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 Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Monday in Benin congratulated UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman, who hails from Edo, for retaining the coveted world title.Obaseki stated this in a statement, commending him for always showcasing the indomitable Edo spirit to the world. Usman, at the weekend, defeated his rival, Jorge...

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, one of the leading figures in the breakaway European Super League project, has tendered his resignation to the Premier League club. Woodward's decision to leave his position came after reports that Chelsea and Manchester City were pulling out of the planned breakaway which has...

  Tottenham Hotspur have sensationally sacked manager Jose Mourinho. The move comes after they drew 2-2 with Everton on Friday evening, leaving them down in seventh place in the table. Former Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason and the ex-Charlton and Huddersfield boss Chris Powell have been placed in temporary charge. Mourinho...

Phil Foden got the winner again as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League semi-finals. It was a feat being achieved for the first time under manager Pep Guardiola. Foden was on target in the 75th minute after Riyad Mahrez’ penalty kick...

 The Super Eagles have arrived in Cotonou ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against the Squirrels of Benin Republic.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a tweet on the team’s official account said they arrived in Cotonou Friday after a short boat ride from...

  Manchester United were on Friday drawn to face European newcomers Granada in the 2020/2021 Europa League quarter-finals. Manchester United, who ousted AC Milan in the last 16, travel to Spain first on April 8 before hosting the return leg on April 15 at Old Trafford. Manchester United are the...

  Title-holders Bayern Munich were on Friday drawn to meet Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals in what is a rematch of last year’s final. Bayern Munich won the 2019/2020 decider 1-0 in Lisbon to lift the top European trophy a sixth time against first-time finalists...

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria defender, Mobi Oparaku, has accused Gernot Rohr for killing the national team. Oparaku told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ilorin that Rohr had tested over 500 players since his arrival without a formidable team. “I cannot stand and mention 10 to...

Kelechi Iheanacho scored a superb hat-trick as Leicester City crushed bottom side Sheffield United 5-0 on Sunday to move second in the Premier League table. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder left the club late on Saturday and coach Paul Heckingbottom, who will take charge until the end of the season,...

 Teenager Amad Diallo found the net with his first-ever shot for Manchester United on Thursday but AC Milan struck in injury-time to secure a 1-1 draw in the Europa League. The match was one of the competition’s last 16 first leg ties. Manchester United’s Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham...