATP Finals debut ended victoriously as he overcame Dominic Thiem 6-3 5-7 7-5 at the O2 Arena on…
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Football
Germany coach: Russia 2018 would be a disaster without Italy
Germany coach Joachim Low described the prospect of a World Cup without four-time champions Italy as a “disaster” as Gian…
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Football
Del Piero wants Conte back in charge of Italy
Former Italy star Alessandro Del Piero wants Antonio Conte to return as head coach after “a great period” with Chelsea.…
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Football
Batistuta annoyed ´extraterrestrial´ Messi broke his record
Argentina great Gabriel Batistuta admitted he was annoyed Lionel Messi broke his goalscoring record, but was glad it was surpassed…
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Football
Bakayoko: I am better than Kante
Tiemoue Bakayoko insists he is not inferior to his rivals in France’s midfield and is determined to secure a place…
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Off the Pitch
Cristiano Ronaldo welcomes Alana Martina his baby number four
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has announced the birth of his fourth child, a daughter named Alana Martina. Ronaldo’s new…
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Nigeria Football
NFF appoints Bala Nikyu as new Flamingoes coach as camp opens for Ethiopia clash
Head Coach of the U17 women national team, Flamingoes, Bala Nikyu will open camp early this week as the girls…
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Basketball
Longley: Simmons can reach level of Jordan
Former Chicago Bulls center and three-time NBA champion Luc Longley believes Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has the ability to…
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