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Igali happy with successful hosting of All Africa Games, Olympic trials

President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Daniel Ighali has described the just concluded All Africa Games and Olympic qualifiers trials as a success. Ighali gave the commendation at the end of the two-day National wrestling trials in Yenagoa in the Bayelsa State capital. The former Olympic champion noted that he was pleased with the
Igali happy with successful hosting of All Africa Games, Olympic trials

Madiba, Ikorodu City top NNL Southern Conference after first stanza

Madiba FC and Ikorodu City finished top of Nigeria National League Southern Conference Group A and B at the end of first stanza. Madiba FC finished the first stanza with a 2-0 win against Ekiti United. The Oshodi Boys top Group A with 25 points followed by Beyond Limits on 19 points. In Group B
Madiba, Ikorodu City top NNL Southern Conference after first stanza

Wrestling: Oborodudu, Biogos, others secure All Africa Games, Olympic qualifiers slot

Former Olympics silver medalist Blessing Oborodudu has secured a ticket to the 2024 All Africa’s Games in Accra, Ghana. Oborodudu defeated Tokere Appah of Bayelsa State in the 68kg category via pinfall. Ebi Biogos of Bayelsa and Hannah Reuben of the Nigerian Army also came out victorious in the 72kg and 76kg respectively. In the
Wrestling: Oborodudu, Biogos, others secure All Africa Games, Olympic qualifiers slot

Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship: Lawal, Adenike hunt for gold, silver

Weightlifting duo Rafiatu Folashade Lawal and Adijat Adenike Olarinoye will Monday evening begin their hunt for gold and silver medals for Nigeria when they compete in the 59kg women’s category at the ongoing 2024 Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship in Egypt. A statement by Amaechi Agbo, the Media Officer of the Nigerian Weightlifting Federation, said both
Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship: Lawal, Adenike hunt for gold, silver

AFCON: Hugo Broos names ‘very good’ Super Eagles star that could hurt South Africa

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has singled out Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman for praise ahead of the Bafana Bafana’s semifinal clash with Nigeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast. Nigeria defeated Angola 1-0 while South Africa beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties on Saturday night to book a place
AFCON: Hugo Broos names ‘very good’ Super Eagles star that could hurt South Africa

EPL: He’s very sloppy, arrogant – Clichy blames Liverpool star after 3-1 loss to Arsenal

Former Manchester City defender, Gael Clichy has blamed Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk following his performance during the Reds’ Premier League 3-1 loss to Arsenal on Sunday. Clichy said Van Dijk was very sloppy and arrogant at times during the encounter against Mikel Arteta’s side. Arsenal defeated Jurgen Klopp’s side at Emirates Stadium, thanks to
EPL: He’s very sloppy, arrogant – Clichy blames Liverpool star after 3-1 loss to Arsenal

AFCON 2023: South Africa coach, Broos plans Super Eagles upset

South Africa head coach, Hugo Broos says his team is determined to secure a berth in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Bafana Bafana earned a place in the last four after a thrilling 2-1 penalty shootout win against Cape Verde on Saturday.
AFCON 2023: South Africa coach, Broos plans Super Eagles upset

EPL: I can’t see them finishing top – Roy Keane makes fresh title prediction

Manchester United legend, Roy Keane has made a fresh Premier League title prediction after Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday. Keane said he can’t see both Arsenal and Liverpool finishing ahead of Manchester City on the Premier League table this season. Arsenal moved to second position on the log with 49 points behind leaders
EPL: I can’t see them finishing top – Roy Keane makes fresh title prediction

AFCON 2023: Oliseh warns Super Eagles against dangerous South Africa

Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh has warned the team to be at their best when they confront South Africa, DAILY POST reports. Jose Peseiro’s men will be up against the Bafana Bafana in an AFCON semi-final tie at the Stade de la Paix on Wednesday. Oliseh posited that the South Africans are a
AFCON 2023: Oliseh warns Super Eagles against dangerous South Africa

EPL: Gary Neville rates Arsenal’s chances of winning title after 3-1 win over Liverpool

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has downplayed Arsenal’s chances of winning the Premier League title this season after their 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday. Arsenal defeated Liverpool at Emirates Stadium, thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes and Leandro Trossard. After the win, the Gunners players, including their captain Martin Odegaard celebrated wildly
EPL: Gary Neville rates Arsenal’s chances of winning title after 3-1 win over Liverpool

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