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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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NFF president inaugurates NPFL’s IMC, demands integrity in Nigerian league
Abuja, Oct. 21, 2022 President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, says it is incumbent upon the newly-inaugurated Interim…
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NFF President, to inaugurate NPFL’s Interim Management Committee on Friday
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau will on Friday inaugurate the Interim Management Committee (IMC)…
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First time Ballon d’Or winner Benzema says, anything is possible
Paris, Oct.18, 2022 First time Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema says anything is possible if one never gives up on…
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Benzema wins his first Ballon d’Or after stunning 44-goal season
Paris, Oct. 17, 2022 Karim Benzema has been rewarded for his career-best 2021/2022 season with his first Ballon d’Or in…
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Mbappe slams transfer reports, insists he’s happy at PSG
Berlin, Oct. 17, 2022 Kylian Mbappe has described reports he wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in January as “completely wrong”.…
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Akwa United FC top Enugu Rangers in pre-season friendly
Akwa United FC defeated Enugu Rangers International FC by two unreplied goals at the Eket Stadium on Sunday October 16.…
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Gov. Emmanuel restates Akwa Ibom’s readiness to host Uyo 2022 Police Games, as Games’ logo, mascot get unveiled
Leading up to the 13th Biennial Police Games “Uyo 2022” that continues to gather momentum, the Governor of Akwa Ibom…
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Sports Minister to new NFF leadership: Take Nigerian Football to great heights
Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has tasked the newly elected Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football…
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FIFA President, Infantino, congratulates Gusau and new NFF Board
President of world football ruling body, FIFA, Mr. Gianni Infantino has sent a message of congratulations to the newly elected…
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