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Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has warned his players that they cannot afford to throw away points like they did during their 2-1 defeat to Hellas Verona on Saturday. The Italian champions looked set to open a six-point gap at the.... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria –...

“You never know what to expect with Fury, but one thing for sure that is hard to believe is him knocking me out in 2 rounds, and being the aggressor,” said Wilder to BT Sport. “I really can’t see that at this point in time, but who knows? … read more via Vanguard News –...

Former British and Commonwealth Lightheavyweight champion Peter Oboh has sent advice to compatriot and world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua to travel to America and watch his main rivals, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury trade punches February 22. The winner of that fight is likely...

Tyson Fury’s dad, John, has offered former heavyweight champion David Haye a £100,000 bet after backing his son to beat Deontay Wilder later this month. The Gypsy King will go toe-to-toe with the Bronze bomber as the two undefeated stars go at it in Las Vegas. Fury’s comeback fight … read...

Cristiano Ronaldo is too old to join Bayern Munich, according to the German club’s president Herbert Hainer. The 35-year-old, who has scored 22 goals for Juventus this season, has been linked with a move to Bayern in the past.... read more via TODAY – https://ift.tt/38awUGd Get More...

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo will miss the club’s training camp in Spain because of fears the coronavirus outbreak could lead to him being refused entry back into the UK. Nigerian Ighalo, 30, flew to Manchester from China last weekend after signing on loan from Shanghai Shenhua. "He...

Dele Alli was lucky to have escaped a serious injury from a Raheem Sterling tackle when Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester City 2-0 last Sunday, Jose Mourinho has said while admitting his behaviour during the match saw him go viral “for the wrong reasons”..... Read more via TODAY –...

Ten years ago, a news break out of Old Trafford was to stun the world of football and many Manchester United fans, when it was revealed that the Red Devils had signed an “unknown” Portuguese footballer by the name.... Read more via Newtelegraph – https://ift.tt/2vbmEPp Get More Nigeria...

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram to announce Kobe and Gigi Bryant’s memorial date. Vanessa shared a photo of the memorial IV. The "celebration of life" event will hold on 24th of February 2020 (2, 24, 2020), by 10am at the Staples Centre.... read more via Linda Ikeji’s Blog –...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday, February 8, 2020, present the new Super Eagles Nike jerseys to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Nike had on Wednesday, February, 5 unveiled new … read more via Pulse Nigeria – Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2UAZf4q...

The Copa del Rey’s new single-elimination format claimed its biggest victims on Thursday, with Real Madrid and Barcelona both being eliminated in the quarterfinals. Madrid lost 4-3 to Real Sociedad at home before Barcelona conceded a late goal to lose 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao on the most...

American Sportswear giants, Nike have revealed new 2020 kits for Nigeria. Heidi Burnett, Nike’s Senior Director for Global Communications made the announcement on Twitter on Wednesday evening.... Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – https://ift.tt/39crvi0 Get More Nigeria Sports News

Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday night in a fourth-round replay sets up a meeting with Frank Lampard’s side. The fifth match round will be played at Stamford Bridge and.... Read more via P.M. News – https://ift.tt/2SmIaIy Get More Nigeria Sports News

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Super Eagles forward and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi as Nigeria’s Football Ambassador. A statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the.... Read more via Thisdaylive – https://ift.tt/371cRbC Get More Nigeria Sports News

Defending champion of the National Sports Festival, Team Delta, will hit camp next week to commence intensive training for the 20th edition of the fiesta tagged Edo 2020. Since the return to democracy in 1999, Team Delta has dominated the NSF, winning six times in eight appearances.... Read...

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has engaged in a war of words with Eric Abidal after he suggested Ernesto Valverde was fired because the players were not happy with him. Messi believes Abidal, Barcelona sporting director, who plays a huge role in appointing and sacking at … read more via...

Manchester United have confirmed Odion Ighalo will wear the no. 25 jersey during his temporary stay at the club. The shirt number was previously worn by ex-captain Antonio Valencia who left Manchester for a return to Ecuador last summer..... read more via Newtelegraph –...

Jurgen Klopp’s decision not to play the first team in the FA Cup fourth-round replay at Anfield on Tuesday was heavily criticised, some termed it as disrespectful to English football but the fearless youthful Liverpool side defeated Shrewsbury Town... read more via P.M. News –...

Nigerian player, Rinsola Babajide who plays for Liverpool Falcons, has received the Women’s Player of the month award for January. The Reds forward, started all three games in the month, including the Super League victory at Bristol City and the FA Cup win against Blackburn Rovers.... read...

Odion Ighalo’s former boss, Quique Sanchez Flores has warned it may take up to a month for Manchester United’s new signing to reach his peak … read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News – https://ift.tt/37WH255 Get More Nigeria Sports News