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Super Falcons Star Ifeoma Onumonu Retires from Football at 31
Nigeria international Ifeoma Onumonu has announced her retirement from professional football at the age of 31, bringing an end to…
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Gary Lineker Apologises to Victor Osimhen for False Claim
Legendary English striker and broadcaster Gary Lineker has apologised to Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen after wrongly suggesting he sometimes missed…
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Fulham’s Bassey Praises Nigerian Fans as the Most Passionate
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has spoken highly of Nigerian football fans, calling them the most passionate he has ever seen.…
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“First time in Five Decades” – Plateau United use flight to honour NPFL fixture
Plateau United have made history by travelling by air for a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match for the first…
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Famous San Siro Stadium Set to Be Demolished After Sale Approved
One of the most famous football stadiums in the world, San Siro in Milan, is set to be knocked down…
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Jose Mourinho Returns to Chelsea – Just as Pressure Builds on Maresca
Jose Mourinho is back at Stamford Bridge this week, and if there’s one thing he always does, it’s grab the…
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Throwback: Erling Haaland’s Nine-Goal Explosion Still Echoes as Norway Return to U20 World Stage
As Norway prepare to face Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, memories…
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FA to Review Safety of Pitch-Side Walls After Death of Former Arsenal Youth Player Billy Vigar
The Football Association (FA) has announced an urgent safety review of perimeter walls at football grounds in the National League…
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Former Arsenal Youth Player Billy Vigar Dies After Head Injury During Match
Chichester City FC and former Arsenal academy striker Billy Vigar has sadly died at the age of 21 after suffering…
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Sergio Busquets to Retire After MLS Playoffs
Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets has announced he will retire from professional football at the end of the season. The…
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Burna Boy Leaves Out Messi and Ronaldo in His All-Time Greats
Nigerian Grammy Award winner Damini Ogulu, known worldwide as Burna Boy, has sparked debate after leaving out Lionel Messi and…
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“I Love Cristiano Ronaldo” – Wayne Rooney Declares
Wayne Rooney has said he has a lot of love and respect for Cristiano Ronaldo, and he doesn’t understand why…
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NFF Celebrates Chiamaka Nnadozie and Coach Madugu After Ballon d’Or Recognition
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has praised Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and head coach Justine Madugu for their impressive…
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Lionel Messi Congratulates Ousmane Dembele on Ballon d’Or Win
Lionel Messi has congratulated his former Barcelona teammate Ousmane Dembele after the French winger won the Ballon d’Or on Monday…
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Sarina Wiegman Gives Burna Boy Shout-Out at Ballon d’Or
England women’s head coach, Sarina Wiegman, surprised many on Monday night when she mentioned Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy during…
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Adekunle Gold Shines at Ballon d’Or Night in Paris
The Ballon d’Or has long been a stage where football meets art, and this year’s event at the Théâtre du…
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Ousmane Dembélé Wins 2025 Ballon d’Or
Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or after a superb 2024/25 season in which he…
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Ballon d’Or 2025: Chiamaka Nnadozie Ranked 4th Best Female Goalkeeper in the World
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been named the fourth-best women’s goalkeeper in the world at the 2025 Ballon d’Or…
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Vicky López Dedicates Ballon d’Or Kopa Trophy to Nigerian Mother
FC Barcelona’s young star Vicky López has written her name into football history by winning the first-ever Women’s Kopa Trophy…
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D-DAY: Understanding How the Ballon d’Or Winner Is Chosen
Football fans around the world are eagerly looking forward to the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which will take place on…
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D-DAY: Ousmane Dembele Favourite to Win 2025 Ballon d’Or
Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal are the favourites to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, according to the latest odds from…
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Why PSG Players Will Miss Ballon d’Or Ceremony
Paris Saint-Germain stars may be forced to miss the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony after their Ligue 1 clash with Marseille…
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Former Liverpool Manager Confirmed Dead
Matt Beard, the former manager of Liverpool Women’s football team, has died at the age of 47, SportsRation reports. His…
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“Big Sorry” – Robert Sánchez Apologises to Chelsea Fans After Red Card in Man Utd Defeat
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez has apologised to supporters after being sent off in their 2-1 loss to Manchester United on…
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Ronaldinho Could Present 2025 Ballon d’Or as Dembélé and Yamal Battle for Top Prize
Football fans across the world are getting ready for the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which will take place on Monday,…
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Why Okocha Never Played for Top English Clubs
Former England defender Danny Mills has explained why Nigerian legend Austin Okocha never joined top English clubs like Arsenal or…
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Samuel Umtiti Retires from Football at 31
Former Barcelona and France defender Samuel Umtiti has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, SportsRation reports.…
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NPFL Match Official Confirmed Dead in Lagos
The Referee Assessor for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match between Ikorodu City FC and Barau FC, Rachael Enagbare…
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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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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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