Month: October 2024
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Basketball
Former NBA Champion Aron Baynes retires from Basketball
Aron Baynes last played in the NBA during the 2020-21 season with the Toronto Raptors. That season, he averaged 6.1…
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Tennis
Serena Williams reveals she had surgery to remove Cyst from her neck
Tennis legend Serena Williams has shared that she recently had a benign cyst, described as “the size of a small…
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International Football
Thomas Tuchel explains why he accepted England Job
Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has accepted the role of England national team coach, replacing Lee Carsley, who took over…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Osimhen and Super Eagles stars in Turkey safe after Earthquake hits Malatya Province
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and several other Nigerian footballers playing in Turkey are safe after surviving an earthquake that…
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Flamingoes
New Zealand 1-4 Nigeria: Flamingos make flying start to 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos got off to a flying start at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, defeating New Zealand 4-1…
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Flamingoes
Who scored the first goal of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Shakirat Moshood made history by scoring the first goal of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, finding the…
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Flamingoes
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos name Starting XI for opener against New Zealand
The Flamingos of Nigeria have announced their starting XI for their opening match against New Zealand at the FIFA U-17…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Niger Tornadoes hold title-chasing Enyimba FC to 1-1 draw in Aba
Enyimba FC saw their title ambitions tested as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Niger Tornadoes…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Yahaya Ibrahim makes 4th NPFL start as Kwara United defeat Sunshine Stars 3-0
Yahaya Ibrahim, a product of Blessed Stars Academy, made his fourth consecutive start for Kwara United as the club extended…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Ahmed Musa scores as Kano Pillars edge Rangers International 3-4
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa was on target as Kano Pillars defeated reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Rangers…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Daniel Amokachi still searching for first win as Lobi Stars head coach
Former Nigerian international Daniel Amokachi continues to wait for his first victory as Lobi Stars head coach after his team…
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NEWS
Daniel Daga leads Nigerian stars in Top 60 Young Footballers of 2024 list that includes Yamal
In a major recognition of Nigeria’s rising football talent, Daniel Daga and three other Nigerian prospects have been named among…
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Women's Football
What you should know about the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is underway in the Dominican Republic, bringing together some of the world’s best…
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9ja Flavour
Confident Flamingos ready for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Opener against New Zealand
Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere, has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness ahead of their first match at the 2024…
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Foreign stories
Andy Caroll takes swipe at Zlatan Ibrahimovic for saying he was bigger than Chelsea
Former England striker Andy Carroll has taken a swipe at AC Milan legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic following the Swede’s recent post…
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Basketball
2024 NBBF Women’s Basketball League Champions crowned
MFM Women Basketball Team has won the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League title for the second year in a row.…
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Other Sports
Super Eagles star reveals why he is FRUSTRATED at Bayer Leverkusen
Nigeria winger Nathan Tella has expressed his frustration over limited playing time at Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Tella joined Leverkusen…
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Man Utd
Why Sir Alex Ferguson can no longer visit Manchester United dressing room after matches
Sir Alex Ferguson can no longer access Manchester United’s dressing room after matches, ending a tradition that lasted for nearly…
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Man Utd
‘Disrespectful’ – Manchester United legend reacts to Sir Alex Ferguson’s sack
Manchester United’s decision to end Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial role has drawn sharp criticism from former player Eric Cantona. INEOS,…
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Super Eagles
‘Unbearable’ – Super Eagles Coach Eguavoen speaks on team’s ordeal at Libyan Airport
Interim Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has expressed disbelief over the team’s harrowing experience at Al-Abraq International Airport in Libya,…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL: Ogunbote Identifies Shooting Stars’ biggest problem
Shooting Stars head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, has vowed to solve the team’s goal-scoring issues after their latest struggle in front…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL: Enyimba coach reveals target ahead of Niger Tornadoes clash
Coach Yemi Olanrewaju of Enyimba FC has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure all three points when they…
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African Football
Rwanda earns 2-1 win over Benin Republic as Nigeria’s AFCON qualification lead narrows
The Amavubi of Rwanda secured a 2-1 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Kigali on Tuesday, October 15,…
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Flamingoes
Flamingos star Harmony Chidi vows to emulate Osimhen at 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Harmony Chidi, star striker of Nigeria’s under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, has set her sights on leading the team…
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African Football
Why CAF postponed Libya vs Nigeria AFCON 2025 qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the AFCON 2025 qualifying match between Libya and…
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International Football
Nigerians mock Ghana after 2-0 loss to Sudan in AFCON 2025 qualifier
Nigerians took to social media to troll Ghana’s Black Stars following their shocking 2-0 defeat to Sudan on Tuesday, October…
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International Football
Thomas Tuchel set to become England’s new manager
Thomas Tuchel is reportedly on the verge of becoming the new head coach of the England national team, following Gareth…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles depart for WAFU-B U20 Tournament in Lome
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have left for Lome, the capital of Togo, ahead of the WAFU-B U20 tournament,. The…
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Super Eagles
‘Simply awesome’ – NFF President Ibrahim Gusau praises ValueJet crew for exemplary conduct in Libya
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed deep appreciation for the ValueJet Airlines crew for…
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Flamingoes
Nigeria vs New Zealand: 2024 FIFA U-17 WWC match preview
The Nigeria U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, is ready to kick off their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World…
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