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Football

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Bayern Munich into Club World Cup final after Lewandowski double

Bayern Munich advanced to the Club World Cup final after goals in each half by Robert Lewandowski sealed a 2-0 victory over African champions Al Ahly in Monday's semi-final.    The European champions face Tigres in the final on Thursday...

Gladbach v Man City Champions League match relocated to Budapest

Manchester City's first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Borussia Moenchengladbach will be played in Budapest due to strict coronavirus entry rules imposed by Germany, UEFA announced Monday. The switch of venue comes 24 hours after Liverpool's match...

Bayern fume, Mbappe flies, Zlatan’s milestone: European talking points

Bayern Munich's preparation for the Club World Cup was disrupted despite victory, Kylian Mbappe rediscovered his supersonic speed and Lionel Messi starred from the bench, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic notched his 500th club goal at the weekend. AFP Sport rounds up...

Ogunbote apologises for Kwara defeat

Sunshine Stars manager, Gbenga Ogunbote has gone on his knees to apologise to fans for the embarrassing home defeat to Kwara United. The Owena Whales were humbled 1-2 by the Harmony Boys in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday...

Okon eyes NWFL Premiership restart win at Ibom Angels

Rivers Angels head coach, Edwin Okon has vowed to return the team to its pre-eminence on the top-flight log. The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership will restart on Wednesday, February 10 after one month hiatus with the Port Harcourt...

Bolus takes blame for Heartland defeat

Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC head coach, Tony Bolus said he has taken full responsibility for the side’s shocking defeat to struggling side, Heartland. The Olukoya Boys were stunned 1-2 by the Naze Millionaires in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional...

Morocco defeat Mali to become first back-to-back CHAN champions

Morocco became the first back-to-back winners of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) when they scored twice after corners to defeat Mali 2-0 in the final in Yaounde Sunday. Soufiane Bouftini broke the deadlock on 69 minutes and captain Ayoub el...

Manchester City thrash Liverpool to end 18-year Anfield hoodoo

Manchester City ended an 18-year wait to beat Liverpool at Anfield in style with a 4-1 win on Sunday to take a firm grip on the Premier League title race. Ilkay Gundogan scored twice and missed a penalty as Pep...

Kaizer Chiefs shocked by second-tier club in South African Cup

Record 13-time South African FA Cup winners Kaizer Chiefs suffered a shock 2-1 first round loss at home to second-tier Richards Bay behind closed doors in Soweto on Sunday.     Thabani Dube gave the visitors a half-time lead at the...

Bielefeld v Werder Bremen postponed due to heavy snow

Arminia Bielefeld's home Bundesliga clash with Werder Bremen was called off on Sunday due to heavy snow, the Bundesliga announced, as northern Europe shivers under a powerful snowstorm. In a statement, the German top flight said that the conditions and...
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