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Lagos SWAN berates Iheanacho over unruly behaviour
The Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos Chapter, on Saturday berated Super Eagles’ striker, Kelechi Iheanacho over his disrespect to a journalist, Yinka Oyedele of Brila FM, during an encounter in Lagos.
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Breaking: Tyson Fury knocks out Deontay Wilder in 11th round to remain undefeated
By Emmanuel Okogba Gypsy king, Tyson Fury ended Deontay Wilder’s challenge in their trilogy fight with an 11th round knockout on Sunday. With a total
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LIVE UPDATE: Fury Vs Wilder 3
By Emmanuel Okogba Live updates from the Trilogy fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury *We begin with the national anthems of Great Britain for
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Breaking: Frank Sanchez hands Efe Ajagba first boxing career defeat
Technically superior Cuban, Frank Sanchez defeated Efe Ajagba to hand the Nigerian his first professional career defeat in the early hours of Sunday. Ajagba who
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Frank Sanchez a handful for Efe Ajagba
Nigerian hard puncher, Efe Ajagba, was subdued by the sleek movement of Cuban’s Frank Sanchez. Sanchez who went into the bout as favourite, had all
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CAR: Nigeria High commission charges Super Eagles for victory
The Nigeria High Commission to the Republic of Cameroon led by Ambassador Abayomi Olonisakin has charges the Super Eagles of Nigeria to beat the Central Republic of Africa in the second leg of 2022 FIFA World cup qualifiers on Sunday in Douala, Cameroon.
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World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles arrive Douala ahead of crunch CAR reverse fixture
By Emmanuel Okogba Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived Douala, Cameroon ahead of the crunch reverse fixture against the Central African Republic, CAR billed for Sunday
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Fury, Wilder in final showdown
The battle for the WBC heavyweight championship will be decided on Saturday as Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder meet for the third and perhaps final time at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It’s been a long, winding road to get to this point.
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My fears for Fury, Wilder — Oboh
Former British and Commonwealth Light heavyweight champion, Peter Oboh has said that this weekend’s fight for the WBC Heavyweight belt between champion, Tyson Fury and challenger, Deontay Wilder would be an interesting one.
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Jay Jay Okocha reunites with Westerhof in London
Nigeria’s best ever foreign coach, Clemens Westerhof and his family were in London last week for a documentary on the glory days of Nigerian football.
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Blind reveals Man Utd’s biggest problem under Solskjaer this season
The former Netherlands international, Danny Blind, has revealed Manchester United’s biggest problem this season under their manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Blind, who is currently Louis van Gaal’s assistant with the Dutch national team, said Man United’s major problem under Solskjaer is that they struggle to dominate their opponents. According to him, the Red Devils have
Blind reveals Man Utd’s biggest problem under Solskjaer this season
Deontay Wilder reacts to trilogy fight defeat against Tyson Fury
American boxer, Deontay Wilder, has reacted to his trilogy heavyweight fight defeat against British fighter, Tyson Fury. Wilder said he ‘wasn’t good enough’ against Fury following the brutal knockout defeat on Sunday morning, Nigerian time. The 35-year-old was knocked down in the third, 10th and 11th rounds as he failed to avenge his 2020 defeat
Deontay Wilder reacts to trilogy fight defeat against Tyson Fury
Why CAF banned Central African Republic from playing Nigeria in their country
The Central African Republic will host Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier in Douala, Cameroon instead of their country. This is because of a standing order from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In August this year, CAF barred eight countries from hosting World Cup qualifiers. They are: Mali, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Djibouti,
Why CAF banned Central African Republic from playing Nigeria in their country
Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Usyk officially confirmed
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has confirmed that he has triggered his rematch clause with Oleksandr Usyk. The fight is expected to take place in March next year. Usyk has already said he would like to defend his newly-won titles in Ukraine. However, Hearn has claimed that the rematch will take place in the UK.
Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Usyk officially confirmed
Central African Republic vs Nigeria: All you need to know, TV schedule
Nigeria would be looking to get their 2022 World Cup qualification bid back on track, when they face the Central African Republic on Sunday. The three-time African champions were shocked 1-0 by the Wild Beasts on Thursday in Lagos. Despite dominating play for a larger part of the game, the Super Eagles were stunned late
Central African Republic vs Nigeria: All you need to know, TV schedule
EPL: Newcastle eye four Man Utd players after becoming richest club
Newcastle are ready to make a statement of intent in the transfer market, after becoming the richest club in the world, the Manchester Evening News reports. It is believed the Magpies are eyeing four Manchester United players. The Tyneside club are now under new ownership, after a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium completed the £300million purchase of
EPL: Newcastle eye four Man Utd players after becoming richest club
Efe Ajagba suffers first heavyweight defeat to Sanchez
Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba has suffered the first professional defeat of his career, losing to Cuban heavyweight Frank Sanchez on Sunday morning. Ajagba lost via a unanimous decision. The judges scored the bout 97-92, 98-91, 98-91. Ajagba had survived the whole duration of the fight to the 10th round. The fight was an undercard event ahead
Efe Ajagba suffers first heavyweight defeat to Sanchez
Ronaldo extends international record with 112th Portugal goal
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, extended one record and broke another as they thrashed Qatar 3-0 on Saturday. The 36-year-old scored his 112th goal for his country and also breaking Sergio Ramos’ record for most international caps won by an European player. Ronaldo had broken Iran legend, Ali Daei’s record of 109 goals last month. And
Ronaldo extends international record with 112th Portugal goal
Tyson Fury knocks out Deontay Wilder after five knockdowns
Tyson Fury has retained his heavyweight world title, after knocking out Deontay Wilder in the 11th round on Sunday morning. It was an explosive end to a thrilling back-and-forth trilogy fight. Both Fury and Wilder hit the canvas five times in total. Wilder was down in the third and 10th rounds, while Fury went down
Tyson Fury knocks out Deontay Wilder after five knockdowns
Central African Republic vs Nigeria: This is Rohr’s last chance
The Super Eagles will file out against the Central African Republic on Sunday, there will only be one thing on the agenda: revenge. That Nigeria is seeking to take a pound of flesh off the minnows, is of itself a perplexing situation. How did we get here? We all know the answer. Gernot Rohr sent
Central African Republic vs Nigeria: This is Rohr’s last chance
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