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Atalanta Hail Lookman’s Brace In Super Eagles’ 3-0 AFCON Qualifier Victory

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Atalanta celebrated Ademola Lookman’s impressive performance in the Super Eagles’ 3-0 victory over Benin Republic during Saturday’s 2025 AFCON qualifiers in Uyo, where Lookman netted twice. Lookman, alongside Victor Osimhen, led the Eagles to a strong start in their qualifying campaign. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down … Read more

Nigeria’s Falconets Advance To Knockout Stage with 4-0 Triumph Over Venezuela

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Nigeria’s Falconets have secured a spot in the last 16 of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after a commanding 4-0 victory over Venezuela in their final group match at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Colombia on Saturday night. Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, and Flourish Sebastine all found the net in the first half, … Read more

AFCON Qualifiers: Lookman, Osimhen On Fire As Super Eagles Beat Benin Republic 3-0 In Uyo

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Ademola Lookman grabbed brace to help Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a comfortable 3-0 victory against Benin Republic in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture in Uyo on Saturday. Lookman, who just got nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards got his first goal in the 46 minutes of added time before the first halve. … Read more

Former Liverpool Captain, Ron Yeats Is Dead

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Former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats has passed away at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Yeats was a pivotal figure in Liverpool’s history, playing for the club from 1961 to 1971. He was instrumental in Bill Shankly’s legendary team, helping the Reds secure one Second Division title, two First Division titles, … Read more

2024 Paralympic: Flora Ugwunwa Wins Silver In Women’s Javelin

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Nigeria’s Flora Ugwunwa has won a silver medal in women’s Javelin F54 at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. She finished 2nd in the event with a throw of 19.26m behind Uzbekistan athlete Nurkhon Kurbanova who set a world record with a throw of 21.12m. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old … Read more

Jurgen Klopp Questions Ten Hag’s Decision To Sell Sancho To Chelsea

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Jurgen Klopp has criticized Manchester United’s decision to part ways with Jadon Sancho, arguing that the manager should have supported the player instead of dismissing him as “useless.” Sancho’s future was a major talking point this summer, especially after his successful loan spell at Borussia Dortmund last season, where he played a key role in … Read more

AFCON Qualifiers: We’re In Nigeria To Beat Super Eagles – Benin Republic Captain

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Benin Republic captain Steve Mounie has declared that the Cheetahs are fully prepared for their showdown against the Super Eagles. Gernot Rohr’s team is in Uyo for the first match of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against the Super Eagles. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation … Read more

Italy Defeat France, Belgium Triumph, As Wales Held To A Draw In Nations League

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Italy staged an impressive comeback after conceding within the first 13 seconds to secure a 3-1 victory over France in their UEFA Nations League clash in Paris on Friday. Meanwhile, Belgium defeated Israel, and Wales played to a draw against Turkey. Bradley Barcola made history by scoring the fastest goal ever by a France player … Read more

AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles On Revenge Mission Against Benin Republic In Uyo

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up to take revenge on their West African neighbours, Cheetahs of Benin Republic in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. Recall that in June, the Benin’s Cheetahs, under the leadership of former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr defeated Nigeria 2-1. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more

Paralympics: Sports Minister Hails Onyinyechi For Winning Nigeria’s First Gold Medal

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Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed profound pride and joy following Onyinyechi Mark’s triumph at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, where she clinched Nigeria’s first gold medal and set a remarkable new world record. Mark, competing in the women’s up to 61kg Para-Powerlifting category, not only broke her previous world record … Read more

Onyinyechi Mark Breaks Paralympic Record, Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal

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Onyinyechi Mark has shattered the Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category by lifting an extraordinary 145kg, surpassing the previous record held by fellow Nigerian, Lucy Ejike. Mark’s incredible performance has all but guaranteed Nigeria its first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with one lift remaining. While her closest rival attempts … Read more

EPL: Arsenal Suffer Fresh Injury Blow Ahead Of Tottenham Clash

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Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has expressed concerns over Martin Odegaard’s fitness, revealing that the Arsenal captain has picked up another knock while on international duty. Odegaard initially injured his ankle during Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton last weekend and was substituted in the 73rd minute, with Gabriel Martinelli replacing him. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest … Read more

Ramsey Dismisses Retirement Rumour, Eyes 2026 World Cup

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Wales captain Aaron Ramsey, 33, says he never considered retiring from international football after the disappointment of missing out on Euro 2024. Instead, he’s focused on continuing his career through to the 2026 World Cup. Ramsey was an unused substitute during Wales’ Euro play-off final loss to Poland in March, leading to criticism of then-manager … Read more

UEFA Nations League: Ronaldo Makes History As Portugal Beat Croatia

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Cristiano Ronaldo made history by becoming the first player to score 900 top-level career goals as Portugal began their Nations League campaign with a win over Croatia. The 39-year-old netted his 131st goal for Portugal in the 34th minute, volleying in from the edge of the six-yard box off a deep cross from Nuno Mendes. … Read more

I Don’t Need World Cup, I’ve Won Two Trophies With Portugal -Ronaldo

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Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has insisted he does not need to win the World Cup. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential Plane Melania’s Betrayal: Ex-Aide Says She Hates Donald, Wants Kamala Israel Grinds to a Halt After Hostage Tragedy The 39-year-old stated this while speaking to reporters, after scoring his 900th career goal as … Read more

2025 AFCONQ: Osimhen Arrives Super Eagles Camp In Uyo

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Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has joined the camp ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Osimhen’s late arrival was due to the finalization of his transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, … Read more

Two-Time World Cup Winner, Morgan Retires From Professional Football

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Alex Morgan, a two-time Women’s World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist with the United States, has announced her retirement from professional football. Morgan, 35, shared the news in a video posted on social media on Thursday, where she also revealed she is expecting her second child. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing … Read more

Ugandan Olympian Dies After Being Set On Fire By Boyfriend

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Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has passed away in Kenya, four days after her boyfriend set her on fire, Ugandan athletics officials announced Thursday. “We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei… following a vicious attack by her boyfriend,” the president of the Uganda Olympic Committee Donald Rukare said in … Read more

2025 AFCONQ: Osimhen Leaves For Super Eagles Camp

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Victor Osimhen on Wednesday night, boarded a private jet bound for Nigeria, after he was formally unveiled as a Galatasaray player. The 25-year-old has agreed a season-long loan move from Napoli with the Turkish agents. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential Plane Melania’s Betrayal: Ex-Aide Says She Hates Donald, Wants Kamala Israel Grinds to … Read more

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