Month: June 2019
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Nigerians in NBA
2019 NBA Awards: Nigerians in contention of top NBA Awards
There will be two players of Nigerian descent to cheer on as the 2019 NBA awards are decided today. Greek-born…
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Nigeria Football
Egypt 2019:Rohr backs Akpeyi after blunder almost cost Eagles against Swallows
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has thrown his weight behind his new first choice goalie Daniel Akpeyi. The Kaizer Chiefs’…
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Other Sports
Egypt 2019: Wins for Senegal, & Algeria in group C
Senegal opened their quest for Africa Cup of Nations glory with a comfortable 2-0 win over Tanzania on Sunday. The…
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Nigeria Football
NFF Denies Owing Super Falcons
The Nigeria Football Federation has flatly denied owing players and officials of the senior women national team, Super Falcons any…
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Nigeria Football
Rohr lauds Aina, says leaving Chelsea has transformed him
Super Eagles headcoach Gernot Rohr has praised Torino defender Olaoluwa Aina. Olaoluwa Aina a member of the Super Eagles squad…
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Nigeria Football
VIDEO: Worldie assist, exquisite finish; Ighalo’s goal against Burundi
Nigeria had a rough start but got the job done against Burundi in their opening game at the 2019 AFCON.…
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Tennis
Federer beats Goffin to ease to landmark 10th Halle title
Roger Federer outclassed David Goffin to claim a landmark 10th Halle Open title on Sunday. Federer had never won a single…
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F1
Hamilton wins the French GP for his 4th F1 title in a row, 6th of the season
Lewis Hamilton stormed to victory as Mercedes secured another one-two at an uneventful French Grand Prix. The Formula One world…
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Boxing
Andy Ruiz vows to beat Anthony Joshua with ease in the rematch
Andy Ruiz Jr has vowed to prove his stunning victory over Anthony Joshua was no flash in the pan as the…
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Nigeria Football
AFCON 2019: Guinea, & Madagascar send Nigeria to the top of group B
After the first rounds of game in group B, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are occupying the top spot. Nigeria…
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Nigeria Football
Nigeria vs Burundi: Ndidi beats Aina and Ighalo to the man of match award
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been named the man of the match of the AFCON clash between Nigeria and…
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Nigeria Football
Mikel: Getting The Three Points Was Crucial
Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has stressed that all that mattered for his team was to get the maximum…
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Nigeria Football
Rohr: We Struggled Against Burundi Due To Illness
Super Eagles Head Coach, Genort Rohr says his team struggled to impose their style and level of play on Burundi…
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Nigeria Football
NNL: Resurgent Gateway Utd Secure Vital Win In Nnewi
Christian Samuel’s 67th minute strike proved enough for Gateway United to earn three vital points against Nnewi United at Rojenny…
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Nigeria Football
Nigeria vs Burundi player ratings: Ighalo, Aina & Chukwueze star
Odion Ighalo 77th minute ensured Super Eagles of Nigeria started their AFCON 2019 campaign with a 1-0 win against the…
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Nigeria Football
Ighalo Strikes As Nigeria Gets AFCON Campaign To A Winning Start
Nigeria got off to a winning start at the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations finals after Odion Ighalo came off…
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Nigeria Football
Super Falcons Exit FIFA Women’s World Cup
African champions Nigeria were eliminated from the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals on Saturday after a three-goal defeat to…
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Nigeria Football
Confident Super Eagles Begins Quest For Fourth AFCON Glory
Nigeria will begin her quest for a fourth African title in senior men’s football when the Super Eagles take to…
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Nigeria Football
Musa, Ighalo dropped: How Super Eagles of Nigeria will line up against The Swallows of Burundi
There are no spaces for Ahmed Musa and Odion Ighalo as Gernot Rohr preferred other players in their position. According…
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Nigeria Football
Samuel Kalu rushed to the hospital on the eve of Super Eagles’ AFCON opener
Samuel Kalu was rushed to hospital today after he collapsed during the Super Eagles training in Alexandria, officials said. The…
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African Football
Mikel: The Objective Is To Win The AFCON
Nigeria will begin her quest for a fourth African title in senior men’s football when the Super Eagles take to…
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Nigeria Football
2019 NBA Draft: Three Nigerians picked as Rui Hachimura and Bruno Fernando make history
Three players of Nigerian descent have been selected with draft picks at the 2019 NBA draft. Three players of Nigerian…
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Nigeria Football
Super Falcons Arrive Grenoble Ahead Of Clash With Germany
The Super Falcons Of Nigeria have arrived Grenoble ahead of their Round of 16 clash against Germany on Saturday. Nigeria…
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Nigeria Football
Women’s World Cup: Ebere, Chikwelu Out Of Germany’s Clash
The Super Falcons will miss the suspended duo of left back Ngozi Ebere and midfielder Rita Chikwelu. However, Dennerby could…
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Nigeria Football
Dennerby: Falcons Will Take The Fight To Germany
Coach Thomas Dennerby says his charges will take the game right to the Germans in Saturday’s World Cup Round of…
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Nigeria Football
Aiteo Cup: Lobi Stars vs Abia Warriors Headlines Round 16 Clash
The 2019 Aiteo Cup will this Sunday reach the Round of 16 with Lobi Stars against Abia Warriors headlining the…
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Football
Copa America: Japan, Uruguay Ends In Thrilling Draw
Koji Miyoshi scored twice as guests Japan earned a thrilling 2-2 draw against Uruguay at the Copa America amid more…
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Football
Fernando Torres Announces Retirement
Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Spain striker Fernando Torres has announced he is to retire from football. The 35-year-old, who is…
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EPL
Cech Joins Chelsea As Club’s Technical and Performance Advisor
Chelsea have announced the return of Petr Cech to the club in a technical and advisor role The 37-year-old was…
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EPL
Premier League Says No VAR For Goalkeeper Encroachment
The Premier League will not use video assistant referees in 2019-20 to rule on goalkeepers moving off their line to…
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