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Breaking: Ademola Lookman the hero as Atalanta end Bayer Leverkusen unbeaten run, win Europa League final

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Ademola Lookman scored a sensational hat-trick as Atalanta secured the 2023-24 Europa League title after defeating Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 on Wednesday evening. The defeat for Leverkusen ends their impressive unbeaten …

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President Federation Cup: Defending Champions Bendel Insurance crash out

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Defending champions Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin have crashed out of the 2024 President Federation Cup after losing 2-0 to Nigeria National League (NNL) side Wikki Tourists of Bauchi …

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Team Lagos edge Oyo to win maiden Betking Wheelchair Basketball League

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Team Lagos beat Team Oyo 43-33 to win the maiden edition of the 2024 Betking Wheelchair Basketball League League. The Wheelchair Basketball Fantastic Four Final was played at the indoor …

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Give athletes best training environment, Tinubu tells sports administrators

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President Bola Tinubu has charged sports administrators to ensure that Nigerian athletes are given the best training environment to enable them compete at highest levels and bring glory to the …

Spurs fail to Newcastle in Melbourne penalty shoot-out

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James Maddison celebrated his inclusion in England’s Euro 24 squad with a goal but it was in vain as Newcastle beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties in a post-season friendly watched …

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NBA: Celtics beat Pacers in overtime to take series lead

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The Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 133-128 in overtime in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics’ Jaylen Brown scored a three-pointer with six seconds remaining to …

McKenna beats Guardiola, Arteta to win LMA award

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Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has been named the League Managers Association’s manager of the year. The 38-year-old, who led Ipswich back to the Premier League after a 22-year absence, …

The Gambia appoint McKinstry as head coach

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The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has appointed Johnny McKinstry as the head coach of its men’s senior side. The Northern Irishman, who has led Gor Mahia to successive Kenyan league …

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier: FIFA replaces officials of Benin Republic, Nigeria clash

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World-governing body, FIFA has made changes to the officiating team of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Benin Republic and Nigeria which is scheduled for the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny …

Tuesday, May 21

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Golden Eaglets will defend, attack, score as a team – Adams

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After scoring the winning goal against the Junior Mena of Niger, Golden Eaglets’ striker Rapha Adams says that the team will work very hard to beat Togo on Wednesday. According to …

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Breaking: Pochettino bolts out of Chelsea

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Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino have parted company by mutual consent. The head coach’s reign has come to an end after a season in the job. Pochettino, who led Chelsea to …

Super Eagles World Cup targets keep me on my toes – Finidi George

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Super Eagles coach Finidi George has admitted he will be on his toes after he was handed the target of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and going as far …

Federation Cup: 5 premier clubs face elimination in Round of 32 matches

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A number of teams in the top-tier Nigeria Premier Football League countenance exit from this year’s President Federation Cup as the Round of 32 matches hold across the country on …

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Salah hints at Liverpool stay after Slot appointment

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Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has hinted he will remain at Liverpool next season after the appointment of Arne Slot as the club’s new manager. Liverpool rejected a £150m offer from Al-Ittihad for …

Kroos to retire from football after Euro 2024

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Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos will retire from professional football after Euro 2024. The 34-year-old has enjoyed a trophy-laden career with Real since he joined them from Bayern …

Australia’s Kerr to miss Paris Olympics

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Australia striker has officially been ruled out of the 2024 Paris Olympics, as she recovers from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The 30-year-old was injured during a Chelsea training camp in …

Kompany surprise candidate for Bayern job

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Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is a surprise name on Bayern Munich’s list of potential candidates to become their new coach. The Bundesliga giants have struggled to find a replacement for …

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Rashford left out of provisional England Euros squad

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Marcus Rashford has been left out of Gareth Southgate’s provisional England squad for Euro 2024. The Manchester United forward, 26, has struggled for form this season, scoring seven goals and …

Create environment for young Nigerians to excel in sports, Ossai charges sports administrators

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Deputy governor of Enugu state, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, has charged sports administrators in Nigeria to create enabling environment for young Nigerians to excel in sports. Ossai gave the charge in …

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Toni Kroos announces retirement from football

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Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has announced he will retire from football after Germany’s Euro 2024 campaign. Kroos confirmed his decision on Tuesday in an emotional statement via Instagram. “July …

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Ododo: The blossom Golden Flower making giant strides in Kogi state

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What is at stake is far from insignificant, it is how one should live one’s life – Plato Republic Happiness depends on fulfilling one’s function. Kogi State Governor, Ahmed …

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West Ham set to appoint Lopetegui to replace Moyes

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West Ham are set to appoint Julen Lopetegui as their new manager later this week. The former Spain and Real Madrid coach was identified as the Hammers’ first choice to …

Ekong celebrates as PAOK win Greece Super League

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William Ekong has celebrated a great year with another major honour after his club PAOK were crowned champions of Greece. Fit-again Ekong was not on the matchday squad in the …

Kane to face old club for first time in Seoul

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England captain Harry Kane will face his old club Tottenham Hotspur and former strike partner Son Heung-min for the first time in August after Spurs announced a pre-season fixture against …

Golf: Schauffele wins first major at US PGA Championship

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Xander Schauffele holed a nervy six-foot birdie putt at the 18th to win his first major with a record score on a gripping final day at the US PGA Championship. …

Korda secures sixth LPGA tour title of year

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Nelly Korda secured her sixth victory in seven tournaments by winning the Mizuho Americas Open on Sunday. The 25-year-old’s level-par 71 saw her win on 14 under, one shot clear …

NBA: Timberwolves knock holders Nuggets out of play-offs

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The Minnesota Timberwolves knocked defending NBA champions the Denver Nuggets out of the play-offs by beating them 98-90 in the deciding game of their Western Conference semi-final series. The Timberwolves …

NWFL Super Six: Bayelsa, Rivers, Confluence win on second day

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The 2023/2024 NWFL Premiership Super Six continued with thrilling action on Matchday 2, with Bayelsa Queens and Rivers Angels both securing their first victories of the tournament, boosting their chances …

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1st BON Amateur Senior Citizens Golf tourney: Umar emerges overall winner

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Abubakar Umar has emerged the overall winner of the 1st BON Amateur Senior Citizens Golf tournament in Abuja. The tournament which was organised by Bose Onwuegbu Ngozi (BON) Sports Promotions …

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Manchester City’s dominance a wakeup call on Premier League

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Manchester City’s fourth Premier League title is a stark reminder of their dominance, and it’s a bitter pill to swallow for the rest of the league. Their sustained success is …