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MAN UTD DRAW 2-2 AT LIVERPOOL TO SLOW REDS’ TITLE CHARGE

Manchester United yesterday held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at Anfield. Cody Gakpo cancelled out Lisandro Martinez’s shock opener for United before Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead from the penalty spot, but Amad Diallo scored a late equaliser.  Liverpool move six points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand to come, over second-placed Arsenal but this was an opportunity lost for Arne Slot’s men after […]

todayJanuary 6, 2025

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Rashford Rejects 35 Million Pounds Per Year Deals From Saudi Arabian Clubs.

Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford has turned down three offers from Saudi Arabian clubs worth up to 35 million pounds a year. United is reportedly ready to allow Rashford depart during this January transfer window. Manager, Ruben Amorim had excluded Rashford from the matchday squad for four straight games, raising doubts about his future at Old Trafford. However, the 27 year old, whose contract at United will expire in June […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

Football

Super Eagles’ Stanley Nwabali Mourns Mother’s Death.

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has announced the death of his mother. The 28 year old Nwabali, revealed the sad news yesterday on his X account, adding that the death of his mother on New year day, already marks the worst year of his life. Recall that the shot-stopper lost his father on November 15, 2024 and was exempted from Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against Rwanda […]

todayJanuary 2, 2025

Football

Arsenal Defeats Brentford to Move Second Place in Premier League.

Arsenal, last night, defeated Brentford 3-1 to move six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. Bryan Mbeumo struck the ball past David Raya at his near post, but Gabriel Jesus was quick to respond in the box, heading in the equalizer for Arsenal just before halftime. In the second half, the visitors scored two rapid goals, courtesy of Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino, to secure a win against Brentford. The […]

todayJanuary 2, 2025

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Ogun State Governor to Build Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring.

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has announced plans by his administration to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring in the state. Abiodun, who made the announcement yesterday when he hosted the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion in his office, officially confirmed Joshua as the state's Sports brand ambassador, while also revealing that the Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring will be constructed in the state's stadium, […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

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FULHAM DEFEAT CHELSEA 2-1 TO END THEIR EPL TITLE HOPES

Fulham scored twice in the final 10 minutes to end Chelsea’s 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions with a stunning 2-1 Premier League win at Stamford Bridge. Substitutes Harry Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz shocked the Blues to secure Fulham’s first away win at their west London rivals since 1979.  Defeat leaves second-placed Chelsea still four points adrift of leaders Liverpool, who have two games in hand over their nearest challengers, […]

todayDecember 27, 2024

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LOOKMAN WINS CAF PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

It was all win for Nigeria last night as  Super Eagles winger, ADEMOLA LOOKMAN, scooped the CAF Footballer of the Year for at Marrakech, Morocco. LOOKMAN was announced as the winner at an elaborate event, beating off competitions from Ivory Coast’s SIMON ADINGRA and PSG’s ACHRAF HAKIMI, Guinea striker SERHOU GUIRASSY and South Africa goalkeeper RONWEN WILLIAMS, to take home the award. Similarly, Super Falcons star,  CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE has won the Goalkeeper of the Year at the CAF Awards 2024, winning it for the second successive year after […]

todayDecember 17, 2024

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WEST HAM EARN CRUCIAL WIN AGAINST WOLVERHAMPTON

West Ham edged to a narrow Premier League victory over struggling Wolves to ease the pressure on under-fire head coach JULEN LOPETEGUI. TOMAS SOUCEK'S second-half header from JARROD BOWEN'S corner had set the hosts on their way. MATT DOHERTY had superbly levelled from RAYAN AIT-NOURI'S cross for the visitors, before BOWEN scored West Ham's decisive second goal with a placed effort during a frantic spell in the second-half. The result leaves West Ham 14th in the table, nine points […]

todayDecember 10, 2024

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SUPER EAGLES WIN FIRST FRIENDLY AHEAD OF  2025 CLASH AGAINST GHANA

The Super Eagles yesterday defeated Grassrunners FC 1-0 in their first friendly ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship qualifier against Ghana in Ikenne. Substitute PAPA DANIEL scored the winning goal in the second half. The Eagles, who opened camping for the qualifier in Ikenne on Wednesday are expected to play more friendlies before the clash with the Black Galaxies. Ghana will host the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, December 22, […]

todayDecember 9, 2024

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