Month: February 2018
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Nigeria Football
CHAN: Pinnick charges Eagles to win CHAN trophy for Buhari
The firm exhortation by Nigeria FA boss Amaju Pinnick to win the African Nations Championship trophy for President Muhammadu…
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Basketball
NBA Round Up: Griffin stars on Pistons debut, Harden leads Rockets past Spurs
Blake Griffin made his debut for the Detroit Pistons and the star forward did not disappoint in Thursday’s 104-102 victory…
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Basketball
VIDEO: Westbrook in search of triple-double as Harris nails buzzer-winning shot
With just 1.4 seconds left on the clock, Gary Harris nailed a three-pointer to lift the Nuggets to a thrilling 127-124…
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EPL
Aubameyang Arsenal debut may be delayed by sickness
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Premier League debut may not come this weekend after Arsenal Wenger revealed the Arsenal striker is struggling with…
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Nigeria Football
CAFCC: Hawks of Gambia hit Uyo, Feb 7 for Akwa Utd
Akwa United opponents in the CAF Confederation Cup, Hawks FC of the Gambia will hit Uyo on Wednesday February 7…
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Ligue 1
Referee Tony Chapron who kicked Nantes´ Diego Carlos banned for six months
Referee Tony Chapron has received a six-month ban – half of which is suspended – after kicking and then sending…
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Basketball
LeBron James to the Warriors? ´Bull****´ says Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant gave an initial one-word reaction to reports Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James could potentially join reigning NBA champions…
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F1
Ecclestone rails against F1´s grid girls decision
Bernie Ecclestone has criticised Formula One’s decision to stop using grid girls from next season. Models displaying a driver’s name…
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Nigeria Football
Ajiboye not in Rohr’s world cup plans as he chooses Uzoho as no 1 instead of Ezenwa?
Super Eagles Franco-German Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, who described Ajiboye as “wonderful” against Sudan is reported not to have him…
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Nigeria Football
CHAN Final: Ajiboye to continue in goal as Ezenwa ruled out out for three weeks
Captain of the Home-based Eagles, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who got injured in Wednesday’s semi-final clash of the African Nations Championship (CHAN)…
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Nigeria Football
Nikyu says Flamingos set to soar over Lionesses
Coach Bala Nikyu has assured that Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, will be at their best to cage the Cameroon U17…
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Nigeria Football
NPFL: Itoya to the rescue as Rangers pip Rivers Utd in Enugu
Kelvin Itoya’s well-struck effort on the hour proved decisive as Enugu Rangers beat Rivers United 1-0 in a Nigeria Professional…
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Basketball
NBBF invites 14 for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 African Qualifiers
Nigeria have named a 14-player preliminary squad for this month’s Group B first leg games in the FIBA Basketball World…
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Other Sports
Six Nations: Team-by-team guide
The Six Nations kicks off this weekend as England go in search of a third consecutive title amid stiff competition.…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Wikki’s Shammah Tanze lauds officiating, blames loss to MFM FC on poor finishing
Wikki Tourists striker Shammah Tanze has praised the officiating he witnessed at the Soccer Temple Stadium, Agege on Matchday six…
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Basketball
NBA Round Up: LeBron James leads Cavaliers past Heat, Celtics rout Knicks
The Cleveland Cavaliers have endured a tumultuous stretch, but LeBron James inspired a 91-89 victory over the Miami Heat in…
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Nigerians in NBA
Aminu shoots perfect-threes in Blazers 124-104 win over Bulls
A day after Al-Farouq Aminu recorded a double-double, the D’Tiger forward dropped 100% points from his attempted shots from the…
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Football
Redknapp agress with Ferdinand that Kane and Lukaku are miles apart
Rio Ferdinand described Harry Kane as a “real number nine”, highlighting the contrast between the Tottenham star and Manchester United…
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Nigeria Football
Sunday Oliseh still in charge, Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard have released a statement denying the reports going around the media that the Coach of the team, Sunday…
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Nigeria Football
New CHAN Eagles hero Dele Ajiboye eyes historic victory on Sunday
CHAN Eagles hero Dele Ajiboye is eyeing a historic victory on Sunday when Nigeria battle Morocco in Marrakech African Nations…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Lokosa Junior: I can be top scorer and Kano Pillars can win the 2017/18 league title
Inform Kano Pillars striker, Lokosa Junior has talked up his chances of winning the 2017-18 Nigeria Professional League top scorer…
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Nigeria Football
NPFL: Akwa Utd picks away point in Nnewi, remain top of the log
Akwa United maintained their leadership position on top of the Nigeria Professional Football League table after they were held to…
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Nigeria Football
NPFL: Akwa Utd picks away point in Nnewi, remain top of the log
Akwa United maintained their leadership position on top of the Nigeria Professional Football League table after they were held to…
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Nigeria Football
NPFL: Sunshine Stars Pip El Kanemi Warriors in Akure
Academy graduate, Kehinde Adedipe scored a terrific volley as Sunshine Stars edged El Kanemi Warriors in a match day six…
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Nigeria Football
NPFL: Katsina Utd fail at Yobe Stars
Katsina United fail at Yobe Stars Katsina United have continued to struggle on the road after they lost 1-0 at…
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EPL
Ake helps Bournemouth embarrass Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea’s ponderous transfer window was ruthlessly exposed as a disjointed display enabled Bournemouth to record an emphatic 3-0 win at…
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Nigeria Football
Eagles pip Sudan to set up Morocco CHAN final clash
Nigeria overcame a number of adversities to reach the Final of the African Nations Championship for the first time after…
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