Year: 2017
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Football
Hallgrimsson likens Cardiff City’s Gunnarson to Pele and Maradona after helping Iceland qualify for Russia 2018
Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson was in disbelief after his team qualified for the 2018 World Cup with a 2-0 win…
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Football
Nasri blasts France coach Deschamps over Karim Benzema ‘stupidity’
Former France international Samir Nasri has told Canal+ he believes it is “an act of stupidity” to have sent Real…
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Golf
McIlroy feels he can hit new heights after extended break
Rory McIlroy is confident his career can hit new heights after ending his season in disappointing fashion at the Alfred…
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F1
Hamilton in dreamland over 59-point lead
Lewis Hamilton says he could only have dreamed of opening up such a sizeable lead in the Formula One championship…
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Nigeria Football
Quadri sets a Nigerian and African record in Czestochowa with Polish Open triumph
Winner of the ITTF-Africa Cup earlier in the year and thus en route to the Liebherr 2017 Men’s World Cup…
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Football
Big blow for Arsenal as Mustafi faces long spell out with hamstring injury
Joachim Low revealed Shkodran Mustafi tore his thigh muscle in Germany’s comprehensive 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Azerbaijan on…
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Tennis
Goffin boosts ATP Finals hopes with Tokyo triumph
David Goffin secured a second title in as many weeks and boosted his hopes of an ATP Finals spot by…
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Tennis
Nadal beats Kyrgios to win 75th career title
Rafael Nadal outclassed a frustrated Nick Kyrgios to clinch the China Open and win a 75th career title. Kyrgios has…
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F1
Hamilton closes on championship with Suzuka win as Vettel retires
Lewis Hamilton took a huge step towards a fourth Formula One championship on Sunday, winning the Japanese Grand Prix as…
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Nigeria Football
AITEO Cup Final: It’s Tornadoes Vs Akwa United
Akwa United FC defeated Sunshine Stars 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in the second leg of their AITEO Cup…
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Nigeria Football
Nigeria qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup
Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals after a 74th minute goal…
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Nigeria Football
Former Lagos State governor to attend world cup game
Mr. Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works, and Housing, will represent President Muhammadu Buhari at Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World…
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Football
Damian makes bold statement about Buffon and De Gea
Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian has revealed that he rates David de Gea to be the best goalkeeper in the…
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Football
Why Qatar 2022 World Cup now a major doubt
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been plunged into further doubt due to a diplomatic crisis, according to a…
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Football
Azzurri fail to clinch play-off spot with disappointing draw
Italy failed to secure a World Cup play-off spot as they were held to an uninspiring 1-1 draw with Macedonia…
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Football
Spain qualify for 11th consecutive World Cup
Spain have become the fourth European team to qualify for the World Cup, reaching football’s biggest competition for an 11th…
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Off the Pitch
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique allegedly splits up from Shakira
There are widespread reports in both the Spanish and Colombian media on Thursday that Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has split…
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F1
F1 Raceweek: Vettel needs to close Hamilton gap in Japan
Following his sterling attempt at damage limitation in Malaysia last time out, Sebastian Vettel arrives in Japan needing to make…
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Boxing
Mayweather v McGregor ´great for the sport´, Klitschko says
Former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko feels the “tremendous interest” in the crossover bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr and UFC…
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Basketball
Joel Embiid completes first training since March injury
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid completed his first full practice on Thursday since undergoing surgery in March after tearing his…
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La Liga
Iniesta signs life contract at Barcelona
Andres Iniesta has signed a contract “for life” at Barcelona, the Catalan giants have confirmed. The 33-year-old has spent his…
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Football
Bolivia star Martins sneaks into Brazil team photo
The team photo prior to a big match is a staple of international football clashes, but keen-eyed observers might notice…
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Nigeria Football
Gov Emmanuel Redeems His $10,000 Per Goal Pledge To The Super Eagles
Gov Emmanuel redeems pledge, promises more goodies Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel on Wednesday redeemed his pledge of…
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Nigeria Football
Rohr Predicts Difficult Zambia Game, Declares Echiejile Fit
Nigeria’s head coach, Gernot Rohr has said a tough matchup await the Super Eagles on Saturday when they face the…
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Nigeria Football
Mikel: Super Eagles not interested in trash talks
Super Eagles’ captain Mikel John Obi has declared the players have no need to say too much before Saturday’s 2018…
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Nigeria Football
Head To Head Nigeria-Zambia – Results of The Past Contests Between Eagles And Chipolopolo
Back to back victories over Algeria has given Zambia great confidence ahead of their must win qualifier against the Nigeria.…
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Nigeria Football
AITEO CUP: Niger Tornadoes, Rivers Angels reach grand finale
Niger Tornadoes of Minna will play in the Final of the men’s event of this year’s AITEO Cup Competition, after…
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Football
Heynckes to overtake Wenger, Ranieri and co as Europe´s senior statesman
Jupp Heynckes revealed on Thursday that Bayern Munich have asked him to return as head coach for the rest of…
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Transfer
Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea ‘to push ahead with Ross Barkley bids’
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are reportedly both still interested in signing Ross Barkley from Everton when the transfer window reopens…
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Football
Brazil unable to find a way past Bolivia at the Estadio Hernando Siles
Brazil’s unbeaten World Cup 2018 qualifying run under Tite continued courtesy of a goalless draw with hosts Bolivia at the…
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