Year: 2025
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World Cup qualifiers
Cape Verde Closer to First-Ever World Cup After 2–0 Win Over Mauritius
Cape Verde, a small island country off the west coast of Africa with about 525,000 people, has moved one step…
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Tennis
Djokovic on Kyrgios: What might have been
Novak Djokovic rarely minces words when it comes to talent and discipline in tennis. His recent comments about Nick Kyrgios…
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Flamingoes
Flamingos Call 30 Players to Camp Ahead of 2025 U17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will regroup in Abuja on Sunday as preparations continue for the 2025 FIFA U17…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Odemwingie Slams Atalanta for Blocking Lookman’s Transfer
Former Super Eagles forward Peter Odemwingie has criticised Atalanta for refusing to let Ademola Lookman leave during the summer transfer…
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Tennis
Elena Rybakina ends partnership with Davide Sanguinetti
Elena Rybakina has decided to part ways with coach Davide Sanguinetti. From now on, the Wimbledon champion will work solely…
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Tennis
The 2026 “Battle of the Sexes” set for Hong Kong
Nick Kyrgios has once again grabbed headlines with his trademark mix of bravado and entertainment. The Australian confirmed that he…
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Tennis
Alcaraz vs Djokovic Set for US Open Semi-Final Showdown
The 2025 US Open is serving up a dream semi-final on Friday, September 5, as Carlos Alcaraz takes on Novak…
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Tennis
Sinner Powers Past Musetti to Reach US Open Semi-Finals
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner reached the US Open semi-finals after another dominant performance, beating fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti in…
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9ja Flavour
“Why we cannot continue NPFL Broadcast” – Startimes CEO drops explanation
The Chief Executive Officer of StarTimes, Joshua Wang, has confirmed that the company has ended its broadcast partnership with the…
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World Cup qualifiers
Lesotho Threaten FIFA Protest Over Mokoena Ahead of South Africa Clash
Lesotho have vowed to take their complaint to FIFA if South Africa field midfielder Teboho Mokoena in their Group C…
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Super Eagles
Ndidi: Super Eagles Focused Only on Rwanda Clash
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has made it clear that the team is only focused on their match against Rwanda…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Boniface Speaks on Failed AC Milan Move as He Joins Werder Bremen
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has spoken about his failed transfer to AC Milan after being unveiled as a new…
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Super Eagles
Fans to Pay N3,000 and N1,000 for Super Eagles vs Rwanda World Cup Qualifier in Uyo
Football fans will need to pay N3,000 for VIP tickets and N1,000 for regular seats to watch the 2026 FIFA…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles Camp Now Full as World Cup Qualifiers Approach
The Super Eagles have now reached full camp in Uyo as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom Sports Festival Torch of Unity Completes Statewide Tour
The Torch of Unity for the maiden Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival has completed its two-day tour of all 31…
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9ja Flavour
Hakeem Otuyiga Shines Bright for El-Kanemi Warriors
El-Kanemi Warriors have found a solid and experienced goalkeeper in Hakeem Otuyiga, who joined the club from relegated side Akwa…
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Man Utd
Højlund Upset Over Man United’s Decision to Sign Sesko
Rasmus Højlund is reportedly unhappy with Manchester United after the club signed striker Benjamin Šeško this summer. According to The…
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Football
Cucurella Says UEFA Changed Handball Rule Because of Him
Spain defender Marc Cucurella has claimed that UEFA changed the handball rule after a controversial moment involving him during Euro…
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Transfer
Victor Osimhen Tops List of Most Expensive Serie A Sales in Summer 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been named the most expensive player sold by a Serie A club during the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Rodgers Backs Iheanacho to Shine at Celtic After Late Move
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says new signing Kelechi Iheanacho will be an important player for the club after joining just…
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Tennis
Venus Williams’ US Open Run Ends in Doubles Quarter-Finals
Venus Williams’ US Open journey came to an end after she and her partner, Leylah Fernandez, lost in the women’s…
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Tennis
Djokovic Battles Past Fritz to Set Up US Open Semi-Final Showdown with Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic has reached the semi-finals of the US Open after a tough four-set win over American Taylor Fritz, setting…
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9ja Flavour
Warri Wolves Fined ₦1 Million for Poor Security During Match
Warri Wolves have been fined ₦1 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for not providing proper security during…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Celtic on One-Year Deal
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has signed for Celtic, the Scottish Premiership champions, on a one-year contract. The deal also…
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Athletics
Nigerian Athletics President Says Ofili’s Move to Turkey Is About Money
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has said that sprinter Favour Ofili switched to represent…
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9ja Flavour
Bayelsa Queens Make Comeback to Reach WAFU B Final
Bayelsa Queens came from behind to beat Burkina Faso’s USFA 2-1 on Tuesday and secure a place in the final…
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Super Eagles
Nigeria Vs Rwanda: Fifteen Super Eagles Stars Present for First Training Session
Fifteen Super Eagles players trained on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, as they started getting ready…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Al Hilal Sign Super Falcons Star Asisat Oshoala on Two-Year Deal
Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal have confirmed the signing of Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala from Bay FC.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ademola Lookman to Stay at Atalanta as Transfer Window Closes
Ademola Lookman will remain at Atalanta for at least one more season, as the summer transfer window has now closed…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Kelechi Iheanacho Leaves Sevilla After Tough Spell in Spain
Sevilla FC have confirmed that Kelechi Iheanacho’s contract has been ended by mutual agreement, officially bringing his time at the…
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