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Wilfried Zaha scored the winner as Crystal Palace stunned reigning champions Chelsea to pick up their first victory of the Premier League season. Palace had lost all seven of their previous games – including three under new boss Roy Hodgson – and had failed to score. They finally ended their 731 minute wait for a league goal when Yohan Cabaye forced the ball down off his chest, which bounced off David Luiz and into the back of the net off Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta. Palace’s lead lasted only eight minutes…

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FIFA rejects Ghana’s request to replay 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda FIFA has said it will not act on Ghana’s complaint about refereeing, in a 2018 World Cup qualifying match at Uganda last weekend. The Ghana federation called for the 0-0 draw to be replayed and also protested about South African referee Daniel Bennett and his assistants from Seychelles. The Black Stars’ failure to win, meant Egypt clinched the sole ticket from the group, after they beat Republic of Congo 2-1 the next day. FIFA says “no proceedings will…

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With Argentina’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup in jeopardy, Lionel Messi scored a hat trick when he was needed most, rallying his country to a 3-1 win over Ecuador and a spot in Russia next summer. Argentina started the final night of South American qualifying in sixth place, with only the top four qualifying for the World Cup while the fifth goes to an intercontinental playoff against New Zealand. But the win means Argentina will finish in third, and that books them a place along with Uruguay, Colombia…

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Mikel Obi hints at return to Chelsea 2017/10/10 16:32:09dailypost.ng Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has hinted at a possible return to Chelsea. Mikel Obi spent ten and a half seasons at Stamford Bridge, before he left for Chinese Super League outfit, Tianjin TEDA, in January this year. Although the 31-year-old insists he is enjoying life in Asia, he has refused to rule out a return to the Blues. “I didn’t have the chance to say goodbye on the pitch to the fans who stood by me for over ten…

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Liverpool forward Sadio Mane could be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury picked up on international duty with Senegal. Mane, 25, was substituted in the 89th minute of a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Cape Verde on Saturday. He is set to miss Premier League games against Manchester United and Tottenham and both Champions League group fixtures against Maribor. Mane has scored three goals in five league appearances so far this season. Senegal, who are top of their World Cup qualifying group, face two crucial…

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The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) Road Race Bronze Label to Access Bank Lagos City Marathon makes the Lagos marathon the first full marathon in West Africa to get an IAAF label. The IAAF accreditation which was announced last week ahead of the 3rd edition of the marathon in February 2018, was the outcome of a successful measurement and certification of the marathon course in line with the Federation’s technical standards. This is a landmark achievement for the city of Lagos and Nigeria at large as it marks the…

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Iceland has qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday following a 2-0 win over Kosovo less than 18 months after sensationally knocking England out of Euro 2016. Needing victory to guarantee top spot in European qualifying Group I, goals from Everton star Gylfi Sigurdsson and Johann Gudmundsson ensured Iceland would be on the plane to Russia 2018. “I thought after Euro 2016 that the hardest thing would be to motivate ourselves again,” admitted Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson. “The first beer after a party is not the…

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Tottenham striker Harry Kane has been named on the 30-man shortlist for the 2017 Ballon d’Or award given to the world’s best player. Premier League midfielders Philippe Coutinho, Kevin de Bruyne and N’Golo Kante, plus Manchester United keeper David de Gea, have also been selected. Neymar is also among the first 15 players to be revealed by organisers France Football magazine. The other 15 nominees will be announced later on Monday. Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona rival Lionel Messi are both expected to be named on the shortlist.…

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The Nigeria Football Federation has stoutly denied a report making the rounds that five football fans died during stampede at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium before Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Zambia. Nigeria won 1-0 courtesy a 74th minute goal by Alex Iwobi to become the first African country to qualify for the Russia 2018, but a report claimed some persons died while trying to enter the arena for the big match. “There is absolutely no truth to the report that some fans died. Naturally, considering…

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For Vitali Klitschko, boxing remains a family affair and he wants to make a sensational return to the ring to avenge his brother Wladimir’s defeat to Anthony Joshua. Joshua, 28, won a knockout over Wladimir in their epic heavyweight clash April 29, and now Vitali fancies a crack at the Nigerian-born Brit whom he described as ‘lucky’. Vitali takes some of the blame for the loss, saying he feels guilty for telling his brother to not be too active in round six as he felt Joshua would tire out with…

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