Year: 2021
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Serie A
Okereke’s goal completes 3-2 comeback win for Venezia against Mourinho’s Roma
David Okereke was on target as Venezia secured a 3-2 comeback win against Jose Mourinho’s Roma on Sunday. The new…
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UFC
Kamaru Usman retains UFC Welterweight title at UFC 268
The Nigerian Nightmare, Kamaru Usman, defeated long-time rival, Colby Covington via unanimous decision from the judges at UFC 268 held…
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Football
Wasteful Chelsea held by Burnley at Stamford Bridge
Burnley scored a late equaliser against Chelsea as they played out a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge in their English…
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9ja Flavour
The truth behind Mikel Obi’s Al-Kuwait contract termination
The reports doing the round earlier this week that Kuwait based club Al-Kuwait terminated the contract of John Mikel Obi…
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Basketball
Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn Nets to first win on the road
Kevin Durant delivered a timely reminder of his quality as he led the Brooklyn Nets to a 96-90 win against…
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Football
Xavi leaves Al Sadd, set to become new Barcelona manager
Xavi Hernandez is set to be appointed as the new Barcelona manager after Qatari club Al Sadd announced that the…
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Basketball
Cade Cunningham impresses as Pistons lose yet again
Number one pick of the 2021 draft class, Cade Cunningham, finally showed his worth as he recorded a double-double in…
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9ja Flavour
Ademola Lookman, two others switch allegiance to Super Eagles
As earlier hinted by the NFF president Amaju Pinnick, Leicester City winger Ademola Lookman has completed the process of switching…
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9ja Flavour
Fatimo Bello retains singles title at ITTF Africa Western Region Championship
Fatimo Bello led the Nigerian contingent from the front at the ITTF Africa Western Region Championship at the Molade Okoya-Thomas…
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Barcelona
Dembele injured again two days after returning from five months injury
Barcelona have announced that Ousmane Dembele has sustained a hamstring injury, just two days after the Frenchman made his return…
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Boxing
Canelo eyes history in unification bout with Caleb as Usman targets clash
Saul Alvarez is focused on becoming an all-time great as the Mexican star prepares for his unification showdown with Caleb…
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Tennis
Paris Masters: Alcaraz shines again as Monfils sets up Djokovic clash
Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz put in an impressive display to upstage eighth seed Jannik Sinner in straights sets in the…
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Basketball
Udoka’s Boston Celtics end winless run with win over Orlando Magic
Ime Udoka picked up his third win of the season with his Boston Celtics side as they claimed a 92-79…
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NEWS
Boboye, Solanke win men’s team event at ITTF Africa Western Region Championship
Nigeria’s duo of Samuel Boboye and Azeez Solanke claimed the gold medal in the men’s team event as Nigeria continued…
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Football
Benzema achieves exclusive feat with brace as Real Madrid defeat Shakhtar
Karim Benzema achieved a feat never to be matched by any Real Madrid player as he scored a brace to…
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Other Sports
Solanke, Bello claim glory in ITTF Western Region Championship mixed doubles
Nigeria’s duo of Azeez Solanke and Fatimo Bello have won gold in the mixed doubles event at the ongoing ITTF…
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Basketball
Chris Paul makes history as the Phoenix Suns win against Pelicans
Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul further etched his name in the history books for the NBA as he overtook Steve…
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Man Utd
De Jong, fans criticize Maguire as Ronaldo admits Man Utd luck against Atlanta
Looks like it is becoming a weekly thing for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire as fans and former Manchester City…
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Football
Dybala overtakes Platini, sends Juventus into Champions League knockout stage
Paulo Dybala delivered a man of the match performance as he helped Juventus reach the UEFA Champions League knockout stage…
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Chelsea
What Loftus-Cheek must do to be a big part of Chelsea squad – Tuchel
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has highlighted things Ruben Loftus-Cheek must do to be a big part of his Chelsea…
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Football
Lewandowski hattrick sends Bayern Munich into UCL Round of 16
Robert Lewandowski was at his clinical best for Bayern Munich as he got a hat trick in their 5-2 win…
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Champions League
Innocent Bonke praised for his role in Malmo’s 1-0 loss to Chelsea
Innocent Bonke has been praised for his role in Malmo’s 1-0 home loss to Chelsea in a Champions League game…
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9ja Flavour
LMC reveals tentative calendar for NPFL 2021/22 season
The League Management Company has released the calendar for the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL 2021/22 season after a three-month…
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Football
Conte appointed as new Tottenham Hotspur manager
Former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte has been appointed as the new Tottenham Hotspur manager after the sacking…
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Basketball
Dosunmu impresses as Chicago Bulls extend impressive start to the season
Chicago Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu reached double figures in points for the first time in his career as he helped…
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Basketball
Kobe Bryant’s BodyArmor investment now worth $400 million
Even in death, Kobe Bryant’s legacy lives on as his $6 million investment in BodyArmor is now worth around $400…
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NEWS
Boboye stages huge upset in ITTF Western Region Championship
Nigeria’s teenage table tennis sensation Samuel Boboye has started the ITTF Western Region Championship in fine form, claiming the scalp…
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Super Eagles
‘Nigeria is a strange country’ – fans condemn Ighalo Eagles invitation over Awoniyi
Football fans have condemned the invitation of Odion Ighalo over in-form Taiwo Awoniyi for Super Eagles qualifiers. Head coach Gernot…
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Super Eagles
Rohr snubs in-form Awoniyi, recalls retired Ighalo & 23 others for Liberia, Cape Verde
Head Coach Gernot Rohr has recalled retired striker Odion Ighalo while snubbing Taiwo Awoniyi who is one of the hottest…
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PSG
PSG admits Ramos goof, ready to release him – Report
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly set to terminate Sergio Ramos contract without kicking the ball two months after signing him on…
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