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Zenith Bank celebrates D’Tigress on back-to-back Afrobasket Championship victory
Zenith Bank Plc, the sole sponsor of the Nigerian Female Basketball League has hailed the Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigress,…
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Zenith Bank hails D’Tigress on Quarter final qualification
Zenith Bank Plc, the sole sponsor of the Nigerian Female Basketball League has hailed the Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigress…
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Liverpool win Super Cup after penalty shootout
Istanbul (Turkey), Aug. 14, 2019 Champions League winners Liverpool won the Super Cup 5-4 on penalties against Chelsea after the…
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Nigerians spend N730bn on sports betting annually
By Anita Eboigbe Abuja, Aug. 12, 2019 Nigerians spend over 730 billion Naira annually on sports betting and at least…
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30 years after: Ebonyi soccer fans remember Okwaraji
By Chukwuemeka Opara Abakaliki, Aug. 12, 2019 Ebonyi football fans on Monday remembered the late Nigerian midfield maestro, Samuel Okwaraji,…
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Neymar not missed as PSG whip Nimes 3-0
Paris, Aug. 12, 2019 Paris St-Germain’s star-studded attack brushed off the absence of Neymar as Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and…
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Manchester City convincing in VAR-packed 5-0 win at West Ham
London, Aug. 10, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as champions Manchester City made a hugely convincing start to…
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We are ready to host U-20 FIFA Women World Cup – Gov. Emmanuel
Dennis Udoma Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has assured the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) that, Godswill Akpabio…
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Ajax held by PAOK in UEFA Champions League third qualifying round
Belgrade, Aug. 7, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Former European champions Ajax Amsetrdam were held to a 2-2 draw at PAOK in the…
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Envoy excited as feared female Nigerian boxer wins comeback bout in NY
By Harrison Arubu New York, Aug. 3, 2019 The Nigerian Consul General in New York, Benayaogha Okoyen, says he is…
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Manchester United beat AC Milan on penalties in Cardiff
Cardiff (UK), Aug. 3, 2019 Manchester United beat AC Milan 5-4 on penalties after their International Champions Cup match in…
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Sancho shines as Borussia Dortmund down toothless Bayern Munich to win German Super Cup
Dortmund (Germany), Aug. 3, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Jadon Sancho starred for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday to help his side beat rivals…
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FIFA approves Women’s World Cup expansion to 32 teams in 2023
Zurich, Aug. 1, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Football’s world governing body FIFA has approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from…
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London Mayor backs bid to host 2023 UEFA Champions League final at Wembley
London, July 31, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) London Mayor Sadiq Khan has backed a Football Association (FA) bid for Wembley Stadium to…
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Liverpool trio, Messi, Ronaldo, U.S. World Cup winners head FIFA award shortlists
Zurich, July 31, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Liverpool’s UEFA Champions League winning trio of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane…
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Otedola fulfills $25,000 per goal AFCON pledge to Super Eagles
By Victor Okoye Abuja, July 30, 2019 Business mogul Femi Otedola on Tuesday fulfilled his pledge of 25,000 dollars to…
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2019 Aiteo Cup final: Kano Pillars beat Niger Tornadoes to emerge champions; Ganduje, 3 deputy governors take cover as police disperse unruly fans
By Victor Okoye, Olayinka Owolewa Abuja, July 28, 2019 Kano Pillars Football Club won the men’s 2019 Aiteo Cup following…
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Influential Pogba must stay at Man United, says Mata
Manchester (U.K.), July 22, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is a positive influence in the dressing room and…
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Patricio saves 3 penalty kicks to deny Manchester City Asia Trophy win
Shanghai (China), July 20, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Rui Patricio saved three penalty kicks as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated English Premier League (EPL)…
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Algeria win 2019 AFCON with early goal over Senegal
Cairo, July 19, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the second time on Friday when…
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Struggling Tiger Woods says “Father Time” catching up with him
Portrush (Northern Ireland), July 18, 2019 Tiger Woods fans were hoping his Masters win in April marked a return to…
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AFCON: Ighalo’s goal secures third-place for Nigeria; Bronze better than nothing, says Okala
Cairo, July 18, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Odion Ighalo’s third minute goal gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Tunisia in their third-place…
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Coaching casualties continue in Cup of Nations fallout
Cairo, July 16, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Two more coaches have lost their jobs and another is expected to depart in coming…
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AFCON: Algerians beat Super Eagles , go into final; Nigerian fans heartbroken
Cairo, July 14, 2019 A last-gasp goal from Riyad Mahrez helped Algeria qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations…
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AFCON: Zenith Bank hails Super Eagles, charges team to go for trophy
One of the major sponsors of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Zenith Bank, has commended the Super Eagles for their…
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