Year: 2024
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Rangers Vs Abia Warriors: Imama Amapakabo not worried about history
Abia Warriors’ Technical Adviser, Imama Amapakabo, remains calm as his team gets ready to face league champions Rangers International at…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
‘A must-win game’ – Osimaga Duke talks tough ahead of Rivers United vs Akwa United
Rivers United midfielder, Osimaga Duke, has called the upcoming match against Akwa United a “must-win” for his team. Rivers United,…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Samuel Chukwueze linked with AC Milan exit
Samuel Chukwueze could be on his way out of AC Milan in the upcoming January transfer window, with reports suggesting…
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Off the Pitch
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dosu Joseph escapes fatal accident
1996 Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper, Dosu Joseph, survived a near-death experience when a truck’s brakes failed while he was queueing…
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Liverpool
Arne Slot shrugs off kick-off concerns, aims to distinguish himself from Klopp
New Liverpool manager Arne Slot has addressed concerns about his team’s ability to perform in early kick-offs, taking a light…
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Football
Juventus considering Paul Pogba’s exit despite successful appeal of doping ban
Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba could soon be leaving Juventus, despite successfully reducing his doping ban, making him eligible…
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9ja Flavour
NFF congress approves 2025 budget proposal
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved a 2025 budget proposal amounting to N17.6 billion, as confirmed in a communique…
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Athletics
Favour Ofili, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, and Rosemary Chukwuma shine as Nigeria’s top Athletes in 2024
Despite a challenging year for Nigerian athletics, three athletes – Favour Ofili, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, and Rosemary Chukwuma – have given…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Kano Pillars sign Super Eagles duo Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi
Kano Pillars have confirmed the signing of Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa and right-back Shehu Abdullahi for the 2024/2025 Nigeria…
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Man Utd
Erik ten Hag faces criticism for substituting Marcus Rashford during Europa League draw
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag is under fire for his decision to substitute Marcus Rashford at halftime during…
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Football
Paul Pogba set to return to Juventus training after ban Is reduced
Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba is set to return to full training with Juventus after his four-year doping ban…
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Tennis
Is Novak Djokovic the greatest Tennis player of all time?
The debate over the greatest tennis player of all time (GOAT) has persisted for years, especially in the era of…
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Tennis
Dominic Thiem receives emotional tributes ahead of retirement
Austrian tennis star Dominic Thiem is set to retire at the end of the 2024 season, and the tennis world…
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Basketball
Nikola Jokic reflects on retirement timeline: “Playing until 37? Not even close”
Serbian basketball star Nikola Jokic has hinted that retirement is not on his mind yet, even as he reflects on…
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Tennis
Novak Djokovic pays tribute to Late Coach Jovan Lilic
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic recently shared his sadness after the passing of his former coach, Jovan Lilic, who died…
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Flying Eagles
Aliyu Zubairu reveals why he wants Flying Eagles base change
Head coach of Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu has revealed why he wants the team’s base…
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Super Eagles
Eguavoen backs Ilechukwu, Ogunmodede to lead Super Eagles home-based team for CHAN qualifiers
Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen, has expressed confidence in Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede, the head coaches of Rangers…
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Europa League
Europa League: Samu Omorodion scores twice as Porto hold Manchester United
Samu Omorodion scored twice in an exciting match as FC Porto and Manchester United drew 3-3 in a thrilling Europa…
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Super Eagles
How Nigeria will approach Libya AFCON qualification double-header – Austin Eguavoen
Coach Austin Eguavoen is not taking the Nigeria vs Libya 2025 AFCON qualification double-header lightly, revealing he holds a ‘World…
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CAF Confederation Cup
Enyimba In Pot 3 as CAF confirms pots for 2024 Confederation Cup draws
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the pots for the upcoming 2024 CAF Confederation Cup group stage draws,…
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Basketball
Caitlin Clark named 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark has been named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, falling just one vote short of…
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Dominic Solanke’s England call-up ends Super Eagles hopes
Dominic Solanke has been recalled to England’s national team for the first time since 2017, effectively ending any chance of…
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Boxing
Tyson Fury ramps up tension ahead of Usyk rematch
Tyson Fury has been ramping up the tension ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, set for December…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Yemi Olanrewaju happy as Enyimba FC secures win against Akwa United
Enyimba FC head coach Yemi Olanrewaju expressed his excitement after his team secured a hard-fought victory against Akwa United in…
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Foreign stories
Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami wins MLS Supporters’ Shield
Lionel Messi has added another trophy to his collection since joining Inter Miami from Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine superstar scored…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Xabi Alonso advises Victor Boniface to Improve and reach Drogba’s level
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has advised Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface on areas where he can improve his game.…
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Super Eagles
Herve Renard reveals he almost became Super Eagles Head Coach
Former Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard has revealed that he was close to replacing Finidi George as the head coach…
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Nigeria National League
Dakkada FC appoint Emmanuel Ntuk as new Head Coach
Dakkada FC have officially announced the appointment of Emmanuel Ntuk as the new Head Coach ahead of the 2024/2025 Nigeria…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Enyimba edges Akwa United 1-0 in rescheduled NPFL clash
Enyimba FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Akwa United in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture held…
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Tennis
Novak Djokovic reveals what he thinks about Jannik Sinner’s doping case
Novak Djokovic has shared his thoughts on the ongoing doping case involving world number one Jannik Sinner, expressing his hope…
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