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Sports

Arsenal sign Gabriel from Lille

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 - by Admin III

Arsenal have signed Brazilian defender Gabriel from Lille for £27m on a long-term contract.Manchester United, Everton and Serie A club Napoli had all held an interest in centre-back Gabriel, who made 34 …

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Lewandowski collects German player of the year award

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 - by Admin III

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was voted Germany’s Footballer of the Year on Sunday.The 31-year-old Pole was the runaway winner of the title awarded by the football magazine Kicker, following …

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Sports

Liverpool to begin Premier League title defence against Leeds

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 - by Admin III

Liverpool will begin defending their Premier League title on Sept.12 at Anfield, according to a fixture list for the new season, when they play newly promoted Leeds United, who return …

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Breaking News / Sports / Top Stories

Breaking: Inter wreck Shakhtar Donetsk, set up Sevilla Europa final clash

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 - by Admin III

Two goals each from striker Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez, then one from D’Ambrosio ensured that Inter Milan conveniently walloped Shakhtar Donetsk in the semi-final of the Europa League. With …

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Aston Villa, West Brom target Obafemi

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 - by Admin III

Southampton striker Michael Obafemi is attracting the interest of Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion. According to The Sun, Aston Villa are considering a £10m move for Obafemi but face …

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Columns

With a Leventis, who wants a Shoprite?

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 - by Hassan Gamba

For 15 years, Shoprite, a South African multi-national retail group, has been the place for shopping for the elite, middle class, socialites and wannabes. Some social media freaks even go …

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Nigerian News

Int’l Youth Day: Law student wins WAG-ARC essay competition

August 11, 2020August 26, 2020 - by Ene Osang

Twenty two-year-old 400 level student of the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, Blessing Odesola has emerged winner of the Women and  Girls Advancements and Resources Centre (WAG-ARC) biannual research competition, carried …

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Sports

Vertonghen confirms Spurs exit

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 - by Admin III

Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen on Monday confirmed his departure from the Premier League club after eight years following the expiry of his contract at the end of the season. …

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Sports

‘Apprehensive’ Murray ready for US Open

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 - by Admin III

  Andy Murray says he is still feeling “apprehensive” about travelling to New York for the US Open amid the Covid-19 pandemic – but the former world number one says …

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Sports

CAF gives August 31 deadline for FAs to submit Inter-Club teams

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 - by Admin III

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given an August 31 deadline for its federations to submit their representatives for the inter-club competitions – the CAF Champions League and the CAF …

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Sports

Guardiola ‘incredibly happy’ after Europe ban overturned

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 - by Admin III

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is incredibly happy after the club successfully overturned their ban from European club competitions. On Monday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) cleared City …

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Sports

CAF Women’s Champions league ‘ll promote female football – Ajibade

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 - by Admin III

Super Falcons striker, Rasheedat Ajibade has said that the introduction of Women’s Champions League by the Confederation of Africa Football, CAF will promote inter-club competition and ensure the development of …

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Sports

Ikpeba urges Rohr to invite Saka

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 - by Admin III

Former Africa Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba has urged Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr to intensify efforts towards beating England to the allegiance of Arsenal’s kid wonder Bukayo Saka. …

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Sports

AWCON cancellation: Oshoala carpets CAF for decision

July 5, 2020July 5, 2020 - by Admin III

Africa Women’s Football of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, has condemned the Confederation of Africa Football, CAF, over its decision to cancel the 2020 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. Oshoala who …

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Nigerian News

Foundation launches essay, picture competition on abuse of elderly

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

In commemoration of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day celebrated every June 15 globally, Dewdrop Foundation has launched a picture and essay competition on ending elder abuse. The Foundation in …

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Sports

Arsenal considering move for PSG skipper Silva

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 - by Admin III

Arsenal are considering a move to sign Paris Saint-Germain legend Thiago Silva on a free transfer this summer. It is believed Arsenal are one of five Premier League sides chasing …

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Sports

UEFA set to decide on Champions League conclusion

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 - by Admin III

UEFA is set to decide next week on how to conclude this season’s Champions League and Europa League competitions which have been put on hold since March because of the …

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Sports

Ighalo compares Greenwood to Van Persie

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 - by Admin III

Odion Ighalo has compared his Manchester United team-mate Mason Greenwood to the club’s former striker Robin van Persie. Greenwood, 18, who make his first-team debut in 2018 , has enjoyed …

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Sports

Obuh wants LMC to complete NPFL season

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 - by Admin III

Former Akwa United coach, John Obuh has offered explanations on why the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL  cannot be cancelled by the  League Management Company LMC now like other …

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Nigerian News

Children’s Day: ESLF holds literacy competition despite COVID-19

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 - by John Shiaondo

  Wife of the Benue state governor,  Dr. Eunice Ortom, under her pet project, Eunice Spring of Life Foundation, (ESLF), Tuesday organised a literacy competition for Benue children on Radio Benue. …

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Sports

Doping: Popular Nigerian athlete slammed 4-year ban

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 - by Admin III

Former World Para Powerlifting and Paralympic, Esther Oyema, has been been hit with four years ban after she committed an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV). The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) made …

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Sports

Man City appeal against Uefa’s European ban set for June at CAS

May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 - by Admin III

Manchester City’s appeal against a two-year ban from European club competition will begin on 8 June at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas). The Premier League champions were given the …

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Sports

Ronaldo reveals Messi admiration despite rivalry

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 - by Admin III

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up on his admiration for Lionel Messi, and describedhis perceived rivalry with the Argentine as “healthy competition”. Ronadlo and Messi went head-to-to-head during the …

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Sports

Arsenal under pressure to agree new deal for Saka

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 - by Admin III

Arsenal have reportedly made little progress in contract discussions with Bukayo Saka. The left-sided academy graduate has emerged as an important member of the first-team squad this season, making 21 …

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