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target=_blank>‘Heart goes out to his wife and daughter’ Nigerians mourn footballer Sabiru who died in UK
Nigerians have taken to social media to pay tribute to late footballer Sabiru Olayinka Adeniji, expressing grief and offering condolences to his grieving family following his tragic death in the United Kingdom.
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target=_blank>Nigerian footballer dies from severe brain injury in UK
Tributes have poured in following the death of Nigerian non-league footballer Saburi Olayinka Adeniji, who died from a catastrophic brain injury just one day before his wife and four-year-old daughter could reach his bedside.
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target=_blank>One man, two prophecies, by Patrick Omorodion
The great Jamaican reggae crooner, Robert Nesta Marley, aka Bob Marley in the lyrics of his song, ‘Who The Cap Fit’, has a line thus: ‘Who Jah Bless, No One Curse”. The song must have been inspired by his reading of the book of Numbers in the Holy Bible. And it actually addresses hypocrisy and
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target=_blank>AFCON: Senegalese fans held in Morocco ‘fasting’, not on hunger strike, lawyer says
The group was arrested on January 18, the day of the heated AFCON final in which Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in Rabat.
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target=_blank>Falconets edge Senegal 1–0 in U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier
Substitute, Kindness Ifeanyi scored the decisive goal in the second half, heading home from a corner kick in the 50th minute to separate both sides.
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target=_blank>Late winner for Dortmund trims Bayern’s Bundesliga lead
After a record-breaking start to the season, Bayern are winless in their last two games, giving Dortmund the chance to dream of a first title since 2012 with 13 games to go.
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target=_blank>EPL: Arteta backs confident Gyokeres to hit ‘highest level’
Mikel Arteta said Viktor Gyokeres has raised his game to the “highest level” after the much-criticised striker scored twice in a 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Barca beat Mallorca 3-0 to extend Liga lead
Earlier on Saturday, La Liga postponed Rayo Vallecano’s home match against Real Oviedo because of the condition of the pitch at the Madrid’s side’s Vallecas stadium.
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target=_blank>Gyokeres double helps Arsenal stretch Premier League lead
Arsenal moved ever closer to a first Premier League title for 22 years as a 3-0 win over Sunderland took the Gunners nine points clear at the top of the table.
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target=_blank>Nigerians question Calvin Bassey’s relegation to substitute bench since AFCON return
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has faced growing scrutiny from Nigerian fans and pundits after failing to reclaim his starting spot at Fulham following his return from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
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target=_blank>Popular Nigerian footballer dies in UK
The death of the Nigerian non-league footballer, Saburi Olayinka Adeniji has left the football community in deep mourning, with the tragedy compounded by the fact that he passed away just hours before his wife and young daughter could reach him in hospital. Adeniji, who featured as a winger for Kings Park Rangers, died on Friday
Popular Nigerian footballer dies in UK
target=_blank>LaLiga: Lookman set for maiden Atletico Madrid’s home appearance
Ademola Lookman is in line to make his LaLiga home debut for Atletico Madrid against Real Betis on Sunday (today). The encounter is slated for the Metropolitano Stadium. Lookman linked up with Diego Simeone’s side from Atalanta on Monday. The Nigeria international made an impressive debut for the Rojiblancos, providing a goal and an assist
LaLiga: Lookman set for maiden Atletico Madrid’s home appearance
target=_blank>EPL: Dimitar Berbatov names Man United star he’s happy watching
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov has praised Kobbie Mainoo after the Red Devils beat Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday. Berbatov, a former striker of both clubs hailed Mainoo’s display during the match, saying he was happy the midfielder stayed at the club even though there were rumours he could leave to get
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov names Man United star he’s happy watching
target=_blank>EPL: Palmer lists three things Rosenior has done for Chelsea players
Chelsea ace, Cole Palmer has listed three things manager, Liam Rosenior has done for the Blues players since he took charge at Stamford Bridge in the past few weeks. According to Palmer, Rosenior gives Chelsea players confidence, allows them to play freely and be themselves. The England international stated this while opening up on life
EPL: Palmer lists three things Rosenior has done for Chelsea players
target=_blank>EPL: Liverpool vs Man City – A game that must not be lost
Arsenal have landed a big punch. The Gunners crushed Sunderland 3-0 on Saturday afternoon and are now nine points clear at the top of the table. Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth means only Manchester City can cut their lead this weekend. And City are away at Liverpool on Sunday. Anfield has historically been a
EPL: Liverpool vs Man City – A game that must not be lost
target=_blank>EPL: ‘You should be embarrassed’ – Ian Wright slams Amorim as Man United win 4th game
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has criticized former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim for how he handled midfielder, Kobbie Mainoo. He said their recent games while Michael Carrick was in charge have ’embarrassed’ the Portuguese manager. The Red Devils defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday and Mainoo started again
EPL: ‘You should be embarrassed’ – Ian Wright slams Amorim as Man United win 4th game
target=_blank>LaLiga: ‘He has vision to attack’ – Simeone speaks on best position for Lookman
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has again hailed his new signing, Ademola Lookman for his smart playmaking ability. He, however, said that the team needs some time to figure out where Lookman fits best in their squad. Lookman, who joined Atletico Madrid in the winter transfer window, played his first game on Thursday night in
LaLiga: ‘He has vision to attack’ – Simeone speaks on best position for Lookman
target=_blank>EPL: Wolves boss hails Arokodare’s display in defeat to Chelsea
Tolu Arokodare has earned plaudits from Wolves head coach, Rob Edwards following his impressive performance in the club’s 3-1 home loss to Chelsea. Chelsea raced into a three-goal lead in the first half, courtesy of a historic hat-trick from Cole Palmer. Arokodare scored the home team’s only goal of the encounter in the 54th minute.
EPL: Wolves boss hails Arokodare’s display in defeat to Chelsea
target=_blank>LaLiga: He’ll change how they play – Moreno highlights Lookman’s qualities
Former Venezuela international, Alejandro Moreno has hailed the transfer of Ademola Lookman to LaLiga giants, Atletico Madrid. Lookman was one of the important signings made by Atletico in the winter transfer window. Lookman’s move to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano is a big win for the Rojiblancos, who acted quickly and confidently to get the forward
LaLiga: He’ll change how they play – Moreno highlights Lookman’s qualities
target=_blank>‘World, LaLiga will see who Ademola Lookman really is’ – Valencia striker, Sadiq Umar
Valencia striker, Sadiq Umar, has said LaLiga will soon see the kind of player, Ademola Lookman is. This is following the Nigeria international’s recent transfer to Atlético Madrid. When asked about Lookman joining La Liga, Sadiq spoke to Sporty TV. He said, “I’m happy to see him coming here to La Liga because I think
‘World, LaLiga will see who Ademola Lookman really is’ – Valencia striker, Sadiq Umar
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