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Come to Arsenal – Emmanuel Petit begs FIFA World Cup star

NewsDeskNgJan 23, 2023January 23, 20230

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has urged England World Cup star, Declan Rice, to join the Gunners amid interest from the Blues. Petit believes Rice, who currently plays for West Ham United, should join Arsenal if he wants to improve and win silverware. Arsenal turned their attention towards...

CSED Renews Pledge To Uplift Grassroots Badminton Training

NewsDeskNgJan 21, 2023January 21, 20230

By Eric Ojo Community Sport and Educational Development (CSED) Initiative, a frontline Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has reaffirmed its commitment and support for the promotion of Badminton, particularly at the grassroots level in Nigeria. This is coming to the heels of the just concluded three-day Badminton training for game masters, game...

Ten Hag names four Man Utd players that caused 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has said that at least four players on the pitch should have ensured they beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday. The Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park, with Michael Olise’s late free-kick cancelling out Bruno Fernandes’ opener. However, Ten Hag...

It’s step too far for them – Redknapp names team that might not win title

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

Former England midfielder, Jamie Redknapp, has said winning the Premier League title might be a step too far for Manchester United. Redknapp was speaking on Sky Sports following United’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Wednesday night. According to him, the result might have ended their hopes of mounting a...

Ticket for Messi, Ronaldo clash sold for $2.6m

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

A football fan has shelled out $2.6 million for a VIP ticket to watch Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia, ESPN reports. The exhibition match will be played at King Fahd International Stadium on Thursday. It will feature Paris Saint-Germain and Messi facing a selected XI...

Wrestling Star Jay Briscoe Is Dead

NewsDeskNgJan 18, 2023January 18, 20230

American professional wrestling star, Jamin Pugh popularly known as Jay Briscoe, is dead. Briscoe, a professional wrestler with Ring of Honor, died aged 38. The Ring of Honor owner, Tony Khan, announced the news on Wednesday via his Twitter handle. He said, “Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away. Known to...

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles boss, Bosso drops 12 players over poor performance

NewsDeskNgJan 17, 2023January 17, 20230

Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso has once again wielded the big stick on under performing players in the team’s camp. Bosso, reliably gathered, sent home 12 players on Monday for not living up to standard in training. The team resumed training in Abuja last week with 35 players. A...

Delta govt, Zenith Bank partner on schools soccer competition

NewsDeskNgJan 17, 2023January 17, 20230

The Commissioner for Basic Education in Delta, Mr Sunday Onoriode, says 616 schools will participate in the fourth edition of the Zenith Bank Delta Headmaster’s Cup Football Competition, in the state. Onoriode said this on Monday at a news conference to herald the competition which would hold between Jan. 20 and...

Heat halts play at Australian Open

NewsDeskNgJan 17, 2023January 17, 20230

Scorching heat halted outdoor matches and sent fans scurrying for shade at the Australian Open on Tuesday as players were given an early test of their endurance on a sweltering day two at Melbourne Park. Organisers invoked their Extreme Heat Policy about three hours into the day session as temperatures...

Rivers United want to retain title – Eguma bullish after win vs Lobi Stars

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma is upbeat his side can successfully defend their Nigeria Premier Football League title. The Port Harcourt Dwellers claimed the NPFL title for the first time last season. Eguma’s side started the defence of their title with a scrappy 2-1 win against former champions, Lobi...