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Sanusi, Simon return for preseason training with European clubs

Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi has resumed training with FC Porto following his recovery from the injury he sustained shortly after the Africa Cup of Nations. The left back

Nigeria Olympic Athletes Commission hold forum next week

The Nigeria Olympic Athletes Commission has revealed that its annual Athletes Forum will hold between July 8th and 9th before Team Nigeria departure to the Paris 2024 Olympics. This was

PAOK list Ekong for pre-season training

Super Eagles stand-in captain William Ekong has been named by Greek champions PAOK for the new season. PAOK head coach Razvan Lucescu has announced his squad list for the pre-season

Euro 2024: Germany bank on ‘Kroos control’ to ‘hurt Spain

Germany winger Leroy Sane said his side could “hurt” Spain in Friday’s Euro 2024 quarter final, thanks to the impressive return of midfielder Toni Kroos. Sane started from the bench

‘I’m not finished, Pogba is here’

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that he isn’t ‘finished’ and he is still looking to make a comeback into the game. The Bianconeri player was banned from the game

Copa America: Messi back at training for Ecuador

Argentina’s Lionel Messi has returned to training as they prepare to face Ecuador in the Copa America quarter-finals in Houston this week. Messi had not trained since sustaining a groin/thigh

Wimbledon champ Vondrousova crashes in first round

Marketa Vondrousova became the first defending women’s Wimbledon champion to lose in the first round for 30 years as Andy Murray ran out of time in his fitness race. Czech

Costa’s heroics highlight match-winning goalkeepers at Euro 2024

Goalkeeper Diogo Costa was the match-winner for Portugal in their round of 16 victory, opens new tab over Slovenia on Monday but no keeper at the European Championship has been

Tuesday, Jul 2

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How my mum almost stopped me from boxing – Atta Soja

A mother’s love is priceless but it almost cost Ugandan heavyweight boxing champion, Akhiru Golooba, professionally known as Atta Soja, a golden career that is showing young boxers the way

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Wrestling Federation unveils six wrestlers for Paris 2024

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has unveiled 6 athletes to fly the nation’s flag at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. The team, which comprises, five female wrestlers, one male freestyle

Paris 2024 : Ordega decries fake Waldrum’s selection report

Super Falcons winger, Francesca Ordega has decried insinuations on the social media that she was being forced on the senior national team head coach, Randy Waldrum for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games holding later

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Teenage dynamite igwilo signs for Enugu Rangers

Rangers International has secured the signature of teenage dynamite, Chimobi Igwilo, who has been a terror to defenders while featuring for the youth team of Rangers. The player signed a

Eagles’ Dele-Bashiru ready to complete Lazio move

Super Eagles forward Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is set to complete a move to Italian Serie A club Lazio. The 23-year-old Nigeria international could become new boss, Marco Barone’s third signing of

Peseiro set for coaching return to Saudi Arabia

Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro is reportedly set to make a comeback to coaching, months after leaving his role as head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Peseiro had a notable tenure with

Elegbeleye applauds key stakeholders for NPFL season’s Success

Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye took stock of the concluded season and expressed appreciation to the Sports Minister, President of the Nigeria Football Federation

Man United plot to swap Hojlund for Osimhen

Manchester United have reportedly explored the idea of including Rasmus Hojlund and cash in a deal for Napoli star Victor Osimhen. According to Calcio Napoli 24, Manchester United may have

Euro 2024 : Portugal survive Slovenia to set up quarter-finals duel against France

Bernardo Silva scored the winning spot-kick as Portugal beat Slovenia 3-0 in a Euro 2024 last 16 penalty shoot-out after a tense tie finished goalless on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo missed

Messi headlines MLS All-Star Game roster

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi headlined the list of 30 players named yesterday for this month’s MLS All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio, against top talent from Mexico’s LIGA MX. For Messi, who

UEFA probe Bellingham over gesture

UEFA is investigating England midfielder Jude Bellingham for a gesture he made following his late equaliser against Slovakia in the Euro 2024 last-16 tie on Sunday. European football’s governing body

Osaka wins first match at Wimbledon since 2018

Former world number one Naomi Osaka claimed her first win at Wimbledon since 2018 when she recovered from a break down in the final set to defeat Diane Parry of

Monday, Jul 1

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Lagos, Delta rule Milo Secondary School Basketball Championship

The long-awaited national finals of the 24th Milo Basketball Championship (MBC) came to a close on Saturday at the Indoor sports hall of the National Stadium in Lagos, as Ijaiye

President Federation Cup: Otti lauds Abia Warriors despite final loss

Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has congratulated all the players, technical crew, management and staff including the fan club of Abia Warriors Football Club on their remarkable performance

NNL boss hails El-Kanemi for winning President Federation Cup

The Chairman of Nigeria National League (NNL) George Aluo has congratulated Maiduguri-based El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club for their victory over Abia Warriors of Umuahia in the final of the President

Juventus sign Brazil’s Luiz from Aston Villa

Juventus signed Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £42.3 million ($53.5 million). Luiz agreed a five-year contract with the Italian club as he

Osaka targets Wimbledon win ahead of daughter’s birthday

Naomi Osaka said she hopes to mark her daughter’s first birthday by making a winning return to Wimbledon thanks to a helping hand from Novak Djokovic. The Japanese superstar, a

Euro 2024: Bellingham rescues England to book quarter-final spot

Jude Bellingham rescued England from crashing out of Euro 2024 against Slovakia with a stunning 95th-minute equaliser before Harry Kane’s early extra-time winner sent the sub-par pre-tournament favourites into the

Sunday, Jun 30

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Give Super Eagles top-class coach, Enoh charges NFF

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The Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has issued a call for the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to employ a coach who has pedigree and a track record

NOC joins the world to celebrate Olympic Day, extols games spirit

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President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach has enjoined all member nations to take advantage of the Olympic family principle and ensure that the world enjoys an unforgettable

‘Nigerians happy with Amusan’s dope clearance’

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Sports Minister John Enoh has expressed immense joy and relief on behalf of all sports-loving Nigerians following the clearance of Tobi Amusan by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Saturday, Jun 29

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Vinicius Jr helps Brazil to 4-1 win against Paraguay

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Vinicius Jr scored twice as Brazil kick-started their Copa America campaign with a 4-1 win against Paraguay. After a disappointing draw against Costa Rica in their first match, Brazil needed