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Ipswich relegated after 3-1 defeat at Newcastle

By Olaolu Joseph Alexander Isak, Dan Burn, and Will Osula all scored as Newcastle United defeated Ipswich Town 3-1 on Saturday, confirming the Tractor Boys’ relegation to the Championship. Ipswich needed a win at St. James’ Park and were hoping West Ham would lose to Brighton to delay their inevitable drop from the Premier League. However, their hopes were dashed…

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Crystal Palace beat Aston Villa to reach FA Cup final

Crystal Palace reached the FA Cup final in spectacular style as Eberechi Eze and Ismaila Sarr fired them to a fully deserved victory over Aston Villa at Wembley on Saturday. Eze broke the deadlock after 31 minutes, rifling a magnificent shot high past Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from the edge of the penalty area. Palace’s Tyrick Mitchell miskicked in front…

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Iwobi shines as Fulham boost European hopes with comeback win

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi continued his fine Premier League form with a brilliant assist to inspire Fulham’s dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday evening. In a tense Matchday 34 encounter, the Nigerian international set up the equaliser to spark Fulham’s late surge. The 28-year-old midfielder, who played 87 minutes before being substituted, now…

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Nigeria’s Francis Orbih elected to Badminton World Federation Council

President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih, has been elected as a council member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The election took place during the BWF Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, April 26, in Xiamen, China, where Orbih emerged victorious over top contenders from other African countries. He will join Cameroon’s Odette Assembe Engoulou on…

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El Clásico showdown: Barcelona, Real Madrid clash in Copa del Rey final

By Olaolu Joseph Spanish football giants, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, will renew their rivalry this evening with a shot at the Copa del Rey title. Once again, the entire football world will come to a standstill for one of the greatest rivalries in football history. Known as El Clásico, matches between the two sides are always filled with suspense,…

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Late NRA President Tade Azeez to be buried on Saturday

By Olaolu Joseph The remains of the immediate past President of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA), Alhaji Tade Azeez, will be committed to mother earth on Saturday. According to the burial plans released by the family, the rites will commence with the Janazah prayer, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the Ijebu-Ode Central Mosque. This will be followed immediately by interment…

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NSC mourns passing of former referees’ chief Tade Azeez

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Alhaji Tade Azeez. Azeez, a veteran sports administrator, was a former President of the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NRA), long-time Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), and Chairman of the annual ValueJet Cup. Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, stated: “I am deeply…

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Flamingos qualify for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

Despite wintry conditions in Blida, on the outskirts of the Algerian capital Algiers on Friday night, Nigeria’s U-17 girls held Algeria to a scoreless draw, securing qualification for this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals. Holding a 4-0 first-leg advantage, the 2008 bronze medallists adopted a calm and composed approach, soaking up the hosts’ pressure and launching quick counterattacks.…

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NFF mourns former NRA President Tade Azeez

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed shock and deep sadness over the passing of former President of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA), Otunba Tade Azeez, who died on Friday, April 25, 2025, after a brief illness. Azeez reportedly passed away around 2:45 p.m., leaving the football community in mourning. Reacting to the news, NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi,…

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Remo Stars one win from historic NPFL title

Remo Stars are just one victory away from clinching their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, following Rivers United’s 2-0 defeat to Kano Pillars on Friday in Kano. With a seven-point lead at the top and only 12 points left to play for, Remo Stars will be crowned champions if they defeat Niger Tornadoes in their next fixture —…

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