Month: March 2019
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Off the Pitch
Cristiano Ronaldo tops list of World famous athletes for fourth consecutive year
Juventus Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world famous athlete for the fourth time in row. Leading news outlet,…
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Nigeria Football
Tightrope walk for Emmanuel Amunike as he bid to qualify Tanzania for first AFCON in 39 years
Emmanuel Amunike will have to go on a mission impossible to qualify the Tanzania national team for the 2019 African…
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Nigeria Football
Abuja Pakistanis CC and Abuja Indians CC off to a flying start as Maiden Abuja Cricket League begins
The Maiden Edition of the Iris Smart Abuja League got into full swing on Sunday at the Cricket Oval, Package…
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Transfer
Why Real Madrid picked Zinedine Zidane instead of Jose Mourinho
The reason behind the appointment of Zinedine Zidane instead of Jose Mourinho has been revealed. Former Chelsea, Internet Milan and…
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Nigeria Football
NPFL youth team back to South Africa for Future champions U-17 International Tournament
The Nigeria Professional Football League youth team will be participating in the Future Champions U-17 international tournament yet again. The…
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Basketball
NBA wrap: Cavs shock Raptors, Clippers crush Celtics
The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off an impressive 126-101 NBA victory over the high-flying Toronto Raptors on Monday. Cleveland may be 14th…
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Basketball
Westbrook explains the cause of heated exchange with a couple in Utah
Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook claimed racial taunts sparked his heated exchange with a Utah Jazz fan. Westbrook was captured…
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EPL
Rashford, Martial thank van Gaal after announcing his retirement
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have offered their thanks to Louis van Gaal after the former Manchester United manager announced…
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F1
Bonus point to be awarded for fastest lap in F1
A bonus point will be awarded for the fastest lap when the new Formula One season gets under way this…
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Nigeria Football
U23 AFCON: Chukwueze, Awoniyi and four other foreign-based players to lead Dream Team VII against Libya
Red-hot Taiwo Awoniyi, teen sensation Samuel Chukwueze and four other foreign-based players will lead Dream Team VII against Libya when…
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Nigeria Football
Henry Onyekuru scores two to end 11 games goalless run as Galatasaray trash Antalyaspor
Super Eagles attacker Henry Onyekuru scored two goals to end his 11 games goalless run in all competitions in Galatasaray…
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La Liga
Breakdown of number of trophies won by Real Madrid managers as Zidane returns
Zinedine Zidane is heading back to Real Madrid, just 10 months after stepping down as head coach. The former France…
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La Liga
Real Madrid replace sacked Santiago Solari with Zinedine Zidane
Santiago Solari has been sacked as Real Madrid head coach after just four months in charge, with Zinedine Zidane returning…
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Off the Pitch
Manchester United fan commits suicide after losing over ₦200k in bet against Arsenal
One Manchester United fan has reportedly killed himself after losing the sum of ₦209,359.58 naira in a bet following Arsenal’s…
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Nigeria Football
Super Falcons to earn $4m if they win 2019 World Cup
Nine-time African champions Super Falcons of Nigeria will earn a prize money of $4 million (about 1.4 billion Naira) should…
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Nigeria Football
FIFA wants NFF to use $480k grant for Super Falcons 2019 World Cup preparation only, vows to audit the spending
The world football governing body FIFA has warned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that the $480,000 (about 173 million Naira)…
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Nigeria Football
Nigerians Abroad: Chukwueze, Ighalo, Osimhen, Awoniyi on target; Aina assists, Awaziem, Okechukwu, Umar, Simon and Iwobi involved
Nigerian attackers continue to shine abroad as Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Odion Jude Ighalo, and Samuel Chukwueze found the back…
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Nigeria Football
Libya finally get Ben Guerdene Stadium for Dream Team VII clash
The Dream Team VII opponents, Libya U-23 team, has finally secured Ben Guerdene Stadium for their Nigeria as they prepare…
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Cricket
Association of Cricket Umpires and Scoreres of Nigeria (ACUSN) Oyo State Chapter successfully conducts a-day seminar
Saturday, 2nd March, 2019. History was made. The Oyo State Chapter of the ACUSN (Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers…
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Nigeria Football
Nana Bonsu the hero as 10-man Enugu Rangers survive Salitas FC to stay alive in CAF Confederation Cup
Ghanaian goalkeeper Nana Bonsu was the hero as 10-man Rangers played a 1-1 draw against Salitas FC in their CAF…
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Nigeria Football
Watch as Chukwueze scores Robben-esque goal and Zanku to the world in Villarreal’s 2-0 win at Levante
Super Eagles teen sensation Samuel Chukwueze came from the bench to score and set up a goal in Villarreal 2-0…
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Nigeria Football
Unstoppable Awoniyi scores 7th goal in 8 games to save 9-man Mouscron against St.Truiden
Taiwo Awoniyi scored yet again to help Royal Excel Mouscron to a 1-1 draw against St.Truiden at the Stade Le…
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EPL
Arsenal 2 Manchester United 0: Xhaka, Aubameyang silence Paris heroes
Arsenal struck a potentially significant blow in the race for the Premier League top four with a 2-0 win over…
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EPL
Chelsea 1 Wolves 1: Last-gasp Hazard strike rescues Blues blushes
Eden Hazard’s last-gasp strike rescued a 1-1 draw and potentially salvaged Chelsea’s top-four ambitions in a lacklustre showing against Wolves…
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Nigeria Football
Rohr on Mikel’s omission; Ozornwafor call up and Iheanacho chances of making AFCON
The omission of Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi from the 23-man squad that will face Seychelles and Egypt came…
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Nigeria Football
Ola Aina inspires Torino comeback win against Frosinone
Olaoluwa Aina alongside Andrea Belotti helped Torino comeback from a goal down to beat Frosinone 2-1 at the Stadio Benito…
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Nigeria Football
Odion Ighalo opens Shanghai Shenhua account in home loss to Hebei CFFC
Super Eagles Odion Jude Ighalo has opened his goal scoring account for Shanghai Shenhua in their 2-1 loss to Hebei…
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Other Sports
Liverpool 4 Burnley 2: Salah fires blank as Firmino and Mane keep Reds hot on City´s heels
Liverpool fought back from a goal down to claim a 4-2 win over Burnley and move back to within a…
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Nigeria Football
Obasi scores two to fire AIK Solna to Swedish Cup semifinal
Chinedu Obasi proved he still has goals in his boots after he scored twice in extra-time to lift AIK Solna…
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Nigeria Football
HJK Helsinki happy to sign experienced Elderson
HJK Helsinki have said they are delighted to sign Nigeria defender Elderson Echiejile. “He’s an experienced defender and he will…
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