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Super Eagles: We’re focused on World Cup qualifying campaign – Omeruo

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Defender Kenneth Omeruo has assured that the Super Eagles’ players are determined to give their all for maximum points when the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers resume in June.

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We were better than Mali despite loss, says Finidi George

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Despite Super Eagles’ 0-2 loss to the Eagles of Mali on Tuesday night, Coach Finidi George said that the Nigerians were the better team.

Broos talks tough ahead of World Cup qualifier against Nigeria

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After a thrilling 3-3 draw with Algeria in Algiers on Tuesday night, South Africa’s Coach, Hugo Broos, thumbed his chest and said the Bafana Bafana are ready for any team in Africa, including Nigeria, whom they meet in a crucial World Cup…

CAFCC: Rivers United moves to Uyo ahead of clash with USM Alger

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Record-seeking Rivers United of Port Harcourt will move to Uyo today to begin the final preparations for their CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal clash against champions, USM Alger of Algeria, on Sunday.

PGA tips Acropolis Golf Course to unearth hidden talents

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One of the expected gains from the Acropolis Golf Course, which will be launched on April 6, according to the Professional Golfers’ Association of Nigeria, is that it will help groom more professional golfers in the country.

Wednesday, Mar 27

South Africa predicts tough Olympics qualifier against Nigeria

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South Africa’s coach, Desiree Ellis, has likened their 2024 Olympics qualifier against Nigeria to the final round in a boxing match where a boxer has to deliver a knockout to win, reports timeslive.co.za.

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Leicester City’s Brown leads top UK coaches to FCV Gladiator camp

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Former Leicester City defender, Grant Brown, Australia-born Liam Merrick and Ipswich Town’s Ashley Foulger are the three top coaches expected at second FCV Gladiator Camp, which holds at Grange School Lagos from April 1 to 5.

Tuesday, Mar 26

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NFF board to decide Super Eagles’ new manager next week

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The executive board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will meet next week to decide on the vacant Super Eagles manager’s job, a member of the federation’s technical committee has said.

Monday, Mar 25

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Sterling convinces Nigerian youngster to join Chelsea

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Chelsea star Raheem Sterling has convinced Nigerian exciting youngster Hafiz Ibrahim to accept a two-week trial at the Blues. Ibrahim will be hoping to impress the Premier League giants over the next two weeks in order to land a contract…

Tyson Fury Set To Welcome 8th Child With Wife Paris

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Boxing heavyweight Tyson Fury and his wife Paris are expected to welcome their eighth child. The 35-year-old boxing champion teased the news on Instagram, where Paris radiated elegance in a ruched satin dress at a glamorous family…

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Atletico stalwart Koke signs new yearly deal

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Atletico Madrid captain and record appearance-maker Koke renewed his contract with the club on Monday until at least the end of next season.

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NBF sets eyes on Paris 2024 Olympics qualifier in Thailand

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After a successful outing at the just-concluded 13th African Games in Ghana, the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has turned its attention to the Paris 2024 Olympics qualifier scheduled for Thailand in May.

NPFL: Rangers take top spot, Akwa United shocks Plateau in Jos

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For the first time since they won the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) in 2017, Enugu Rangers have climbed to the top of the league’s ladder.

Defending champion, Ebenyo, eyes second Okpekpe Race title

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Defending champion, Daniel Ebenyo of Kenya has promised to return to Nigeria for a second bite at the Okpekpe Road Race title notwithstanding the number of top runners listed for this year’s event.

Sunday, Mar 24

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Finidi speaks on Eagles’ first win against Ghana in 18 years, plots Mali's fall

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Super Eagles Interim Coach, George Finidi, says he is delighted with Friday’s 2-1 victory against the Black Stars of Ghana, the first in 18 years. Goals from Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman earned the Eagles the victory...

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AFN officials excited over athletes’ top performance in Ghana

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Officials of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) are in Cloud Nine, following the excellent performance of the athletes at the 13th African Games, which ended yesterday in Accra, Ghana.

Saturday, Mar 23

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Endrick makes history as Brazil beat England to launch new era

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Brazil's new boss Dorival Junior started his bid to revive the five-time world champions with a 1-0 win against England as teenage sensation Endrick bagged his first international goal in Saturday's friendly at Wembley.

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African Games 2023: Nigeria finishes top in final standing in athletics

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Nigeria has finished top in the final medal standing in athletics at the African Games 2023. It is the 11th time out of the 13 editions of the African Games that Nigeria will finish first in the final medal table. At this year's…

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Malaysia rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Malaysia has rejected an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games owing to uncertainty over costs and insufficient funding offered, its government said yesterday, in a major setback for the quadrennial multi-sport event.

Finidi begins Super Eagles’ job with 2-1 win over Ghana

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Interim coach, George Finidi, yesterday, led the Super Eagles to a 1-2 win over bitter foe, Black Stars of Ghana at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.

Egbunike inspired me to win gold – Okezie

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Thirty-seven years ago, Innocent Egbunike made big headline across the globe when he clocked a Games Record of 44.23secs to win the 400m title at the All African Games.

Friday, Mar 22

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Nigeria beats Ghana in Finidi's first outing as interim Super Eagles coach

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Nigeria's Super Eagles beat bitter rivals Black Stars of Ghana 2-1 in an international friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday. Cyriel Dessers and substitute Ademola Lookman got the Super Eagles goals to help George Finidi record his…

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Maguire wants Southgate to stay as England boss after Man Utd link

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Harry Maguire has backed Gareth Southgate to stay on as England manager after Euro 2024, following recent reports linking him to Manchester United.

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Super Eagles begin new era, battle Ghana in Morocco

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For the first in almost two years, Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, will go into a game without Portuguese gaffer, Jose Peseiro, when they confront old rivals, Ghana, in a friendly game in Morocco.

AFN foresees excellent outing for athletes at Olympics

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Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) President, Tonobok Okowa, believes that Team Nigeria athletes will live up to expectations when the battle for medals begin at the Paris 2024 Olympics Games later this year.

Super Falcons face tough fixtures at Paris 2024 Olympics

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An uphill task awaits the Super Falcons of Nigeria and the other African team following the Paris 2024 women’s football event draws conducted on Wednesday night.

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Gombe United fined N3m, three points, three goals for assault on match officials

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Relegation-threatened Gombe United sank deeper yesterday when the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) announced that they have been ducked three points and three goals from its total accrued for the season as punishment for their…

Ese Brume picks long jump gold, Olajide, Ekanem, Akintola hit 200m final

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World silver medalist in the long jump, Ese Brume, yesterday, lived up to her ratings as African best jumper, winning the gold medal at the ongoing 13th African Games in Ghana.

Thursday, Mar 21

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Saka withdraws from England squad for Brazil, Belgium friendlies

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Saka has established himself as a key figure in Gareth Southgate's England team, but he will miss the Euro 2024 warm-up matches due to an unspecified injury. The games against Brazil at Wembley on Saturday and Belgium at the same venue…

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Super Eagles well prepared for Ghana match - Chidozie Awaziem

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Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem has expressed his readiness and that of his teammates for the rivalry with the Black Stars of Ghana. The two West African neighbours who maintain one of the long-standing rivalries in football on the…