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EPL clubs keep Lookman’s dream move from Atalanta alive
Ademola Lookman may be back training alone at Atalanta’s training ground, but it appears unlikely he will play for the Italian club again as his agents intensify efforts to secure a move to the Premier League. Team Talk reported that following Inter Milan’s withdrawal from a potential transfer, the player’s representatives have opened talks with several Premier League clubs, including…
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Mo Salah claims third PFA Player of the Season award as Liverpool, Arsenal dominate Team of the Season list
By Tosin Omojola – Liverpool forward, Mohammed Salah has emerged as the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) player of the year for the 2024/25 season. The PFA Player of the Year trophy is widely considered the most prestigious individual award in English football, as it is voted for by the players themselves. Salah, who has now set a record, taking home…
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Disappointed Ademola Lookman returns to Atalanta after Inter Milan backout
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman has now returned to training with Atalanta after a failed move to Inter Milan. The Nigerian international was desperate to move away from Bergamo after three solid seasons with the club, playing an important role in leading them to a historic first trophy in 53 years. However, the Nigerian and his admirers from…
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Anas Yusuf, Sikiru Alimi on target as Super Eagles B exit CHAN with win over Congo
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s home based Super Eagles, ended their run in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on a victorious note, after beating Congo 2-0 on Tuesday night. The Nigerians struck twice in the second half of the Group D final match to secure the first and only victory in the championship. Reigning top scorer of the Nigerian…
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NSC inspects Lagos facilities for 2026 National Youth Games hosting rights
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has concluded a two-day inspection of sporting facilities in Lagos State as part of the process for awarding hosting rights for the 10th National Youth Games in 2026. The inspection covered several venues, including Elegbata Mini Stadium, Onikan Stadium, Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, and Rowe Park Sports Centre. Other facilities visited were at the…
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CHAN 2024: Super Eagles B tackle Congo in Nigeria’s farewell outing
By Tosin Omojola – It is a farewell outing for Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team as they face Congo in their final Group B match of the tournament. The Nigerian team has been less than impressive in a championship many had expected them to excel in. After two matches, the Nigerians have already exited the tournament, despite playing their third…
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Nigerian-born Beninese striker Razak Omotoyossi reportedly dies
By Tosin Omojola – Reports from Benin Republic indicate that former Nigerian league star, Razak Omotoyossi, has passed away. The Nigerian-born Beninese international was confirmed dead on Tuesday morning at the age of 38. As at the time of filing this report, details surrounding his death were still unclear, with the Beninoise football authorities expected to release an official statement…
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Olopade hails performance of team Nigeria at African Youth Scrabble Championships
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has congratulated Nigeria’s junior Scrabble team for their outstanding performance at the Pan Africa Youth Scrabble Championship in Nairobi, Kenya. Team Nigeria once again stamped its dominance on the continent by winning both the Under-19 and Under-15 categories, securing victories in both the individual and team events. In the…
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No ‘small sports’ in Nigeria, says NSC Chairman Dikko
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reiterated the commission’s resolve to provide equal opportunities for all sports to thrive in Nigeria. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Mallam Salihu Abubakar, Dikko made the remarks while receiving a delegation of the Japan African Baseball and Softball Foundation (J-ABS), led by its President, Mr. Shinja Tomonari,…
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Afrobasket: D’Tigers survive late scare, seal quarter-final ticket
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, made it three wins from three after defeating Cameroon 101-92 in their final Group B game at the ongoing Afrobasket in Luanda, Angola. It was not an easy ride for the Nigerians, who had to withstand a late comeback attempt by the Cameroonians in the final quarter. With both sides unbeaten…
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