Year: 2025
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Chelsea
Former Liverpool defender questions Tosin Adarabioyo’s performance in Brentford Vs Chelsea
Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol has raised concerns about Chelsea’s defending in their 2-2 draw against Brentford on Saturday, singling…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Uche Draws Inspiration from Palace Fans After Premier League Debut
Crystal Palace’s summer signing, Christantus Uche, has revealed that the passionate Selhurst Park crowd is his biggest motivation after making…
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Chelsea
Brentford 2-2 Chelsea: Blues held in thrilling Premier League match
Chelsea were denied victory at the Gtech Community Stadium after Brentford grabbed a dramatic injury-time equaliser, cancelling out fine goals…
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9ja Flavour
Gov. Umo Eno Commits to Sports Development, Splashes Millions on Medalists as Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival Closes
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports and tourism development, while rewarding medalists…
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Other Sports
Flick blasts Spain over Lamine Yamal injury management
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has strongly criticized the Spanish national team after teenager Lamine Yamal returned injured from international duty.…
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Off the Pitch
Amusan blasts Nigeria’s Athletics federation in Tokyo
Tobi Amusan has slammed the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, accusing officials of…
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Off the Pitch
Barcelona Confirm Injury Setback for Lamine Yamal
Barcelona confirmed that teenage star Lamine Yamal is sidelined with discomfort in the pubic area. The 17-year-old forward cannot train…
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Football
Arsenal’s New Signings Shine in 3-0 Win Over Nottingham Forest
Arsenal continued their strong start to the season with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Mixed Night for Oshoala and Nnadozie in Saudi Arabia and England
It was a night of contrasting fortunes for Nigeria’s top women’s football stars, as Asisat Oshoala shone on her Saudi…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Arokodare Set for Wolves Debut Against Newcastle
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare is expected to start for Wolverhampton Wanderers when they face Newcastle United at St James’…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Werder Bremen Coach Surprised by Victor Boniface’s Impressive Start
Werder Bremen manager Steffen Horst has said he is pleasantly surprised by how well Victor Boniface has performed since joining…
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9ja Flavour
2025 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival Set for Colourful Closing Ceremony on Saturday
After a week of intense sporting action across 18 events, with athletes representing all 31 local government areas of Akwa…
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Athletics
World Athletics Championships 2025: What to Expect in Tokyo
The 2025 World Athletics Championships land in Tokyo, Japan from September 13 to 21, bringing the world’s top athletes to…
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Basketball
2025 WNBA Playoffs: Format Shake‑Ups, Fixtures & Bigger Finals
The 2025 WNBA Playoffs bring historic changes and must-see matchups. Between a revamped playoff structure, expanded finals, and emerging teams…
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9ja Flavour
Governor Umo Eno to Honour National Youth Games Medallists at Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival Closing Ceremony
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, will honour athletes who won medals for the state at the…
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Super Eagles
Oshoala Slams NFF for Setting Dessers and Ekong Up for Drags’ after Super Eagles Draw Against South Africa
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has strongly criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for publicly blaming players after the Super…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles Star Christantus Uche Begins Life at Crystal Palace, Eyes Premier League Debut
Nigeria’s Christantus Uche has started training with Crystal Palace and could make his Premier League debut this weekend. The 22-year-old…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles to Face Venezuela in November Friendly in the USA
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play an international friendly against Venezuela in the United States this November, according to reports. The…
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Football
John Obi Mikel Backs Chelsea to Win Premier League Title
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has said he believes Chelsea are the favourites to win the Premier League this…
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9ja Flavour
Mikel Obi Says NFF Should Be Dissolved If Super Eagles Miss World Cup
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has called on the federal government to dissolve the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) if…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Manchester United’s Andre Onana Joins Trabzonspor on Loan
Manchester United have confirmed that goalkeeper Andre Onana has left the club to join Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan for…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Tolu Arokodare Set for Premier League Debut as Wolves Face Newcastle
Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to give Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare his Premier League debut this weekend against Newcastle United —…
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Off the Pitch
Former Premier League Referee David Coote Charged Over Indecent Child Video
David Coote, a former Premier League referee, has been charged with making an indecent video of a child. The 43-year-old…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Equals World Cup Qualifying Goal Record
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has matched the World Cup qualifying goal record of 39, set by Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz. The…
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9ja Flavour
Ahmed Musa Returns to Trainning with Kano Pillars After Injury
Kano Pillars captain Ahmed Musa is back in training after picking up a small injury that kept him out for…
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African Football
Benin Republic Coach Genot Rohr Dreams of World Cup Spot
Benin’s national football team beat Lesotho 4-0 on Tuesday, and now their coach, Gernot Rohr, is hoping they can qualify…
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Super Eagles
NFF Denies Blaming Troost-Ekong, Dessers for South Africa Draw
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has distanced itself from a controversial statement that blamed two Super Eagles players for the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Undergoes Treatment for Ankle Sprain After Injury with Nigeria
Galatasaray’s team doctor, Dr Yener Slim, has confirmed that Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen suffered an ankle sprain during the 1-0…
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Super Eagles
Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Hang by a Thread, but Ekpo Remains Hopeful
Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a huge blow on Tuesday night, but former Super…
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9ja Flavour
Bosso Confident Barau FC Will Recover from Poor NPFL Start
Barau FC technical adviser, Ladan Bosso, remains confident that his team will bounce back despite a slow start to the…
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