Month: October 2024
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles Midfielder Alex Iwobi Shares Tosin Adarabioyo’s Condition for Playing for Nigeria
Alex Iwobi, Super Eagles midfielder, has revealed what Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo wants before committing to play for Nigeria. Adarabioyo,…
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African Football
Ogenyi Onazi backs Ademola Lookman for 2024 CAF Player of the Year after remarkable season
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has emerged as a favourite to win the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Falcons Star Toni Payne Reveals Her Favourite Tattoo and its Deep Meaning
Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has shared the significance of her favourite tattoo, a personal emblem of her connection to…
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African Football
Ghana’s Jerry Afriyie claims WAFU U-20 MVP and top scorer awards despite Black Satellites’ loss to Nigeria
Despite the Black Satellites’ 2-1 loss to Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship final, Ghana’s Jerry…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles B camp bustles as players assemble for CHAN qualifiers against Liberia
The Super Eagles B team, also known as the CHAN Eagles, has kicked off preparations in Abuja for their upcoming…
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Man Utd
Manchester United finalise deal with Sporting Lisbon for Ruben Amorim as new manager
Manchester United have secured a deal with Sporting Lisbon for Ruben Amorim to become their next manager, replacing Erik ten…
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NEWS
Jose Peseiro nominated for Coach of the Year award
Former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has been nominated for the Men’s National Team Coach of the Year Award by…
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Other Sports
Nigeria’s Esther Kolawole Wins Bronze at U23 World Wrestling Championship
Nigerian wrestler Esther Kolawole (OLY) has claimed a bronze medal at the 2024 U23 World Wrestling Championship in Albania.…
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Table Tennis
Tennis star Monday Oladele Explains Why He Switched from Nigeria to Benin RepublicT
Monday Oladele, a former Asoju Oba Table Tennis Champion, has revealed why he decided to leave Nigeria and represent the…
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Basketball
Rivers Hoopers Secure Final Eight Spot in Nigeria Premier Basketball League
Defending champions Rivers Hoopers have advanced to the final eight of the 2024 Nigeria Premier Basketball League after a 94-50…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
‘I am here’ – Victor Osimhen responds to rumours about his future
Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen has confirmed that he will not join Chelsea during the January 2025 transfer window, reiterating…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles crowned 2024 WAFU B U-20 Champions with 2-1 victory over Ghana
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have emerged as champions of the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship, defeating rivals Ghana 2-1 in a…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ola Aina reveals Moses Simon as Super Eagles’ toughest player to defend against
Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina has identified Moses Simon as the most challenging opponent to defend against within the Super…
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NEWS
Dakkada FC set to face Godswill Akpabio United FC in crunch NNL derby pre-season clash
All eyes will be on the Uyo Township Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, as Dakkada FC squares off against…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Youngster Yahaya Ibrahim makes NPFL Team of the Week
Yahaya Ibrahim, a rising star from Kwara United, has earned a well-deserved spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)…
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Grassroots football
NFF President endorses Akwa Ibom State FA’s Obong Isong Isang Memorial Academies Championship
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has officially endorsed the inaugural Obong Isong Isang Memorial…
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Tennis
Alcaraz Shines at Paris Masters as Tournament Kicks Off with Exciting Matches
The 2024 Paris Masters got underway with thrilling encounters on Tuesday, headlined by Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who secured an…
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Basketball
NBA Tuesday Recap: Nuggets edge nets in OT thriller, Mavericks stay hot
The NBA action on Tuesday night saw intense matchups across the league, with the Denver Nuggets defeating the Brooklyn Nets…
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Tennis
Tennis legend predicts what will make Novak Djokovic retire
Tennis legend Jimmy Connors has predicted that Novak Djokovic will only retire when younger players push him out of the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
How refusing to sign ‘Victor Osimhen’ will affect Arsenal’s title hopes – Patrice Evra
Manchester United legend Patrice Evra believes Arsenal’s failure to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could hurt their chances of winning…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria’s growing presence at the Ballon d’Or: A new era of recognition
Nigeria’s representation at the Ballon d’Or continues to grow, with Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman becoming the latest star to…
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Basketball
NBA Power Rankings: Week 1 of the 2024-25 Season
The first week of the NBA season has concluded, bringing significant changes to the power rankings. With only a small…
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Basketball
What LeBron James said about Lakers NBA loss to the Suns
In what many expected to be an easy game for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, the team faced…
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Super Eagles
Confirmed: Dates and time for Nigeria Super Eagles remaining 2025 AFCON qualifying games
Nigeria’s Super Eagles need just one point from their final two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers to confirm…
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Football
‘The father of Ronaldo is Messi’ – Pep Guardiola reignites Messi vs Ronaldo GOAT debate with bold remarks
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has once again stirred the long-running debate over who is the greatest footballer of all…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons Dominate Algeria with 4-1 Victory
The Super Falcons delivered a commanding performance, defeating Algeria’s Fennecs 4-1 to complete a 6-1 aggregate win in their two-leg…
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Man Utd
Sporting Lisbon confirm Manchester United offer for Rúben Amorim
Sporting Lisbon have confirmed that Manchester United is making a move to appoint Rúben Amorim as the club’s new permanent…
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Football
Rodri crowned 2024 Ballon d’Or winner
Manchester City’s Rodri has been named the winner of the prestigious 2024 Ballon d’Or, confirming widespread rumours that the Spanish…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Osimhen scores as Galatasaray beat title rivals Besiktas
Victor Osimhen returned to scoring form to help Galatasaray secure a 2-1 victory over Besiktas in a crucial top-of-the-table clash.…
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9ja Flavour
Ballon d’or: Ademola Lookman ranked 14th best in the world for 2024
Super Eagles fof Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has secured an impressive 14th place in the 2024 Ballon d’Or…
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