Watford were relegated from the 2019/2020 English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday after going down fighting in a 2-3 loss at Arsenal. But they almost clawed their way back from a three-goal deficit, largely due to former Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck. They got off to a nightmare start when defender Craig Dawson brought down Alexandre Read More…
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School Sports Federation trains 518 administrators, teachers
No fewer than 518 administrators and teachers participated in the just concluded three days retreat facilitated by the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) in affiliation with the International School Sports Federation. The training which held from July 21 to July 23 was tagged “Towards Effective Teaching of Physical and Health Education and Management of School Read More…
Conte says Serie A getting more competitive despite Juve dominance
Picture above credit: Antonio Conte and Romelu Lukaku enjoy the moment after the Belgian scored the second goal in Inter’s 2-0 win over Milan at San Siro. Photograph: Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images Inter Milan coach, Antonio Conte, said he believed that Serie A was becoming more competitive even though Juventus are poised to win it for Read More…
Chelsea ‘long way’ from being title contenders, says Lampard
Olivier Giroud celebrates with his teammates. Photograph: Chris Lee – Chelsea FC/Getty Images Chelsea Manager, Frank Lampard, believes his side are a long way short of the levels of Premier League Champions Liverpool and Manchester City, who have set the benchmark in terms of consistency. Lampard’s Chelsea, currently third in the league, visit title winners Read More…
Ballon d’Or 2020 scrapped by organisers due to coronavirus disruption
Picture above credit: On pause: Ballon d’Or. Credit: AFP via Getty Images The Ballon d’Or will not be awarded this year after the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the football calendar, organisers France Football magazine said on Monday. This is happening for the first time in the event’s 64-year history. The prestigious award, voted for Read More…
Bayern Munich are Europe’s restart kings
Picture above credit: LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 25: Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich celebrates with David Alaba and Alphonso Davies after he scores his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Bayern Muenchen at Stamford Bridge on February 25, 2020 in London, United Read More…
Lampard says more to come as Chelsea look to bridge the gap
Picture above credit: Olivier Giroud celebrates with his teammates in Chelsea FC’s victory over Manchester United on Sunday. Photograph: Chris Lee – Chelsea FC/Getty Images Chelsea fans can expect more from the London club in the transfer market, as they look to bridge the gap with Liverpool and Manchester City next season, manager Frank Lampard Read More…
Brazilian football club shuts down training after boots go missing
Photo above credit: The Agrivaçao Sportiva Arapiraquense (ASA) Club in training. Photograph: WING/Alagoas24Horas. A football club in north-eastern Brazil had to abandon its long-awaited return to training on Sunday after officials opened the stadium to find most of their boots had been stolen. A total of 21 pairs worth 7,000 reais (1,300.10 dollars) went missing Read More…
Michael Emenalo: ‘The narrative that white is good has to change’
By Donald McRae The former Nigeria international helped steer Chelsea to great success but despite his pioneering efforts there remains a glaring absence of black directors of football in the Premier League “One of the reasons I stayed discreet during my time at Chelsea was because I was in a unique situation,” Michael Emenalo says Read More…
Para-Athletes, Coach commend Sports Minister over palliatives
In picture above: Laurrita Onye shatters World Record TWICE to win 1st Athletics gold. CREDIT: Rio2016 A National Para-Powerlifting Team Coach, Feyisetan Are and some other para-athletes on Monday commended the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, over the palliatives to disabled athletes. The medal winning coach, in an interview with the News Read More…