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Manchester City outclassed Arsenal by 3-0 for the second time in less than a week, this time humiliating the Gunners in front of their home fans in the English Premier League on Thursday. City had three goals well before halftime, as Bernardo Silva, David Silva, and Leroy Sane capitalized on Arsenal's ever-present defensive frailties. "Mentally, we were strong," City manager Pep Guardiola said. "We were clinical. We scored three outstanding goals." Arsenal squandered an early chance to get back into the match in the second half when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's penalty was easily saved.The result gave City a 16-point lead at…
The star match in Nigeria Professional Football League this weekend ended in stalemate. In what was dubbed “the battle of former champions”, Rangers and Kano Pillars settled for a 1-1 draw in their keenly contested Match Day 10 duel at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu. Godwin Aguda gave the Flying Antelopes the lead just before halftime. But the League’s top scorer, Junior Lokosa, continued his rich run of form; netting the equaliser for Pillars in the second half. There was another stalemate in Lagos where MFM FC were forced to a barren draw by Lobi Stars. The Olukoya Boys…
Pep Guardiola claimed his maiden English silverware as his side thrashed Arsenal 3-0 in the League Cup final with Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva all on target in a disappointingly one-sided showpiece on Sunday. The first meeting between the sides in a domestic final was no classic but Spaniard Guardiola will not care after his side's class eventually shone through at a freezing Wembley Stadium. City, who will also win the Premier League title barring a monumental collapse, did not even have to hit top gear to lift the trophy for the third time in five years. Aguero's…
Neymar went off on a stretcher after twisting his right ankle late in league leader Paris Saint-Germain's 3-0 victory against Marseille on Sunday. The Brazil striker was taken off with 10 minutes remaining, after going in for a challenge on Marseille defender Bouna Sarr. PSG coach Unai Emery is hopeful that Neymar will recover in time for the Champions League game against Real Madrid on March 6. PSG trails 3-1 from the first leg in the last 16. "The first tests revealed a twist. We will do further tests," Emery said. "For the match against Real, if I had to…
FIFA said on Friday it had every confidence in its security measures at the World Cup in Russia after hooliganism in the host nation came under fresh scrutiny following violent incidents involving Spartak Moscow supporters on Thursday in which a policeman died of a heart attack. The officer died in hospital in the northern Spanish city of Bilbao. He had been taken there when the regional police force was trying to stop street battles between supporters of Spartak and Athletic before their Europa League last 32, second leg at the San Mames stadium. Nine people were arrested following the clashes.…
FIFA President, Mr Gianni Infantino has poured encomiums on Amaju Pinnick-led NFF, saying the Nigerian Federation has shown excellent vision and focus and has taken giant strides over the past two years. The world’s number one football administrator, who also condoled with NFF and the family of Kano Pillars’ player Chinedu Udoji who died in a car accident on Sunday night, stated this and more at the post –FIFA Executive Football Summit press conference in Lagos on Tuesday: NFF Presentation: I will start by commending the support that we got from NFF for this programme. Excellent work was done by…
Wednesday, 21 February 2018 04:14

Serena says 'almost died' after giving birth

Serena Williams "almost died" after giving birth to her daughter last September, the former women's world number one tennis player wrote in a column for CNN published on Tuesday. Williams had previously revealed some of the complications she had after giving birth but offered more details about an experience that has since inspired her to speak out about the importance of affordable child care. "I almost died after giving birth to my daughter, Olympia," Williams, 36, wrote in the opening line of her article.Williams was bedridden for six weeks from a series of complications, including a pulmonary embolism that led…
Wednesday, 21 February 2018 04:12

Messi breaks Chelsea duck to earn Barca 1-1 draw

If at first you don't succeed the saying goes and it proved fitting for Willian and Lionel Messi as both scored in an absorbing 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday.Chelsea's outstanding performer Willian could hardly believe his bad luck as twice before halftime he rattled the woodwork. But the Brazilian was finally rewarded for his persistence in the 62nd minute when he fired Chelsea into the lead on an electrifying night at Stamford Bridge. Barcelona's talisman Messi had fired blanks on eight previous occasions against Chelsea, most…
It was goals galore in the Nigeria Professional Football League Match Day 9 duel between Nasarawa United and Kwara United on Sunday at Lafia Township Stadium. The game which ended in dramatic fashion produced six goals shared equally between the two teams. It was Nasarawa United’s Segun Sogbesan who scored the opening goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute. There were no more goals in the first half but there was plenty of drama in the second 45 minutes. Stephen Alfred in the 64th minute got the equaliser for Kwara United, but the joy was…
Monday, 19 February 2018 03:51

Cameroon beat Nigeria to World Cup ticket

The hope of Nigeria’s U17 Women’s team, Flamingos qualifying for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay has been dashed. The Nigerian girls were beaten to the ticket on Sunday by their Cameroonian counterparts. Having played a 2-2 draw in their first leg clash against Cameroon, it was always going to a be tough task for the Flamingos. Though the Flamingos tried hard by forcing the Cameroon Ladies to a 1-1 draw in Sunday’s second leg tie, it was not enough for them to get the World Cup ticket as they were edged out on the away goals’ rule. Before,…
June 25, 2024

Shoprite to close Abuja mall, citing adverse business climate

Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited, the operators of Shoprite Mall, have announced that they will cease…
June 24, 2024

Police storm Kano emir’s palace, chase away local hunters guarding Sanusi

In a significant development in Kano State, Nigeria, police forces have assumed control of the…
June 23, 2024

A sisterhood of millions: the all-women church groups helping people in Nigeria

On a warm Thursday afternoon in May, the ululation, drumming and singing of a choir…
June 23, 2024

3,300-year-old sunken ship found in Mediterranean at a depth where time has 'frozen,' Israel says

A 3,300-year-old ancient sunken ship dating back to the Bronze Age has been discovered in…
June 25, 2024

Bandits kill Deputy Vice Chancellor of a Federal University

Some suspected bandits have killed the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State,…
June 25, 2024

What to know after Day 852 of Russia-Ukraine war

RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE Russian troops wipe out large Western-supplied armament depot in Ukraine operation Russian troops…
June 19, 2024

Chips maker Nvidia rises to world’s most valuable company

Nvidia has become the world’s most valuable company following a staggering rally in its shares,…
June 18, 2024

Amusan secures fourth straight national title in 100m hurdles

Tobi Amusan has claimed her fourth consecutive national title in the women’s 100 metres hurdles…

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