Chelsea goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea is now set for an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City. If anything, the scoreline…
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BREAKING: Chelsea sack Frank Lampard
Chelsea Football Club have parted company with Head Coach Frank Lampard. The club, in a statement, said: “This has been a very difficult decision, and not one that the owner and the Board have taken lightly. “We are grateful to…
Buhari Appoints Amokachi as Special Assistant on Sports
Former Super Eagles striker and Nigeria’s Football Ambassador Daniel Amokachi has been appointed as Special Assistant on Sports to President Muhammadu Buhari. According to his letter of appointment dated August 17th 2020 and signed by the Secretary to the Government…
How Coronavirus Has Shut Down Global Sport
The spread of coronavirus around the world has impacted negatively the staging of sporting events around the globe. Almost all major football leagues, including the UEFA Champions League and its second tier Europa League have all been put on hold…
Champions League exit: Klopp takes swipe at Atletico Madrid
The Reds boss admitted he was a poor loser, after finally relinquishing a remarkable record which had seen him go undefeated in European knockout ties before this painful defeat which saw Liverpool crash out of the Champions League. Klopp’s men…
Juventus Player, Daniele Rugani, Tests Positive to Coronavirus
Juventus’s centre back, Daniele Rugani has tested positive to Coronavirus, the club’s management has announced Thursday. The Serie A side said it was “activating all the isolation procedures required by law”, including for those who have come into contact with…
Manchester United fall to Burnley as fans turn on club’s owners
Manchester United’s UEFA Champions League qualification hopes suffered a blow with a 2-0 upset at home to Burnley in the English Premier League (EPL) on Wednesday. The Old Trafford fans immediately vented their anger at the club’s U.S. owners. Goals…
Golden Eaglets’ come-back victory, a lesson in resilience – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the performance of the Golden Eaglets in their second game at the ongoing Under 17 FIFA World Cup competition in Brazil, on Tuesday. The Golden Eaglets won the match by 3-2 after they had trailed…
Liverpool react to ‘racist’ Origi banner
(Reuters/NAN) Liverpool have condemned a graphic “racist” banner unfurled by fans before the start of their Champions League Group E clash away at Racing Genk on Wednesday. The banner, displayed in an area populated by travelling fans, depicted Liverpool’s Belgian…
NAN management promises to improve sports facilities for staff
The management of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja promised to improve sports facilities for its staff to enhance their well-being and productivity. Ibrahim Mammaga, the agency’s Acting Managing Director, while receiving the NAN sports team which…
