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• Eagles Roundup: Chukuweze On Target In Villarreal’s Win At Girona; Aribo Stars For Rangers

  22-01-2020 23:43 via completesports.com
  
  Samuel Chukuweze was on target as Villarreal recorded a 3-0 away win against Villarreal in their Copa de Rey clash at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Wednesday night. Chukuweze started the game on the bench and took the place of Javi Ontiveros in the 52nd minute. Ramiro Funes Mori put Villarreal ahead in the […]
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• Ronaldo fires Juventus into Italian Cup semi-finals

  22-01-2020 23:42
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo
  Cristiano Ronaldo extended his scoring streak as Juventus eased past Roma 3-1 to advance to the Italian Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.
  The Portuguese star picked up a Gonzalo Higuain cross after 26 minutes in Turin finishing off from an angle.
  It was the 34-year-old’s 12th goal in eight consecutive games in which he has played in all competitions for the Turin giants but his first in the Italian Cup.
  Rodrigo Bentancur added a second after 38 minutes with defender Leonardo
  
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• Ndidi Returns, Iheanacho Bags Assist In Leicester Win Against West Ham  

  22-01-2020 23:40 via completesports.com
  
  Wilfred Ndidi returned to action for Leicester City after recovering from a knee injury while Kelechi Iheanacho had an assist, in the Foxes 4-1 home win against West Ham United in Wednesday’s Premier League game, Completesports.com reports. Ndidi replaced the injured Nampalys Mendy on 34 minutes while Jamie Vardy also picked up an injury and went […]
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• Barcelona Escape Upset As Griezmann’s Double See Off 3rd-tier UD Ibiza

  22-01-2020 21:59 via completesports.com
  
  A second half brace from Antoine Griezmann saw Barcelona avoid an upset as they came from a goal down to beat third division side UD Ibiza 2-1, in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. Barcelona who were without Lionel Messi, went behind in the 9th minute as Javi Perez scored. […]
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• Olympic football, boxing qualifiers moved from virus epicentre

  22-01-2020 21:15
  
  Boxing and women’s football qualifying for the 2020 Olympics will be moved from the Chinese city at the centre of a virus outbreak to another location in the country, the organising bodies said on Wednesday.
  Wuhan was supposed to host China, Taiwan, Thailand and Australia for the Group B Asian women’s football qualifiers February 3-9 and the Asia/Oceania boxing tournament from February 3-14.
  The Asian Football Confederation said in a statement its tournament will be held on the same
  
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• Olympics: South Korea, Saudi Arabia seal football spots

  22-01-2020 21:01
  
  South Korea and Saudi Arabia sealed qualification for the 2020 Olympic men’s football tournament on Wednesday when they reached the final of the Asian under-23 Championship in Thailand.
  The competition acts as the Asian Football Confederation’s Olympic qualifiers, with places in Japan going to the top three teams.
  The top two were confirmed in Wednesday’s semi-finals as South Korea defeated Australia 2-0, while Saudi Arabia beat Uzbekistan 1-0.
  Kim Dae-won’s 56th-minute
  
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• Sithole: Wheelchair tennis star gets two-year ban for missed dope tests

  22-01-2020 20:18
  
  Lucas Sithole
  Two-time wheelchair tennis grand slam champion Lucas Sithole has been banned from the sport for two years after failing to make himself available for doping tests, the International Tennis Federation announced on Wednesday.
  In a statement the ITF said that South African Sithole, 32, had failed to inform the governing body of his whereabouts three times in a 12-month period, breaking the sport’s anti-doping rules.
  “Mr. Sithole admitted to the violation and provided an ex
  
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• Nigerian Striker Nets Brace In Austria Wien’s Friendly Win 

  22-01-2020 20:06 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian striker Bright Edomwonyi scored two goals for Austrian Bundesliga top flight club Austria Wien, in their 5-1 win against Slovakian side FC Petrzalka in a friendly game on Wednesday, Completesports.com reports. Edomwonyi opened scoring for Austria Wien in the fourth minute and got the third goal on 35 minutes. He has scored just one […]
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• FIFA says clubs spent record $7.35 bn on transfers in 2019

  22-01-2020 20:02
  
  Football clubs worldwide splashed out a record $7.35 billion (6.63 million euros) on transfers in the men’s game in 2019, FIFA revealed in a report released on Wednesday.
  The amount represents a 5.8 percent increase on 2018, with English clubs accounting for the largest total outlay at just over $1.5 billion — a drop of 22.1 percent on previous figures.
  However, 80 percent of all spending on transfer fees came from 100 clubs combined, according to the global transfer market report.
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• AFN Hails Sports Minister Dare as Athletes Receive Old Allowances; Kaita Replaces Ogba

