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Enugu emerges host of 2020 Para-Powerlifting World Cup
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, June 2, 2019 The President of Nigeria Para Power-lifting Federation, Queen Uboh, says Enugu State has…
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Brazil football star, Neymar denies alleged rape in Paris
Sao Paulo (Brazil), June 2, 2019 Brazil football player Neymar has denied accusations of rape contained in a Sao Paulo…
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Goals from Salah, Origi hand Liverpool UEFA Champions League title
Madrid, June 1, 2019 An early Mohamed Salah penalty kick and a late strike by Divock Origi gave Liverpool a…
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Super Eagles begin camping for AFCON Egypt 2019 on Sunday (See list)
Abuja, May 31, 2019 Nigeria’s final preparations for the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which will hold in Egypt…
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Nigeria Fortunate to Advance to Knockout Stages of U-20 World Cup
Nigeria advanced to the knockout stages of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, but the Flying Eagles have taken their fair…
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U20 World Cup: Ukraine top group, Nigeria advance to knockout stage
By Victor Okoye Abuja, May 30, 2019 Ukraine and Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw at a chilly Bielsko-Biala Stadium…
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Chelsea trash Arsenal 4-1 to win Europa League; ‘I’m lucky’, says Coach Sarri
Chelsea hammered their London rivals Arsenal 4-1 to win the Europa League thanks to two goals from Eden Hazard on…
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Aiteo Cup: Kogi United survive Akure City scare to progress
By Olayinka Owolewa Ilorin, May 28, 2019 Salisu Ogbe saved three spot kicks to help Kogi United book next round…
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FG redeems pledge to Westerhof after 25 years
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, May 27, 2019 The Federal Government on Monday redeemed its pledge to provide a house for…
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France 2019: Oshoala, Ihezuo to complete Super Falcons’ squad in Austria
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Ilorin, May 26, 2019 Super Falcons’ strikers Asisat Oshoala and Chinwendu Ihezuo have arrived the Super Falcons’…
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Former Super Eagles Stars Laud Gov. Wike for his investments in sports
Prominent Former Nigerian Internationals have praised Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for promoting sports for the empowerment of youths…
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Second term inauguration: Ex-Internationals honour Governor Wike
Former Super Eagles Players and other prominent footballers on Friday honoured Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike at a novelty…
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Oshoala, Ebi, Oparanozie, 20 others in Super Falcons’ final squad for FIFA Women’s World Cup
By Aderonke Ojo Abuja, May 24, 2019 Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie and Onome Ebi headline the 23-player list of Super…
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Barca failed to compete in loss to Liverpool, Messi says
Barcelona (Spain), May 24, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Lionel Messi has said FC Barcelona’s biggest mistake was failing to compete during the…
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Ghana’s Gyan available for Nations Cup after president intervenes
Accra, May 22, 2019 Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has bowed to a presidential request to make himself available for next…
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President Buhari congratulates Super Falcons for winning WAFU Women’s Cup
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Falcons for putting up a superlative performance that saw them emerging the 2019…
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English FA Cup: Manchester City crush Watford 6-0 to complete treble in style
London, May 18, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Watford 6-0 in the English FA…
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AFCON 2019: Row among fans over Rohr’s Super Eagles team list
By Olanrewaju Akojede and Kemi Ajayi Lagos, May 15, 2019 Some soccer fans and journalists have expressed divergent opinions on…
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Valverde to fight on as Barca coach after Champions League woe
Barcelona, May 11, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has vowed to continue as coach and says he has the…
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Aubameyang’s hat-trick sends Arsenal into Europa League final
Valencia (Spain), May 9, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) A hat-trick from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and an Alexandre Lacazette strike booked Arsenal’s place in…
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Liverpool stun FC Barcelona to reach Champions League final again
Liverpool (UK), May 7, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Liverpool produced one of the greatest comebacks in UEFA Champions League history to beat…
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Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless Espanyol
Barcelona, April 4, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league defeat of the season as they were crushed…
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Messi torments Liverpool with 600th Barca goal in 3-0 Champions League win
Barcelona (Spain), May 1, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Barcelona Captain, Lionel Messi, put the team on the verge of Champions League final…
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Van de Beek gives Ajax edge over Tottenham in Champions League semi-final
London, April 30, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Ajax Amsterdam’s Donny van de Beek grabbed an early goal to secure a precious 1-0…
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Manchester United’s Bailly to miss 2019 AFCON due to knee injury
Manchester (UK), April 29, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Manchester United’s defender Eric Bailly will miss the season’s final two English Premier League…
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