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September 17, 2021

Chelsea manager Tuchel paid for housekeeper’s son’s surgery, bought her house

Mr Tuchel funded the heart surgery on knowing his housekeeper was working overtime to pay for it.

Thomas Tuchel
September 17, 2021

Europa League: West Ham sink Dinamo on Michail Antonio, Declan Rice goals

In Group H action, West Ham United began their Europa League campaign with a 2-0 win at Dinamo Zagreb.

September 17, 2021

Europa League: Osimhen’s brace save Napoli from losing to Leicester

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen denied Leicester the perfect start in the Europa League as Napoli hit back from 2-0 down to snatch a point.

September 16, 2021

Libya climb 12 places in latest FIFA ranking, Nigeria remain 34

Libya made huge progress, moving 12 places up, ranking 110 in FIFA latest ranking, while Nigeria remain 34 on the table.

Super Eagles and Rohr
September 16, 2021

Onyema’s speech inspired Super Eagles Cape Verde victory: Pinnick

Mr Pinnick said Air Peace chairman Allen Onyema’s speech on patriotism inspired the Super Eagles victory.

September 16, 2021

NBBF Premier League: Kano Pillars win Savannah conference

Kano Pillars Basketball team on Wednesday emerged champions of the Savannah Conference of the 2021 NBBF Premier Basketball Men’s League.

September 16, 2021

Champions League: Real Madrid beat Inter Milan with 89th-minute goal

On Wednesday, Real Madrid substitute Rodrygo struck an 89th-minute winner to snatch a 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League group stage.

September 16, 2021

PSG’s Messi, Neymar, Mbappe will take time to gel: Pochettino

Paris St-Germain (PSG) coach Mauricio Pochettino has warned that it would take some time for Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe to shine.

Messi, Neymar, Mbappe
September 16, 2021

Champions League: Atletico Madrid, FC Porto draw amid VAR drama

Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 at home to FC Porto in a cagey opening UEFA Champions League Group B game on Wednesday.

September 16, 2021

Champions League: Liverpool beat AC Milan in five-goal thriller

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson struck a rare UEFA Champions League goal to earn his side a 3-2 victory over AC Milan at a rocking Anfield on Wednesday.