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UNIPORT Emerges Winner of the 14th West African Universities Games

November 12, 2018 0

University of Port Harcourt has won the 14th West Africa Universities Games (WAUG) which it hosted. The university emerged the overall winner of the competition on Sunday after winning 75 gold, 36 silver and 24 bronze to top the medals table. It finished the games on a remarkable note by winning all gold medals in […]Continue Reading

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Amangbo Charges Golden Eaglets Over Discipline, Affirms Zenith Bank’s Commitment To Youth Sports

November 12, 2018 0

The MD/CEO of Zenith Bank, Peter Amangbo, has charged the players of the country’s U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, to be more disciplined as their talents alone cannot take them to the pinnacle of their career. Amangbo made this appeal during the visit of the Golden Eaglets and the Nigeria Football Federation Executive board members […]Continue Reading

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Barcelona Suffer First League Home Defeat In Two Years

November 12, 2018 0

Barcelona lost at home in La Liga for the first time in more than two years as Real Betis pulled off a stunning 4-3 victory at the Camp Nou on Sunday, despite Lionel Messi scoring twice on his return from injury. Barca last endured defeat on their own patch against Alaves in September 2016 but, […]Continue Reading

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Manchester City Beat Manchester United 3-1

November 12, 2018 0

Manchester City took the derby spoils with a 3-1 victory over rivals Manchester United thanks to goals from David Silva, Sergio Aguero and Ilkay Gundogan, with Anthony Martial pulling one back for the visitors. Jose Mourinho was unable to name Paul Pogba in his starting line-up due to injury, which meant a place for Marouane […]Continue Reading

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Leicester City Honour Late Thai Owner, Vichai

November 11, 2018 0

Leicester City fans fell silent on Saturday in a heartfelt tribute to late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha before the first home match since he was killed in a helicopter crash two weeks ago. A special “Tribute to Khun Vichai” video was shown on big screens before kick-off against Burnley, two weeks after the tragedy, which took […]Continue Reading

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Sergio Aguero Changes His Look Ahead Of Manchester Derby Today

November 11, 2018 0

Sergio Aguero will hope to continue his impressive Manchester derby this weekend. City host rivals United at the Etihad and are already nine points clear of Jose Mourinho’s men. In 10 matches against United, the Argentine has scored six times and will be eyeing more this weekend. Aguero has led the line for City again […]Continue Reading

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Arsenal Star Aubameyang Wins PL Player Of The Month

November 10, 2018 0

Arsenal star, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been named Premier League Player of the Month for October, becoming the first Gunners player to land such an award since Olivier Giroud in March 2015. The Gabonese striker was on fire in front of goal, recording five strikes and one assist in just three league outings. Aubameyang is in […]Continue Reading

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Chelsea Legend, Didier Drogba Retires From Football

November 10, 2018 0

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba, who is now 40 years old, has ended his glittering football career. Drogba, now 40 years old, decided to hang his boots after his team, Phoenix Rising, which he part-owned lost to Louisville City in the USL Cup final. It was the final of U.S. football’s second […]Continue Reading

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Raheem Sterling Becomes England’s Highest-earning Player

November 10, 2018 0

Manchester City star, Raheem Sterling, has signed a new five-year deal worth up to £300,000 a week, making him the highest-earning English footballer. On signing the deal, the 23-year-old forward who has so far scored seven goals for Manchester City this season, said; ‘I’m delighted to sign – my development here has been incredible,’ Sterling […]Continue Reading

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18-Year-Old Talented Footballer ‘Snubs’ Nigeria For Ireland Republic.

November 9, 2018 0

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) second vice-president, Mallam Shehu Dikko says the soccer governing body should not be blamed for Southampton youngster, Michael Obafemi’s recent call-up by Ireland Republic, as he says the fast-rising attacker was approached during the Super Eagles’ trip to London this summer. According to reports, Dikko admitted it is disappointing to Continue Reading