Year: 2024
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Super Eagles
‘ Time to move on ‘ – Jose Pesiero insists he will not return as Super Eagles coach
Jose Peseiro has cleared the air regarding rumours that he will return as head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles following…
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Football
Southgate explains Kalvin Phillips England National team omission
England manager Gareth Southgate has unveiled his squad for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, with notable omissions including…
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Liverpool
Mohamed Salah makes history with Liverpool in Europa League triumph
Liverpool demonstrated their dominance against Sparta Prague in the Europa League, with Mohamed Salah etching his name into the club’s…
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Nigerian Nationwide league One
New Year Mega Lottery named official title sponsor of Nigeria Nationwide League One
In a significant development for football in Nigeria, Nationwide League One (NLO) has announced New Year Mega Lottery (NYML) as…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ademola Lookman fires Atalanta into Europa League quater-final with crucial goal against Sporting CP
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored a crucial goal for Atalanta in their 2-1 Europa League victory over Sporting CP.…
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Off the Pitch
Chelsea star Lesley Ugochukwu visits family in Nigeria
19-year old Chelsea Football club star Lesley Ugochukwu recently took a break from his footballing engagements to visit his family…
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Basketball
OG Anunoby returns strong as New York Knicks secure victory over Philadelphia 76ers
In a remarkable NBA comeback performance, OG Anunoby made a triumphant return to the court after an 18-game absence, leading…
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Athletics
Tobi Amusan aims for historic four gold medals at African Games
World 100mH record holder Tobi Amusan is poised to etch her name in history by targeting an unprecedented achievement of…
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Flying Eagles
NFF not happy with Flying Eagles’ lackluster African Games performance
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of…
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Champions League
Atletico Madrid book Champions League quater-finals spot with shoot-out victory against Inter Milan
Atletico Madrid has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after defeating Inter Milan in a thrilling…
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Athletics
Elaine Thompson-Herah: Reigning speed queen triumphs in mini-speed contest against Jamaican male sprinters
Elaine Thompson-Herah, the reigning double Olympic champion, kicked off her Olympic year in style by clinching victory in a mini-speed…
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Nigerians in NBA
Nigerian basketballer Gabe Vincent close to injury comeback for Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers fans may have reason to cheer as guard Gabe Vincent, signed in a promising move last summer,…
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Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts to Bucks loss to Kings
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t mince words when analyzing his team’s disappointing 129-94 loss to the Sacramento Kings on…
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Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz reveals preference for Roger Federer over Rafael Nadal
Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has opened up about his on-court preference, expressing his admiration for Swiss legend Roger Federer over…
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Football
Third-Division Saarbrücken stuns Borussia Mönchengladbach in rain-delayed German Cup quarter-final
Third-division side Saarbrücken’s incredible journey in the German Cup continued as they secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bundesliga side…
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9ja Flavour
NPFL Matchday 25 Summary: Akwa United down Insurance as home teams flourish
Matchday 25 of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League witnessed thrilling encounters across various stadiums, with home teams asserting their…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Bala Abubakar resigns as Katsina United coach
Bala Abubakar has tendered his resignation as head coach of Katsina United citing unfavourable working conditions. SportsRation reports. Bala handed…
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Champions League
EXPLAINED: Why Victor Osimhen was not awarded penalty kick after Pau Cubarsi clip
Spanish referee Mateu Lahoz weighed in with explanaton to the penalty incident involving Victor Osimhen and Pau Cubarsi during the…
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Article
Pau Cubarsi: Know more about Barcelona youngster making waves after Osimhen shutdown on Tuesday night
FC Barcelona youngster Pau Cubarsi is trending after a fantastic Champions League performance that saw him keep Victor Osimhen under…
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Boxing
Anthony Joshua shares football training update days after Ngannou knockout
Days after his knockout victory over Francis Ngannou in their heavyweight bout in Riyadh, British-Nigerian professional boxer Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua…
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9ja Flavour
Finidi George to take charge of Super Eagles for Ghana and Mali Friendlies
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for their upcoming clashes against the Black Stars of Ghana and the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Barcelona MVP reveals how he managed to stop Victor Osimhen
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has disclosed the tactics he employed to thwart Victor Osimhen from scoring in their UEFA Champions…
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Football
Saka picks between the Premier League and Champions League title
Following Arsenal’s penalty shootout triumph against Porto in the Champions League round of 16 second leg, winger Bukayo Saka has…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Bayelsa United coach Meremu Okara and Pillars forward Ibrahim Mustapha win NPFL awards for February
Bayelsa United Coach Meremu Okara and Kano Pillars forward Ibrahim Mustapha have been honored with the League Bloggers Awards for…
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NEWS
Samson Siasia among top-ten applicants for Super Eagles job
Samson Siasia is currently banned from all football related activities but he has been mentioned among top-ten coaches who have…
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Super Falcons
‘ South Africa will defeat Nigeria again ‘ – Banyana Banyana defender Noko Matlou expresses confidence ahead of Olympic qualifiers
Banyana Banyana defender Noko Matlou has expressed unwavering confidence in South Africa’s ability to triumph over Nigeria in the upcoming…
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Super Eagles
Sunday Oliseh open to Super Eagles return
Former Nigerian international, Suday Oliseh has expressed his willingness return as coach of the Super Eagles, SPortsRation reports. Oliseh said…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen subdued as Barcelona knock Napoli out of Champions League
Victor Osimhen was unable to find the net as Napoli suffered a 3-1 loss against Barcelona in the second leg…
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Football
Iniesta not happy in UAE
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has admitted he is not enjoying his current stint with UAE Pro League side Emirates Club.…
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Basketball
Lakers plan correction to Kobe Bryant’s statue
The Los Angeles Lakers have acknowledged several errors on the base of the recently unveiled Kobe Bryant statue and are…
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