Month: August 2024
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ademola Lookman gives Atalanta coach reason to worry as transfer window winds down
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini is facing a challenging start to the new season as key players, including Ademola Lookman,…
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Other Sports
Israel Adesanya reveals mistake he made during fight with Dricus Du Plessis
Nigerian-born UFC fighter known as the “Stylebender,” Israel Adesanya recently reflected on his loss to South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis…
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CAF Champions League
Fidelis Ilechukwu optimistic about Rangers’ progress in CAF Champions League
Rangers International coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, is confident that his team will advance to the next round of the CAF Champions…
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International Football
Ilkay Gundogan retires from International football amid major decisions
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has announced his retirement from international football, marking a significant decision during a summer of potential…
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Other Sports
Nigeria Wrestling Federation apologizes for disappointing performance at Paris Olympics
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has issued an apology to Nigerians for the underwhelming performance of the country’s wrestlers at…
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Super Eagles
Former Super Falcons coach backs Janne Andersson for Super Eagles job
Former Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby, has expressed his support for the reported appointment of Janne Andersson as the new…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
PSG and Al Ahli eye Ademola Lookman amid Atalanta’s firm stance
Ademola Lookman, Atalanta’s Nigerian forward, finds himself at the center of a major transfer saga as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and…
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9ja Flavour
Yakubu Aiyegbeni misses from 2 meters in penalty challenge against Micah Richards
Super Eagles of Nigeria legend, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, is once again the talk of social media after a viral video showed…
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9ja Flavour
Rangers Int’l set for friendly against Blessed Stars Academy ahead of crucial CAF Champions League clash
Nigerian champions Rangers International FC are gearing up for their CAF Champions League preliminary round second-leg clash against US Zillimadjou…
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La Liga
Kylian Mbappe caged as Mallorca holds Real Madrid to 1-1 draw in LaLiga opener
Franch Superstar, Kylian Mbappe was caged as Real Madrid’s hopes of a triumphant start to their LaLiga title defense were…
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CAF Champions League
Frank Uwumiro’s goal secures victory for Rangers International in CAF Champions League
Frank Uwumiro’s 22nd-minute strike secured a crucial 1-0 victory for Rangers International against US Zilimadjou in the first leg of…
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Man City
Pep Guardiola compares Erling Haaland to Messi and Ronaldo
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has lavished praise on his Norwegian striker, Erling Haaland, comparing him to the legendary Lionel…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina Injured ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina might miss Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. SportsRation…
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Super Eagles
Janne Andersson tipped to become Super Eagles head coach
Former Sweden manager Janne Andersson is reportedly set to take over as the new coach of the Super Eagles, according…
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CAF Champions League
CAF Champions League: Ismail Sodiq’s stunning goal secures Remo Stars’ victory over ASFAR FC
Super Eagles defender Ismail Sodiq scored a brilliant goal to help Remo Stars secure a 2-1 victory over ASFAR FC…
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Women's Football
Edo Queens set to face Inter D’Abidjan in CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B semi-finals
Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B play-off, Edo Queens, are set to clash with Inter D’Abidjan in…
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Barcelona
Hansi Flick reveals what he will do with Lamine Yamal
Barcelona’s manager, Hansi Flick, has outlined his plans for the deployment of rising star Lamine Yamal in the 2024/25 season.…
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CAF Confederation Cup
Tosin Omoyele scores on debut for CS Constantine in CAF Confederation Cup
Tosin Omoyele made an impressive start to his career at CS Constantine, scoring on his debut to help secure a…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Samuel Chukwueze in action as AC Milan draw Serie A opener
AC Milan began their 2024/25 Serie A campaign with a 2-2 draw against Torino at the San Siro, despite having…
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Arsenal
Mikel Arteta compares Bukayo Saka to Lionel Messi following standout performance
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has compared star forward Bukayo Saka to Argentine legend Lionel Messi after Saka’s impressive performance in…
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Other Sports
Nigerians mocked after Israel Adesanya’s defeat to Dricus du Plessis
Nigerians have faced ridicule from South Africans after Israel Adesanya lost his fight against Dricus du Plessis. The South African…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigeria’s Tolulope Arokodare shines in Genk’s 4-2 victory over Beerschot
Nigerian striker Tolulope Arokodare was the hero once again on Saturday evening, leading Genk to a 4-2 away win against…
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CAF Confederation Cup
El-Kanemi Warriors’ Coach laments lack of Grade A friendlies affecting CAF Confederation Cup performance
El-Kanemi Warriors’ head coach, Zubairu Aliyu, has expressed disappointment over the team’s inability to secure victory in their CAF Confederation…
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CAF Champions League
All you need to know about Rangers Int’l vs U.S Zilimadjou
Rangers International of Enugu, the reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, are gearing up for their CAF Champions League…
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Chelsea
Mikel Obi predicts where Chelsea will finish in the Premier League this season
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has made a bold prediction that Chelsea will end the 2024-2025 Premier League…
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Arsenal
Mikel Arteta rules out striker signing amid Arsenal’s strong start to the season
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has put an end to speculation about the club’s pursuit of a marquee center forward before…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian forwards Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella win German Super Cup with Bayer Leverkusen
Nigerian forwards Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella played key roles as Bayer Leverkusen won the German Super Cup in a…
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EPL
2024/25 Premier League season kicks off with exciting matches
The 2024/25 Premier League season started with a bang on Saturday, featuring a range of thrilling matches and surprising results.…
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Super Eagles
New Super Eagles Coach to be announced by end of next week, says Austin Eguavoen
The Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Austin Eguavoen has announced that the new coach of the Super…
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Handball
Nigeria secures victory over Angola at IHF Women’s U18 Handball World championship
Nigeria’s U18 Women’s Handball team earned a well-deserved 29-21 victory over Angola at the 10th IHF Women’s Under 18 Handball…
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