Sports
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EPL: Chelsea thrash West Ham in 5-goal thriller
Chelsea thrashed West Ham 5-0 to move above Manchester United into seventh place and keep their hopes of European qualification on Sunday. Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is fighting to convince the club’s co-owner Todd Boehly to give him a second season in charge after his troubled debut campaign. Pochettino admits…
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Chelsea Set To Offer Huge Fee for Osimhen
Chelsea have reportedly held initial talks with Napoli over the potential summer signing of Victor Osimhen as Mauricio Pochettino aims to upgrade his inconsistent attack. The Blues are said to be getting creative with their planned proposal to lure Osimhen to Stamford Bridge amid looming Financial Fair Play regulations. Pochettino…
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Cristiano Ronaldo expresses delight after clinching 66th career hat-trick
Cristiano Ronaldo has notched his 66th career hat-trick in a resounding 6-0 win for Al Nassr over Al Wehda in the Saudi Pro League. The legendary footballer, a five-time Ballon d’Or recipient, has been in scintillating form, tallying an impressive 32 league goals this season. With just two goals shy…
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Nigerian striker Boniface makes Bundesliga team of the season
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has been named in the Bundesliga team following his outstanding performances with Bayer Leverkusen. The Nigeria international quickly adapted in Germany following his move from Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise for a fee of approximately €20 million in last season’s summer transfer window. The 23-year-old played a pivotal role…
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We Want To Stay Unbeaten – Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has said they want to maintain their unbeaten run. Leverkusen took their unbeaten streak to 47 in all competitions after a 2-0 win at Roma, in the Europa League first leg semi-finals on Thursday. They have already been crowned Bundesliga champions, ending Bayern Munich’s dominance.…
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Shaibu rallies support for Finidi
A former deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has urged Nigerians to give the newly appointed Super Eagles’ coach, Finidi George, all the needed support to succeed in his new assignment. Recall that the former Ajax skipper was appointed as Super eagles’s new gaffer by the leadership of the…
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SPORTS MARKETING NIGERIA LIMITED, BET9JA, AITEO, OTHERS WARNED TO STOP AMBUSHING SUPER EAGLES, OTHER NATIONAL TEAMS
Sports betting company, Bet9ja and Aiteo, an integrated energy company in Nigeria, have been warned to stop ambushing the rights granted by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to its sponsors and partners which include any promotional, advertising and marketing and other commercial exploitation rights and opportunities in relation to the…
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Int’l friendlies: Nwabali cleared to face Ghana, Mali
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, is reportedly expected to be available for the team’s international friendly matches later this month. Last weekend, it was reported that Nwabali sustained an injury during the Premier Soccer League (PSL) game between his South African club, Chippa United, and the league’s giants, Mamelodi Sundowns on…
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Osimhen, Boniface, Oshoala makes list for 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards [See full list]
Victor Osimhen, the reigning male African Footballer of the Year, has earned the highest nominations in four categories at the 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards. This was revealed on Thursday by the organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards through its voter collation agent, SIAO Partners. Osimhen, Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, among…
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Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Saudi Pro League after ‘obscene gesture’ suspended by Saudi Pro League after ‘obscene gesture’
Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to make an obscene gesture during a match in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo was caught cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis in front of opposition fans. The incident happened on Sunday, minutes after…