Year: 2024
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Calvin Bassey gives Fulham FC massive injury boost ahead of Sheffield United clash
Fulham’s preparations for their upcoming clash against Sheffield United have been given a significant boost as Calvin Bassey’s injury appears…
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Super Eagles
Troost-Ekong eyes return for Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong is aiming to make a comeback to the squad for their crucial 2026 World Cup…
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African Football
FIFA threatens to bar Kenya from hosting 2027 AFCON
Kenya faces the risk of losing its hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside neighboring Tanzania…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles arrive in Nigeria after Ghana and Mali friendly games
The Super Eagles contingent, who participated in friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in Marrakech, Morocco, have returned to Nigeria.…
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NEWS
Nigeria eyes 2030 Commonwealth Games hosting
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability to host the Commonwealth Games…
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Basketball
D’Tigress set to kick off Paris 2024 campaign against Australia as FIBA unveils fixtures
FIBA has officially released the fixtures for the women’s basketball events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games showing D’Tigress schedule…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Boniface anticipates return to action for Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface is eagerly awaiting his return to the pitch after a period of absence due to…
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Transfer
Aaron Samuel Joins Molde FK on free transfer
Former Super Eagles forward Aaron Samuel has made a move to Norwegian club Molde FK, signing a contract until the…
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Super Falcons
South Africa Coach Desire Ellis confident ahead of crucial clash with Nigeria’s Super Falcons
The coach of the South African Female Football Team, Banyana Banyana, Desire Ellis has expressed her confidence ahead of the…
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9ja Flavour
Future Eagles return to Nigeria after U-15 tour of Morocco
The Nigerian U-15 boys, nicknamed the Future Eagles, have returned to Nigeria after completing a two-match tour in Morocco alongside…
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Super Eagles
‘I wish Nigeria did not lose to Mali ‘ – Finidi George
After Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat against Mali last night at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco, Super Eagles stand-in coach, Finidi…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nantes hit hard as Nigerian forward Moses Simon sidelined for rest of the season with injury
French Ligue 1 club Nantes have been dealt a significant blow with the news that Nigerian forward Moses Simon will…
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Basketball
NBA playoff race Intensifies: Lakers firm up play-in positioning as regular season winds down
As the NBA regular season enters its final stretch with just three weeks remaining, the playoff picture is coming into…
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Off the Pitch
Manchester City’s Haaland responds to Real Madrid, Barcelona links: “No one knows tomorrow”
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has addressed speculation linking him with a potential move to Spain, emphasizing the uncertainty of…
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Other Sports
Malik Scott Issues stern warning to Jamie Carragher over Kate Abdo joke
In a recent turn of events, renowned boxing trainer Malik Scott has come forward to address an awkward joke made…
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Off the Pitch
Lionel Messi reveals retirement plans
In a recent interview on the Big Time Podcast, football icon Lionel Messi shared insights into his retirement plans, shedding…
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Sports Care With the Caretaker
Nigeria 0-2 Mali: Three observations from the battle of Eagles
Nigeria suffered a 2-0 defeat to Les Aigles of Mali following their impressive 2-1 victory over Ghana days ago. The…
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Super Eagles
Battle of Eagles: Nigeria fall to Mali in Marakech
Former Nigerian footballer, Finidi George’s bid to become the permanent head coach of the Nigeria Men’s national team has suffered…
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CAF Confederation Cup
CAF Confederation Cup: Kickoff time changed for Rivers United vs. USM Algiers quarter-final
Ahead of the quarter-final clash in the CAF Confederation Cup, the African football governing body has announced a change in…
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Transfer
Nigerian youngster Hafiz Umar Ibrahim lands Chelsea trial opportunity
In a remarkable turn of events, Hafiz Umar Ibrahim, a rising talent from Ojodu City in Lagos, Nigeria, has secured…
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Other Sports
Superstar athletes Neymar, Jimmy Butler, and Carlos Alcaraz team up at Miami Open
Ahead of the highly anticipated Miami Heat vs. Golden State Warriors game, NBA players Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green were…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
OFFICIAL: Mohammed Babaganaru is the head coach of Akwa United FC
2021 NPFL winners Akwa United FC have announced the appointment of Mohammed Babaganaru as the club’s head coach. SportsRation reports.…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Mohammed Babaganaru set to take over at Akwa United FC
Former Gombe United FC head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru is set to take over at Akwa United FC. SportsRation exclusively reports.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Boniface returns to full training
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has made a triumphant return to full training at Bayer Leverkusen after a three-month injury…
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9ja Flavour
NEITI urges NFF to prioritize local coaches for Super Eagles: “A Call for national development”
The executive secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, has cautioned the leadership of…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
‘ NPFL title race still wide open ‘ – Lobi Stars Coach declares
Lobi Stars’ head coach Eugene Agagbe says that the 2023/2024 NPFL season remains wide open for any team to clinch…
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Off the Pitch
Top 10 highest-earning managers in Europe
As the financial landscape of football evolves, the earnings of top managers have garnered significant attention. Here’s a breakdown of…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osayi-Samuel reveals the reason for his altercation with Trabzonspor fans
Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Fenerbahce defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has spoken out about the incident involving Trabzonspor fans, shedding light on…
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Boxing
Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang: Heavyweight showdown set for June 1 in Riyadh
Edo Man Deontay Wilder is poised to make his return to the ring against Zhilei Zhang in a highly anticipated…
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9ja Flavour
Federal Government commends Team Nigeria’s success at African Games in Ghana
The Federal Government has praised Team Nigeria for their exceptional performance at the recently concluded African Games in Ghana, where…
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