Month: March 2019
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Europa League
Europa League: Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze & Peter Olayinka march into quarterfinal with Arsenal,Villarreal & Prague
The two Nigerian players left in the 2019 Europa League have marched into the last eight of the competition with…
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Europa League
Maurizio Sarri backs Ruben Loftus-Cheek to become World Best
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said Ruben Loftus-Cheek has all it takes to become the best in the world in…
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Europa League
Dynamo Kiev 0 Chelsea 5 (0-8 agg): Giroud’s perfect hattrick, & Odoi strike fire Blues into quarter-finals
Chelsea cruised into the Europa League quarter-finals as Olivier Giroud’s hat-trick helped secure a resounding 5-0 win over Dynamo Kiev…
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Nigeria Football
Nigerians Abroad; Ajayi scores two to break a jinx, Mikel lose again, Onuachu & Etebo missing
Apart from John Obi Mikel the rest of the listed above Nigerian players avoided defeat on Wednesday. Semi Ajayi (Rotherham)…
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Nigeria Football
Victor Moses wants to help Fenerbahce avoid relegation as he continues to adapt to life in Turkey
After living for more than a decade in England, Victor Moses made a season long loan switch to Fenerbache from…
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Nigeria Football
CAF appoints Fabricio Duarte as referee for Nigeria-Seychelles clash in Asaba
CAF has appointed Cape Verde’s Fabricio Duarte as the centre referee when the Super Eagles of Nigeria host Seychelles in…
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Champions League
Lionel Messi hails magical Cristiano Ronaldo
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has joined the rest of the world in praising Cristiano Ronaldo for his effort on Tuesday…
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Nigeria Football
Olabiran Blessing Muyiwa who turned down Cote d’Ivoire to play for Nigeria relishing U23 challenge
Abidjan born midfielder Olabiran Blessing Muyiwa who turned down the opportunity of representing his country of birth is looking forward…
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Transfer
Coutinho open to a move away from Barcelona?
Philippe Coutinho admitted his future may lie away from Barcelona after starring and scoring in a 5-1 victory over Lyon in…
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Champions League
Carlo Ancelotti: Cristiano Ronaldo never fails
Carlo Ancelotti said everyone expects Cristiano Ronaldo’s performances to decline but the Juventus superstar never fails on the big stage…
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Nigeria Football
Tony Pulis rues missed chances as Mikel Obi, Boro lose again
Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis says his side should have been out of sight against Preston following the 2-1 defeat to…
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Champions League
Bruno Genesio: Unstoppable Messi wrecked us
Lionel Messi showed his genius in inspiring Barcelona to a 5-1 Champions League defeat of Lyon, said the Ligue 1…
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Champions League
Bayern Munich 1 Liverpool 3 (1-3 agg): Mane’s brace seal quarter-final spot at Allianz Arena
Sadio Mane’s brace inspired Liverpool to a convincing 3-1 win at Bayern Munich and a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. …
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Other Sports
Barcelona 5 Lyon 1 (5-1 agg): Messi leads as LaLiga giants move into quarter-finals
Barcelona booked a Champions League quarter-final place with a 5-1 home win against Lyon secured thanks to Lionel Messi’s inspirational…
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Nigeria Football
Semi Ajayi’s brace beats QPR at Loftus Road to help Rotherham break record of nearly three years
Semi Ajayi was again on song as he helped Rotherham secure a 2-1 win against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Lobi Stars end MFM FC winning streak
Dare Ojo and Monsuru Bashiru were on target as Lobi Stars beat MFM FC 2-1 in a rescheduled Nigeria Professional…
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Off the Pitch
Maradona: We are proud of Messi but Ronaldo is a wizard
Diego Maradona described Cristiano Ronaldo as “a wizard” following his hat-trick for Juventus against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Trailing 2-0…
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EPL
Declan Rice wins first call up as England prepare for Czech & Montenegro
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has been called up to the England squad for this month’s Euro 2020 qualifiers against…
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Tennis
Halep, Osaka bow out at Indian Wells
Defending champion Naomi Osaka joined world number two Simona Halep in exiting the Indian Wells Open on Tuesday. Osaka was…
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Nigeria Football
Wale Ajibua debuts in nine-goal thriller after completion of medicals in Italy
Nigeria International player Wale Ajibua has played his first game for his Italian club, Hockey Team Uras in 5-4 loss…
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Champions League
Matuidi: Ronaldo is world best not Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo showed again he is the best player in the world, according to Juventus team-mate Blaise Matuidi. Ronaldo scored…
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Tennis
Nadal, Federer cruise as Djokovic departs Indian Wells
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer eased through as Novak Djokovic departed on a day of upsets at the Indian Wells…
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Champions League
Ronaldo: Juventus paid €112m to sign me from Madrid for magic nights like this
Cristiano Ronaldo said his superb hat-trick against Atletico Madrid to send Juventus into the quarter-finals of the Champions League is…
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Champions League
Why Diego Simeone wants Cristiano Ronaldo banned by UEFA
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo be given the same treatment he got from UEFA following…
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Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo equals Lionel Messi’s hattrick
Cristiano Ronaldo equalled Lionel Messi’s Champions League record after scoring his eighth hat-trick in the competition. Ronaldo moved level with…
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Champions League
Manchester City 7 Schalke 0 (10-2 agg): City scores seven to reach Champions League quarters
Manchester City cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals as Sergio Aguero’s brace sparked a 7-0 home thumping of Schalke and…
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Other Sports
We are fully prepared for Lobit Stars, says MFM’s Zikiye
Mountains of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC left-back, Jonathan Zikiye says his team are ready and fully prepared to give…
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Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo scores three to fire Juventus past Atletico into quarterfinal
Juventus have reached the Champions League quarter-finals as Cristiano Ronaldo netted a hat-trick in a 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid…
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Nigeria Football
Asisat Oshoala celebrates her 4th league goal with Zanku as Barça Femini trash Sociedad
Super Falcons attacker Asisat Oshoala celebrated her 4th league goal with the new Nigerian dance in Barcelona Femini 4-1 victory…
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Nigeria Football
Red-hot James Adeniyi named in player of the week again in Azerbaijan
Nigerian striker James Adeniyi has been named the player of the week for the second time in Azerbaijan. The 26-year-old…
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