Category: Sport

The Nigerian Golden Eaglets became only the second side to retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del Mar. Nigeria won in 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013, and now in 2015 in Chile. Nigerian Striker, Victor Osimhen stole the show once again thanks to his record-breaking tenth goal of the tournament, with Funsho Bamgboye adding a second moments later. Samuel Diarra had saved an early Osinachi Ebere penalty as the Malians played their part in an entertaining finale to Chile 2015. The penalty came…

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History is looming for the Golden Eaglets today as only the second country to retain the U17 World Cup should they beat their African counterparts Mali in the final. The Golden Eaglets have already won the competition a record four times, but will go a step further if they successfully defend the trophy they won two years ago in Abu Dhabi. Today’s showdown will be the second  all-African FIFA U17 World Cup final  since 1993, when Nigeria beat Ghana 2-1 at Japan ’93. Head Coach of the Golden Eaglets, Emmanuel…

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Defending champions, Nigeria, have reached their second consecutive final thanks to a 4-2 victory against Mexico in Concepcion, Chile. Mexico opened the scoring through Kevin Magana, with stunning efforts from Kelechi Nwakali and Orji Okwonkwo seeing the African side ahead before halftime. Diego Cortes’s remarkable solo effort levelled matters in the second half, before Osinachi Ebere and Victor Osimhen’s late record-equalling penalty saw the Golden Eaglets set up an all-African final against Mali. Nigeria head to Vina Del Mar on Sunday for an all-African final against continental champions Mali while…

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The Gunners could have wished for a better first 45 minutes as Robert Lewandowski’s header, Thomas Muller’s snapshot and David Alaba’s strike put the hosts 3-0 up at halftime. Arjen Robben’s first touch of the game coupled with a Muller breakaway strike came either side of Olivier Giroud’s volley. A record equalling European defeat leaves Arsenal six points behind Bayern and Olympiakos with two games left. The Greek side’s 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb, achieved via a 90th-minute winner, means that qualification is out of Arsenal’s hands and they are…

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Chelsea eased the pressure on manager Jose Mourinho as Willian’s late free kick gave them a crucial Champions League victory over Dynamo Kiev at Stamford Bridge. Mourinho has been suffering, with the defending champions a desperate 15th in the Premier League. And he looked to be heading for more frustration as Aleksandar Dragovic made amends for his first-half own goal by taking advantage of keeper Asmir Begovic’s error from a corner to equalise with only 13 minutes left. Mourinho, who was supported by the Samford Bridge faithfuls throughout may have…

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Manchester City qualified for the Champions League last 16 by humbling Group D rivals Sevilla with a brilliant attacking display. Goals from Rheem Sterling, Fernandinho and Wilfred Bony were all they needed to confirm their place in the round of 16. City cruised through the second half to progress with two games to spare. Victory for the Premier League leaders, coupled with Juventus’s 1-1 draw at Monchengladbach in the group’s other game, means they have reached the last 16 quicker than in any of their previous four campaigns. Sevilla could…

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A minority shareholder for the Ligue 1 club claims that he has met with Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich for talks over the Portuguese’s availability but has been told to pay €100 million Monaco have had a £35.5m bid for Jose Mourinho rejected by Chelsea, according to a minority shareholder for the Ligue 1 club. Alessandro Proto, an Italian businessman, claims to have met with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich in London for talks about Jose’s availability. According to Proto, “The request was €100m and that figure seems exaggerated,”. The press release…

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The Week 36 Nigeria Football Premier League game between Sunshine Stars and Lobi Stars in Akure, Ondo state, didn’t go down smoothly as fans of the home team decided to breach the rules of the League Management Company (LMC). Fans of Sunshine Stars stormed the football field and attacked the referee and other football officials for failing to award a penalty. The match was stopped with 13 minutes left to the end of the match when the fans invaded the pitch to beat up match officials as well as the…

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Jose Mourinho is to be the subject of individual legal action from former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro. It means the Chelsea boss will have to appear at an employment tribunal unless there is an out of court settlement. Carneiro was dropped from first-team duties after Mourinho said she was “naive” for treating Eden Hazard during a draw with Swansea. Her lawyers are already suing the club for constructive dismissal. The legal papers are expected to be served on Mourinho this week as part of separate, but connected, claims against…

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Defending champions, Nigeria, yesterday proved too much for Brazil to handle in the quarterfinals of the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, beating the Samba Boys 3-0 yesterday. Three goals from Victor Osimhen, his eighth goal in five games, Kingsley Michael and Udochukwu Anumudu was all they needed to cruise into Thursday semifinals against either Mexico or Ecuador. Brazil had looked bright in the opening stages, but goalkeeper Akpan Udoh was in fine form to keep them at bay. However, midway into the first half, the Nigerians took control…

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