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Nigeria negotiating new contract with coach Peseiro

The Nigeria Football Federation has opened negotiations with Jose Peseiro over a new contract as national coach. “His contract ended in July and we’re now talking to him and his lawyers,” NFF president Ibrahim Gusau said on Wednesday. Peseiro had been on a one-year contract. Gusau said talks were held up because of the delay in the 2023 Africa Cup…

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First Lady welcomes Super Falcons at State House, Abuja

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has celebrated the Super Falcons of Nigeria with a reception at the State House Abuja on Monday. The First lady who received some of the players, their technical team and officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), said the girls displayed dedication, resilience, team spirit with the zeal and strength that defines Nigeria. She paid glowing…

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Adeleke hosts two Osun-born Super Falcons stars

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Sunday hosted two members of the Nigeria Female National Team, the Super Falcons who are indigenes the State. Adeleke who played host to the two players, Rasheedat Ajibade and Rofiat Imuran in Ede expressed happiness over what he described as their sterling performance at the ongoing Women World cup competition.…

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Anthony Joshua claims seventh round knockout win over Helenius

Heavyweight Anthony Joshua spectacularly knocked out Robert Helenius with one punch in round seven, after boxing tentatively in the first half of the fight at London’s O2 Arena. The 33-year-old Briton – who was jeered by fans during the fight – landed nothing of note until an overhand right ended Helenius’ night. The win – Joshua’s first stoppage win in…

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Liverpool agree £111m fee with Brighton for Ecuador midfielder

Liverpool have agreed a British record transfer fee of £111m with Brighton for midfielder Moises Caicedo.After Brighton rejected a succession of bids from Chelsea, it remains to be seen whether the Blues will now match that amount. Brighton had set a fee in excess of £100m for Caicedo and had said they felt no-one would reach it.However, Liverpool have now…

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WA includes Amusan in provisional list for World Championships

World Athletics has included World Record Holder and reigning champion Tobi Amusan in the provisional list for the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Championships in Budapest later this month. Amusan is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after missing three whereabouts tests within a period of 12 months. The 26-year-old had in a post on her social media…

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Tinubu champions dialogue to resolve Niger Republic impasse

The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says the regional bloc will continue to champion diplomacy and dialogue, as well as earnest discussions with all parties involved, to restore constitutional governance in the Republic of Niger. The ECOWAS Authority chairperson spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the opening of the 2nd…

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Amusan missing as Nigeria reveals contingent for World Athletics Championships

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has unveiled the lineup of 26 athletes set to compete at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, taking place from August 19 to 27. Leading the roster is Ese Brume, who has won medals in the last two editions of the World Championships. The selection also includes national champion Usheoritse Itsekiri, along with…

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FIFPRO helping Super Falcons claim owed allowances from NFF

FIFPRO, the worldwide representative organisation for over 65,000 professionals footballers says it is helping the Super Falcons to recover its owed allowances by the Nigeria Football Federation. The Super Falcons who crashed out at the round of 16 of the ongoing Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand have been enmeshed in a bonus row with the NFF prior…

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First Lady hails D’Tigress for placing Nigeria on global map of excellence

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has hosted the D’tigress of Nigeria to a reception at the State House, Abuja. The First Lady said their performance on the basketball court is a testament to hard work, discipline, and commitment to excellence and this will inspire ocountless individuals especially women, to pursue their dreams. “Your victory transcends sports, symbolizing the potential…

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