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Shuaibu Amodu dedicated life to grooming talents for excellence — VP Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the life of the late Shuaibu Amodu was dedicated to finding and grooming…
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U-20 AFCON Qualifier: Flying Eagles overcome Burundi in Calabar
Goals from Victor Osimhen and Captain Kelechi Nwakali secured Nigeria’s place in the third round of the U-20 AFCON 2017…
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Arsenal now set to officially unveil Kelechi Nwakali; as ex-Eaglets captain turns 18; Chukwueze deal fails
London-based Arsenal are set to announce the signing of former Nigeria -17 international and captain of the trophy-winning Golden Eaglets…
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GTBank –Lagos State Principals Cup (Season 7) Finals holds on Friday 10th, June 2016
The Teslim Balogun Stadium will on Friday, June 10, 2016 host the finals of the GTBank-Lagos State Principals Cup; the…
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VP Osinbajo, Aisha Buhari, FIFA president mourn Keshi
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Wednesday, said the sudden death of a former coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, saddened the…
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Atiku, Hayatou, Onigbinde, Oliseh, Bwalya, Mark Fish mourn Keshi; as NFF readies burial plans
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has expressed anguish over news of the death of former coach of the Super Eagles,…
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Stephen Keshi dies at 54
Nigerian football icon Stephen Okechukwu Keshi died suddenly in the early hours of Wednesday in Benin City, Edo state, TheCable…
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NFF crisis: Reps constitute committee to harmonise resolutions
Federal House of Representatives’ Committee on Sports, Tuesday, constituted a committee to harmonise resolutions of its meeting with the two…
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Zika virus cases at Rio Olympics will be ‘close to zero’ — Brazil assures
Brazil’s new sports minister has predicted there will be “close to zero” cases of Zika recorded during the Olympic Games…
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Former boxing champion, Lennox Lewis to be pallbearer at Muhammad Ali’s funeral
The former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis will be a pallbearer at Muhammad Ali’s funeral, along with the Hollywood actor…
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Tribute: Muhammad Ali up close and personal from inside the boxing fraternity
He lorded it in the ring in a career that provided bittersweet memories for many who faced him inside the…
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Saraki pays tribute to ‘Boxing Legend’ Muhammad Ali
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has expressed shock and deep sadness over the death of a “great boxing legend”…
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Muhammad Ali: Family announces Friday for burial of late boxing legend; Clinton, others to speak at Interfaith Service
Former United States President, Bill Clinton will be among those giving a eulogy for Muhammad Ali at an interfaith service,…
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Obama, Cameron, Lennox Lewis, George Foreman, Don King, Arum, Holyfield, Jesse Jackson, Mayweather Jr., mourn boxing legend, Ali
Tributes and eulogies have continued to trail the passing on boxing legend, Mohammed Ali as world leaders and boxing’s famous…
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Legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali, dies at 74
Muhammad Ali, the eloquent, colorful, controversial and brilliant three-time heavyweight boxing champion who was known as much for his social…
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Alex Iwobi’s rise, an inspiration – Arsenal manager
Arsenal FC’s Academy manager, Andries Jonker has described Nigeria International, Alex Iwobi’s rise to the first team as a surprise…
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Gov. Wike appoints Joseph Yobo Senior Special Assistant on Sports Development
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has appointed former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo as Senior Special Assistant on Sports…
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Super Eagles complete two-in-two with win over Luxembourg
The Super Eagles ended their two international-match friendly on a positive note with a 3-1 win over the national team…
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Dream Team to unveil new Nike jersey design at Rio Olympics – NFF
Nigeria U-23 Men’s football team, the Dream Team VI, will unveil the new jersey designed for the NFF by kit…
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Super Eagles arrive Luxembourg for int’l friendly; Onazi to captain team
Super Eagles have arrived Luxembourg for their international friendly with Luxembourg billed for Tuesday. The team made the short trip…
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Gov. Wike, Uba, international football, Nollywood stars colour Yobo’s testimonial match in P/H; ‘I’m satisfied with my career’
Former captain of the Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo, brought his playing career to a close, Friday evening, with a testimonial…
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Finally, Mourinho unveiled as Manchester United manager
Former Chelsea FC coach, Portuguese José Mourinho has been officially announced as the new manager of Manchester United after weeks…
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FIFA President Infantino hails Yobo on Testimonial match
President of world’ s football governing body, FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has congratulated former captain of the Super Eagles and Nigeria’s…
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Africa U-20 Nation’s Cup qualifier: Flying Eagles pip hosts Burundi 1-0
The national under-20 male team, the Flying Eagles, Saturday in Bujumbura, Burundi, pipped their counterparts, the Young Swallows of Burundi…
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Jos High Court ruling did not ask Giwa to take over NFF – Dalung tells Reps
Finally honouring the summons by the House of Representatives, Thursday, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has declared…
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