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Merseyside derby: Salah brace seals Liverpool 2-0 victory over Everton
Mohamed Salah became the first Liverpool player since Peter Beardsley 32 years ago to score in Anfield’s opening four league matches with both goals in a 2-0 victory over 10-man Everton in the 243rd Merseyside derby. Ashley Young, who has played in some of the world’s biggest cross-city clashes in Manchester, Milan and Birmingham, was sent for a second bookable…
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Sports minister commends NBBF for successful Zenith Elite Women’s Basketball League
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh,has commended the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), led by Engr. Musa Kida, for their organization of the Women’s Basketball League Final Four, held in Lagos from October 17th to 19th, 2023. The Minister was present at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, where he witnessed a thrilling match between MFM Basketball and…
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Nigeria defeats Mozambique In 5-goal thriller
The three-time African champions, Super Eagles were the better side in Portugal as they cruised to a straightforward victory over the East Africans, Mozambique in a five-goal thriller on Monday. Frank Onyeka scored his first-ever goal for Nigeria as Super Eagles handed Mozambique a 3-1 defeat in an international friendly at the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira on Monday evening. With…
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Super Eagles play 2-2 with Saudi Arabia in friendly game
Just as happened in their only previous encounter 13 years ago, which was also a friendly match, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia could not be separated at the end of their second-ever meeting in Portugal on Friday, with the three-time Asian champions netting a last-gasp equalizer from a free-kick at the edge of the box that deflected off Calvin Bassey. Victor…
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2023 AFCON: Nigeria draw hosts Cote d’Ivoire, holders Senegal clash with Cameroon
Hosts Cote d’Ivoire will play regional rivals Nigeria at the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 as the Official Draw set up some tantalising matches following Thursday’s event in Abidjan. Defending champions Senegal were pitted against Cameroon while record winners Egypt renew hostilities with Ghana after the draw was made. In a captivating…
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Hazard announces retirement from professional football at 32
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from football at the age of 32. Hazard, who won the Premier League twice during his time at Stamford Bridge, revealed the news on social media on Tuesday. “You must listen to yourself and stay stop at the right time,” he wrote. “After 16 years and more than…
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Olympics qualifier: Falcons invite Nnadozie, Ohale, Oshoala, 19 others to face Ethiopia
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale and forward Asisat Oshoala headline a list of 22 players invited to the Super Falcons’ camp for this month’s Paris 2024 Women Olympic Football Tournament qualification fixture against the Senior Women National Team of Ethiopia. Ethiopia will host the first leg of the second-round fixture in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, 25th October with the…
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Martinelli secures late win for Arsenal over Man City
Gabriel Martinelli stepped off the bench and slammed in a late winner for Arsenal as they beat Premier League title rivals Manchester City 1-0 at a euphoric Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The brilliant Brazilian winger had missed the last five matches with injury but gave Arsenal added impetus when he came on at half-time – and then grabbed a dramatic…
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2030 World Cup: Tournament to be held across six countries in three continents
The 2030 World Cup will be held across six countries in three continents, Fifa has confirmed. Spain, Portugal and Morocco have been named as the co-hosts, with the opening three matches taking place in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. The opening matches in South America are to mark the World Cup’s centenary as it will be 100 years since the inaugural…
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My love for Napoli shirt is unshakable, says Osimhen after TikTok mocking
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen says he has “unwavering” love for the club and has urged “unity” among its fanbase. The Serie A club were criticised for sharing a video on TikTok appearing to mock the Nigerian for missing a penalty last week, but said they “never meant to offend” the 24-year-old. The footage included a caricature voice saying “gimme penalty…
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