  22-01-2020 19:21 via completesports.com
  
  Sunday Dare, the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development has fulfilled his promise to pay Nigeria’s youth and junior athletes to the CAA U-18/U-20 championships in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire last April allowances owed them by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) under the leadership of the now suspended president of the federation, Shehu Ibrahim […]
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• Pogba’s agent hints at potential Manchester United exit

  22-01-2020 18:56
  Pogba
  Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has hinted the Manchester United star could leave Old Trafford if he is unhappy at the end of the season.
  Pogba has made just eight appearances for United during the current campaign after battling a nagging ankle injury and rumours have swirled about the France midfielder’s future during his absence.
  Pogba made a comeback with two substitute appearances against Watford and Newcastle in December, but suffered a fresh ankle problem, with speculatio
  
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• Bulls And Zach LaVine Will Host Timberwolves At United Center

  22-01-2020 18:01 via completesports.com
  
  Bulls and Zach LaVine will host Timberwolves at United Center. The Timberwolves will want to move on from the 100-107 loss at home to the Denver Nuggets, a game in which Karl-Anthony Towns was solid with 28 points (9-of-19 from the field), 5 assists and 8 rebounds. Josh Okogie had 16 points (7-of-11 shooting) and […]
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• Dubs And Eric Paschall Will Host Jazz At Oracle Arena

  22-01-2020 17:44 via completesports.com
  
  Dubs and Eric Paschall will host Jazz At Oracle Arena. The Dubs will want to move on from the 124-129 loss to the Portland Trail-Blazers, a game in which Eric Paschall contributed 22 points (11-of-21 shooting) and 13 rebounds. Alec Burks had 33 points (11-of-23 FG), 8 assists and 7 rebounds. The Jazz is coming […]
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• Magic And Nikola Vucevic Will Host Thunder At Amway Center

  22-01-2020 17:30 via completesports.com
  
  Magic and Nikola Vucevic will host Thunder At Amway Center. The Thunder are coming off a 112-107 home win over the Houston Rockets. Luguentz Dort had a great performance with 8 points (3-of-10 from the field), even though he has been struggling this season averaging no points. Danilo Gallinari contributed 25 points (7-of-19 FG), 5 […]
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• Napoli Plot £10m Move For Umar

  22-01-2020 16:22 via completesports.com
  
  Serie A club Napoli are plotting a £10m move to sign Nigerian forward Sadiq Umar on a permanent deal this month. Umar is currently on loan at Serbian Super Liga side Partizan from Italian outfit AS Roma. According to a report in Serbian news outlet Mozzart Sport, Napoli are to sign the 22-year-old before the […]
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• 4 Cash Games That Are Better Online

  22-01-2020 16:20 via completesports.com
  
  There’s nothing quite like winning a little cash when having fun, but finding cash games in your local neighborhood might not be as easy as it seems. Thankfully, these days we have the internet. There are hundreds of games that you can play for cash online and believe it or not, some are actually more […]
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• EAGLES BEWARE: Cape Verde, CAR Won’t be Easy Pies in 2022 World Cup Qualifiers

  22-01-2020 15:00 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles will do well not to underrate any of their Group C opponents of the African qualifying Second Round for the Qatar 2022 World Cup which consist of Cape verde, Central African Republic and Liberia, Completesports.com reports. Nigeria will fight it out for a ticket with the three countries after the draws were […]
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• Eze Joins Kazakhstan Premier League Club Tobol Kostanay On Free Transfer

  22-01-2020 14:58 via completesports.com
  
  Former home-based Super Eagles defender Stephen Eze has linked up with Kazakhstan top division club Tobol Kostanay, reports Completesports.com. Eze, 25, joined Tobol Kostanay on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Bulgarian club Locomotiv Plovdiv. The centre-back played more than 50 matches for Locomotiv Plovdiv and won the Bulgarian Cup with […]
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• Real Madrid’s Odriozola completes Bayern Munich loan move

  22-01-2020 14:57
  
  Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of Real Madrid full-back Alvaro Odriozola on loan until the end of the 2019/20 season.
  The 24-year-old missed training on Tuesday ahead of Los Blancos’ Copa del Rey clash with Unionistas de Salamanca on Wednesday and has been out of favour so far this season.
  Odriozola will offer more depth in defence to ​Bayern boss Hans-Dieter Flick, who has utilised Joshua Kimmich in midfield at times this term with Benjamin Pavard filling in at right. The
  
