Month: June 2023
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9ja Flavour
Asisat Oshoala wins second UEFA Women’s Champions League title in thrilling fashion
Asisat Oshoala won her second UEFA Women’s Champions League title in three seasons after FC Barcelona Femeni came from behind…
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9ja Flavour
Terem Moffi ends remarkable season with goal as Nice down Lyon
Nigerian striker Terem Moffi ended the Ligue 1 season with a goal as OGC Nice secured a 3-1 win over…
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Flying Eagles
Nigerians Solidly Behind You: Gusau Charges Flying Eagles to Secure Semi-Final Ticket
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has again implored Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles to be focused…
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Falconets
Falconets lose penalty shootout in WAFU U20 Women Championship final
Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets were unlucky in the lottery of penalty shootout, losing 1-3 to Ghana’s Black Princesses in the…
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9ja Flavour
NPFL23 Super Six Day 1: Remo Stars, Enyimba serve up thriller as Rivers Utd win
Remo Stars and Enyimba kicked off their NPFL23 Super Six campaign with thrilling 2-2 draw at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena…
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FIFA U20 World Cup
U-20 World Cup: Brazil knocked out by stubborn Israel
A stubborn Israel U-20 team fought back from losing positions on two occasions to win 3-2 and knock Brazil out…
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9ja Flavour
NPFL Super Six: Rivers United dim Sunshine Stars to secure maximum points
Rivers United dimmed Sunshine Stars 1-0 to secure maximum points in their NPFL Super Six matchday one clash on Saturday…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Awoniyi makes first comments after firing Nottingham Forest to safety
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has taken to his Twitter handle with his first comments since firing Nottingham Forest to safety…
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FA Cup
Gundogan guns down United to gift Manchester City FA Cup title
Manchester City skipper Ilkay Gundogan scored both goals to help the Citizens gun down Manchester United and win the English…
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9ja Flavour
NPFL Super Six: Enyimba FC, Remo Stars share spoils in opening game
The opening game of the 2022/2023 NPFL Super Six Playoffs saw Enyimba International FC and Remo Stars share the spoils…
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Other Sports
2023 French Open Day Six: Alcaraz, Djokovic, Tsitsipas march on
Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning run to 10 Grand Slam matches as he eased past Denis Shapovalov in Round three…
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FIFA U20 World Cup
U-20 World Cup: Colombia Vs Italy quater-final match preview
The second quater-final of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup will pitch Colombia Vs Italy. SPORTSRATION presents a preview of…
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FIFA U20 World Cup
U-20 World Cup: Israel Vs Brazil quater-final preview
Israel U-20 will face Brazil U-20 in the quater-final of the ongoing 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. SPORTSRATION…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Brighton consider Calvin Bassey transfer
English Premier League Club Brighton and Hove Albion are reportedly considering a transfer bid for Ajax defender Calvin Bassey this…
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Serie A
Osimhen named Serie A best in his position
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been named the best player in his position for the 2022/2023 Italian Serie A season.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Alex Iwobi wins Everton player of the 2022/2023 season award
Alex Iwobi has won the Everton FC Players “Player” of the season award for the recently concluded 2022/2023 season. The…
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9ja Flavour
Released: Fixtures for 2022/2023 NPFL Super Six playoffs
The Interim Management Company of the NPFL on Friday June 2, 2023 held draws and released fixtures for the 2022/2023…
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Women's Football
WAFU U20: Ivorien official, Natacha Konan, to take charge of Ghana, Nigeria
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Ivorien official, Natacha Gerardine Konan as referee for Saturday’s WAFU B U20 Women…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles arrive Santiago del Estero for Korea Republic duel
Nigeria’s inspired U20 boys have flown into the northern Argentine city of Santiago del Estero ahead of Sunday’s FIFA U20…
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Flying Eagles
U-20 World Cup: Nigeria U-20 strong points listed by South Korea coach ahead of Last-8 clash
Coach of South Korea U-20 team Kim Eun-joong has listed strong points of the Nigeria U-20 team ahead of their…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
OFFICIAL: Odion Ighalo leaves Al Hilal
An official statement by Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal has announced Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has left the club following…
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Basketball
NBA Finals: Jokic triple-double leads Nuggets to Game 1 win over Heat
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets picked up a 104-93 win over the Miami Heat in Game…
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NEWS
2023 French Open Day Five: Zverev, Ruud, Tiafoe, Fritz through to Round Three
Alexander Zverev showed his quality as a contender for the 2023 French Open when he picked up a straight sets…
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FIFA U20 World Cup
U-20 WC: Flying Eagles to play South Korea in the Quarterfinals
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will now play against South Korea U-20 team in the quarterfinal at the ongoing FIFA…
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9ja Flavour
Fabrizio Romano reveals Flying Eagles defender being scouted by Manchester City, Villarreal
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has pinpointed Flying Eagles centre-back Benjamin Fredrick as being on the radar of Europe’s top sides,…
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Article
Homecoming: Bukayo Saka visits Lagos after successful season
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has visited his home country Nigeria for the first time after the conclusion of the 2022-23…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Red-hot Super Falcons striker Esther Okoronkwo gets new club
Spanish Club UDG Tenerife has announced the transfer of red-hot Super Falcons of Nigeria forward Esther Okoronkwo for the 2023/2024…
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9ja Flavour
Chukwueze: How Arjen Robben’s style influenced my game
Nigeria and Villareal winger Samuel Chukwueze has revealed how watching Dutch legend Arjen Robben play has influenced his game. Like…
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Nigeria Football
NFF, Tingo seal partnership agreement on Federation Cup
The country’s oldest football championship, known presently as Federation Cup, secured another title sponsor on Thursday as the Nigeria Football…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles get $3000 cash motivation from NFF Board member Rt. Hon. Nse Essien
Nigeria Football Federation – NFF Executive Board member Rt. Hon Nse Essien has redeemed his $3000 pledge to the Flying…
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