Former Italy striker, Dani Osvaldo, says he would not want to have a life like that of Barcelona and Argentina superstar, Lionel Messi. Osvaldo, who had represented Boca Juniors, Juventus and Roma, retired from playing football in 2016 and pursued a career in rock music. The former football star claimed that he would not like […]
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Cousin appointed sole Gabon coach after Aubameyang’s father rejects job
Former Gabon international Daniel Cousin has become the sole coach of the national team after Pierre-Francois Aubame Eyang, father of Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, refused an offer to join the set-up. “We have worked hard to confirm the choice of Daniel Cousin, to whom we entrust the national team,” the Gabonese Minister of Sports, Alain-Claude […] …
Wozniacki, Kerber off to fast start at Wuhan Open
World number two Caroline Wozniacki and Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber eased through their opening matches at the Wuhan Open in China on Tuesday. Australian Open champion Wozniacki, who received a first-round bye, was barely troubled by the 61st-ranked Swede Rebecca Peterson, winning 6-4, 6-1 to set up a third-round clash with Olympic champion Monica Puig, […] …
FIFA Best Player: How Sergio Ramos, Harry Kane, others voted
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos voted for fellow teammate, Luka Modric to win the FIFA Best Player award on Monday night. Ramos also voted for Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo as his second choice and Barcelona ace, Lionel Messi for the third spot. According to All Football, Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane opted for Cristiano Ronaldo, […]
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FIBA ranking: Nigeria remains number one in Africa
Joe Apu Nigeria for the third time running has retained the number one spot in Africa and 32 in the world in the latest ranking of the FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike following the fourth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Qualifiers. Senegal who played in Group F of the African […]
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Iheanacho predicts tough tie against Wolves
Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho expects Wolverhampton Wanderers to pose a considerable challenge in the Carabao Cup Third Round on Tuesday. The Foxes head to Molineux following Saturday’s home Premier League victory over Huddersfield Town, while Wolves held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side have impressed many already […]
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EPL: Souness predicts how Liverpool, Chelsea, Man United, others will finish this season
Liverpool legend, Graeme Souness has predicted that either Jurgen Klopp’s men or Manchester City will finish top of the Premier League table this season. Souness also expects Chelsea to finish in third position, adding that either Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur will occupy the fourth position, while Arsenal will end up on the sixth position. […]
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Koscielny: Iwobi must improve
Laurent Koscielny has challenged Alex Iwobi to fulfil his prodigious potential after an impressive start to life at Arsenal under Unai Emery. Iwobi, 22, struggled to build on his promising start to life under Arsene Wenger after making his debut for Arsenal in 2015 and became a lightning rod for fan frustration last season, where […]
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NSA congratulates NFF on successful election
Unmissable Incentive, organisers of the Nigerian Sports Award, NSA has congratulated Nigerian football fraternity on the successful conduct of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF’s election held yesterday in Katsina which culminated in the formation of a new board. It was an election that saw history being made as the President of NFF, Amaju Pinnick, got re-elected […]
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I’m physically fit for Joshua -Whyte
Dillian Whyte has told talkSPORT he is ‘mentally and physically ready’ to face old foe Anthony Joshua following the heavyweight champion’s victory over Alexander Povetkin. Joshua successfully defended his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight belts by knocking out the Russian in the seventh round at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. READ ALSO FIBA Women’s World Cup: Ogoke, […]
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