Month: July 2024
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CAF Confederation Cup
El-Kanemi Warriors pick homeground for 2024 CAF Confederation Cup
El-Kanemi Warriors will host their 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup matches at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, as announced by…
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Football
Sunday Oliseh names player who deserves 2024 Ballon d’or
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria player and coach Sunday Oliseh has named the player who deserves to win the 2024…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
‘Can score three goals with two touches’ – Fabio Cannavaro praises Victor Osimhen
Former Real Madrid and Juventus defender Fabio Cannavaro has heaped praise on Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who has been a…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Scars-story: Victor Boniface latest picture reveals surgery effects
Nigeria’s Victor Boniface is back in training with his Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen – and he’s got the scars to…
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Transfer
Fufu-lover Karim Adeyemi hints at potential exit amidst Interest from top clubs
Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi has left the door open for a potential summer exit, despite expressing contentment with his…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons Captain Rasheedat Ajibade confident ahead of 2024 Olympic Games
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed the team’s readiness to compete against top teams at the 2024 Olympic Games.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Antonio Conte reacts to Victor Osimhen’s potential PSG move
Napoli manager Antonio Conte has reacted to the potential transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). SportsRation…
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Super Eagles
Amaju Pinnick explains why he prefers foreign coach for Super Eagles
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has reiterated his preference for foreign coaches to lead…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Sports Scientist debunks Injury concerns for Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho
Dr. Rajpal Brar, a renowned sports scientist and physiotherapy expert, has dismissed concerns over the injury record of Nigeria’s Super…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles drop one spot in latest FIFA ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained their spot in world football, according to the latest FIFA rankings. SportsRation reports.…
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9ja Flavour
CAF to Inspect Nigerian Stadiums for 2024/25 Champions League and Confederation Cup
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will send a team to inspect four different stadiums in Nigeria next week as…
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MLS
Cavan Sullivan Makes History as Youngest MLS Player
Cavan Sullivan has made history by becoming the youngest player ever in Major League Soccer (MLS) at just 14 years…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Vincent Enyeama’s son begins goalkeeping journey at Lille
Legendary Nigerian goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has seen his son take the first steps in following his footsteps. SportsRation reports. Enyeama,…
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Copa America
Shakira’s halftime show at Copa America final: A mixed reception
Shakira took the stage amid the tension of the Copa America Final between Argentina and Colombia, injecting energy into the…
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Transfer
Victor Osimhen close to PSG transfer
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is on the verge of joining Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain from Napoli. Per multiple…
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Off the Pitch
Nigerian Journalist pens open letter to Sports Minister on ‘CAF and the Godswill Akpabio Stadium’
Following news that the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, remains the only Nigerian Stadium approved by CAF to host International matches,…
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Basketball
Africa blackout as FIBA names Referees for Paris Olympic games
No African made the list of thirty Basketball Referees announced by FIBA for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic games. FIBA…
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Tennis
Tennis: ATP announces NEW partnership
The ATP has announced a multi-year global partnership with Fitline, a premium sports nutrition brand, marking Fitline as the Official…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Stanley Nwabali returns to training with Chippa United
Despite ongoing speculation about a potential transfer this summer, super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has resumed training with Chippa United.…
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Off the Pitch
Pinnick reveals what he told Victor Osimhen about his outburst against Finidi George
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has revealed that he reached out to Victor Osimhen following…
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Barcelona
Thiago Alcantara makes immediate return to football after retirement
Former Bayern Munich and Liverpool midfielder, Thiago Alcantara has quickly transitioned into a coaching role following his recent retirement from…
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Super Eagles
Usman Abdallah names Salisu Yusuf as the only Nigerian coach qualified for Super Eagles job
Former Super Eagles assistant coach Usman Abdallah has made a controversial statement, asserting that no Nigerian coach except Usman Abdallah…
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Falconets
Falconets get Australia and Mexico in Pre-World Cup friendlies
Nigeria U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, will face Australia and Mexico in friendly matches as part of their preparation…
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Nigeria National League
Abdul Maikaba appointed Wikki Tourist head coach
Former Rangers International coach Abdul Maikaba is set to join the Nigeria National League (NNL) club Wikki Tourist FC of…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Osimhen misses Antonio Conte’s first game as Napoli boss
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, missed his club’s first pre-season game due to fitness issues. SportsRation…
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Off the Pitch
Nigeria mentioned in trending Argentina banter chants
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez and his Argentine teammates are facing criticism for their racist chants during their Copa America trophy…
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Transfer
Nigerian youngster Ebenezer Akinsanmiro set to join Sampdoria
Former Remo Stars midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has joined Italian Serie B side US Sampdoria on a season-long loan from Inter…
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Super Eagles
‘Nigeria must attack’ – Osaze Odemwinge speaks on Super Eagles style
Osaze Odemwingie has urged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to adopt a more attacking style of play to secure qualification…
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Off the Pitch
Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend Alex Padilla surges in TikTok popularity following Euro 2024 final
Lamine Yamal may have dazzled on the field during Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, but his girlfriend, Alex Padilla, has been…
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Nigeria Football
Sports Minister, NPFL Club owners mourn passing away of House of Reps. Sports Committee Chairman
Nigeria’s Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh and the NPFL Club owners forum have sent out message mourning the passing away…
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