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Nigerian-British boxer Sherif Lawal dies of head injury
A London based Nigerian-British boxer, Sherif Lawal, has died of head injury sustained during his professional debut. The 29-year-old was knocked down by a blow to the head from Portuguese opponent Malam Varela in the fourth round of a sche
Finidi: Former players who have coached Super Eagles
By Ayobami Okerinde The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Monday, unveiled former Ajax star, Finidi George, as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. NFF also revealed that Finidi would be assisted by his former Super Eagles te
Chelseas Pochettino hopes for European footballnextseason
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said European qualification would be amazing for the Blues after turning around a difficult first season in charge at Stamford Bridge. Pochettinos men have won their last three Premier League games to ri
PSG star Mbappe will join Madrid La Liga chief
La Liga president Javier Tebas says Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid next season. The 25-year-old France captain announced last week he is leaving PSG at the end of his contract this summer, without specifying
We wont banter you again if you win, Ozil, Arsenal fans beg Tottenham ahead of Man City clash
Former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Arsenal fans around the world in urging their archrival Tottenham Hotspur to defeat Manchester City in Tuesdays Premier League game. Mikel Artetas Arsenal are one point above City at the top o
Varane announces Man Utd exit at end ofseason
Raphael Varane announced on Tuesday he will leave Manchester United at the end of the season when his contract expires following a three-year spell at Old Trafford. The former France defender, 31, arrived at the club from Real Madrid in 20
Emirates Stadium to become home for Arsenals womens team
Arsenals Emirates Stadium will become the main home for the womens team from next season as a result of an extraordinary explosion of interest, the club said on Tuesday. Arsenal announced plans for 11 games to be played at the ground in the
Mbappe wins Frances player of the year award
Kylian Mbappe was named Frances player of the year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Paris, as he comes to the end of his seven-season stay with Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe, 25, picked up the prize for the best player in Ligue 1 at the UN
EPL: Aston Villa, Liverpool play out 3-3 draw
Jhon Duran struck twice in the final five minutes to salvage a 3-3 draw for Aston Villa against Liverpool but they fell short of guaranteeing a place in next seasons Champions League on Monday. Villa looked set for a fourth consecutive defe