Year: 2017
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Nigeria Football
Mikel rejects Everton link, insists playing in China will help him prepare for World Cup
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has rejected rumours lining him with a move back to the Premier League with…
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Nigeria Football
NPFL Super Six: CHAN Eagles emerge champions as Okpotu bags brace
The Home Based Super Eagles on Sunday in Kano emerged winners of the NPFL Invitational Tournament, the Super Six after…
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Football
Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s Feyenoord hit seven against city rivals Sparta Rotterdam
Feyenoord crushed their city rivals Sparta Rotterdam 7-0 on Sunday to maintain their recent impressive form. The win means that…
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Football
Hearts put four past Celtics to end their 69 domestic unbeaten run
Celtic’s unbeaten run of 69 domestic matches, stretching back to May 2016, is over after a 4-0 thrashing at Hearts…
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Serie A
Struggling Verona trash Gattuso’s AC Milan
AC Milan’s disappointing season reached a new low on Sunday as struggling Verona cruised to a shock 3-0 home win…
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Nigeria Football
Nigerians in the EPL: Ndidi sees red on birthday as Iwobi helped Arsenal to a win
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday,…
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Nigeria Football
It’s Akwa Utd vs Rangers Intl, Plateau Utd away at Nasarawa Utd as the NPFL 2017/18 Season Draw is held
Akwa United will face former champions Rangers Intl in one of the matches of matchday in the NPFL next season. …
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Basketball
Porzingis-less Knicks top Thunder in Anthony´s return to Madison Square Garden
Carmelo Anthony made his much-awaited return to Madison Square Garden as his Oklahoma City Thunder were beaten by the New…
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La Liga
Atletico Madrid 1 Alaves 0: Substitute Torres breaks LaLiga duck to net winner
Fernando Torres came off the bench to rescue Atletico Madrid with his first LaLiga goal of the season in 1-0…
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Ligue 1
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Neymar’s midweek trip to Brazil had little impact on his performance as he played a part in all of Paris…
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Boxing
You a carthorse who can’t be a racehorse, Fury to Joshua
Tyson Fury has offered another scathing verdict on Anthony Joshua’s credentials by stating he “can’t box” and “you can never…
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Football
Zidane dreaming of sextuple after Club World Cup success
Zinedine Zidane is ambitiously targeting a remarkable sextuple after “phenomenal” Real Madrid won their third trophy of the season by…
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Serie A
Inter 1 Udinese 3: Leaders leave door open for Napoli as unbeaten run ends
Inter opened the door for Napoli to regain top spot in Serie A as their unbeaten start to the season…
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EPL
Chelsea 1 Southampton 0: Alonso extends Blues´ home run
Marcos Alonso’s stunning free-kick earned Chelsea a 1-0 victory against Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, extending his team’s…
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Football
Real Madrid win five trophies in a calendar year for first time
Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Gremio on Saturday saw them retain the Club World Cup title and take their trophy…
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EPL
Ozil to the rescue as Arsenal condem Newcastle to equal their longest winless run
Arsenal returned to winning ways in unconvincing fashion as Mesut Ozil’s stunning volley gave them a 1-0 Premier League win…
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Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund 2 Hoffenheim 1: Pulisic late show extends perfect Stoger start
Christian Pulisic’s superb late goal maintained Peter Stoger’s fine start at Borussia Dortmund as they climbed to third in the…
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EPL
Sterling’s brace help City beat Tottenham to set 16 straight record Premier Legaue win
Raheem Sterling scored twice as Manchester City extended their record run of victories in the Premier League to 16 games…
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Football
Madrid, Ronaldo set record as Zidane’s men win Club World Cup again
Cristiano Ronaldo led the way as Real Madrid beat Gremio 1-0 to successfully retain the Club World Cup in Abu…
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Bundesliga
Stuttgart 0 Bayern Munich 1: Ulreich denies former club with last-gasp penalty save
Sven Ulreich returned to haunt former club Stuttgart as his injury-time penalty save secured Bayern Munich a hard-fought 1-0 win…
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Boxing
McGregor wants MMA return not a boxing fight with Pacquiao
Conor McGregor is putting a potential boxing match with Manny Pacquiao on the backburner, saying he wants a “true fight”…
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EPL
Ndidi sees red on his birthday as Palace trash Leicester City at King’s Power Stadium
Christian Benteke redeemed himself by scoring for the first time this season and ended Crystal Palace’s long wait for an…
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Nigeria Football
No special target for Paul Aigbogun says Enyimba’s Head of Media
Head of Media at NPFL side Enyimba Intl, Farriel Alaputa has said the club isn’t setting a definite target for…
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Nigeria Football
Algeria FA to punish individual who failed to spot Nigeria’s player ineligibility error
Algerian Football Federation Vice President, Bachir Ould Zmirli, says it came as a surprise that the Desert Foxes were awarded…
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Nigeria Football
FIFA Womens Ranking: Super Falcons drops two spot to 37th, remains top in Africa
Football governing body, FIFA, has released its end-of-year international ranking of Women’s National Teams, with the Super Falcons of Nigerian…
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Nigeria Football
Flamingoes go for victory against Ethiopia – Coach Bala Nikyu
Head Coach Bala Nikyu says his Nigeria U17 girls, Flamingoes are prepared to take the match to their Ethiopian…
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Nigeria Football
NPFL Super Six: MFM set up final with CHAN Eagles
Lagos-based Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side MFM FC have qualified for the final of the NPFL Invitational Tournament after…
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Football
Enyeama to get new coach after Lille sack the coach who kicked him out of first team
Vincent Enyeama will get a new manager after Lille sacked the Marcelo Bielsa who kicked him put of the first…
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Transfer
Guardiola hints at January transfer move for Sanchez, lauds Walker
Pep Guardiola pleaded unconvincing ignorance over whether he will go back in for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez during the January…
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Other Sports
Madrid manager Zidane speaks of great respect for Liverpool’s Salah
Zinedine Zidane says Mohamed Salah is a player he rates a lot amid rumours linking Real Madrid with the Liverpool…
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