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Football

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Hamilton pleased with historic 100th pole

Lewis Hamilton could not believe how far he has come after recording the 100th pole position of his career at the Spanish Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion emerged triumphant from a three-way qualifying battle with Max Verstappen and Mercedes...

FK Željezničar partners Medeama SC

Football Club Željezničar and SC Medeama have become official club partners, building a bridge between Ghana and Bosnia - two strong talent hubs.  The two sides became club partners this wek with the signing of a co-operation agreement between the two clubs,...

No excuse not to win NPFL derby against FCIU – Bala

Enyimba forward, Reuben Bala has said his side will have no tangible excuse not to claim all the points in the oriental derby against FC IfeanyiUbah (FCIU) after surrendering three points to neighbours, Rivers United, in a make-up week...

Pirlo wants UCL ticket with Juve

Andrea Pirlo believes his players are tired mentally but has urged them to pull all the stops to secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League at the end of the season. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juve came from a...

Moyes bullish over Champions League chances

West Ham coach David Moyes has not given up hope that his side finish in the top four in the Premier League and qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League.The Hammers are in with a fighting chance of claiming...

CAF approves seven Nigerian Stadiums for 2020 World Cup qualifiers

 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have approved seven Nigerian Stadiums for use ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifying. They include the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, National Stadium, Abuja, Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium Port Harcourt and Stephen Keshi Asaba.The other three...

NWFL Premiership spot or nothing at the play-off, says Sanusi

Pelican Stars head coach, Olaleke Muritala Sanusi has said his side will definitely keep the enviable Premiership status quo at the upcoming Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership play-off holding at the University of Benin Sports Complex in Benin...

Parma relegated from Serie A

AC Parma have been relegated from Italy's top flight, Serie A.I Crociati suffered their 20th defeat of the season, losing 1-0 away to Torino on Monday night.The Yellow and Blues needed to avoid a loss against the Maroons at...

Osho rues loss to Rivers United

Fatai Osho has expressed disappointment at the late goal conceded by his side against Rivers United in Sunday's rearranged Nigeria Professional Football League game which the 'People's Elephant' lost 1-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium Port Harcourt. Sunday Adetunji headed...

UEFA clear fans to attend Europa League final

Europe's football-governing body UEFA has announced that fans will be allowed to attend this season's Europa League final.The outbreak of the novel COVID-19 pandemoc has prevented fans from attending matches in the European competition this season but UEFA have...