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SWAN to hold 6km road race for journalists in Bayelsa – Chairman
CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA Bayelsa Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) says it has concluded plans to hold…
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Six Nigerian wrestlers set for 2017 World Championships in Paris —NWF President, Igali
CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA The President, Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Mr. Daniel Igali, on Thursday said that six wrestlers are…
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Fitness expert decries high import duties on equipment
A Lagos-based fitness expert, Sir Goodluck Etom Obi (a.k.a the fitness master) has urged the federal government to reduce import…
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Investment in sports crucial to winning competitions – Ambode …Pledges to increase price money for ITTF Nigeria Open
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday identified the right investment in sports as the necessary impetus that can…
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Bunmi Blair wants Nigeria U-17 team job
Former Nigeria National U-15/U-13 media officer Bunmi Blair says he has applied for the vacant Nigeria National U-17 team job…
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Usain Bolt and the end of an era By Tayo Ogunbiyi
There is, perhaps, no other athlete that has so much caught the attention of the whole world in contemporary…
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Nigerian Professional Football League launches new lottery with highest jackpot in Africa
The lotto, due to be live later this month, has jackpots larger than every lottery in Nigeria combined,…
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Kelechi Iheanacho completes his £25m move from Manchester City to Leicester City
Leicester City have completed the signing of Kelechi Iheanacho. The 20-year-old has penned a five-year contract at the King Power Stadium…
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PSG sign Neymar from Barcelona in a world-record deal
Paris Saint-Germain have completed an incredible world-record move to sign Barcelona forward Neymar for €222million (£198m). Neymar signed a five-year…
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FIFA Appoints Referees For Nigeria’s WCQ Double Header Clash Against Cameroon
World football –ruling body, FIFA, has released appointments of officials for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2018 FIFA…
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Sanusi advises young athletes to add education to their crafts and shun social vices and
General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has again called on aspiring young sportsmen and women to…
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Ronaldinho urges Neymar to ‘follow his heart’ amid speculation over possible PSG switch
The Brazilian is the latest to offer advice to his compatriot following talk of a possible world-record move from Barcelona…
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Mourinho reveals Valencia saw red in Man Utd friendly after substitute request snub
Jose Mourinho has revealed that Antonio Valencia was sent off in the friendly win against Real Salt Lake after he…
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Odemwingie revels in Madura United victory
Nigerian international Peter Odemwingie is pleased to have scored a brace in Madura United’s 3-1 victory over Persib Bandung in…
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Promoter Eddie Hearn confirms different bids from Nigeria for Abuja to host Joshua-Klitschko rematch
Anthony Joshua has been told there are two bids on the table from Nigeria to stage his world heavyweight title…
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Hensen Demonstration School Benin lifts 2017 NNPC/Shell Cup …Arase, Mavis win training trip to Holand
The 19th edition of Nigeria’s biggest youth football championship, NNPC/Shell Cup, came to a thrilling climax on Tuesday with the…
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NNPC/Shell Cup: Henson boys from Benin clinch first final ticket
Goal-hungry boys from Hensen Secondary School, Benin City, Edo State, booked the first slot in the finals of the ongoing…
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Victor Anichebe bids farewell to Sunderland after Beijing Enterprises switch
Despite having to endure limited playing time due to injuries at the Stadium of Light, the Nigeria international thanked fans…
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Ahead of CAF Confederation Cup match in Port Harcourt: Beat Club Africain of Tunisia, get N1million – Rivers PDP Chairman, Bro. Obuah promises Rivers United FC
The Rivers State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bro. Felix Obuah has promised a N1million splash on Rivers…
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Grand Finale of the GTBank Masters Cup (Season 6) holds on Thursday 29th June 2017
The 2017 edition of the GTBank Masters Cup will reach its climax on Thursday 29th June at the famous waterfront…
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Super Eagles must beat Lions of Cameroon. It is not an option for Rohr, says Eguavoen
Ex-Super Eagles star and celebrated coach, Austin Eguavoen has said that Gernot Rohr’s Super Eagles must beat Cameroon in August to…
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NFF Technical Committee will not select players for Rohr, says Adepoju
Mutiu Adepoju has revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, technical committee has never and will never interfere in the…
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54,000 youths compete for laurels as 19th NNPC/Shell Cup kicks off
Some 54, 000 students from 2,750 secondary schools across the Nigeria are competing for honours in the 19th…
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‘That’s not me’ – Iheanacho regrets poor display against South Africa
After putting up a poor show in the Bafana Bafana defeat of the Super Eagles, the striker has apologised for…
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Nigeria vs. South Africa: Where will the game be won & lost?
As the Super Eagles’ AFCON qualification kicks off in Uyo on Saturday, Goal examine how Gernot Rohr’s team can edge…
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