Month: August 2024
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo honoured by former club
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo was honoured by his former club Granada CF during their preseason match against…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Wantaway Victor Osimhen snubbed from Napoli squad for Coppa Italia game
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will miss Napoli’s Coppa Italia first-round match against Modena today amid ongoing uncertainty about his…
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Football
Community Shield Preview: Manchester City vs. Manchester United – Key players, tactics, and Injuries
The 2024/25 English football season kicks off with an exciting Community Shield clash between Manchester City and Manchester United. The…
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Super Eagles
CAF announces matchdays for Super Eagles’ 2025 AFCON qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the matchdays for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers,…
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Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo unhappy about Bucks missing NBA Christmas game
The Milwaukee Bucks will not have a game on Christmas Day this year, and star player Giannis Antetokounmpo is not…
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Olympics Games
Spain triumphs over France in extra time to win Paris Olympics Gold
Spain clinched their first Olympic gold medal since Barcelona 1992 with a thrilling 5-3 victory over France in the men’s…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian Afrobeats star Odumodublvck meets Super Eagles’ Victor Boniface before Arsenal clash
Nigerian Afrobeats star Odumodublvck was spotted with Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface ahead of Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-1 preseason defeat to…
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Swimming
Swimmer Lazar Dukic tragically dies at 2024 Games
CrossFit has confirmed the tragic death of Serbian athlete Lazar Dukic during a swimming event at the 2024 CrossFit Games…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Chelsea urged to sign Victor Osimhen before transfer deadline
Chelsea legend William Gallas has called on his former club to act swiftly and secure the signing of Victor Osimhen…
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Foreign stories
Lee Carsley named Interim England manager after Southgate resignation
The Football Association (FA) has announced Lee Carsley as the interim manager for England’s national team, following Gareth Southgate’s resignation…
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Olympics Games
Tobi Amusan: Nigeria faces medal drought at Paris 2024 Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach its final stretch, Nigeria’s hopes of securing a medal have dimmed following a…
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Olympics Games
‘Why Nigeria used a borrowed bike in Paris’ – Sports Minister explains
In response to recent misinformation circulating on social media, Sen. John Owan Enoh, the Honorable Minister of Sports Development, has…
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Transfer
David De Gea set to make comeback with Fiorentina
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea is on the brink of making a return to football after a year-long…
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Olympics Games
Noah Lyles reflects on Olympic 200m defeat, congratulates rivals
In a surprising twist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Noah Lyles, the reigning American 200m champion, fell short in the…
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African Football
Former CAF President Issa Hayatou passes away 24-hours to his 78th birthday
Former president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou has passed away at the age of 77, just…
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Super Eagles
Why NFF has not appointed a new Super Eagles coach with less than a month to next match
Over six weeks have passed since Finidi George resigned as head coach of the Super Eagles, and the Nigeria Football…
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Olympics Games
Stephen Curry leads Team USA to Gold Medal game with epic comeback against Serbia
Stephen Curry and LeBron James delivered a sensational performance to rescue Team USA from a 17-point deficit and secure a…
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Olympics Games
Morocco crushes Egypt 6-0 to win Bronze in Men’s Football at Paris 2024 Olympics
Morocco delivered a stunning performance in the bronze medal match of the men’s football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics,…
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Olympics Games
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo stuns with Olympic Gold in Men’s 200m at Paris 2024
Letsile Tebogo of Botswana delivered a historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, clinching the gold medal in the men’s…
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Off the Pitch
Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Pepe following retirement announcement
Cristiano Ronaldo has shared a heartfelt message for his former teammate Pepe, who has announced his retirement from professional football…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons Coach Randy Waldrum seeks to continue despite Olympics setback
Randy Waldrum, coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has expressed his desire to remain in his role despite the team’s disappointing…
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9ja Flavour
Sport Writers Association recommend D’Tigress for National honours
Despite a 74-88 loss to the United States in the quarter-finals, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria have recommended D’Tigress…
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Olympics Games
Team Nigeria finishes 6th in Women’s 4x100m Relay Heat at Paris Olympics
Nigeria’s women’s 4x100m relay team, comprising Justina Eyakpobeyan, Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Tima Godbless, finished 6th in Heat 2…
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Olympics Games
Heartbreak for Odunayo Adekuoroye as she falls short in Women’s Freestyle Wrestling at Paris 2024
Odunayo Adekuoroye, Nigeria’s medal hopeful in women’s freestyle wrestling at the Paris 2024 Olympics, faced a tough defeat in the…
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Basketball
‘The future is bright’ – D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama speaks after Paris Olympic games exit
Despite their 88-74 loss to Team USA in the quarterfinals, Nigeria’s D’Tigress left the Paris 2024 Olympics with pride and…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Samuel Chukwueze urges Victor Osimhen to join him at AC Milan
Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze has been vocal about his desire for fellow Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to join him…
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Super Falcons
Onome Ebi opens up about Olympic snub and respect for Super Falcons
Super Falcons of Nigeria defender Onome Ebi has addressed her exclusion from the team for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The…
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Olympics Games
Nigeria’s Loss, World’s Gain: The Exodus of Athletic Talent
Nigeria, as a nation, is renowned for having good athletics, but at the moment is dealing with the increasing trend…
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Other Sports
D’Tigress make Nigeria proud at Paris 2024 despite loss to USA
In a thrilling encounter at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria’s D’Tigress delivered a commendable performance despite falling to Team USA…
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Olympics Games
Nigeria’s Rafiatu Lawal poised for Olympic challenge in Paris
Nigeria’s weightlifting star Rafiatu Lawal is set to make her mark at the Paris 2024 Olympics, promising to deliver her…
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