Month: September 2019
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Basketball
NBBF thanks President Buhari, Dare for World Cup exploit
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has thanked the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari and the…
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Tennis
Nadal edges Medvedev in epic US Open final to close in on Federer’s grand slam record
Rafael Nadal moved within one of Roger Federer’s grand slam tally, edging Daniil Medvedev in an epic US Open final…
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Cricket
Ashes 2019: Australia beat stubborn England in Old Trafford thriller to retain the Ashes
Josh Hazlewood struck the final blow as Australia beat battling England by 185 runs on a tense final day of…
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Tennis
Nadal Wins US Open To Claim 19th Grand Slam Title
Rafael Nadal won his 19th Grand Slam title after holding off Russian Daniil Medvedev’s exhilarating fightback in one of the…
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off the pitch
Six men beat Danny Drinkwater until he broke his ankle for seducing another player’s girlfriend
Danny Drinkwater was on the receiving end of a brutal assault in Manchester after his attempts to seduce another footballer’s…
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Nigeria Football
D’Tigers of Nigeria beat China to book 2020 Olympics ticket
Nigeria men’s basketball team D’Tigers have secured an automatic ticket to the 2020 Olympics games after an 86-73 win against…
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Nigeria Football
U23 AFCON: Olympic Eagles begin training in Asaba
Nigeria’s U23 boys have started intensive training sessions in the city of Asaba ahead of Tuesday’s make-or-break Africa U23 Cup…
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Other Sports
Super Eagles train in Dnipro ahead of clash with Ukraine
The Super Eagles have arrived in the city of Dnipro, Ukraine ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly with the senior national…
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Tennis
US Open 2019: Serena Williams made to wait again as Bianca Andreescu blitzes to her first grandlsam
Serena Williams was denied a 24th grand slam title in the US Open final for a second consecutive year as…
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EPL
Phil Foden Slams Guardiola
Phil Foden has promised to let his football do the talking as he responded to Pep Guardiola’s criticism that he…
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Nigeria Football
Ukraine fires warning shot to Nigeria
The Ukraine men’s football national team has fired a warning shoot to ths Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday. The…
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Nigeria Football
NNL Set To Open Discussions On New Season.
The Nigeria National League,NNL has concluded plans to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM)that will herald the 2019/2020 new season.…
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Nigeria Football
Niger Tornadoes Are 2019 Ogunjobi Gold Cup Champions
NNL side, Niger Tornadoes have been crowned champions of the 2019 Ogunjobi Gold Cup Tourney after a 2-1 defeat of…
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EPL
Quique Samchez Flores Reappointed As Watford Coach
Watford have appointed former boss Quique Sanchez Flores following the sacking of head coach Javi Gracia just five matches into…
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EPL
Watford Part Ways With Javi Gracia
Watford confirmed the departure of manager Javi Gracia on Saturday after just four games of the 2019-20 Premier League season.…
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Basketball
Olympics ticket enough motivation against China – Nwora
Ahead of Sunday’s final game against host-China, D’Tigers Head Coach, Alex Nwora has noted that grinding out a win is…
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Football
Eto’o: I said to Guardiola that it’s me that will make Barcelona win, not Messi
Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o struggled to impress Pep Guardiola at the Camp Nou and the Cameroonian has stated that…
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Other Sports
Caster Semenya Switch Sport, Signs For South African Football Club
Olympic champion Caster Semenya is set to play football in 2020 after joining South African club JVW. A two-time Olympic…
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Nigeria Football
U23 AFCON Qualifier: Ambassador Mamman commends Olympic Eagles
The Ambassador of Nigeria to Sudan, His Excellency Musa Mamman on Thursday evening praised players and officials of the U23…
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Nigeria Football
Ukraine Friendly: Ekong, Etebo lead Super Eagles to Dnipro
Italy –based defender William Ekong and England –based midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo are expected to lead the delegation of Super Eagles’…
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Nigeria Football
Ahmed Musa Ruled Out Of Nigeria Friendly Against Ukraine
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has been ruled out of Nigeria versus Ukraine friendly and has subsequently pulled out of…
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Basketball
D’Tigers Inch Closer To Tokyo 2020 Olympics With Defeat Of Ivory Coast
It was yet another impressive performance from D’Tigers as they defeated their fierce West African rivals, Cote D’Ivoire 83-66 points…
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La Liga
Messi Has Right To Terminate Contract At Barcelona
Footballing superstar Lionel Messi may be contracted to Barcelona until 2021, but the Argentine has the option to walk away…
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EPL
Mkhitaryan Uncertain About Arsenal Future
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not sure if he will return to Premier League side Arsenal after joining Serie A’s AS Roma…
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Other Sports
U23 AFCON Qualifier: Olympic Eagles lose 0-1 to Sudan
Cup holders Nigeria on Thursday lost by the odd goal to their Sudanese counterparts in an U23 Africa Cup of…
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Sanusi, Babagana Kalli on FIFA, CAF duties
The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi and a Member of the NFF Board, Alhaji Babagana Kalli…
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Other Sports
Bale Not Happy At Madrid
Gareth Bale admits he is “not playing happy” at the start of the 2019/20 season, following a turbulent transfer window…
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Other Sports
FIFA FIFPro World 11 Initial Shortlist Revealed
Premier League clubs boast the most players on the 55-man shortlist for the FIFA FIFPro World 11 for the first…
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Nigeria Football
Arsenal legend gives reasons why Tammy Abraham should pick England instead of Nigeria
Arsenal and England retired player Ray Parlour has advised Chelsea’s 21-year-old striker to choose England instead of Nigeria. Tammy Abraham…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NWPL week 5 results
Ibom Angels, Delta Queens, Edo Queens all won their games as the games in the Nigeria Women top flight league.…
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