Year: 2023
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Football
Arsenal drop points again, draw at home to Southampton in six-goal thriller
Arsenal drew a third consecutive match in the Premier League as they fought back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3…
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9ja Flavour
Flying Eagles drawn in Group of Death for the U20 FIFA World Cup
Nigeria’s U20 men’s side, the Flying Eagles, have received a tough draw for the U20 FIFA World Cup billed to…
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History book
Throwback to how Okocha used his PL armband for Nigeria`s 2004 AFCON games
At the 2004 AFCON, Nigeria`s skipper Jay Jay Okocha was pictured using the customized captain armband from his club Premier…
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Nigerian Nationwide league One
Uyo based NLO club gets Ex-NPFL stars studded coaching crew
A remodeled Sir Monty FC of Uyo team will play in the 2023 NLO season with a coaching crew manned…
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Football
Rio Ferdinand recommends Nigeria-eligible star for England call-up
Rio Ferdinand is high in praise for Nigeria-eligible Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and has recommended him for England call-up.…
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Basketball
NBA Playoffs Round 1: Curry inspires Warriors to huge win over Kings as Sixers defeat Nets
Needing a huge performance at home after two losses on the road, Golden State Warriors had Steph Curry to thank…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Oshoala returns to Barcelona squad for Chelsea clash
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has returned to the FC Barcelona Fermini squad for the UEFA Women`s Champions League clash…
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Basketball
Brooks says LeBron is old and can’t take him one-on-one
Dillon Brooks is not backing down anytime soon after calling LeBron James ‘old’ and going on to say he cannot…
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9ja Flavour
Nigerians in Europe midweek report: Osimhen, Moffi, Boniface, Orban all crash out
It was a tough week for Nigeria’s stars in Europe as they all failed to progress to the semifinals in…
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9ja Flavour
Sad European night for Nigerian stars, Boniface, Orban, Moffi
It was a sad European night for Nigerian stars Victor Boniface, Gift Orban and Terem Moffi as their clubs were…
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Football
Sevilla rips hapless Manchester United to shreds, qualify for UEL last four
Spanish outfit Sevilla booked their place in the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League following a stunning 3-0 win over…
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Europa League
Europa League: Manchester United BUNDLED OUT by Sevilla
Manchester United have been bundled out of the UEFA Europa League after a 3-0 second leg loss at Sevilla on…
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Basketball
FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2023 logo unveiled
The official logo of the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2023, to be played in Mexico from July 1-9, has been unveiled.…
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Nigeria Football
Federation Cup: Godswill Akpabio Stadium to host Rivers United, Enyimba clash
The Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo will host the potentially-explosive Federation Cup Round of 64 battle between CAF Confederation Cup…
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9ja Flavour
Sunday Dare: Why National Stadium floodlight collapsed
Heavy windstorms on Wednesday April 19 wreaked havoc at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos as one of the holding the…
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Basketball
D`Tigers Mike Brown named NBA Coach of the Year
For his exploits with Sacremento Kings, Mike brown who doubles as Head Coach of Nigeria`s men Basketball team D`Tigers has…
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F1
Ugo Ugochukwu: The 15-Year-Old McLaren Junior Driver
Meet Ugo Ugochukwu, a 15-year-old Nigerian-American who has been making waves in the racing world. Ugochukwu started his racing career…
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Transfer
Drogba hails Osimhen talent, warns against PSG move
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has hailed the talent of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen but has warned him against a move…
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African Football
Why I choose South Africa over Nigeria – U-17 star Micheal Dokunmu reveals
Africa U-17 Cup of Nations bound star Micheal Dokunmu has revealed why he choose to represent his country of birth…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerians SLAM man who blamed Napoli`s UCL exit on Osimhen honouring Super Eagles invitation
He goes by the name Coach Uni Dan Kakwi on Social media. Nigerians have slammed the sports opinion holder for…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Iwobi hails ” Patient man ” Arsene Wenger for professional breakthrough
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi has hailed former Arsenal manager for giving him his professional breakthrough at Arsenal in 2015. On…
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Nigeria Football
Federation Cup: Rivers United battle Enyimba in star match of Round of 64
Nigeria’s only remaining flag-bearers in African club competitions this year, Rivers United FC will be up against two-time CAF Champions…
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Nigeria Football
NFF to constitute boards for NNL, NWFL, NLO
The Nigeria Football Federation has reiterated that the Interim Management Committee of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) headed by Hon.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Two-goalscorer Ighalo outshines Ronaldo in Al Hilal win over Al Nassr
Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo scored both goals to outshine Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in Al Hilal`s 2-0 win over Al…
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Champions League
Osimhen header not enough to save Napoli from UCL exit
Fit-again Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scored with a header but it was not enough to save Napoli from a UEFA…
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Nigeria Football
Changes in Super Falcons excites NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation is excited over the positive changes in the results of World-cup bound Super Falcons. Nigeria`s female…
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Nigeria Football
NFF: We will not beg anyone to play for Nigeria
The Nigeria Football Federation – NFF has declared it will not beg anyone to play for Nigeria in a bid…
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9ja Flavour
Olympic Eagles striker Edidiong Ezekiel visits Dakkada FC U-15 team, makes cash donation, title win pledge
Olympic Eagles striker Edidiong Ezekiel paid a visit to Dakkada FC U-15 team before their NPFL LA/Liga U-15 Youth League…
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Champions League
Can Osimhen lead Napoli past Milan into historic UCL semi-final spot
Napoli will be boosted by the return of their leading goal-scorer. Can Osimhen lead Napoli past Milan into a historic…
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History book
History book: The glory days of TAYE TAIWO, a tale
At the mention of the name Taye Taiwo, the first point of reference will be his bullet-shots that so endeared…
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