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Football

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Bundesliga wrap: Bayern break more records

German champions, Bayern Munich have continued breaking all sorts of records as they recorded 3-1 victory over Freiburg on Saturday.It represented a club-record 15th straight win in all competitions for the Bavarians.Bayern’s stunning win also means that the Bavaria...

Jordan Ayew sets Ghana record with Palace, as Wolves pile more woes on West...

Premier League action saw West Ham's hopes of gaining some respite from relegation woes fizzle on Saturday (June 20) as they succumbed to two late goals by Wolves, while Crystal Palace pulled off a 2-0 win away to Bournemouth...

André Ayew scores and assists for Swansea at Boro

Ghana forward, André Ayew enjoyed a dream return to action after the COVID-19 break with a goal and assist for Swansea City in the English Championship. The Swans gave their play-off hopes a major boost by travelling to beat Middlesbrough...

Maupay’s late strike sinks Arsenal

Neal Maupay combined brilliantly with strike partner Alexis McAllister as he snuck in behind the Arsenal defence to score a stoppage-time winner as Brighton clinched a huge win over Arsenal to lift their relegation worries. Brighton now move to...

Watford salvage late point from Leicester

There was late drama at Vicarage Road as both Watford and Leicester scored way past regulation time in their keenly contested Premier League clash. Craig Dawson struck a minute after Ben Chilwell put Leicester ahead with a searing shot from...

Man Utd force Spurs draw; Southampton drag Norwich closer to relegation

It was a game of drama and intensity at the Tottenham Stadium as Manchester United came from a goal down to force Spurs to a 1-1 draw in the second game on Friday night (June 19) as the Premier...

Rohr earned contract renewal – Akpeyi

Nigerian goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi has said Gernot Rohr’s outstanding achievements in his first term with the senior national team, Super Eagles duly earn him the recent two and half years contract extension by his employers, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The...

Osahon okays Danjuma for Falconets’ job

Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership side, FC Robo Queens’ manager, Emmanuel Osahon has thrown his full weight behind Christopher Danjuma to return as the head coach of Nigeria’s U20 women football team, the Falconets. Danjuma who is the head...

Betsafe bets on Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards

Kenya football giants,  Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards have signed a new partnership deal with betting firm Betsafe. The deal was announced on  Thursday (June 18) and will continue through the 2023  football season. Betsafe will be found boldly on the...

Bidvest Wits finally confirms sale to TTM

Bidvest Wits has finally come out to confirm the sale of the club to GladAfrica Championship outfit Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila. In a statement issued Wednesday, Wits club management explained that the PSL has yet to ratify the sale -...
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