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World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria settle for 1-1 draw with South Africa
Super Eagles of Nigeria have played out a 1-1 draw against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. South Africa took the lead in the 29th minute through Themba Zwane who dazzled past the Nigerian defence to send the ball beyond the reach of Stanley Nwabali in goal for the Super Eagles. In…
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Senate passes National Anti-Doping Bill
The Senate has passed the National Anti-Doping Bill seeking to domesticate the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s convention against doping in sports. The Senators passed the bill for the third time, after the adoption of a report presented by the Chairman of the Committees on Sports Development and Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters on the National Anti-Doping…
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Mbappe’s Real Madrid move ‘a dream come true’
France forward Kylian Mbappe says it is a “dream come true” as his long-awaited move to Real Madrid was confirmed, external on Monday evening. According to BBC report, Mbappe, 25, will move to the Bernabeu Stadium on a five-year deal when his Paris St-Germain contract expires on 30 June. He will earn 15m euros (£12.8m) a season, plus a 150m…
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Real Madrid crowned Kings of Europe, beat Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final of the UEFA Champions League at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday. Dani Carvajal headed the Spaniards into a 74th minute lead before Vinicius Junior settled matters nine minutes later. Madrid seal a record extending 15th title having last month been crowned LaLiga champions for a 33rd time. Dortmund, who beat Paris…
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FG okays January for National Sports Festival
The Federal Government has approved January, 2025 as the official date for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games, Ogun 2024.” In a communique released after the first National Council on Sports, held at the Old Government Lodge, Abakaliki Road, Enugu, Enugu State, the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh extolled the government of…
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Manchester United stun Manchester City to win FA Cup
Manchester United youngsters Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo have made history by becoming the first two teenagers to score in the same FA Cup final. The Red Devils headed into Saturday afternoon’s season finale at Wembley as major underdogs against Manchester City but stunned their rivals by scoring twice in the first half through Garnacho and Mainoo, both 19. Jeremy…
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NNPC condoles with Tijjani Babangida over loss of brother, son
The NNPC Ltd. paid a condolence visit to Nigeria’s ex-international, Tijjani Babangida, over the tragic loss of his son, Fadil, and brother, Ibrahim Babangida, as a result of the ghastly road accident which occurred on May 11th, 2024, along the Zaria-Kaduna Road. It would be recalled that in the unfortunate incident, Babangida and his wife also sustained serious injuries and…
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UPDATED: Manchester City win record fourth English title in a row
Manchester City beat West Ham United 3-1 at Etihad Stadium to become the first team to win the English league title four seasons in a row. With City needing a win to be sure of holding off Arsenal, who started the final day two points behind but with a better goal difference, Phil Foden put Pep Guardiola’s side ahead after…
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Manchester City thrash West Ham to win 2023/2024 Premier League
Manchester City defeated West Ham United 3-1 on the 38th match of 2023/2024 Premier League (EPL) to emerge champion with 91 points ahead of Arsenal with 89 points. More details later
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Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed champion
Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision points defeat on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia as Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. On a grand stage and on a legacy-defining night, Briton Fury began well but was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after an Usyk onslaught in the ninth round. In a tense…
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