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NFF, FG pick Nigerian coach to take over Super Eagles after Peseiro’s exit

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Tinubu, Obasanjo Attend Uzodimma’s Inauguration For Second Term

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EPL: Liverpool get huge boost in pursuit of World Cup star

EPL: Liverpool get huge boost in pursuit of World Cup star

Liverpool have been given a major boost in their pursuit of Morocco World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat, according to a new report. The report comes with the Reds having been heavily linked with completing moves for Jude Bellingham and Enzo Fernandez. Portuguese outlet Record claimed that Liverpool had reached a ‘pre-agreement’ to sign Fernandez from Benfica, although sources close to the Liga Portugal…

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NSF Delta 2022: Osun First Gold Medalist in Swimming, Titilayo Badmus Euphoria Over Record Feat, Advocates For More Investments In Swimming

NSF Delta 2022: Osun First Gold Medalist in Swimming, Titilayo Badmus Euphoria Over Record Feat, Advocates For More Investments In Swimming

Osun first gold medalist in swimming, Titilayo Badmus who won in the 50M Butterfly (S10) category has revealed how happy he is to achieve such record feat as he clamors for more investment and intervention so that swimming will be well recognized and placed in the top category in sports that it truly belongs. Titilayo further explained that there are large numbers of talents in the sports but…

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U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles thrash Zaura Boys 8-1 in test game

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles thrash Zaura Boys 8-1 in test game

The Flying Eagles were at their imperious best again as they trounced AA Zaura Boys of Kano 8-1 in a test game on Thursday. It was the Flying Eagles’ fourth friendly since they set up camp in Abuja last week Monday ahead of the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Ladan Bosso’s side didn’t concede a goal in their first three outings. They led 6-1 at half-time and could have scored more goals. Striker…

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Netherlands Goalkeeper envisaging Messi penalty challenge

Netherlands Goalkeeper envisaging Messi penalty challenge

Netherlands goalkeeper Andries Noppert has already begun the mind games ahead of his country’s World Cup 2022quarter-final clash with Argentina, confidently claiming that he can thwart Lionel Messi if it goes to penalties. That’s exactly what happened last time these two met at the World Cup, with Argentina advancing to the 2014 final after a goalless draw in the semis. And Noppert fancies his…

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Qatar 2022: Ghana may have used juju to stop Nigeria from qualifying for World Cup – Balogun

Qatar 2022: Ghana may have used juju to stop Nigeria from qualifying for World Cup – Balogun

Nigeria defender, Leon Balogun, has alleged that Ghana may have used ‘juju’ to stop them from qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Super Eagles played their West African rivals in the African qualifying playoffs. The first leg ended goalless in Kumasi, while the reverse fixture in Abuja finished 1-1. Ghana clinched the ticket on away goals rule and joined Tunisia, Senegal, Morocco and…

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OFFICIAL: Enrique Steps Down As Spain Head Coach

OFFICIAL: Enrique Steps Down As Spain Head Coach

Luis Enrique has stepped down as head coach of Spain’s senior men’s national team after their exit in the round of 16 of Qatar 2022 World Cup. The 2010 World Cup winners lost 3-0 to Morocco on penalties after 120 minutes of football ended goalless. And following the team’s ouster, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced that Enrique will no longer be in charge of the national team.  “The…

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NSF Delta 2022 : Bayelsa State Government Fulfills Cash Promises To Athletes As Team Bayelsa Maintain Second Spot

NSF Delta 2022 : Bayelsa State Government Fulfills Cash Promises To Athletes As Team Bayelsa Maintain Second Spot

The Bayelsa state government has fulfilled the two hundred thousand naira cash promises to gold medalists at the ongoing 21st National Sports Festival, Delta 2022 in Asaba. One hundred thousand naira went to each Silver Medalist as fifty thousand naira was given to each bronze medalist for each athlete that wins a medal for the state at the showpiece. Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri…

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EPL: Super fit Haaland can’t wait to get started

EPL: Super fit Haaland can’t wait to get started

Manchester City star Erling Haaland looked in prime condition as he returned to training ahead of the Premier League’s restart and insists that missing the World Cup has put him in ‘the best possible place’. The Norwegian striker, who says he ‘can’t wait’ for the league to restart, has been with Pep Guardiola, and other members of the squad at a warm weather training camp in Abu Dhabi since…

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Qatar 2022: Morocco boosted by win against Spain – Ex-Eagles forward Aghahowa

Qatar 2022: Morocco boosted by win against Spain – Ex-Eagles forward Aghahowa

Former Super Eagles forward, Julius Aghahowa believes Morocco have been boosted by the win against Spain at the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Atlas Lions stunned the former champions to reach the quarter-finals on Tuesday. The North Africans won 3-0 on penalties after the game ended in a 0-0 draw. Morocco earlier recorded a shocking 2-0 victory against Belgium in the group stage. “It…

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2022 World Cup: Mbappe A Key Factor For France – Giroud

2022 World Cup: Mbappe A Key Factor For France – Giroud

AC Milan striker, Olivier Giroud has revealed that Kylian Mbappe is very key to France at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. In an interview with Sky sports, the former Chelsea star stated that Mbappe is an amazing player who has been a great asset for the team at the tournament. Recall that the PSG striker netted a brace as France defeated Poland 3-1 in the round of 16.  Speaking in a press conference,…

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Transfer: We have Messi, we can’t sign Ronaldo – PSG President Al-Khelaifi

Transfer: We have Messi, we can’t sign Ronaldo – PSG President Al-Khelaifi

Paris Saint-Germain president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has said they don’t have space for Cristiano Ronaldo in their attack. The Ligue 1 champions already have Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe on their books. Ronaldo is currently a free agent after his contract at Manchester United was torn up. When asked about potentially signing Ronaldo, Al-Khelaifi told Sky News: “The three players that we…

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NSF Delta 2022 : Team Edo Impresses, Wins Gold In Wrestling, Cricket And Pole Vault

NSF Delta 2022 : Team Edo Impresses, Wins Gold In Wrestling, Cricket And Pole Vault

Team Edo continued their impressive performance though pushed to third position on the medal table at the ongoing 21st National Sports Festival in Asaba, and remain on course for a podium finish. The team harvested more medals and added same to their cabinet on Wednesday afternoon from various sports including Athletics. In Pole Vault,Hope Aruya of team Edo Delta athlete to win Gold. Edo racked…

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Super Eagles will be at next World Cup — Etebo assures

Super Eagles will be at next World Cup — Etebo assures

Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo is confident the team will secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The three-time African champions failed to qualify for the ongoing 2022 Mundial after losing to perennial rivals, Black Stars of Ghana in the playoffs. Etebo made his debut appearance with the Super Eagles at the global soccer fiesta four years ago in Russia. The Aris Thessaloniki of…

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NOC Election 2022- Electoral Committee Releases list Of Contestants That Beat The Submission Deadline

NOC Election 2022- Electoral Committee Releases list Of Contestants That Beat The Submission Deadline

As the countdown to the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) elective congress in Jalingo, Taraba State, December 15, 2022 continues, the Electoral Committee has released the list of candidates that met the 6th December, 2022, 12pm submission deadline. The following persons submitted nomination forms for election into the NOC Executive Committee. The nomination list for the office of the President…

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National Sports Industry Policy: Dare Bags African Illustrious Award Nomination As Minister of The Year

National Sports Industry Policy: Dare Bags African Illustrious Award Nomination As Minister of The Year

In recognition of his efforts to reposition sports in Nigeria, with emphasis on the landmark National Sports Industry Policy conceptualised under his stewardship, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has been nominated for the prestigious African Illustrious Awards as Minister of the Year. The African Illustrious Awards, in a statement released on its behalf by Dr. Harris…