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FG hails Diri’s commitment to sports as curtains fall on Bayelsa governor’s football tournament

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The Federal Government has commended the contributions of Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, to the development of sports in Nigeria. The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, …

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FCT FA Division One League Super 4 final hold July 27

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All is now set for the football stakeholders , fans and scouts both within and outside the territory to be entertained with the best of football as FCT Football Association …

Olympics: Super Falcons reveal squad numbers

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria official squad numbers for the 2024 Olympic Games has been revealed. The West Africans will be making a return to the Olympics after a 16-year …

Rangers Foundation moves to strengthen street football

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Rangers International Football Club Foundation has stated its preparedness to stabilise and strengthen street football, popularly known as neighbourhood football, for greater impact among children and youths. Chairman of the …

Sunday, Jul 21

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Canada defender Collins to miss Paris 2024 soccer tournament through injury

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Canada defender Sydney Collins will miss the Paris 2024 women’s soccer tournament after fracturing her left leg during a training game in her first match back after suffering a similar …

Marseille close in on £17m deal for Tottenham’s Hojbjerg

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French club Marseille are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham and Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The 28-year-old is believed to be ready to leave north London and is available for …

Serrano dismantles Morgan as Paul stops Perry

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Featherweight world champion Amanda Serrano stopped Stevie Morgan 38 seconds into round two in their light-welterweight contest in Florida. Puerto Rican Serrano was due to fight Ireland’s undisputed world lightweight …

Trump sees off Murphy to win Shanghai Masters

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Judd Trump won his first Shanghai Masters title by beating Shaun Murphy 11-5 in Sunday’s final. The world number two was in scintillating form in China, scoring three centuries in …

Pope hails unifying power of sport ahead of Olympics

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Pope Francis hailed the unifying power of sport on Sunday ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and repeated his call for a worldwide truce during the event. “Sport has …

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Transfer: Victor Osimhen’s destination revealed

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Fabrizio Romano, a football transfer analyst, has stated that Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has said ‘yes’ to Paris Saint-Germain. According to Romano, PSG plans to go forward with Osimhen and Benfica’s …

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Manchester City playmaker set for Saudi Arabia move

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Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, has reportedly agreed personal terms with Saudi Pro League side, Al-Ittihad. De Bruyne, who has spent almost a decade with the Premier League champions, …

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2024: New NBA President emerges

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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, has emerged as the president-elect in the just-concluded 2024 NBA election. …

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Handball: COAS Shooters win 2024 National Division 1 League, gain promotion

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COAS Shooters have been crowned champions of the 2024 National Division 1 Handball League in the men’s category. COAS Shooters beat Osun United 21 to 16 goals in the final …

Kirfi LG wins 2024 Bauchi state sports festival

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Kirfi Local Government Area (LGA) emerged winners of the second Bauchi State Sports Festival (2024) on Saturday. Kirfi LGA won 25 gold, 19 silver and 12 bronze to beat other …

Nigeria’s SuperSand Eagles down Mauritania to near Beach Soccer AFCON

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Nigeria Super Sand Eagles returned to international soccer since 2019 with a hard-fought 5-4 win against Mauritania in the first leg of the Nations Cup qualification match on Saturday, July …

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Atalanta set price tag on Ademola Lookman

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UEFA Europa League champions Atalanta want €70m to sell their Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman. Lookman was linked with a move to Saudi Arabia last month. A number of Premier League …

Saturday, Jul 20

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Mbaoma scoops NPFL Player of the Season award

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Chijioke Mbaoma has won the Nigeria Premier Football League Player of the Season award. Mbaoma was bestowed with the honour at the League Bloggers award in Lagos. The 21-year-old registered …

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Benue: Edeh visits Apa to commiserate with family, football community over late FA Chairman’s death

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The Chairman of Benue State Football Association (BSFA), Chief Barr. Paul Edeh, has commiserated with the family, football community and entire people of Ugbokpo community and Apa Local Government Area …

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Alex Iwobi delves into music, drops debut single

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Alex Iwobi has released his debut single, “Don’t Shoot,” with fellow footballers Chuba Akpom and Medy Elito. The former Arsenal midfielder said the track’s lyrics are aimed at discouraging youngsters …

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Yobe teams set for National Hockey Super League

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Yobe state female and male hockey teams are set for National hockey super league in Kaduna state. The week-long competition which will be declared open on Saturday would host various …

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NOC stages seminar for fitness trainers after Paris Olympics

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The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) in collaboration with Sport For All Commission under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, has announced seminar for fitness trainers to be held in …

Helenius: Joshua’s opponent banned

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Finland’s Robert Helenius has been banned for two years due to Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) for the presence and use of a prohibited substance for his bout against Britain’s Anthony …

Osimhen, PSG strike personnel terms

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Super Eagles ace Victor Osimhen has agreed to personal terms with PSG, but the Ligue 1 giants are still negotiating with Napoli. Italy’s Tuttosport newspaper reports that Osimhen is ready …

Friday, Jul 19

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Fabregas turns coach, gets new club job

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Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder, Cesc Fabregas has been appointed as the head coach of Serie A club, Como. Como announced Fabregas’ appointment in a tweet on their X account …

West Ham push for Kante Premier League return

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West Ham hope to sign the former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kanté from Al-Ittihad. Negotiations between the two parties are ongoing and there is a willingness to get a deal done …

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Team Nigeria aspire to surpass previous records, sports minister sets Paris Olympics target

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The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that his aspiration is for Team Nigeria to surpass the country’s best Olympic performance, achieved in 1996 at the …

Why Berackiah grassroots football coaching clinic is delayed: Many questions begging for answers

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Stakeholders have been showering encomiums on the headship of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF and the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, NFCA for organizing an ongoing CAF C Coaching Course exclusively for …

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Manchester United sign 18-year-old French defender

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Manchester United have bought teenage French defender Leny Yoro from Lille, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. United said they had signed the 18-year-old until June 2029. British media …

Official: Greenwood dumps Manchester United for Marseille

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Mason Greenwood has completed his £30million move to Marseille from Manchester United. Greenwood, 22, will link up with former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi after signing a contract with the …

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Forest seal Milenkovic signing from Fiorentina

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Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic. The 26-year-old joins on a five-year deal, with Forest paying a reported £12m after the Serbia international underwent a …