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Sparkling Dortmund crush Atletico 4-0 to top Group A
Dortmund (Germany), Oct. 24, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) (Reuters) Borussia Dortmund cruised past Atletico Madrid 4-0 in their Champions League match on Wednesday…
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FIFA remembers late Yekini, says USA 94 celebration will live on in World Cup folklore
Abuja, Oct. 23, 2018 World football governing body FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday took to Twitter…
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AFIFC: FBN FC pips SEC FC to Win 2018 CBN Cup
IBADAN – First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Football Club of Lagos on Saturday, October 20, 2018, emerged champions of the 32ndedition…
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AITEO Cup finals: Ugwuanyi seeks prayers, support for Enugu Rangers FC
As the Enugu Rangers International Football Club battles Kano Pillars of Kano State in this year’s NFF/AITEO Federation Cup finals…
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Boxer Alvarez signs N131bn deal, richest contract in sports history
New York, Oct. 17, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Unified middleweight world champion Canelo Alvarez and the streaming service DAZN have agreed to…
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2019 AFCON Qualifiers: Ighalo’s brace helps Eagles to 3-2 win over Libya to lead group; Enthusiasts in Enugu hail Eagles
By Victor Okoye, Nicholas Obisike Abuja, Enugu, Oct. 16, 2018 Odion Ighalo on Tuesday scored twice for the Super Eagles to…
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Nigeria whip Libya in AFCON qualifier
Three goals from Odion Ighalo and one from Samuel Kalu gave the Super Eagles a 4-0 win over Libya in…
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Super Eagles will win FIFA World Cup one day—Pinnick; Nigeria plays Libya Saturday
By Isaiah Eka/Dianabasi Effiong Uyo, Oct. 12, 2018 The President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has expressed…
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Bolt ready to play for his footballing future
Sydney, Oct. 10, 2018 Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt is set to start up front for the Central Coast Mariners…
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FIFA ban knocks out Sierra Leone from CAF qualifiers against Ghana
Freetown, Oct 9 , 2018 Sierra Leone may have gifted Ghana Black Stars six points in two African Nations Cup…
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Impressive Barkley drives Chelsea past Southampton
Southampton (UK), Oct. 7, 2018 Ross Barkley scored his first goal for Maurizio Sarri’s unbeaten Chelsea to help move…
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FIFA suspends Sierra Leone FA for government interference
Free Town, Oct. 5, 2018 FIFA has suspended the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) with immediate effect, due to government interference…
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Aiteo Cup: Rangers reach semi finals, beat Akwa United via penalties
By Mohammed Nur Kano, Oct. 3, 2018 Enugu Rangers Football Club on Wednesday in Kano beat Akwa United 4-2 through…
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Nevada woman sues soccer star Ronaldo for alleged sexual assault
Lisbon, Oct. 2, 2018 A Nevada woman has sued Cristiano Ronaldo and is participating in a police investigation of the…
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Rejuvenated Woods out to improve poor Ryder Cup record
Gary (North Carolina), Sept. 25, 2018 Tiger Woods has embraced the Ryder Cup unequivocally if perhaps belatedly as he enters…
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Iheanacho on target as Leicester sink lowly Hudddersfield to ease pressure on Puel
Leicester (UK), Sept. 22, 2018 Leicester City eased the pressure on manager Claude Puel by beating Huddersfield Town 3-1 on…
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Boxing: Joshua retains heavyweight crowns with Povetkin TKO
London, Sept 23, 2018 Britain’s Anthony Joshua delivered a devastating technical knockout, TKO, in the seventh round to defeat Russian…
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Man United held 1-1 by Wolves to slip eight points behind leaders
Manchester,UK,Sept.22,2018 Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at home to promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Saturday,…
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Bayern’s Thiago fit for Schalke match
Berlin, Sept. 21, 2018 Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara will be fit for Saturday’s Bundesliga match at Schalke 04 after overcoming…
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Warnock wary of Guardiola’s return to Man City touchline
England, Sept. 21, 2018 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s return to the dugout after a European touchline ban could give…
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Man United to be without 5 players for Wolves match
Manchester (England), Sept. 21, 2018 Manchester United will be missing five players for Saturday’s Premier League home game against Wolverhampton…
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Infantino congratulates Pinnick on re-election; as President Pinnick promises greater focus on youth programs
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 20, 2018 Gianni Infantino, President of World Football ruling body, FIFA has sent a congratulatory…
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NFF Elective Congress: Pinnick wins; Pledges to reconcile with losers
By Zubairu Idris Katsina, Sept. 20, 2018 The President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr Amaju Pinnick, has pledged to reconcile…
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FIFA, CAF name Observers to NFF Elections 2018
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 17, 2018 World football –ruling body, FIFA on Monday named Messrs Luca Piazza and Solomon…
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Win was the perfect birthday gift, says Pellegrini
London, Sept. 17, 2018 West Ham United manager, Manuel Pellegrini said the 3-1 victory at Everton on Sunday that moved…
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