Month: July 2025
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Basketball
Kiki Iriafen Named WNBA All-Star Reserve After Winning Rookie of the Year
Kiki Iriafen has been selected as a reserve for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, capping off a fantastic debut season…
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Super Falcons
Nigeria Super Falcons defeat Tunisia In WAFCON opener
The Super Falcons of Nigeria launched their campaign for a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2024) title…
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Flying Eagles
Harcourt Awaits Final Decision as Flying Eagles, Super Eagles Call
Young Nigerian goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt is facing a selection challenge as he awaits a final decision on whether he will…
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Football
Real Madrid Ready for PSG Test – Trent Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has said that while PSG are a strong side, he believes Los Blancos have what…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Juve, Al Hilal, and Galatasaray Compete to Sign Osimhen – Fabrizio Romano
Juventus, Al Hilal, and Galatasaray are the only clubs currently trying to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, according…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons Coach: “We Must Respect Every Team”
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has said his team must treat every opponent with respect and caution, SportsRation reports.…
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Super Falcons
Match Preview: Nigeria vs Tunisia – WAFCON 2024 Group B Opener
Perennial favourites Nigeria begin their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a Group B clash against Tunisia on Sunday…
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African Football
Morocco and Zambia Draw 2-2 in WAFCON 2025 Opener
The 2025 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) began tonight with an exciting 2-2 draw between Morocco and Zambia…
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Football
Dortmund Knocked Out of Club World Cup by Real Madrid
Borussia Dortmund are out of the Club World Cup after losing 3-2 to Real Madrid in the quarter-finals on Saturday.…
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Athletics
“I Refuse to Be Silent”: Nigerian Sprinter Imaobong Uko Slams AFN After Two-Year Ban
Nigerian quarter-miler and youth athletics sensation Imaobong Nse Uko has broken her silence following her two-year suspension by the Athletics…
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Nigeria National League
Crown FC Boss Unhappy with Referee After Loss at NNL Super Eight in Asaba
The Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight Promotion Play-Offs continued at the Stephen Keshi International Stadium in Asaba, and one…
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Super Falcons
Ajibade Aims for Glory as Super Falcons Target 10th WAFCON Title
Nigeria’s Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has said the team is not just going to the Women’s Africa Cup of…
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Off the Pitch
Diogo Jota and Brother Laid to Rest as Football World Pays Tribute
Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were laid to rest on Saturday morning in an emotional funeral…
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Tennis
Djokovic and Sinner Cruise Into Fourth Round as Krejcikova Crashes Out at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner both moved into the fourth round at Wimbledon with dominant wins on Saturday, while defending…
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Bayern Munich
Jamal Musiala Suffers Serious Injury in Bayern’s Club World Cup Defeat to PSG
Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala suffered a serious leg injury during Saturday’s Club World Cup quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, overshadowing…
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Football
PSG Down Bayern 2-0 With Nine Men to Reach World Cup Semi-Finals
In a chaotic clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Paris Saint-Germain progressed to the 2025 FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0…
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Nigeria National League
NNL Super 8: Kun Khalifat and Osun United Win to Take Early Lead in Southern Conference
Kun Khalifat FC and Osun United both started their Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 campaigns with big wins on…
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Nigeria National League
NNL Super 8: Wikki Tourists, Doma United Play Out Stalemate as Northern Conference Opens With Goalless Double Header
The opening day of the 2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 Playoffs saw tightly contested battles as former NPFL…
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Nigeria National League
NNL Super 8: Barau FC and Yobe Desert Stars share spoils
The 2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs got underway on Saturday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba,…
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Nigeria National League
NNL Super 8: Full Fixtures, Predictions, and What to Expect
The battle for promotion to Nigeria’s top flight intensifies as the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 Playoffs kick off…
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Football
Chelsea Edge Palmeiras to Reach FIFA Club World Cup Semifinal
Chelsea booked their place in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Palmeiras on Saturday…
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Football
Fluminense Beat Al Hilal 2–1 to Reach Club World Cup Semi-Final
Brazilian side Fluminense have become the first team to reach the Semi-finals of the Club World Cup after a 2–1…
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Tennis
Djokovic Beats Evans Easily to Stay in Wimbledon Hunt
Novak Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, was too strong for Britain’s Dan Evans in the second round. Evans, now ranked…
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Tennis
Wimbledon Shocker: Madison Keys Dumped Out in Third Round by Unseeded Siegemund
In a major surprise at Wimbledon on Friday, Madison Keys, the sixth seed and reigning Australian Open champion, was beaten…
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Tennis
Alcaraz Battles Past Struff to Reach Wimbledon Fourth Round
Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz had to work hard again as he beat Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff in four sets —…
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Tennis
Naomi Osaka Crashes Out of Wimbledon in Third Round After Tough Loss
Naomi Osaka is out of Wimbledon once again after losing in the third round to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Friday. The…
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9ja Flavour
Ahmed Musa Appointed General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club
In a landmark move, Nigerian football legend Ahmed Musa has been appointed General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club. The…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Bright Osayi-Samuel Joins Birmingham City on Three-Year Deal
Birmingham City have signed Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel on a three-year contract after his deal with Fenerbahce came to an…
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Off the Pitch
Thomas Partey In Trouble As UK Launch Case Against Him For Rape
Ghanaian international and Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is in serious legal trouble after being formally charged with multiple counts of…
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Super Falcons
Nigeria’s Super Falcons Aim for 10th WAFCON Title in Morocco
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are getting ready for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which kicks off on 5…
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