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Platini under consideration as new president of French football federation

Paris, Jan. 12, 2023  Michel Platini, the former president of European football ruling body UEFA, is a possible candidate to…

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Mbappe faces huge challenge if he becomes France captain, PSG coach says 

Berlin, Jan. 10, 2023  Kylian Mbappe will be taking on “a huge responsibility” if he becomes the new France captain…

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Mahrez goal earns Manchester City win to narrow gap with Arsenal

London, Jan. 6, 2023 Second-half substitute Riyad Mahrez earned Manchester City a win at Chelsea on Thursday to move the…

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Bayern Munich sign on Dutch defender Blind

Berlin, Jan. 6, 2023 Bayern Munich have signed Dutch defender Daley Blind on a free transfer on a six-month contract,…

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Kangiwa emerges President of Nigeria Polo Federation 

Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) and President, Nigeria Polo Federation (NPF) By Taiye Olayemi…

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Bayelsa Govt applauds wrestling referee, Okou, on certification, upgrade by United World Wrestling 

The Bayelsa State government has felicitated with Dr. Timipre Okou over his recent upgrade to an International Wrestling Referee following…

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UNESCO ‘deeply saddened’ over death of football legend, Pelé; UNHCR celebrate icon

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 30, 2022 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has mourned the…

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2022/2023 NPFL Draw: Akwa United to host Bendel Insurance in star fixture opener (See other fixtures)

   By Victor Okoye Abuja, Dec. 28, 2022 Akwa United Football Club of Uyo will lock horns with Bendel Insurance…

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Woman survives 200-foot fall in San Gabriel Mountains

Los Angeles (U.S.), Dec. 26, 2022 A San Bernardino County sheriff’s helicopter crew rescued a Colorado woman after she tumbled…

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NPFL: IMC announces date for 2022/2023 NPFL season draws

In a move that confirms news that the 2022/202 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will adopt an abridged format, the…

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World Cup: The joy of victory

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2022 NDDC U-17 Peace Cup ends; Donastars FC emerges Champions 

The finals of the second edition of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) U17 Peace Cup football competition has come…

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France defeat Morocco to set up Argentina 2022 World Cup final clash

France defeated Morocco 2-0 to set up a 2022 FIFA World Cup clash with Argentina on December 18, 2022. The…

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Bright, Ahube, emerge top winners as 4th NLNG Golf Classic ends

Leye Falade, the Location Manager for NLNG Operation in Bonny presents the 2022 NLNG Golf Classic winners trophy to BIGC…

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NLNG Golf Classic, avenue to strengthen friendship with stakeholders — organisers

  By Victor Okoye Bonny (Rivers), Dec. 11, 2022 Organisers of the 2022 NLNG Golf Classic says that the tournament…

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Morocco defeat Portugal to set-up historic France World Cup Semi-final clash

En Nesryi bagged the only goal as Morocco defeated Portugal to reach the Semi-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.…

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World Cup semi-finals: Argentina beat Netherlands; Croatia kick out Brazil both by penalties

Doha, Dec. 10, 2022 (Reuters/NAN) Argentina’s goalkeeper Emi Martinez saved penalty kicks from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis to…

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Messi leads Argentina into Qatar 2022 last-8, to face Netherlands

Lionel Messi was his inspirational self as he lead Argentina to a 2-1 victory over Australia in their 2022 FIFA…

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Ronaldo denies reports he swore at Portugal coach over substitution

Al Rayyan (Qatar), Dec. 3, 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo has denied he swore at Portugal coach Fernando Santos after being substituted…

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World Cup: Cameroon bows out with head high; Beat Brazil 1-0

Lusail (Doha), Dec. 2, 2022 Cameroon defeated a second-string Brazil team 1-0 in their final Group G match at the…

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Morocco cruise into knockout stage with 2-1 win over Canada

Doha, Dec. 1, 2022 An impassioned Moroccan team clinched a spot in the last 16 of the World Cup for…

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Argentina outclass Poland to advance, in spite of Messi’s penalty kick miss

  Doha, Nov. 30, 2022 Lionel Messi missed a first half penalty kick, but Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister and Julian…

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2022 WC: Senegal get England last-16 challenge, Netherlands to face USA

The Terenga Lions of Senegal secured a place in the last-16 of the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday afternoon and…

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Ghana, Portugal, Brazil win, Cameroon share spoils with Serbia; 2022 World Cup Wrap for November 28

There were four matches for November 28 at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Ghana, Brazil and Portugal secured…

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