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Kounde primed for FC Barcelona debut as LaLiga registration is confirmed

Berlin, Aug. 27, 2022  Jules Kounde is set to make his FC Barcelona debut on Sunday after he was belatedly…

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World Cup qualifier: D Tigers cage Guinea 89-70

By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Aug. 27, 2022 Nigeria’s national men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on Saturday in Abidjan defeated Guinea 89-70…

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2021 AITEO Cup Champions, Bayelsa United, on brink of NPFL return

2021 AITEO Cup Champions Bayelsa United are on the brink of NPFL return following a 0-0 draw vs Nnewi United…

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UFC title: We will bounce back, Usman says after loss to Edwards

By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, Aug. 21, 2022 Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman is confident he will bounce back after losing his Ultimate…

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Usyk retains titles after beating Joshua in split decision

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Aug. 21, 2022 Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk beat Nigerian-born Briton Anthony Joshua on Saturday with a split points…

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Manchester United reach deal to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid

  Madrid, Aug.19, 2022 Manchester United have reached an agreement with LaLiga champions Real Madrid for the transfer of defensive…

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Falconets set perfect group stage record after edging Canada 3-1

Abuja, Aug. 18, 2022 The Nigeria team on Wednesday at the ongoing 10th FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa…

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Nigeria to face South Korea in FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup today

Nigeria’s U-20 female team will on Sunday evening file out against South Korea in their second game of the 2022…

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Edo Deputy Governor Phillip Shuaibu hangs boot after leading Bendel Insurance into NPFL

It was celebration galore at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Friday, August 12, 2022, as Edo State Deputy…

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 FIFA U- 20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria beats France 1-0

By Aderonke Ojo Abuja, Aug.12, 2022 Nigeria’s under-20 National Women’s Football Team (Falconets) defeated France 1- 0 in their opening…

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Buhari hails Team Nigeria for Commonwealth Games successes

Nigeria won 35 medals at the just concluded Commonwealth Games and President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has hailed the team…

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AITEO Cup: Kano Pillars, Katsina United, Heartland FC reach last eight

After enduring a turbulent season in the NPFL, Kano Pillars FC, Katsina United and Heartland FC continued their march towards…

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Own goal helps Arsenal win at Palace in Premier League opener

London, Aug. 6, 2022 Arsenal battled to beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on Friday as the new Premier League season got…

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NPFL big boys, Enyimba FC, Rangers knocked out of 2022 AITEO Cup

Enyimba International FC and Rangers International FC have been knocked out of the ongoing AITEO Cup competition (Federation Cup) by…

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68% of EPL players endured Twitter abuse in 2021/2022 season’s first half

London, Aug. 3, 2022  Around 68 per cent of English Premier League (EPL) footballers were subjected to abuse on Twitter…

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England defeat Germany to win women’s Euro 2022

Berlin, Aug. 1, 2022  England defeated Germany 2-1 after extra-time on Sunday in the final match of Euro 2022 to…

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Commonwealth Games: Olarinoye wins Nigeria’s first gold, sets record in weightlifting

  By Ijeoma Okigbo  Abuja, July 30, 2022 Weightlifter Adijat Olarinoye beat others in the women’s 55kg category to win…

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2022 Commonwealth Games: Nnamdi Innocent, Blessing Oborududu emerge team Nigeria Captains

The captains and flagbearers of Team Nigeria for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom have emerged. They are…

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Omo-Agege congratulates Amusan, Brume on World Athletics feats  

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume on coming out in…

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World record: NiDCOM boss, Dabiri-Erewa congratulates Tobi Amusan

The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM) Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated Tobi Amusan for winning the 100-metres hurdle’s…

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