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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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Lagos Sports Commission launches Lagos STARS
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has launched Lagos STARS (Sports Talents & Athletes Redefining Success), a novel initiative to recognise, celebrate, and honour outstanding athletes, budding talents, and dedicated stakeholders shaping the diverse and vibrant sports ecosystem in the state. Lagos STARS echoes the commitment of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in advancing and promoting sporting excellence. …
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Foden inspires Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Manchester United
Phil Foden’s brace inspired Manchester City’s 3-1 comeback victory against local rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium. Marcus Rashford had United ahead in the first half of derby day with one of the best goals of his career — but it was not enough. Foden scored twice, including one beauty, before Erling Haaland sealed the 3-1 win. In a…
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Former CAF President, Issa Hayatou is dead.
The former President of CAF, Issa Hayatou has passed away according to reports. The legendary African football Chief passed away at the age of 77. Issa Hayatou holds the record as the longest serving CAF President. He was at the Presidentof African football for 29 years, before losing to challenger Ahmad of Madagascar in 2017 in what was a major…
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Peseiro quits as Super Eagles coach
Portuguese manager, Jose Peseiro, has confirmed his exit as manager of the Super Eagles after his contract officially expired on Thursday. Peseiro who led the Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, on Friday, said he was fulfilled coaching the West African nation. “Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF. It was a pride…
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Heartbroken’ Pogba vows to fight doping ban
Paul Pogba insists he is not guilty of doping and has vowed to appeal a reported four-year ban. The former Manchester United ace, who currently plies his trade for Juventus, was provisionally suspended last September after a drugs test found elevated levels of testosterone in his system. He was randomly tested after Juve’s first match of the Serie A season…
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Sports Ministry partners Yucateco on grassroots boxing
The Federal Ministry of Sports Development is to collaborate with YUCATECO Boxing Promotion to develop grassroots boxing in the country. The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, declared when the organisation paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. He disclosed that the future of sports development starts from the grassroots, where talents are discovered and nurtured. “No country…
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Lagos to revive school Sports, promote development of young athletes, says DG, Sports Commission
The newly appointed Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, has revealed the ambitious plan of the state government to reinvigorate school sports across the state with a vision to enhance the overall sporting landscape and promote the development of young athletes. Revealing this at the 17th Inter- House Sports Competition of Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls…
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Dani Alves trial: Ex-Brazil player guilty of nightclub rape
A court in Spain has found former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub. BBC in a report said he has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison. The 40-year-old, who is one of the most decorated footballers in history, had denied sexually assaulting the woman in the early…
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Hojlund bags brace as Man United defeat Luton 1-2 away
In-form Rasmus Hojlund’s early brace proved enough for Manchester United to edge past battling Luton after their electric start threatened to turn into a chastening Kenilworth Road collapse. Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils have enjoyed an unbeaten start to 2024 and are hoping for a brighter future under Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the Ineos chairman prepares to officially become minority…
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