Year: 2024
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Arsenal
Mikel Arteta compares Bukayo Saka to Lionel Messi following standout performance
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has compared star forward Bukayo Saka to Argentine legend Lionel Messi after Saka’s impressive performance in…
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Other Sports
Nigerians mocked after Israel Adesanya’s defeat to Dricus du Plessis
Nigerians have faced ridicule from South Africans after Israel Adesanya lost his fight against Dricus du Plessis. The South African…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigeria’s Tolulope Arokodare shines in Genk’s 4-2 victory over Beerschot
Nigerian striker Tolulope Arokodare was the hero once again on Saturday evening, leading Genk to a 4-2 away win against…
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CAF Confederation Cup
El-Kanemi Warriors’ Coach laments lack of Grade A friendlies affecting CAF Confederation Cup performance
El-Kanemi Warriors’ head coach, Zubairu Aliyu, has expressed disappointment over the team’s inability to secure victory in their CAF Confederation…
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CAF Champions League
All you need to know about Rangers Int’l vs U.S Zilimadjou
Rangers International of Enugu, the reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, are gearing up for their CAF Champions League…
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Chelsea
Mikel Obi predicts where Chelsea will finish in the Premier League this season
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has made a bold prediction that Chelsea will end the 2024-2025 Premier League…
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Arsenal
Mikel Arteta rules out striker signing amid Arsenal’s strong start to the season
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has put an end to speculation about the club’s pursuit of a marquee center forward before…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian forwards Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella win German Super Cup with Bayer Leverkusen
Nigerian forwards Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella played key roles as Bayer Leverkusen won the German Super Cup in a…
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EPL
2024/25 Premier League season kicks off with exciting matches
The 2024/25 Premier League season started with a bang on Saturday, featuring a range of thrilling matches and surprising results.…
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Super Eagles
New Super Eagles Coach to be announced by end of next week, says Austin Eguavoen
The Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Austin Eguavoen has announced that the new coach of the Super…
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Handball
Nigeria secures victory over Angola at IHF Women’s U18 Handball World championship
Nigeria’s U18 Women’s Handball team earned a well-deserved 29-21 victory over Angola at the 10th IHF Women’s Under 18 Handball…
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Basketball
Great Britain star praises Nigeria’s D’Tigress for outstanding performance in Paris Olympics
Following their remarkable performance at the recently concluded Olympic Games in Paris, Great Britain’s basketball star Holly Winterburn has commended…
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Football
Bukayo Saka shines as Arsenal triumphs over Wolves in Premier League opener
Bukayo Saka delivered an outstanding performance to lead Arsenal to a 2-0 victory over Wolves in their Premier League season…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles stars Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina feature in Nottingham Forest’s Premier League opener
Nigerian footballers Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina played crucial roles as Nottingham Forest kicked off their 2024/25 Premier League season…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
FIFA celebrates Asisat Oshoala’s 2014 heroics
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has paid tribute to Nigerian star Asisat Oshoala, celebrating her remarkable performance at the 2014…
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Falconets
Falconets to begin FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup preparations with camp in Colombia
Nigeria’s Falconets are set to kick off their preparations for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals with a two-week…
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Athletics
Tobi Amusan’s return date revealed following Paris 2024 Olympics disappointment
Nigeria’s hurdling queen, Tobi Amusan, has announced her possible return date following her disappointment at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.…
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Transfer
Shooting Stars skipper Taofeek Malomo joins Albanian club
Shooting Stars skipper, Taofeek Malomo has joined Albanian club FK Bylis ahead of the 2024/2025 football season. Last season, Malomo…
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CAF Champions League
Remo Stars Coach Daniel Ogunmodede banks on experience for CAF Inter-Club clash against ASFAR
As Remo Stars gear up for their first preliminary round match against ASFAR of Morocco, coach Daniel Ogunmodede is confident…
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Chelsea
Mikel Obi challenges Chelsea star to ‘step up’ in 2024/25 Season
Chelsea legend John Mikel Obi has recently criticized Enzo Fernández, urging the Argentine World Cup winner to deliver improved performances…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca remains tight-lipped on Victor Osimhen transfer speculation
Chelsea’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, has kept his cards close to his chest regarding the potential transfer of Nigerian striker…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons hold steady in latest FIFA rankings despite winless Paris Olympics outing
Despite a disappointing campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where they failed to secure a win against Brazil, Spain,…
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Off the Pitch
French Club suspends player over birthday message to African teammate
French Club, Olympique de Marseille has suspended 18-year-old Rayan Hassad after he wished his teammate, Congolese defender Chancel Mbemba, a…
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9ja Flavour
Mikel Obi reveals he paid for Nigerian Olympic Team’s flight to Rio 2016
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has disclosed that he personally covered the cost of the Nigerian Olympic football team’s…
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Athletics
‘We have tolerated her’ – AFN lists the sins of Favour Ofili following Olympic games outburst
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has responded to Favour Ofili’s complaints and behaviour following her disappointing performance at the…
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Off the Pitch
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper opens up about darkest period in his life
Idah Peterside, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper who transitioned into a pastoral role after retiring from football, has shared his…
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EPL
Nigerian stars Iwobi and Bassey return to Old Trafford for Premier League opener
As the 2024/25 Premier League season begins, all eyes will be on Old Trafford for Friday night’s opening match between…
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Foreign stories
Father of Spain’s football star Lamine Yamal stabbed in shocking attack
A shocking incident has shaken the family of Spain’s young football star, Lamine Yamal. His father, Mounir Nasraoui, was stabbed…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Wilfred Ndidi gets new jersey number at Leicester City
As the 2024/2025 English Premier League season approaches, Nigeria’s Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has updated his jersey number at…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Paul Onuachu’s future uncertain after Southampton strips him of jersey number
Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu’s future at Southampton is now shrouded in uncertainty after the club stripped him of his…
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