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BREAKING: Arsenal exit Champions League after Bayern Munich 1-0 defeat
Arsenal made a bitterly disappointing exit from the Champions League as they were beaten by Bayern Munich in a euphoric atmosphere at Allianz Arena. According to BBC report, Joshua Kimmich’s powerful 63rd-minute header from Raphael Guerreiro’s cross was enough to send the Germans through to the semi-finals 3-2 on aggregate after the two teams had drawn 2-2 in London in…
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After goalless draw in South Africa, Super Falcons qualify for Olympics
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the women’s football event of the 2024 Olympics in Paris after playing a goalless draw with South Africa at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Tuesday night. The Falcons taking a 1-0 lead from the first leg encounter in Abuja recently maintained and avoided a defeat in the second leg securing…
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Olympics Qualifiers: Super Falcons beat South Africa 1-0
The Nigeria female football team, (Super Falcons) defeated Bayana Bayana of South Africa by 1-0 in the first leg of qualifiers for football event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja recently. The Super Falcons got the only goal at 43 minute into the match which earned them a loud cheers from Nigerians who…
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African Games: Tobi Amusan wins 100m hurdles Gold
Nigeria’s track queen, Tobi Amusan, on Wednesday won the 100m hurdles gold at the ongoing African Games in Accra, Ghana. Amusan won the race in a time of 12.89 seconds. She now has a hat-trick of 100m hurdles African Games titles after winning the event at the last two editions in Congo Brazzaville 2015 and Rabat 2019. Egypt currently dominates…
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Friendlies: Finidi George to lead Super Eagles against Ghana, Mali
By Innocent Raphael The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced that Finidi George will lead the national team, the Super Eagles, during their upcoming friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in this international break. This decision comes after the team has been without a coach since Jose Peseiro’s contract expired on February 29. Initially, the NFF called for applications…
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Finidi George to take charge of Super Eagles’ friendlies
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that former Super Eagles player Finidi George will lead the Nigerian football team in forthcoming international friendly matches against Ghana and Mali. After Jose Peseiro’s contract expired when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ended, the Super Eagles’ coaching position became vacant. According to reports, the Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical Director and…
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UEFA Champions League: Manchester City face Real Madrid in quarterfinals
Defending champions Manchester City will face record title holders Real Madrid in the quarterfinals of this season’s UEFA Champions League. The English side, who lifted the trophy for the first time last year, will host the first leg against Madrid as the Spanish giants seek their 15th title. Six-time winners Bayern München will visit north London in the first leg…
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African Games: Sports Minister parleys team Nigeria, tasks athletes on podium performance
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh has tasked Team Nigeria at the on-going African Games in Ghana to come top on the table with more medals in order to make Nigeria proud and also elevate themselves to the next level of their chosen careers. The minister gave the charge during an interactive session with Team Nigeria Athletes, Coaches, Federation…
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Lagos athlete wins first gold medal for Nigeria at 13th all African Games
Lagos badminton star Anuoluwapo Opeyori has soared to victory, clinching the first gold medal for Nigeria at the All African Games currently underway in Accra, Ghana. Opeyori, a talented badminton player from Lagos, dominated the competition, leaving his opponents behind to secure the prestigious gold medal. He faced formidable competition from seasoned athletes, yet he displayed remarkable resilience and determination,…
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Anthony Joshua delivers statement with a win over Francis Ngannou
Briton Anthony Joshua delivered the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Joshua, 34, floored the UFC champion in the first round and early in the second. A dazed Ngannou rose to his feet in Riyadh but was stunned by an explosive and formidable right moments later as…
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