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• Solskjaer hits back at Wright: ‘I never put myself before the team’

  22-01-2020 14:48
  
  Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has never put himself “before the team” after criticism from Ian Wright.
  Former Arsenal striker Wright claimed on the BBC that Solskjaer “put himself above Marcus Rashford’s health” after the England international suffered a stress fracture to his back.
  The 22-year-old picked up the injury which will rule him out for at least six weeks after being introduced as a second-half substitute for Man Utd in the midweek F
  
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• De Bruyne sets assist record in Man City’s win over Sheffield United

  22-01-2020 14:42
  
  Manchester City’s Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 15, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) 
  Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne produced yet another piece of magic on Tuesday evening, setting up the only goal of the game against Sheffield United.
  City were denied on numerous occasions b
  
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• Victor Moses signs Inter deal after successful medicals

  22-01-2020 14:35
  
  <p class="">Inter were concerned about the niggling knee injuries Moses suffered in Fenerbahce but the Nigerian has been cleared by medicals.</p><h1>Ex-Nigeria international Victor Moses has put pen to paper on a loan deal at Inter Milan after undergoing successful medicals. </h1><p class="">Moses was subjected to a medical on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/sports/football/victor-moses-arrives-in-milan-to-seal-a-
  
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• Celtics And Gordon Hayward Will Host Grizzlies At TD Garden

  22-01-2020 14:27 via completesports.com
  
  Celtics and Gordon Hayward will host Grizzlies At TD Garden. The Grizzlies will want to move on from the 116-126 loss at home to the New-Orleans Pelicans, a game in which Dillon Brooks had 31 points (12-of-25 shooting), 5 offensive rebounds and 9 rebounds. Ja Morant contributed 16 points (5-of-14 from the field) and 9 […]
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• Oliseh Hails Arteta After Arsenal’s Entertaining Draw Vs Chelsea

  22-01-2020 14:15 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has heaped plaudits on Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for his dexterity in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw against London rivals Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. The Gunners put up a spirited display in the game despite having a man (David Luiz) sent off in the 26th minute for a foul […]
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• Edo govt. will fulfil promise to sponsor GBF championship fight, official says

  22-01-2020 13:38
  
  The Edo government has not withdrawn its promise of sponsorship of a world boxing championship fight between Nigeria’s Alex Ekhorowa and an Egyptian opponent, an official said on Wednesday.
  Osagie Crusoe, Special Adviser on Media Communications to Edo’s Gov. Godwin Obaseki, said the state government would keep its promise.
  He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin that “being a sports-loving personality’’, Obaseki would never renege on his promise, especiall
  
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• Athletics: Farah to face Bekele in Big Half race in London

  22-01-2020 13:28
  
  Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah will begin his Tokyo Games preparations by going head-to-head with Kenenisa Bekele at the Big Half race in March, organizers said on Wednesday.
  Farah, who has won the previous two editions of the half marathon event in London, faces a tough battle to keep his streak intact against Ethiopian Bekele, the second-fastest marathon runner of all-time.
  ALSO READ: Jurgen Klopp urges FA to replace Cup replays with penalty shootouts
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• Super Eagles of Nigeria get Cape Verde, Central African Republic and Liberia in Group C of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

  22-01-2020 12:43
  
  <p class="">Winners of the group will have to go through a two-leg playoff to qualify for the World Cup.</p><h1>The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group C of the second round stage of the qualifiers of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers where they will face Cape Verde, Central African Republic and Liberia. </h1><p class="">The draw was held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Cairo in Egypt where the top 26 ranked <strong>Confederation
  
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• Egyptian Club 6th October Sign 75-Year-Old Player

  22-01-2020 12:30 via completesports.com
  
  Third-division Egyptian club 6th October have confirmed the signing of Ezz El-Din Bahader, who has put pen to paper at the ripe old age of 75. Should he take to the pitch, he stands to become the oldest professional footballer ever with the current record held by Isaak Hayik. Hayik played for Israeli fourth-tier side […]
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• Inter confident of sealing Christian Eriksen signing in January

  22-01-2020 12:25
  Tottenham Hotspur’s Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho (L) instructs Tottenham Hotspur’s Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen as he comes on the field during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at The London Stadium, in east London on November 23, 2019. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) 
  Inter’s chief executive officer Beppe Marotta has revealed that he remains confident that Christian Eriksen will join the club in January.
  
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• Why Chelsea Need To Sign Cavani This Month 

  22-01-2020 12:12
  
  Tammy Abraham sustained an ankle injury in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal on Tuesday night.Frank Lampard has revealed the club top scorer injured his ankle and he his hoping he will be out for a short term.Chelsea need to go all out to sign PSG ...
  
