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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo honoured by former club
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo was honoured by his former club Granada CF during their preseason match against…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Wantaway Victor Osimhen snubbed from Napoli squad for Coppa Italia game
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will miss Napoli’s Coppa Italia first-round match against Modena today amid ongoing uncertainty about his…
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Football
Community Shield Preview: Manchester City vs. Manchester United – Key players, tactics, and Injuries
The 2024/25 English football season kicks off with an exciting Community Shield clash between Manchester City and Manchester United. The…
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Super Eagles
CAF announces matchdays for Super Eagles’ 2025 AFCON qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the matchdays for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers,…
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Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo unhappy about Bucks missing NBA Christmas game
The Milwaukee Bucks will not have a game on Christmas Day this year, and star player Giannis Antetokounmpo is not…
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Foreign stories
Lee Carsley named Interim England manager after Southgate resignation
The Football Association (FA) has announced Lee Carsley as the interim manager for England’s national team, following Gareth Southgate’s resignation…
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Olympics Games
Tobi Amusan: Nigeria faces medal drought at Paris 2024 Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach its final stretch, Nigeria’s hopes of securing a medal have dimmed following a…
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Olympics Games
‘Why Nigeria used a borrowed bike in Paris’ – Sports Minister explains
In response to recent misinformation circulating on social media, Sen. John Owan Enoh, the Honorable Minister of Sports Development, has…
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Transfer
David De Gea set to make comeback with Fiorentina
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea is on the brink of making a return to football after a year-long…
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Olympics Games
Noah Lyles reflects on Olympic 200m defeat, congratulates rivals
In a surprising twist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Noah Lyles, the reigning American 200m champion, fell short in the…
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African Football
Former CAF President Issa Hayatou passes away 24-hours to his 78th birthday
Former president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou has passed away at the age of 77, just…
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Super Eagles
Why NFF has not appointed a new Super Eagles coach with less than a month to next match
Over six weeks have passed since Finidi George resigned as head coach of the Super Eagles, and the Nigeria Football…
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9ja Flavour
Sport Writers Association recommend D’Tigress for National honours
Despite a 74-88 loss to the United States in the quarter-finals, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria have recommended D’Tigress…
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Olympics Games
Team Nigeria finishes 6th in Women’s 4x100m Relay Heat at Paris Olympics
Nigeria’s women’s 4x100m relay team, comprising Justina Eyakpobeyan, Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Tima Godbless, finished 6th in Heat 2…
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Olympics Games
Heartbreak for Odunayo Adekuoroye as she falls short in Women’s Freestyle Wrestling at Paris 2024
Odunayo Adekuoroye, Nigeria’s medal hopeful in women’s freestyle wrestling at the Paris 2024 Olympics, faced a tough defeat in the…
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Basketball
‘The future is bright’ – D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama speaks after Paris Olympic games exit
Despite their 88-74 loss to Team USA in the quarterfinals, Nigeria’s D’Tigress left the Paris 2024 Olympics with pride and…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Samuel Chukwueze urges Victor Osimhen to join him at AC Milan
Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze has been vocal about his desire for fellow Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to join him…
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Super Falcons
Onome Ebi opens up about Olympic snub and respect for Super Falcons
Super Falcons of Nigeria defender Onome Ebi has addressed her exclusion from the team for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The…
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Other Sports
D’Tigress make Nigeria proud at Paris 2024 despite loss to USA
In a thrilling encounter at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria’s D’Tigress delivered a commendable performance despite falling to Team USA…
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Olympics Games
Nigeria’s Rafiatu Lawal poised for Olympic challenge in Paris
Nigeria’s weightlifting star Rafiatu Lawal is set to make her mark at the Paris 2024 Olympics, promising to deliver her…
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Olympics Games
Paris Olympics: Tobi Amusan advances to 100-meter hurdles semi-finals
World record holder Tobi Amusan has qualified for the 100-meter hurdles semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a leading…
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Olympics Games
14-year-old wins Paris Olympic games GOLD medal
14-year-old Australian skateboarding prodigy Arisa Trew has made history at the Paris Olympics by becoming the youngest Australian athlete ever…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Cyriel Dessers rescues Rangers with late equalizer in Champions League qualifier
Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers played a key role in ensuring Rangers avoided defeat in their UEFA Champions League qualifier against…
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Olympics Games
Favour Ofili reacts to Paris Olympic Games disappointment
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has shared her emotional response following her performance in the women’s 200m final at the Paris…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Fabrizio Romano confirms William Troost-Ekong has agreed move to Saudi Arabian club
William Troost-Ekong, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations MVP, is reportedly on the verge of leaving Greek side PAOK Thessaloniki…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian striker Mfon Udoh hails NFF Board member Nse Essien during holiday visit
Nigerian striker Mfon Udoh recently visited Rt. Hon. Nse Essien, a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Board,…
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9ja Flavour
NWFL Championship heads to Cross River State
Cross River State has been chosen to host the 2023/2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship. The second-tier competition will…
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Olympics Games
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Nigeria absent on medal standings as of August 5
As of Monday, August 5, 2024, the Paris Olympic Games have seen a diverse range of nations earn medals across…
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Olympics Games
Paris Olympics: China leads Artistic Swimming Team Acrobatic event on opening day
With a performance characterized by “Passion and Speed,” China took the lead in the team acrobatic event on the first…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ademola Lookman scores for Atalanta in pre-season defeat
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman found the net for Atalanta, but his goal wasn’t enough to prevent a 4-1 defeat to…
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