Category: Sport

The International Polo Tournament is to be hosted in Rivers state by 2018. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said it will promote the state’s economy. Speaking during a Courtesy Visit by the Port Harcourt Polo Club at the Government House Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Governor Wike said the influx of international polo stars from different parts of the world would be beneficial to business interests in the state. He lauded the Port Harcourt Polo Club for attracting an international tournament to the state, noting that the State Government will…

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Korey Smith scored an injury-time winner as Championship side Bristol City stunned holders Manchester United to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. Smith’s turn and strike in the final minute of time added on booked a semi-final against Premier League leaders Manchester City. After an even first hour, Joe Bryan’s rasping left-foot strike across goal into the top corner gave the Robins a shock lead at a packed Ashton Gate. Their advantage lasted just eight minutes, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic marking his first start since 20 April with a low…

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Antonio Conte was left with a bitter-sweet feeling after seeing Alvaro Morata score a stoppage-time winner against Bournemouth then receive his fifth booking of the season for his celebration. It means the club’s top goalscorer will miss Chelsea’s trip to Goodison Park for their Premier League clash with Everton on Saturday, with Conte describing the loss as huge. Morata was Chelsea’s hero last night after coming on as a substitute and they will now face Arsenal in the semi finals of the Carabao Cup. Alvaro Morata was shown a yellow…

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Sergio Ramos is labelling Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes as good as over if they emerge with anything other than a win from the Christmas Clasico against Barcelona on Saturday. Real return to domestic action after their Club World Cup win having dropped to fourth in La Liga and a defeat at the Bernabeu would put them a huge 14 points behind leaders Barca. Captain Ramos says winning their biggest game of the season is now an ‘obligation’ for Real if they are to have any hope of fighting…

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Boss Antonio Conte says Chelsea’s form is being “forgotten” because of Manchester City’s record-breaking run, after the Blues beat Southampton to make it eight wins in 10 Premier League games. Marcos Alonso’s winner sent Chelsea level on points with second-placed Manchester United, who boast a better goal difference and face West Brom on Sunday. But both sides are 14 points adrift of City after the leaders recorded their 16th consecutive win with victory over Tottenham “Someone is forgetting this run, because there is a team winning every game,” said Conte.…

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Cristiano Ronaldo expects to continue his “trajectory” and win more trophies at Real Madrid after scoring the winner against Gremio in Saturday’s Club World Cup final. The Portugal international, 32, curled home a free-kick as Real became the first team to win back-to-back titles. Ronaldo won a fifth Ballon d’Or earlier this month and crowned himself “the best player in history”. “The numbers speak for themselves,” he said. “I am very happy, I remain very motivated to keep winning things at a collective and individual level. “I still feel strong…

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Manchester City produced another virtuoso display to outclass Tottenham and secure a 16th successive Premier League victory as they stretched their lead at the top of the table to 14 points. Ilkay Gundogan, in for the absent David Silva, headed City in front from a corner after 14 minutes and the only surprise was that it took until 20 minutes before time until man-of-the-match Kevin de Bruyne’s powerful shot extended their advantage. Gabriel Jesus struck the post with a penalty after Jan Vertonghen fouled De Bruyne but Raheem Sterling crowned…

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised the will to win of “animal” David Silva after his goals helped the Premier League leaders thrash Swansea and extend their record run of consecutive top-flight wins to 15. Silva scored twice, and further goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Sergio Aguero ensured City maintained their 11-point lead over Manchester United at the top of the table. The Spain playmaker elegantly flicked the fluent visitors in front from close range before De Bruyne’s whipped free-kick evaded several players on its way in. The procession…

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The Egypt international beat out the likes of Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Guinean Naby Keita, Sadio Mane of Senegal and Nigeria’s Victor Moses. Last year’s winner, Riyad Mahrez was not even shorlisted for the award this year. “I am very happy to win this award,” the 25-year-old told BBC Sport. “It’s always a special feeling when you win something. I feel like I had a great year, so I’m very happy.” He added, “I want to be the best Egyptian ever so I work hard. “I always follow my own way…

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Jose Mourinho admitted the Premier League title race is all but over after Manchester City delivered a hammer blow to Manchester United’s challenge with a 2-1 win on Sunday. City moved 11 points clear of second-placed United as Nicolas Otamendi’s second-half strike gave the visitors a record-equalling 14th successive Premier League victory. United boss Mourinho felt Pep Guardiola’s side rode their luck at Old Trafford, with Ander Herrera booked for diving after a tackle by Otamendi that the hosts claimed was worthy of a penalty. But he conceded his old…

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