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Flying Eagles captain eyes victory against Senegal in AFCON quarter-final
By Olaolu Joseph Captain of Nigeria’s U-20 team, Daniel Bameyi, says the Flying Eagles are determined to beat title holders Senegal in their African U-20 Cup of Nations quarter-final clash in Egypt. Speaking ahead of the crucial tie, Bameyi emphasized the team’s focus and belief. “We’ve come this far by staying disciplined and focused. Now that it’s Senegal, we know…
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Afcon U-20: Zubairu admits game against Kenya was difficult
By Olaolu Joseph Flying Eagles’ head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, admitted his side were stretched to the limit by Kenya in Wednesday’s match. He also acknowledged the disappointment felt by Nigerian fans following the team’s 2-2 draw with the Kenyans, despite securing qualification to the next round of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Nigerian team had to…
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NPFL threatens to fine coaches who boycott post-match interviews
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Commissioners have been directed to ensure that all clubs and their coaches fully comply with post-match protocols, including mandatory interviews with journalists. Chairman of the NPFL, Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, issued the directive via the Matchday Situation Room, where league operations officials interact with Match Commissioners in real time to ensure smooth matchday management. “It…
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NSC DG urges junior athletes to make history at Gateway Games
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has urged the country’s Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) to view their participation in the upcoming 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State as a defining step toward sporting greatness. Olopade gave the charge during a visit to the athletes’ training camp in Abuja on Wednesday, where he engaged…
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PSG ends Arsenal’s UCL run, faces Inter in final
By Olaolu Joseph Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ended Arsenal’s Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night, securing a 3-1 aggregate win to book their place in the final of the UEFA Champions League. The French side, who won the first leg 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium last week, completed the job in the second leg to set up…
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AFCON U20: Flying Eagles battle back to reach quarter-finals
Nigeria reached the quarter-finals of the ongoing CAF U20 Championship in Egypt after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Kenya’s Rising Stars in their final Group B match on Wednesday. The Flying Eagles finished second in the group with five points, two behind group leaders Morocco, who defeated Tunisia 3-1 in the other group fixture. Morocco will remain in Cairo for…
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UCL thriller: Inter Milan edge Barcelona to reach seventh final
By Olaolu Joseph Italian giants Inter Milan sensationally booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final after a dramatic 4-3 victory over Barcelona in the second leg of their semi-final clash on Tuesday night, securing a 7-6 aggregate win. It was another unforgettable night at the San Siro as both sides lit up the pitch with goals, with the…
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Unity Cup: Musa returns as Chelle unveils 12 new faces for London showdown
By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, has submitted his list of invited players for the upcoming Unity Cup in London to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), with several fresh faces making the cut. Nigeria will compete in the tournament alongside Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago. The Eagles will face the Black Stars in the opening match…
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Abiodun assures of adequate preparation for Gateway Games 2024
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that finishing touches are being put on facilities in all the venues that would be used for the National Sports Festival tagged “Gateway Games 2024.” Speaking while hosting Sports Editors under the aegis of the Guild of Sports Editors at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor…
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Centurions in Cairo: Flying Eagles chase milestone victory against Kenya
By Olaolu Joseph Seven-time champions and two-time runners-up, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are determined to mark their 100th match of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations with a win when they face Kenya in downtown Cairo on Wednesday evening. The encounter, which is one of the final games of Group B in the ongoing CAF U-20 Championship and is scheduled to…
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