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Man City’s Rodri out for season with ACL injury

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 September 2024 0

Manchester City midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. The 28-year-old limped out of Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday following a collision with Thomas Partey. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

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Bayelsa takes grassroots sports development mission to schools

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 September 2024 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA In a bid to educate and sensitize students on the benefits and importance of sports, the Bayelsa State Government through the ministry of Sports Development in conjunction with the Bayelsa State Sports Council has taken her first mission sail to the IJaw National Academy, Kaiama. The Bayelsa State Sports ministry initiated a […]

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NPFL: Igali receives Bayelsa United Board

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 September 2024 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA Bayelsa United chairman, Dr. Tarilaye Nwankwe alongside other board members on Monday met with the commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. Daniel Igali at his office in Yenagoa. This is the first time the board was meeting with the commissioner, Dr. Daniel Igali after their appointment last week. Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. […]

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Friedkin Group agrees deal to buy Everton

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 September 2024 0

The Friedkin Group has reached an agreement to buy Farhad Moshiri’s majority 94% stake in Everton. The deal is subject to regulatory approval from the Premier League, the Football Association and the Financial Conduct Authority. The US-based group is led by chairman Dan Friedkin, who also owns Roma. He has a net worth of £5.7bn […]

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Sports Minister convenes Paris 2024 Post Olympics /Paralympics review meeting

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 September 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has convened the Paris 2024 Ministerial Olympics /Paralympics Post Games Review meeting to unearth the remote and immediate cause of Nigeria’s unimpressive performance at the games and to chart the way forward. Senator John Owan Enoh described what transpired at 2024 Paris Olympics as […]

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KOF Unity Cup 2024: Fostering Unity through football

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 September 2024 0

The recently concluded inaugural Unity Cup organised by the Kingsley Obiukwu Foundation was a remarkable event that brought together the 10 towns from Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State, for a celebration of sportsmanship and community unity. The final match was played by Ukpor and Unubi towns respectively, with the former winning the competition with […]

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Real Money at Betting Sites with High Odds

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2024 0

A real game always requires risk and excitement. By choosing a betting site with high odds, you can win a significant amount of money without any additional effort or risk. Place your bet and get many times more! Play With Reliable Bookmakers to Increase Your Chances of Winning Experts have selected the top 3 best betting […]

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Favorite to Win the Premier League 2024/25

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2024 0

As the 2024/25 Premier League season approaches, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch among football fans worldwide. The Premier League, famed for its thrilling matches and surprising results, is poised to offer another exhilarating season. Supporters are buzzing with speculation over which team will claim the title, adding an extra layer of anticipation and excitement

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Top 5 Fights in the Career of Oleksandr Usyk

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2024 0

Welcome to the exciting world of boxing, where every fight becomes an epic event, and every move in the ring is a part of history. Among the many boxing stars, one name that has taken the sport to a new level with his talent and dedication is Oleksandr Usyk.  Just as Usyk has raised the […]

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Five golds among 10 GB medals on sensational Saturday

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 September 2024 0

Great Britain’s Para-swimmers won three golds among five medals in a sensational 40-minute spell at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games while Amy Truesdale and Matt Bush claimed Para-taekwondo titles on day three. Stephen Clegg, William Ellard and then Alice Tai each topped the podium at La Defense Arena – with Clegg and Ellard doing so […]

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Norris on Italian GP pole with Verstappen seventh

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 September 2024 0

Lando Norris led Oscar Piastri to a McLaren one-two in Italian Grand Prix qualifying, with title rival Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in seventh. Norris’ second pole in a row – and fifth of his career – combined with Verstappen’s difficult session, was exactly what the Briton needed as he seeks to close the 70-point gap […]

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South Africa fight back to stun All Blacks

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 September 2024 0

Grant Williams’ late try rounded off a stunning South Africa comeback as they beat New Zealand in the third week of the Rugby Championship. The Springboks trailed at the break and were 27-17 down at one point, but New Zealand prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi’s 69th-minute sin-bin helped the hosts find victory. The All Blacks scored four […]

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Jadon Sancho says he wants to “bring excitement” to Stamford Bridge

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 September 2024 0

Jadon Sancho says he wants to “bring excitement” to Stamford Bridge and emulate his Chelsea idols after his loan move from Manchester United was confirmed. England international Sancho, 24, joined the Blues until the end of the season in a deal that sees Chelsea pay the majority, but not all, of his wages. It also […]

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Raphinha scores hat-trick as Barcelona huge win

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 September 2024 0

Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona blew Real Valladolid away with a thumping 7-0 victory to maintain a perfect start to the new La Liga season. Hansi Flick’s side are the only team to win all four matches at the start of the campaign and moved seven points ahead of champions Real Madrid. It was […]

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Villa survive Leicester fightback to edge narrow win

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 September 2024 0

Aston Villa survived a second-half Leicester fightback as Unai Emery’s side held on for a narrow victory at King Power Stadium. The visitors dominated the opening stages and took a deserved lead shortly before the half-hour mark when Amadou Onana finished off a well-rehearsed free-kick routine involving Youri Tielemans and Jacob Ramsey. Leicester improved after […]

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Draper reaches US Open fourth round

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 September 2024 0

Britain’s Jack Draper matched his best Grand Slam performance with an efficient win over Botic van de Zandschulp to reach the fourth round of the US Open. The British number one’s side of the draw in New York had been blown open by Carlos Alcaraz’s defeat by Dutchman Van de Zandschulp in the previous round […]

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Haaland’s hat-trick helps Man City to beat West Ham

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 September 2024 0

Erling Haaland continued his superb start to the season by hitting back-to-back hat-tricks as defending champions Manchester City beat West Ham United at London Stadium. The Norway striker struck twice in the first half and added a third late on to take his tally to seven goals in three games and maintain City’s 100% start […]

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GTI confirms global live coverage of NPFL matches for 2024/2025 season

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 August 2024 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited has assured teeming soccer fans across the globe that all arrangements are in place regarding the live-streaming of NPFL matches ahead of the 2024/2025 season. GTI Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba confirmed the development to […]

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Al-Nassr will ‘probably’ be Ronaldo’s final club

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2024 0

Cristiano Ronaldo has said that Al-Nassr will “probably” be his last club before he retires. The Portugal forward, 39, joined the Saudi Pro League side in January 2023 after leaving Manchester United. He had been linked with a return to Sporting Lisbon, where he began his career. But he told Portuguese TV channel Now: “I […]

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Morocco 2025: Ekong, Aina, Simon, Ndidi, 19 others to battle Benin Republic, Rwanda

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2024 0

Captain William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying […]