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Basketball world to explode with Nigeria teenager Airflow
Raptors Basketball Academy coach Charles Ibezeako has tipped emerging talent Emmanuel Oluwatobi to play basketball at the highest level, “if he calms down.” Oluwatobi was
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Super Eagles can qualify for Qatar 2022 without permutations, Supporters Club says
The President, Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), Sam Ikpea, says the Super Eagles can qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar without permutations.
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Newcastle takeover: Saudi-backed deal inches closer
Many fans want current owner Mike Ashley to leave the club after a 14-year reign, which they believe has been plagued by a lack of investment and ambition.
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Costa Rica 2022: Falconets zoom into penultimate round of African race
Nigeria’s U20 girls proceeded into the penultimate round of the African qualifying series for next year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup with an elegant 11-0
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UEFA Nations League: Spain end Italy’s three years unbeaten run with 2-1 semi-final win
By Emmanuel Okogba Italy suffered only its first loss in 38 matches after falling 2-1 to Spain in the semi final of the UEFA Nations
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CAF approves Samson Siasia stadium for Bayelsa United, CS Sfaxien game
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, for the first leg CAF Confederation Cup clash between
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Super Eagles world cup qualifier: Lagos govt shuts roads
In preparation of the FIFA 2022 World Cup Qualifying Match between Nigeria and Central African Republic tomorrow Thursday, 7th October, 2021, Lagos State Government has announced closure of road to traffic around National Stadium, Surulere Local Government Area of the state.
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Trilogy: I’m going to punish Wilder on Saturday – Tyson Fury
By Emmanuel Okogba Gypsy King, Tyson Fury cannot wait to get Deontay Wilder in the ring come Saturday and ‘give him a good hiding’. They
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World Cup Qualifiers: All in as Maduka Okoye joins Super Eagles squad
By Emmanuel Okogba Super Eagles first coach goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has joined up with other members of the squad ahead of Thursday’s clash with Les
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Former Super Eagles media officer, Alaiya is dead
By Emmanuel Okogba Former Super Eagles media officer, Benjamin Alaiya is dead, Vanguard reports. Alaiya held the position between 2011 and 2015 before he was
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Nigeria vs CAR: Rohr has no excuses not to kill off Wild Beasts
Ahead of Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic, Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr complained about the late arrival of some players. “Everybody believes that it will be an easy victory, it’s not an easy match. “When players are arriving late like this, it is not helping us when we say we have to
Nigeria vs CAR: Rohr has no excuses not to kill off Wild Beasts
Ballon d’ Or: Why It’ll be difficult to overcome Lionel Messi
Former Barcelona striker, Gary Lineker has revealed why it will be difficult for any other player to overcome Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi for this year’s Ballon d’ Or. Lineker believes Messi will win the Ballon d’ Or ahead of any other player because he won the Copa America with Argentina and also he had a
Ballon d’ Or: Why It’ll be difficult to overcome Lionel Messi
Nigeria vs CAR: All you need to know about World Cup qualifier, TV schedule
Nigeria will face Central African Republic (CAR) on Thursday in a FIFA 2020 World Cup qualifying game. The three-time Africans are looking to maintain their perfect start in the series, after they beat Liberia and Cape Verde in the first two fixtures. The Super Eagles could make it three wins out of three against the
Nigeria vs CAR: All you need to know about World Cup qualifier, TV schedule
UEFA Nations League Semi-final: Spain qualify for final, to play France, Belgium
Spain on Wednesday night qualified for this year’s UEFA Nations League final after beating Italy 2-1 in the semi-final. Two goals from Ferran Torres ensured Spain defeated Italy at San Siro. Lorenzo Pellegrini did score a late goal for Italy. Spain will now face the winner between France and Belgium in the UEFA Nations League
UEFA Nations League Semi-final: Spain qualify for final, to play France, Belgium
Nigeria vs CAR: Lagos govt announce closure of roads for World Cup qualifier
Lagos State Government has announced that some roads around the National Stadium in Surulere will be closed ahead of today’s 2022 World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and the Central African Republic. The match is billed to kick off by 5pm. In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, vehicles will
Nigeria vs CAR: Lagos govt announce closure of roads for World Cup qualifier
EPL: Chris Sutton makes fresh top-four prediction
Former Chelsea player, Chris Sutton has made a fresh Premier League top-four prediction. Sutton had last month backed Chelsea to win the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City. However, the former striker has now changed his top-four prediction, backing Man City to lift the title ahead of Chelsea, Liverpool and Man United. Following the
EPL: Chris Sutton makes fresh top-four prediction
Tyson Fury receives strong warning ahead of trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder
Former boxer, David Haye has warned British fighter, Tyson Fury, not to be over-confident ahead of his third fight with American boxer, Deontay Wilder. Haye believes Fury needs to realise that his fight against Wilder is the biggest bout of his life, adding that the Gypsy king could be going into the contest under-prepared. Fury
Tyson Fury receives strong warning ahead of trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder
You’re trapping him at Old Trafford – Agbonlahor begs Man Utd to sell Van de Beek
Former Aston Villa striker, Gabby Agbonlahor, has urged Manchester United to sell Donny van de Beek in the January transfer window. Agbonlahor claimed that Man United are trapping Van de Beek at Old Trafford, adding that the midfielder’s situation at the club is ‘turning into a joke’. Van de Beek joined Man United from Ajax
You’re trapping him at Old Trafford – Agbonlahor begs Man Utd to sell Van de Beek
Nigeria vs CAR: Rohr hints he is being owed salaries by NFF
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said he is focused on the 2022 World Cup qualifying games against the Central African Republic and does not want to think about his unpaid salaries. Rohr has been dealing with delayed salary payments since he took charge in 2016. After defender Leon Balogun opened the
Nigeria vs CAR: Rohr hints he is being owed salaries by NFF
EPL: Shearer, Lineker reveal how many goals Ronaldo will score for Man Utd
Former Premier League strikers, Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker, have revealed how many goals Cristiano Ronaldo will score for Manchester United this season. Ronaldo joined Man United from Juventus in the summer transfer window. The Portugal captain has netted five goals in six appearances in all competitions for Man United. But Shearer and Lineker believe
EPL: Shearer, Lineker reveal how many goals Ronaldo will score for Man Utd
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