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Football

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Seven points separate top 13 sides in NPFL

Only seven points seperate the top 13 sides in this season's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Four clubs, Nasarawa United, Keara United, Kano Pillars and Enugu Rangers are all joint top of the standings on 27 points with only goals...

Henderson gets Ole praise after Milan heroics

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has poured words of encomiums on goalkeeper, Dean Henderson following his sparkling display in Thursday's UEFA Europa League clash against Milan. Henderson produced a sparkling performance and kept a clean sheet as the Red...

I won’t stop celebrating NWFL jinx-breaker against Rivers – Osahon

FC Robo Queens manager, Emmanuel Osahon has said he experienced "unlimited" joy after securing league victory for the first time against multiple Nigerian champions, Rivers Angels. The Lagos side defeated the Jewel of Rivers 2-1 in Wednesday’s Nigeria Women Football...

Bundesliga Preview, Matchday 26: Bayern look to stretch lead after Leipzig slip

Bayern München were left facing another tricky test in their quest to retain Germany's top prize as the 2020-21 German Bundesliga season entered Matchday 26. Hansi Flick's side remained at the summit of the standings after a 3-1 win at...

Mourinho ‘beyond sad’ after Europa League ouster

Jose Mourinho expressed unhappiness with the attitude of his Tottenham players after their Europa League elimination against Croatian club, Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday (March18). Spurs travelled to Croatia with a two-goal advantage after Harry Kane's brace in the first leg...

We won’t fail Nigerians in Pirates Confed Cup test, says Bala

Enyimba forward, Reuben Bala has said his side will not disappoint Nigerians in their CAF Confederation Cup clash against South African giants, Orlando Pirates. The nation’s campaigners are guests of the South African side in Wednesday’s (March 17) CAF Confederation...

Expect best Womens League performance against Rivers Angels – Osahon

FC Robo Queens head coach, Emmanuel Osahon has promised the very best performance from his side against visitors, Rivers Angels. The Lagos landladies are hosts of the Jewel of Rivers in Wednesday’s Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership matchday 10...

No worry over Dreamstar NWFL turnaround – Wemimo

Sunshine Queens head coach, Matthew Wemimo has said her side are unperturbed confronting Dreamstar Ladies at their finest performing moment. The Owena Mermaids are hosts of the Pride of Lagos in Wednesday’s Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) matchday 10 clash...
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