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Injured Messi miss Inter Miami cup final defeat
The injured Lionel Messi watched from the stands as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Houston Dynamo in the final of US Open Cup. Forward Messi, 36, was substituted against Toronto FC last week because of an “old injury” and sat out Miami’s draw at Orlando City on Monday. Griffin Dorsey and an Amine Bassi penalty put Houston 2-0 up in Fort Lauderdale,…
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Isak’s goal dumps City out of Carabao Cup
Newcastle produced a transformed second-half performance to knock Manchester City out of the Carabao Cup, with Aleksander Isak’s strike sending last season’s finalists into the fourth round, where they will face Manchester United. The home side were almost entirely on the back foot during the first 45 minutes at St James’ Park, with City dominating possession and territory and only…
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Tobi Amusan wins third-straight Diamond League trophy
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has emerged winner of the Diamond League trophy for an astonishing third consecutive time. On Sunday night at Oregon in the U.S., Amusan with a time of 12.33 seconds emerged winner of the fiercely-contested 100 metres hurdles event. The win has come after a disappointing outing in Budapest, Hungary during the World Athletics Championships. Amusan, with Sunday’s…
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Paul Pogba provisionally suspended after drugs test
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended from playing after a drugs test found elevated levels of testosterone in his system. Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal (Nado) said Pogba was tested after Juve’s 3-0 win at Udinese on 20 August. The 30-year-old France international, an unused substitute, was randomly selected for post-match drug testing. If found guilty of doping, he…
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BREAKING: Osimhen scores hat-trick as Eagles beat Sao Tome 6-0
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored three goals on Sunday as they defeated Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, and substitute, Samuel Chukwueze were also on target as the Eagles secured top spot in the group. More xdetails later…
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UFC 293: Sean Strickland shocks Israel Adesanya to take middleweight title
Sean Strickland became the new middleweight champion on Saturday night by beating Israel Adesanya by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 293 in Sydney. In a huge shock from the man ranked fifth in the middleweight division, the cards read 49-46, 49-46, 49-46 in favour of Strickland (28-5-0), who has won three consecutive UFC bouts and nine of…
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Governor Eno during visits Super Eagles ahead AFCON qualifier
The Nigeria Football Federation – NFF has commended the efforts of the Akwa Ibom State government in building and maintaining ‘world class’ facilities in the state. NFF Deputy Secretary General, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme stated this while receiving the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno who visited the team’s camp at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene to…
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Osimhen, Oshoala bag 2023 Ballon d’Or nominations
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala have both been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. The nominees for the award was revealed yesterday, making it the first time two Nigerians will make the cut. Osimhen had a remarking 2022/23 season winning the Italian Serie A for Napoli – there first in 30 years. The…
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PSG, Dortmund, Milan, Newcastle in tough Champions League group
Paris St Germain will kick off their quest for a maiden Champions League trophy in a strong Group F featuring Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Newcastle United following the draw on Thursday. PSG, AC Milan and Dortmund have crossed paths on multiple occasions in Europe’s elite competition, but it is a tough welcome back to the Champions League for Newcastle,…
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Super Falcons rise 8 places in latest FIFA ranking
The Super Falcons moved up eight places to 32nd in the latest World rankings released by FIFA on Friday. The move was as a result of Falcons performance at the just concluded Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand where they reached the round of 16 before bowing out on penalties to finalists England. In a group regarded as…
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