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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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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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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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