Jose Mourinho passed his first major test as Chelsea’s new manager on Thursday night by beating Inter-Milan 2-0 in a quarterfinal match at the Guinness International Champions Cup played at the Lucas Oil stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Chelsea dominated nearly from start to finish. Two minutes after Inter’s Fredy Guarin almost volleyed in a shot […]
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The sensational performance by Blessing Okagbare at the recently concluded anniversary games in London has been applauded by none other than the President of Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC, Engineer Sani M. Ndanusa. Engineer Ndanusa noted, “Okagbare is indeed a Blessing to Nigeria. Let me offer you my warmest congratulations on your feat in London where […]
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Nigeria has qualified for the finals of the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN), to be hosted by South Africa despite losing 2-0 to Cote d’Ivoire in the final qualifier played in Abidjan on Saturday. The Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified on a 4-3 goal aggregate having won the first leg of the qualifier in Kaduna […]
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Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare who broke the African Women’s 100metres record less than two hours ago with a time of 10:86seconds has beaten that record in the final of the ongoing Sainsbury’s Anniversary games in London with a time of 10:79seconds. Okagbare’s seems to have perfected her style of starting slower but catching up with the […]
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Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare has broken the African Women’s 100metres record at the ongoing Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games, London, with a time of 10:86 seconds. Coming behind Okagbare to place second in the second semi-final is America’s Barbara Pierre and fellow African, Murielle Ahoure of Cote D’ivore came third. The other contestants were Kelly-Ann Baptiste of Trinidad […]
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World’s fastest man and two-time Olympic Champion, Jamaican Usain Bolt, lived up to expectation last night at the ongoing Olympic anniversary Games in London by winning the 100metres race in 9.85 seconds. In a race that featured former World Record holder, Kim Collins of St. Kitts & Nieves, Nesta Carter of Jamaica, American Michael Rodgers, […]
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The Nigerian national team, “Super Eagles” landed safely in Abidjan, yesterday afternoon ahead of the second leg, CHAN qualifier against the Ivorian national team, “The Elephants” scheduled for Saturday at the Robert Champroux Stadium Abidjan, Cote D’ivore. The Super Eagles are going to Abidjan with a comfortable 4-1 lead secured during the first leg encounter […]
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Premier League Champions, Manchester United, have revealed an interest in Spain international and Barcelona midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, by placing a £25m bid to secure his services from next season according to Skysports. One of the obstacles Man United faces, among others, however, is that they have to wait and find out if Arsenal still require […]
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It appears Nigerian International and West Brom Striker, Osaze Odemwingie, will be plying his trade in Wales, with recently promoted premiership side, Cardiff, next season. According to football365.com, The Cardiff Boss, Malky Mackay, wants to strengthen his attacking options in preparation for the new Premier League campaign, which starts later next month. The Bluebirds are […]
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But for the difference of a million Pounds, Nigeria’s Osaze Odemwingie will be on his way to another club as Crystal Palace are expected to table a bid in the region of £1.5m for him but West Brom are hoping for a fee closer to £2.5m. West Brom would also prefer to sell him overseas. […]
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