Category: Sports
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UEL: UEFA Confirms Draw for Europa League Knockout Round Playoffs
The knockout round playoffs of the Uefa Europa League has been confirmed on Monday during a draw in Nyon. Roma will play Feyenoord for a place in this season’s Europa League round of 16. The pick of the other fixtures sees AC Milan play Rennes. The eight group runners-up from the Europa League…
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SPORT: UEFA Unveils Champions League Round-16 Draw
The draw for the Champions League around of 16 was conducted on Monday. Holders Manchester City face FC Copenhagen, while Arsenal have been paired with FC Porto. UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw: Porto v Arsenal Napoli v Barcelona PSG v Real Sociedad Inter v Atletico Madrid PSV v Borussia Dortmund…
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EPL Update: Arsenal top table as Man Utd, Liverpool Drew
Arsenal will stay top of the Premier League table into Match Day 18. The Gunners beat Brighton 2-0 comfortably in Sunday’s early kick-off. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz got second half goals as Mikel Arteta’s men made their dominance pay off at the Emirates. The win took them up to 39 points. Liverpool had the…
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How Man United Will Challenge Liverpool On Sunday – Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United will challenge and compete with Liverpool in their next match on Sunday at Anfield. On Sunday, he insisted that Manchester United can demonstrate that they have learned from last season’s 7-0 thrashing at Liverpool, and that the future is bright for his beleaguered club. United’s recent record…
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Why I Might Not Become Heavyweight Champion Till Next Six Years – Anthony Joshua
Former heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has candidly shared his realization that becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion might not happen within the timeline he originally envisioned, stating it’s “not in my time frame.” As the 34-year-old gears up for a significant match against Otto Wallin on December 23, featuring Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker,…
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FIFA Approves 30 Nigerian Referees for 2024 Competitions
FIFA, the world football governing body, has granted approval to a total of 30 Nigerian referees for inclusion in the international lists for the year 2024. These referees will be assigned to officiate in various competitions, including age-grade tournaments, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as well as futsal and beach football events. The approved…
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2023 CAF Awards: Osimhen Crowned African Player of the Year
Super Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen has been crowned the 2023 CAF African Player of the Year. Osimhen becomes the first Nigerian to win the coveted prize since Nwankwo Kanu won it in 1999. The 24-year-old beat Liverpool and Egypt’s Mohammed Salah and PSG and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to the crown. Osimhen…
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SPORT: Nigerians Count Loses in Betting As Arsenal, Man Utd, Bayern Suffer League Defeats
By Miracle Ogunde Manchester United, today got embarrassed by a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth in the Round 16th fixture of the English Premier league. Bournemouth’s fine form continued as the Cherries secured their first ever victory at Old Trafford in style on a day United’s season hit a new low. Erik ten Hag’s…
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Osimhen, Oshoala Make CAF Awards Final Shortlist
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has made the final shortlist for the 2023 CAF African Men’s Player of The Year Award, The PUNCH reports. The Confederation of African Football, on its official X handle on Thursday, released the lists of the three final nominees in different categories for the prestigious awards. Osimhen will…
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Gunmen attack Sunshine Stars team bus as players, officials sustain injuries
The team bus of Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure, Ondo State has been ambushed by gunmen with players and several officials sustaining injuries In a statement, the club’s media officer, Michael Akintunde, confirmed the attack and claimed it happened on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m. along the Benin-Ore expressway in Ondo…