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• Jurgen Klopp urges FA to replace Cup replays with penalty shootouts

  22-01-2020 11:53
  
  Jurgen Klopp
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged the FA to scrap cup replays altogether in a bid to reduce the numbers of games that players are forced to play in a given season, while also suggesting that smaller clubs are automatically given a home tie against bigger ones.
  Klopp has long spoken about the need to lessen the physical burden on top players, some of whom – including Liverpool’s Sadio Mane – can reach 70 games in a single season including internationals.
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• Aluko Named Aston Villa Women’s First Sporting Director

  22-01-2020 11:51 via completesports.com
  
  Former England striker Eniola Aluko has been appointed Aston Villa Women’s first sporting director. Aluko, who won 102 caps for her country, announced her retirement from football last week after leaving Juventus in December. The 32-year-old recently completed UEFA’s Executive Master for International Players and has been preparing for a second career as a director […]
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• Osaka, Barty, Djokovic through to third round of Australian Open

  22-01-2020 11:09
  
  Reigning champions Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic won in straight sets in windy conditions on Wednesday to continue their title defence campaigns at the Australian Open.
  Women’s world number one Ash Barty also advanced in same fashion as the competition eyes the third round.
  Djokovic had an easier task than in his opening match, defeating Japan’s Tatsuma Ito 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 at Rod Laver Arena.
  The seven-time Grand Slam champion followed local hope and top seed Barty, who also had much
  
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• Adepoju: S/Eagles 2022 World Cup Qualifying Group Favourable  

  22-01-2020 11:07 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has described the Super Eagles Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying draw as favourable, Completesports.com reports. In Tuesday’s draw in Cairo, Egypt, the Eagles were drawn in Group C alongside Cape Verde, Liberia and Central Africa Republic. Also Read: Oboabona: Super Eagles Will Be In Qatar 2022 And reacting to […]
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• Nigeria To Face Cape Verde, Liberia In World Cup Qualifiers

  22-01-2020 10:03
  
  Super Eagles have been drawn alongside Liberia, Cape Verde and Central African Republic in Group C of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.The draw was held on Tuesday at the Carlton Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.Algeria will battle it out with Burkina ...
  
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• Oboabona: Super Eagles Will Be In Qatar 2022

  22-01-2020 09:15 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles defender Godfrey Oboabona is upbeat the team will secure a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, reports Completesports.com. The three-time African champions will face Cape Verde, Central Africa Republic and Liberia in Group C of the second qualifying round. Gernot Rohr’s men are the overwhelming favourites to scale through […]
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• EPL: Bellerin Rescues Arsenal From Defeat Against Chelsea 

  22-01-2020 09:05
  
  Hector Bellerin scored a late equaliser to rescue 10-man Arsenal from defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as the match ended 2-2.David Luiz was sent off for a foul on Tammy Abraham, who was clean through on goal, the referee awarded a penal ...
  
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• Osimhen Disappointed With Lille French Cup Defeat To Lyon

  22-01-2020 08:28 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Osimhen is disappointed with Lille’s exit from the Coupe de la Ligue following Tuesday night semi-final defeat against Olympic Lyon at the Groupama Stadium , reports Completesports.com. The two sides battled to a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes with the hosts securing a berth in the final after a 4-3 penalty shootout win. Osimhen […]
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• Barcelona Target Loan Move For Aubameyang

  22-01-2020 08:18
  
  Barcelona are considering a move for Arsenal39;s Pierre Emerick Aubameyang to bolster their attacking options.The club39;s sport commission met on Monday and they concluded that they will be going for Aubameyang in a six months loan deal befo ...
  
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• Rohr, Ndidi React To S/Eagles 2022 World Cup Qualifying Group

  22-01-2020 07:55 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr and midfielder Wilfred Ndidi have reacted to the Qatar FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying draw, Completesports.com reports. The draw which was held on Tuesday in Cairo Egypt, pitched the Eagles in Group C with Cape Verde, Central Africa Republic and Liberia. Also Read: Ex-Super Eagles Stars React To Qatar […]
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• 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria gets easy draw

  22-01-2020 04:27
  
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  Three-time African champions, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C with Cape Verde Island, Central African Republic and west African neighbours, Liberia for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying series. 
  Representatives of the teams, coaches and African football legends attended the Draw conducted by Nigeria’s Samson Adamu and assisted by Ghanian-born and former France international, Marcel Desailly in Cairo, yesterday.
  In Group A, African ch
  
