Month: August 2025
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Off the Pitch
Nigerian-Born Benin Striker Razak Omotoyossi Dies at 39
Nigerian-born Beninese international, Razak Omotoyossi, has died at the age of 39. The cause of his death has not yet…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Chiamaka Nnadozie Jokes About Tough Pre-Season at Brighton
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has shared a light-hearted post about the tough pre-season training at her new club, Brighton…
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Tennis
Alcaraz Wins Cincinnati Open After Sinner Retires Unwell
Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open on Monday after top seed Jannik Sinner retired from the final due to illness,…
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Super Eagles
CHAN 2024: Chelle Urges Super Eagles B to Play with Pride Against Congo
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B will play their final Group D match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) against Congo’s…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Arsenal Could Move for Lookman if Trossard Leaves – Fabrizio Romano
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman could become a target for Arsenal if Leandro…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles Camp to Open in Uyo on 1 September Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will open camp in Uyo on Monday, 1 September…
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9ja Flavour
AfriSportPro Youth League Kicks Off in Uyo with Wins for Blessed Stars, Blackpool and Willnam-Pro
The AfriSportPro Youth League officially kicked off on Monday, 18 August 2025, at the Uyo Township Stadium with exciting matches…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Atalanta Coach Worried About Ademola Lookman’s Exit
Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has expressed concern over the possible departure of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman after a stand-off…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom FA Chairman Graces Kickoff of AfriSportPro Youth League in Uyo
The Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, Mr Samuel Umoh, was present at the opening ceremony of the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Michelle Alozie Scores Late Winner as Houston Dash Beat Gotham FC 2–1
Nigeria defender and 2024 WAFCON champion Michelle Alozie scored a stoppage-time winner to give Houston Dash a dramatic 2–1 win…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Boniface Drops to Third Choice Under Ten Hag at Bayer Leverkusen
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface could face a tough spell at Bayer Leverkusen, as reports from Germany suggest new coach…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Enyimba Confirm Departure of 22 Players Ahead of New Season
Enyimba Football Club have announced that 22 players have left the team as part of their squad changes ahead of…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Uche Shines as Getafe Defeat Celta Vigo in La Liga Opener
Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche scored one goal and set up another as Getafe began their La Liga season with…
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Nigeria National League
NNL Annual General Meeting to Hold in Kaduna on 10th September 2025
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced that its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place in Kaduna State.…
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Basketball
D’Tigers Finish Group Stage Unbeaten at Afrobasket 2025
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, finished their group stage campaign unbeaten at the Afrobasket 2025 after defeating Cameroon 101-92 in…
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Football
Premier League: Arsenal Fight Hard to Beat Manchester United 1-0
Arsenal won a close 1-0 game against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the first match of the Premier League…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles Stars Clash as Nottingham Forest Beat Brentford 3-1 in Premier League Opener
Nottingham Forest began their 2025/26 Premier League season with an impressive 3-1 win over Brentford at the City Ground, in…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Wilfred Ndidi Set to Make Besiktas Debut After Eight Years at Leicester City
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is set to play for a new club for the first time in eight years.…
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Football
Premier League: Crystal Palace Hold Chelsea to 0-0 Draw
Chelsea started their 2025–26 Premier League season with a goalless draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, despite…
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9ja Flavour
AfriSportPro Youth League Set to Kick Off in Uyo as 12 Teams Battle for Glory
Football fans in Akwa Ibom are set for thrilling action as the AfriSportPro Youth League kicks off on Monday, 18…
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9ja Flavour
Super Falcons’ Luggage Finally Arrives in Lagos After Three Weeks
The luggage of six Super Falcons players has finally arrived in Lagos after being stranded in Morocco for three weeks.…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria Pushes to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games with Important Meeting in London
Nigeria is working hard to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Officials from the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Olympic…
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Boxing
Moses Itauma Destroys Dillian Whyte in Under Two Minutes
Young British heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma made a huge impact on Saturday night by knocking out Dillian Whyte in just…
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Football
Chelsea Start New Premier League Season at Home Against Crystal Palace
World champions Chelsea begin their 2025–26 Premier League season at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, facing Crystal Palace. The Blues…
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Football
Match Preview: Manchester United vs Arsenal at Old Trafford
On Sunday afternoon, Manchester United and Arsenal face off in the Premier League opener at Old Trafford. Both teams want…
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Athletics
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel Breaks National Record at Diamond League in Poland, Amusan, Ofili Shine
At the Silesia Diamond League meet in Poland, Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel made headlines by setting a new national record in…
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Boxing
Anthony Joshua at a Crossroads as Jake Paul Fight Talks Continue
Anthony Joshua is at a key moment in his boxing career, as serious talks continue about a possible fight with…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom and Edo Secure Spots for National Youth Games in Female Cricket
Akwa Ibom and Edo States have booked their places at the 9th National Youth Games in Delta State after qualifying…
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Football
EPL Summary : Iwobi and Bassey Avoid Defeat as Haaland Shines for Man City
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey escaped defeat on the opening day of the Premier League after Fulham scored a late…
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9ja Flavour
“We are Delighted to Host you” – A’Ibom Governor Welcomes Athletes and Officials to Uyo for South-South National Youth Games Elimination
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has warmly welcomed athletes and officials from across the South-South to Uyo for…
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