Month: July 2024
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Olympics Games
‘A disgrace’ – Javier Mascherano laments Argentina vs Morocco Olympic game clash controversy
Argentina coach Javier Mascherano called the events surrounding his team’s 2-1 defeat by Morocco in the opening game of the…
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Tennis
Top Tennis star withdraws from Paris Olympic games
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis, the Italian announced on Wednesday. Sinner,…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Leo Kokubo and Joel Chima Fujita shine for Japan in Paris 2024 Olympics
Leo Kokubo and Joel Chima Fujita, both born to Nigerian parents, have become trending topics at the Paris 2024 Olympics…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem joins FC Cincinnati from Boavista
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has completed his transfer from Portuguese club Boavista to Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati,…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
OH Leuven signs former Nigeria’s Flying Eagles star Chibukwuikem Ikwuemesi
Belgian Jupiler Pro League side OH Leuven has signed Chibukwuikem Ikwuemesi from Italian Serie A club Salernitana on a three-year…
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Women's Football
Nigerian clubs to benefit from FIFA Women’s World Cup funds
Following the record-setting FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023, 1,041 clubs from 48 FIFA Member Associations across…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigeria-eligible players play key roles in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw against Wrexham
Nigeria-eligible players—Tyrique George, Arthur Okonkwo, Tosein Adarabioyo and Lesley Ugochukwu—were in action at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, as…
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Sports Care With the Caretaker
Can Nigeria Beat Brazil?
As the 2024 Paris Olympics kicks off, Nigerian football fans are eagerly anticipating the Super Falcons’ first match against Brazil…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
William Troost-Ekong scores match-winner for PAOK in Champions League Playoffs
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong delivered a crucial goal, securing a first-leg win for PAOK Thessaloniki in their UEFA Champions…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
‘A champion must establish himself in Europe’ – Italian coach advises Victor Osimhen amidst Saudi Arabia interest
Italian coach Cesare Prandelli has encouraged Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to ignore a potential move to Saudi Arabia and…
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Super Falcons
Rasheedat Ajibade confident in Super Falcons’ chances against Brazil in Olympic opener
Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed confidence in the Nigerian women’s national team’s ability to beat Brazil in their…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Gbenga Ogunbote extends contract with Shooting Stars
Gbenga Ogunbote and NPFL side Shooting Stars Sports Club have reached agreement on a contract extension. SportsRation reports. The head…
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Super Falcons
Nigeria Vs Brazil: All you need to know about 2024 Paris Olympic game clash
Nigerian football fans are eagerly anticipating the Super Falcons’ debut match at the 2024 Paris Olympics, set to take place…
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Olympics Games
Guinea bow to New Zealand in Paris Olympic games opener
Guinea faced a challenging start to their campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, suffering a narrow 1-2 defeat against…
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Olympics Games
Chaos and confusion mars Morocco vs Argentina Paris Olympic games opener
Crowd trouble forced the first football match of the 2024 Paris Olympics between Morocco vs Argentina to be delayed by…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Maduka Okoye reacts to Victor Osimhen’s potential move to PSG
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has weighed in on the potential departure of his national teammate, Victor Osimhen, from Napoli…
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African Football
Edo Queens drawn in Group B for WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has conducted the draw for the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifier, and Nigeria’s…
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Other Sports
Paul Onuachu set for permanent move to Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor have reached an agreement with Southampton for the permanent transfer of Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu. The 29-year-old impressed…
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Olympics Games
Nigeria Olympic Committee sets medal target for Paris Olympics
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has set an ambitious goal for the upcoming Olympics in Paris, aiming to secure at…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Boost for NPFL as UK TV company presents sponsorship deal
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has landed a lucrative sponsorship deal with UK multinational television production company, IMG/Jvco, renowned…
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9ja Flavour
Bashir Usman joins NPFL champions Rangers International
Former Niger Tornadoes attacking winger, Bashir Usman, has signed a two-year deal with reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions,…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Governor dissolves management of Nasarawa United FC
Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has dissolved the Dr. Othman Ahmed Ibrahim-led management of the state-owned men’s football club,…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Top agent shares what Conte will do for Osimhen if he stays at Napoli
Italian Serie A top agent Oscar Damiani has expressed confidence that newly appointed Napoli coach Antonio Conte can maximize the…
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NEWS
NFF backs Girls Play Sports Football Tournament Initiative
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced its full support for the Girls Play Sports Football Tournament, an initiative created…
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NEWS
Tobi Amusan named Team Nigeria flagbearer for 2024 Paris Olympics
Tobi Amusan, Nigeria’s Queen of Track and World Record holder in the 100m Women’s hurdles, has been chosen as Team…
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Off the Pitch
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka talks about his Nigerian heritage
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka recently opened up about his Nigerian heritage in an interview with the BBC. The 22-year-old football…
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NEWS
Israel Adesanya prepared for UFC 305 fight against Dricus du Plessis
Nigeria’s MMA star, Israel Adesanya, is set for a high-stakes battle against South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305.…
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Transfer
Jonathan Alukwu joins Austrian club after stellar NPFL season
Sporting Lagos forward Jonathan Alukwu, known as “The Barbie Boy,” has made a significant career move by joining Austrian club…
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Off the Pitch
Mikel Obi reveals reason for his recent surgery
Former Chelsea star Mikel Obi has shared why he underwent surgery on his hamstring. The Super Eagles legend, who retired…
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La Liga
Kylian Mbappe not among La Liga’s top two highest paid players despite huge earnings
Real Madrid’s latest high-profile signing, Kylian Mbappe, despite his significant earnings, is not among the top two highest-paid players in…
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