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February 17, 2021

Pinnick prepares for FIFA council election as FG gives support

Only two Nigerians, Amos Adamu, and Oyo Orok, had risen to FIFA Council members’ position in the past.

Amaju Pinnick
February 17, 2021

Mbappe hat-trick helps PSG thrash Barcelona, Liverpool win at RB Leipzig

His clinical finish when Marc-Andre ter Stegen could only parry a 65th-minute cross put PSG in front.

February 17, 2021

Nigeria to host U-19 Boys Africa Volleyball Championship

Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo (RDC), Egypt, Tunisia, and Nigeria have confirmed their participation in the championship.

February 16, 2021

Gov Yahaya Bello sacks Kogi United FC, Confluence Queens’ managements

The dissolution might not be unconnected to recent subtle protests by the clubs’ players over non-payment of their salaries.

Yahaya Bello
February 14, 2021

EPL Round-Up: Man U held by West Brom, Aubameyang hat trick lifts Arsenal

Solskjaer said any talk of Manchester United being in the title race was misplaced.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
February 13, 2021

Some players sabotaged Nigeria at the 2002 Korea/Japan World Cup: Onigbinde

“A key defender in my team opened his mouth and watched as Gabriel Batistuta headed the ball into the net. It was the same defender that gave Sweden their goal.”

Adegboye Onigbinde
February 12, 2021

FIFA Club World Cup: Egyptian giants Al Ahly win bronze medal

“The players’ spirit and determination to please our fans are the secrets behind the bronze medal,” added El Shenawy.

February 12, 2021

Tokyo Olympics chief resigns for saying ‘women talk too much’

“I thought how hard it must be for him, and I couldn’t stop crying,” said Mr. Kawabuchi.

Olympics rings used to tell the story.
February 12, 2021

Spectators barred from Australian Open as Melbourne enters new lockdown

“The minimum number of staff for it to be run safely – not just for the virus but other reasons – will be there.”

Serena Williams
February 11, 2021

FA Cup: Iheanacho sends Leicester through to Q-finals with late goal

Extra time loomed when Ihenacho was picked out at the far post from a corner, and he headed home.