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RIVERS UNITED BEAT RANGERS FC TO GO TOP OF NPFL TABLE

Rivers United have returned to the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL table after battling to a 1-0 win over Rangers International Fc in a week 14 match played at the Yakubu Gowon stadium in Port-Harcourt. After a barren first half, Nyima Nwagua broke the deadlock in the 61st minute to ensure the Pride of Rivers nicked the maximum points. The former Kano Pillars striker tapped home from […]

todayFebruary 21, 2022 94

Foreign

ATLETICO LOSES TO BOTTOM CLUB LEVANTE

Atletico Madrid's poor form continued as the La Liga champions were beaten by bottom club Levante on Wednesday. Gonzalo Melero scored the only goal of the game in the second half, driving home from the middle of the box. Angel Correa thought he had equalised in stoppage time with a stunning overhead kick, but it was ruled out for a foul, however, Mickael Malsa then almost added a spectacular second […]

todayFebruary 17, 2022 77

National

SUPER EAGLES EXPRESS COMMITTEMENT TO FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION

Super Eagles players and coaches have assured Nigerians of their determination to earn a spot at the 22nd FIFA World Cup finals to be held in Qatar between November 14 and December 18, 2022. At a virtual meeting with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, and chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation, Coaches Augustine Eguavoen and Emmanuel Amuneke, as well as the playing body, said they were aware […]

todayFebruary 17, 2022 53

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CASEMIRO CRITICIZES REAL MADRID STARS AFTER DEFEAT TO PSG

Real Madrid midfielder, Casemiro, has criticized Carlo Ancelotti's men following their Champions League round of 16 first-leg 1-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain yesterday. Casemiro said Real Madrid players lacked the killer ball to break out on the counter against PSG, adding that the team that scores goals is the team that wins games.Meanwhile, Casemiro will not feature in the second leg in Spain. The Brazilian international was shown a yellow […]

todayFebruary 16, 2022 72

Sports

DTIGRESS, TO RECEIVE 25 MILLION NAIRA FOR WINNING 2020 AFROBASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Nigerian national womens basketball team, DTIGRESS, are to receive a cash reward of 25 million Naira from the Federal Government for winning the 2020 Afrobasketball Championships in Cameroon. Nigerias DTigress beat Mali in the final of the Championships in Cameroon to win the Afrobasketball womens title for the third time in a row. After the victory, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare recommended that a token […]

todayFebruary 16, 2022 93

Sports

NOVAK DJOKOVIC SAYS HE IS PREPARED TO MISS WIMBLEDON & FRENCH OPEN IN ORDER TO AVOID CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

Tennis Star, Novak Djokovic says he would rather miss out on future tennis trophies than be forced to get a Covid vaccine. The tennis star stated this when he was asked if he would sacrifice taking part in competitions such as Wimbledon and the French Open over his stance on the vaccine. Djokovic who spoke to newsmen, said he should not be associated with the anti-vax movement, but supported an […]

todayFebruary 15, 2022 61

Sports

MANCHESTER UNITED EYES CHRISTOPHER IN SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW

Manchester United have added Christopher Nkunku to their list of summer targets player after interim manager, Ralf Rangnick urged the club to step up their interest in the RB LEIPZIG midfielder. Manchester United, who are aiming to hire a permanent successor to former manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the end of the season, have prioritized the midfield department for strengthening due to the expectation that Paul Pogba will leave Old Trafford as a free agent when his […]

todayFebruary 15, 2022 51

Sports

MANCHESTER UNITED EYES CHRISTOPHER IN SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW

Manchester United have added Christopher Nkunku to their list of summer targets player after interim manager, Ralf Rangnick urged the club to step up their interest in the RB LEIPZIG midfielder. Manchester United, who are aiming to hire a permanent successor to former manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the end of the season, have prioritized the midfield department for strengthening due to the expectation that Paul Pogba will leave Old Trafford as a free agent when his […]

todayFebruary 15, 2022 61

Sports

ROMELU LUKAKU STRIKE AGAINST Al HILAL EARNS WEARY CHELSEA FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP FINAL SPOT

Romelu Lukaku's first-half strike was enough to send Chelsea through to the Club World Cup final as they held on to beat Al hilal 1-0 in Abu Dhabi. The Belgian top Striker put Chelsea in front in the 32nd minute at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in yesterdays semi-final with a close-range effort after Kai Havertz's cross bounced off a defender and falling nicely for him to end a run […]

todayFebruary 10, 2022 77

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