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UEFA ban Liverpool’s Dejan Lovren
UEFA on Friday banned Liverpool and Croatia defender, Dejan Lovren for one international match over comments he made on social media about Spain following his side’s 3-2 Nations League win in November, NAN reports.
Sarri reveals number of players Chelsea need to sign
Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri has disclosed that he “needs” to sign two players this January transfer window.
Manchester United appoints Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as new caretaker manager
After firing Jose Mourinho for failing in terms of style and substance yesterday, Manchester United appoints Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as new caretaker manager.
Ronaldo's penalty sees off Torino, Icardi gets Inter back winning
Juventus’ French midfielder Blaise Matuidi (L) and Juventus’ Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate at the end of the Italian Serie A football match Torino vs Juventus on December 15, 2018 at the Olympic stadium in Turin. Marco BERTORELLO / AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the spot as unbeaten Italian champions Juventus saw off city rivals Torino 1-0 to hammer home their domination in Serie A on Saturday.
Man City return to top of Premier League as Spurs, others win
Everton’s Colombian defender Yerry Mina lays on the pitch follwing an Everon corner kick during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on December 15, 2018. Paul ELLIS / AFP
Manchester City moved back to the top of the Premier League by beating Everton, while third-placed Tottenham struck late to win against Burnley and there were also victories for Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Watford and Wolves.
Man United may face Porto or Barca in Champions
Valencia’s Spanish coach Marcelino Garcia Toral reacts during the UEFA Champions League group H football match between Valencia CF and Manchester United at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on December 12, 2018. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)
20-year old footballer killed by lightning as he celebrated scoring a goal
Allan Mbote, a 20-year-old Kenyatta University student was struck dead by lightning on Sunday as he came off the pitch to celebrate a goal against their opponents in Funyula Constituency.
Ronaldo urges Messi to try something new, tells him to come to Italy
Juventus forward and 5-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, has urged his Barcelona rival, Lionel Messi, to take up the challenge and join him in Italy.
Nigeria beat Libya, meet Tanzania today
The Super Sand Eagles of Nigeria yesterday defeated Libya 6-3 to brighten their chances of a place in the semi finals of the ongoing CAF Beach Soccer Cup of Nations in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
The win came following the 0-2 loss to Senegal on penalties, after both teams had ended it 4-4 at regulation and extra time. Emeka Ogbonna contributed two of the goals to add to the lone strike he secured against four-time champions Senegal on Saturday, to take his tally to three at this tournament.
Abu Azeez netted a brace, while Emmanuel Ohwoferia and Suleiman Ogodo got one goal each as the Supersand Eagles handed the North Africans the same treatment they got in the hands of the Super Eagles in two 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in October.
With the Supersand Eagles having regained their buoyancy and marksmanship, debutants Tanzania are in the firing line as they take to the sands against Nigeria today. Coach Audu ‘Ejo’ Adamu is likely to throw another star player Victor Tale into the fray today to ensure a baptism of fire for the East Africans, while paving the Nigerians’ route to the last four.The two finalists in Sharm El Sheikh will represent Africa at the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup scheduled for Paraguay.
Nigeria lose 0-2 to Senegal on penalties
The Supersand Eagles of Nigeria, yesterday, lost 0-2 on penalties to Senegal, following a 4-4 stalemate after regulation and extra time at the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations holding in Egypt.
Chelsea launch investigation into racist abuse aimed at Sterling
Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police confirmed they are investigating an incident of alleged racist abuse aimed at Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling during Chelsea’s 2-0 win on Saturday.
Messi's free-kick magic keeps Barca top
Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi scores during the Spanish league football match RCD Espanyol against FC Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat on December 8, 2018. PAU BARRENA / AFP
Lionel Messi stole the show with two free-kick goals in a blistering display as Barcelona maintained their lead at the top of La Liga with a thumping 4-0 derby win over Catalan rivals Espanyol.
Falcons to know World Cup opponents today
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UNILAG to host NUGA 2019, signs MOU
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the President of the Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA), Prof Stephen Hamalyfeto to host the 2019 edition
Pogba is ‘bang average,’ Lukaku is ‘good for nothing’
(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 02, 2017 Manchester United’s Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho (L) reacts as he talks with Manchester United’s Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku (C) and Manchester United’s French midfielder Paul Pogba during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London.<br />Paul Pogba has been told by Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho he will never captain the club again while the Portuguese remains in charge, according to reports on September 25, 2018, as tensions between United’s star midfielder and manager continue to rise. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. /
Paul Ince believes Paul Pogba is ‘bang average’ and Romelu Lukaku ‘brings nothing to the table’ as he backed Jose Mourinho’s decision to drop them from his Manchester United team.
Salah is SuperSport’s Player of the Month
Mohamed Salah / AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF
Leading Sports TV network, Supersport has picked Liverpool and Egyptian star, Mohamed Salah, as 2018 Player of the Month for November.
Messi’s fifth place in Ballon d’Or ‘absurd’, declares Barca boss
Ernesto Valverde / AFP PHOTO / ANDER GILLENEA
Lionel Messi finishing fifth in this year’s Ballon d’Or vote was “absurd”, says Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde.
I’ll play in English Premier League one day, says Neymar
Neymar he celebrates after scoring a goal for Paris Saint-Germain. He says he will play in the Premier League one day / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON
Brazil and PSG star, Neymar, has opened the door to playing in the Premier League one day, responding positively when asked by Benjamin Mendy.
Manchester city could miss 2019/20 Champions League over FFP
Manchester City’s English midfielder Raheem Sterling (R) celebrates scoring their second goal for 2-1 during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on December 1, 2018. (Photo by Oli SCARFF /AFP
Manchester City might miss out of the UEFA Champions League for next season if found guilty of the alleged Financial Fair Play (FFP) breaches.