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• NFF’s $9.5m alleged fraud case: Court fixes Feb 20 on Pinnick, Sanusi

  22-01-2020 04:23
  
  An Abuja High Court has fixed February 20 for ruling on an application to join Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick, and Secretary-General, Mohammed Sanusi in the alleged misappropriation of $9.5m FIFA grant.
  Justice Peter Affen had earlier fixed October 22, 2019 for ruling in the application before the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation said it wanted to harmonise all cases involving the alleged fraud.
  However, at the resumed hearing on Monday, Abubakar Musa, Senio
  
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• Osimhen says €80m tag due to hard work

  22-01-2020 04:22
  
  Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen said his reported €80 million Euros valuation is a reward of hard work on his part and his club, Lille metropole of France.
  Osimhen, 20 had scored 15 goals in all competitions for Lille metropole this season and had been linked with a move to Liverpool, Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspurs.
  However reports from France claimed Lille will request for a record fee of €80 million from interested suitors, more than what they got for the transfer of Nikolas Pepe
  
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• Imo needs quality sports administrator -Ogbonna

  22-01-2020 04:21
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  Seasoned football technocrat and ambassador, Prince Eleazar Onyewuchi Ogbonna has expressed his confidence that Governor Hope Uzodinma will assemble a formidable cabinet to steer the ship of governance in Imo State, including the sports sector.
  Ogbonna, who described sports as a big industry, which had suffered neglect emphasised the need to entrust the rebuilding of the sector in experienced persons with passion for sports and commitment to quality governance.
  “We need to restor
  
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• IFFHS: NPFL ranked 57th in the world, 7th in Africa

  22-01-2020 04:21
  The Nigeria Professional Football League has been ranked the 57th strongest national league in the world for 2019 by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics.
  Compared to its ranking the previous year, the NPFL had made remarkable progress as it occupied the 77th position in 2018.
  Eight African Leagues were included in the top 60; namely Tunisia (15), Morocco (17), Egypt (30), Angola (48), South Africa (50), Zambia (55), Nigeria (57) and Algeria (58).
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Egbe drums support for Enyimba ahead crucial home battle

  22-01-2020 04:20
  
  Chief Executive Officer of Monimichelle, Ebi Egbe has moved to support Enyimba ahead of their all -important home clash against Moroccan side, Hassania Agadir in the CAF Confederation Cup billed for this weekend.
  Enyimba would need a win to brighten their chances of coming out of the group stage and qualifying for the quarterfinals of the tournament. Egbe whose outfit constructed the Enyimba Stadium turf disclosed yesterday that he would as usual move in to maintain the turf at no cost to the cl
  
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• Powerlifters boycott camp ahead of 2020 Olympics qualifiers

  22-01-2020 04:19
  The camp of Powerlifters is in disarray, as some athletes have sworn not to report to camp ahead of the Powerlifting World Cup billed for Abuja, which serves as qualifiers for the 2020 Olympics.
  Hope of Team Nigeria winning medals at the 2020 Olympic Games had continued to dwindle daily with the crisis rocking the Powerlifting Federation of Nigeria, as some board members were at daggers drawn with the PFN President, Queen Oboh.
  The Technical Director, Joy Mayaki in company of some board members
  
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• Victor Moses nears Fenerbache exit with Conte’s Inter waiting

  22-01-2020 02:45
  
  ​Inter have supposedly agreed personal terms with Victor Moses as Antonio Conte looks to further strengthen his defensive line.
  Moses who has struggled with injury all season has made just six starts in the Turkish Super Lig on loan with Fenerbahce and is ready to cut his deal short after agreeing to reunite with Inter boss Conte.
  The pair worked closely together at Chelsea, and the Italian manager moulded Moses into a prolific right wing-back at Stamford Bridge, helping the Blues lift th
  
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• STATS:Can Man United cope without Marcus Rashford

  22-01-2020 01:48
  
  Manchester United’s English striker Marcus Rashford (R) puts the ball past Norwich City’s Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul (L) to score the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Norwich City at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England, on January 11, 2020. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
  Manchester United are sweating on the fitness of Marcus Rashford ahead of this weekend’s clash with Liverpool after the forward was taken off du
  
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• STATS: Can Man United cope without Marcus Rashford

  22-01-2020 01:48
  
  Manchester United’s English striker Marcus Rashford (R) puts the ball past Norwich City’s Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul (L) to score the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Norwich City at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England, on January 11, 2020. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
  Manchester United are sweating on the fitness of Marcus Rashford ahead of this weekend’s clash with Liverpool after the forward was taken off du
  
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