Organisers of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup have informed that it’s pre-season tourney billed to host from October 29th to November 7th at the Kwara State Sports Complex in Ilorin has been postponed to a further date. The development was as a result of the Kwara State Government’s declaration of a 24-hour curfew imposed on […]
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EPL: Tricky ties at Southampton, Emirates
Carlo Ancelotti takes his Everton to the South of England to take on Southampton which will see a severe test of his side’s unbeaten record at St. Mary’s. Although the Saints presently lie 12th on the table, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side has shown that when they are on their game they are more than a […]
Ramos, Modric score as Real Madrid win second straight Clasico
Real Madrid returned to winning ways with a vital victory at bitter rivals Barcelona in which Sergio Ramos netted from 12 yards. Sergio Ramos returned to win and score a game-turning penalty in Real Madrid’s 3-1 Clasico win at Barcelona on Saturday. Madrid captain Ramos was substituted in last week’s home defeat to Cadiz […]
EPL: Chelsea hold Man United, Palace beat Fulham
Manchester United and Chelsea ground out a drab goalless draw in the Old Trafford rain that will convince no-one either side will be challenging for the Premier League this season. Chelsea will probably be happier with a point and might have had more if United skipper Harry Maguire had been punished for wrapping […]
Ozil’s agent calls out Arsenal, Arteta over playmaker’s exile
*Says: ‘Fans deserve honest explanation’ This week, Mesut Ozil’s exile at Arsenal has extended to unprecedented levels. The 32-year-old cannot play senior football again until January at the earliest after being left out of the Gunners’ Premier League and Europa League squads for what manager Mikel Arteta insisted on Wednesday night were solely footballing reasons. “My conscience is […]
EPL: Bamford hat-trick as Leeds end Villa’s perfect start
Leeds United ended Aston Villa’s 100% winning start and ruined their chance of going top of the Premier League thanks to a brilliant Patrick Bamford hat-trick. Villa came into Friday’s game having won their first four games of a league campaign for the first time since 1930-31, but three expert finishes from the Leeds […]
Iheanacho targets more goals after great Europa night
Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, is hoping to get more playing minutes after his heroic display in his side’s 3-0 win over Zorya. Iheanacho marked his debut appearance in the Uefa Europa League with a goal and two assists on Thursday. The Super Eagles forward assisted James Maddison to open the scoring at the […]
MESSI: KING OF CLASICO SET TO REIGN AGAIN
There has not been any individual that defines El-clasico as much as Lionel Messi has done and the La Pulga will be at the centre of action when Barcelona host Real Madrid in the 265th editions of the battle today (Saturday) at Camp Nou. There have been thoughts questioning Messi’s form this term after […]
The holes in sports icons’ list
The outgoing week was loaded with activities and crucial talking points. At last, the Federal Government lifted the ban on cotact sports and so training and competitions can start. After four to five months of uncertainties, the world is back to normalcy except Nigeria. The news already gingered the League Management Company to announce November […]
National Sports Festival not postponed indefinitely –Minister
The minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has refuted rumours that the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival has been postponed indefinitely . A statement from the Media office of the minister clarified that consultations were ongoing between the Ministry, the Edo State Government, the PTF on Covid-19 , and the National Council on […]