Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said “the game is gone” after a controversial disallowed goal in their 3-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur. Edinson Cavani had a goal ruled out following a video assistant referee consultation after Scott McTominay caught Son Heung-min in the face, reports the BBC. “If that was my son and he […]
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Euro roundup: Atlético slip again as Inter close in on Serie A title
*Darmian scores late Inter winner, Atalanta into top four *Schalke ends winless run, Depay scores twice for Lyon Atlético Madrid returned to the top of La Liga with a 1-1 draw away to Real Betis but did so at the expense of losing yet more players to injury, leaving their title hopes hanging by a thread. Diego Simeone’s […]
EPL: Martinelli, Lacazette star in Arsenal victory
Gabriel Martinelli scored in his first start since January as Arsenal ended a run of four games without a win with victory over the Premier League’s bottom club Sheffield United. The Brazilian has endured an injury-plagued season, but was on hand to net his side’s second with a finish into an unguarded goal after […]
Abiodun named Special Guest at NWFL Super Six
The executive governor of Ogun state, Mr. Dapo Abiodun will be the special guest of honour at the upcoming 2020/21 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six billed to hold from April 19 – 25 at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The elite football showpiece will confirm the […]
Iheanacho’s brace not enough for Leicester
Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, registered a brace for Leicester City in the English Premier League encounter against West Ham on Sunday. Iheanacho was on target in the 70th and 90th minutes but his efforts were not enough as the hone side won 3-2. His first was a screamer from the edge of the […]
Kaduna beats Plateau to grab Handball bronze
Kaduna State increased its medals on Sunday by winning bronze in the handball event of the ongoing National Sports Festival in Benin. The Kada girls were in total control of the game from the beginning and it was not surprise as they won 24-17 against a determined Plateau State. Coach Ahmed Chizo commended […]
Gold rush for Team Rivers
…as Delta wins Volley gold Team Rivers on Sunday increased its medal haul at the ongoing National Sports Festival tagged Edo 2020 in Benin, Edo State. It was a commanding victory for Team Rivers in the finals of the Men’s Beach Volleyball as they defeated Team Imo 2-0. Chidiebere Okeke and Emenike […]
Dare confident Nigeria’ll return to Track and Field podium in Tokyo
Youth and Sports Development Minister chief Sunday Dare is confident Nigeria’s 13-year wait for a track and field medal at the Olympics will end this year at the Tokyo Games. Nigeria last won a track and field medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 when the women’s 4x100m relay team and Blessing Okagbare (long […]
Okezie storm to gold for Team Delta in 400m
It was an elated Chidi Okezie that rushed to the tape sideline of the track after winning the 400m gold medal at the 2020 National Sports Festival in Benin, Edo State. During the last edition in Abuja, the US based athlete failed to get to the final and there was anxiety […]
EPL: Man Utd come from behind to win at Spurs
*Iheanacho’s brace can’t save Foxes *Saint-Maximin inspires Newcastle comeback win at Burnley Manchester United came from behind to win at Tottenham with Edinson Cavani scoring a superb diving header. Cavani had a first-half goal controversially disallowed by the video assistant referee after Scott McTominay’s hand hit Son Heung-min’s face – and then Son put Spurs […]