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EPL: Arsenal win at Old Trafford as Chelsea held at Stamford Bridge
By Tosin Omojola – Arsenal started their 2025/26 English Premier League campaign on a high on Sunday, defeating Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford. The two Premiership giants were separated by a Riccardo Calafiori strike, which came as early as the 13th minute of the encounter. The Arsenal defender headed home after benefitting from a mistake by United’s goalkeeper, Altay…
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Goals galore as new EPL season begins
By Tosin Omojola – Goals flowed freely as matchday one of the 2025/26 English Premier League season continued on Saturday. The action had kicked off on Friday, with defending champions Liverpool defeating Bournemouth 4-2, but even more goals followed the next day. Saturday’s fixtures began with Aston Villa and Newcastle United playing out a goalless draw — the only match…
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Key stats to know as Manchester United, Arsenal begin EPL campaign at Old Trafford
This Sunday, Old Trafford will come alive as Manchester United take on Arsenal in their Premier League opener. Key Stats to Know Arsenal have a 46.3% chance of beating Manchester United, according to Opta’s 10,000 match simulations. This is only the second time in English top-flight history that United will host Arsenal in their season opener. The last was in…
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Ibrahim Abdul re-elected President, Nigeria Weightlifting Federation
Incumbent President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Dr. Ibrahim Abdul, has been re-elected for another term in office following a smooth and peaceful election held during the Elective Congress at the Gymnasium Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Dr. Abdul, who previously led the federation, was returned unopposed with 12 votes, marking the beginning of his second…
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2025 AfroBasket: D’Tigers battle Cameroon in winner-takes-all clash
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s D’Tigers will square up against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions on Sunday afternoon in Luanda in what could be described as the biggest contest in Group B. It has been a remarkable performance so far for both teams, as they go into this match unbeaten after winning their opening two games. The stakes are high, as victory…
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Ikorodu City wins 2025 ValueJet Pre-season Tournament
By Tosin Omojola – Ikorodu City FC have emerged winners of the 2025 ValueJet Pre-season Tournament, held at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. The Lagos-based side claimed the title after securing a point in their last match against Rivers United of Port Harcourt. In the first game on the final day of matches, Ikorodu City were held to a 2-2…
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Osimhen makes first appearance as Galatasaray secures consecutive victory
Victor Osimhen’s first appearance this season for Galatasaray ended in a 3-0 win for the reigning Turkish Super Lig champions. Goals from Barış Alper Yılmaz (10th minute), Fatih Kurucuk (74th minute), and Mauro Icardi (87th minute) sealed the victory over Karagümrük on Friday at Rams Park. Second-half substitute Osimhen thought he had opened his account, but his strike was ruled…
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Late goals earn Liverpool victory over Bournemouth on EPL opening day
By Tosin Omojola – Liverpool began their title defence on a winning note on Friday night, beating Bournemouth 4-2 at Anfield. The English Premier League opener witnessed dramatic moments as the holders scored two late goals to seal the victory. Arne Slot’s men had taken a two-goal lead through a 37th-minute strike by Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo’s 49th-minute effort.…
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2025 Afrobasket: D’Tigers overpower Tunisia to secure quarter-final ticket
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, defeated Tunisia on Friday afternoon to continue their impressive run in the 2025 Afrobasket, ongoing in Luanda, Angola. The win means Nigeria has progressed to the quarter-final stage, even with a game against Cameroon still to play. Fresh from their opening-day victory over Madagascar, the Nigerians put up a dominant…
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NFF President affirms August 22 kick off date for 2025/26 NPFL seas
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has reiterated that there will be no change to the kickoff date of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, which is scheduled to begin on August 22. Speaking on Friday in Lafia while declaring open the NPFL 2025/26 pre-season seminar, Gusau described it as a positive development…
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