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2022 World Cup: Pain for Senegal as Gakpo, Klassen fire Netherlands to victory
2021 Africa Cup of Nations winners, Senegal, suffered a 2-0 2022 FIFA World Cup loss to Netherlands on Monday evening…
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2022 World Cup: Bukayo Saka shines as England slams Iran 6-2 to make commanding start
Bukayo Saka scored twice in England’s 6-2 Iran rout in their opening group game of the ongoing 2022 FIFA World…
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2022 World Cup: Enner Valencia brace inspires Ecuador past Qatar in opening game
Enner Valencia bagged a brace to inspire Ecuador to a 2-0 win over hosts, Qatar, in the opening game of…
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CBN headquarters FC lifts 41st Governor’s cup in A’Ibom
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Nov. 19, 2022 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Abuja Headquarters Football Club (FC) has emerged…
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Gov. Emmanuel inspects on-going swimming pool project at Uyo Township Stadium
Ahead of the upcoming Biennial Police Games 2022 scheduled for Akwa Ibom State, Governor Udom Emmanuel has carried out an…
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Mane out of World Cup as injury requires surgery
Berlin, Nov. 18, 2022 Sadio Mane has been ruled out of the Qatar World Cup with a fibula injury, the…
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In love, as in football, size does not matter. Here’s why By Azu Ishiekwene
It’s a great time to be a football lover. It might not feel exactly so if your country is not…
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FIFA chief appeals for Russia, Ukraine ceasefire during World Cup
Nusa Dua (Indonesia), Nov. 15, 2022 FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has called on Russia and Ukraine to enter into a…
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Super Eagles begin preparation for Portugal friendly game; Iwobi, Lookman, others in; Osimhen, Ndah ruled out
Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Joe Aribo and nine other Eagles have arrived camp for the international friendly game between Nigeria…
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Falode applauds Bayelsa Queens on CAF Women’s Champions League third place finish
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee member, Aisha Falode, on Monday applauded the CAF Champions League 2022 bronze medalists, Bayelsa…
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Bayelsa Queens FC defeat Simba Queens to win maiden CAF Women’s Champions League Bronze medal
Juliet Sunday scored the only goal as Bayelsa Queens FC of Nigeria claimed the bronze medal at the 2022 CAF…
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We’ll check on injured Mane in 10 days, Bayern Munich coach says
* Sadio Mane Munich, Nov. 11, 2022 Senegal striker Sadio Mane will undergo medical checks in Munich in 10 days…
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U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner sent to Russian prison camp
Berlin, Nov. 9, 2022 Imprisoned U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who was sentenced by a Russian court to nine…
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CAF CC: Plateau United FC arrive Benghazi for Al Akhdar SC
Nigeria’s CAF Confederations Cup campaigners Plateau United Football Club of Jos has arrived Benghazi, Libya, ahead of Wednesday’s CAF Confederations…
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Dani Alves becomes Brazil’s oldest World Cup star
Brasilia, Nov. 7, 2022 Dani Alves will become Brazil’s oldest World Cup star after earning a recall for Qatar 2022,…
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Mourinho bemoans Dybala absence after Roma’s derby defeat
Berlin, Nov. 7, 2022 Jose Mourinho bemoaned Paulo Dybala’s absence after Roma slipped to a 1-0 derby defeat against Lazio on…
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CAF Women’s Champions League: Bayelsa Queens FC through to Semi-final
Bayelsa Queens Football Club of Nigeria on Sunday night secured a place in the Semi-final of the 2022 CAF Women’s…
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FC Barcelona and Spain legend Pique retires Saturday
Berlin, Nov. 4, 2022 Gerard Pique’s retirement this weekend brings one of the most distinguished careers in FC Barcelona and…
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Rivers United, Plateau United secure convincing CAF Confederation Cup playoff victories
Nigerian clubs, Rivers United FC and Plateau United FC have secured convincing wins in their respective CAF Confederation Cup playoff…
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Live broadcast of NPFL matches coming as IMC, NTA meet to discuss terrestrial TV rights
The interim management company IMC, set up by the Sports ministry to repackage, rebrand and restructure the Nigeria Professional Football…
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Sen Omoworare U-15 football tournament: Knights FA lifts cup
Knights Football Academy, Ile-Ife has defeated Alo Football Academy Modakeke at the Omoworare U-15 football tournament organized by Senator Babajide…
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Nigeria defeat Tanzania to close in on U-23 AFCON qualification
Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles on Saturday evening defeated Tanzania 2-0 to secure a 3-1 aggregate win in their 2023 U-23 Africa…
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Flamingos need focus to beat Germany, Galadima says
By Georgina Adegbie Abuja, Oct. 29, 2022 Ibrahim Galadima, Chairman of Kano State Sports Commission, says the Flamingos need focus…
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Nigeria defeats USA to secure historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup semi final place
Nigeria’s Flamingos, last Friday evening defeated the United States of America-USA 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-final of the…
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Bayern Munich compound FC Barcelona’s misery after winning group, Liverpool into last 16
Berlin, Oct. 27, 2022 Bayern Munich have sealed FC Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League misery with a 3-0 win at the…
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