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Bendel Insurance, Bayelsa Queens win 2023 Federation Cup
Imade Osarenkhoe’s strike from six yards on the dot of half time, after handball in the box by Rangers’ defender, Chinemerem Ugwueze, handed Bendel Insurance this year’s NFF-TINGO Federation Cup title and a ticket to represent Nigeria in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup competition. The ‘Flying Antelopes’ threw in all they could muster in an interesting encounter at the Stephen…
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2023 AFCON: 14 nations now confirmed
Latest Update on the AFCON 2023 The thrilling weekend of CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Ivory Coast 2023 qualifiers saw more African football giants’ book their place in the continent’s biggest event set to take place between 13 January and 11 February 2024. The qualification of most of the former African champions this past weekend is again another indication…
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Chelsea sign Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig for £52m
Chelsea have signed France striker Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig for £52m. The 25-year-old scored 16 goals in 25 games in the Bundesliga last season. Nkunku, who has won 10 caps for France, is manager Mauricio Pochettino’s first signing since he took charge in May. “I am incredibly happy to be joining Chelsea. A big effort was made to bring me to…
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BREAKING: Super Eagles defeat Sierra Leone 3-2, qualify for 2023 AFCON
Nigeria emerged triumphant in a thrilling encounter against Sierra Leone, prevailing with a 3-2 scoreline to secure their ticket to play at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023. A brace by in-form striker Victor Osimhen helped the Super Eagles to the important away victory. Nigeria dominated the early exchanges and in the 19th minute, Osimhen lobbed the…
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AFCON qualifier: Super Eagles land in Monrovia to hunt for three crucial points
Nigeria’s delegation to Sunday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying duel with Sierra Leone arrived in the Liberian capital, Monrovia on Saturday morning, aboard a chartered Air Peace airline Embraer 195. The aircraft conveying the contingent of 23 players, technical and administrative staff and a few other officials led by President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, landed at the…
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Waldrum picks Ebi, Asisat, Ajibade, 20 others for Women’s World Cup
Head Coach Randy Waldrum has listed European Cup winner Asisat Oshoala, dainty attacking midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade and history-making captain Onome Ebi in his list of 23 Super Falcons for this year’s FIFA World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand. There is also first choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, as well as defenders Osinachi Ohale and Oluwatosin Demehin, midfielders Halimatu Ayinde…
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Champions Manchester City kick off new season at Burnley
Manchester City face a reunion with Vincent Kompany as the champions kick off the 2023/24 Premier League season away at newly-promoted Burnley on Friday, August 11. Last season’s Sky Bet Championship winners have been handed a daunting first assignment on their return to the top flight as Pep Guardiola’s treble-winners travel to Turf Moor. The game is the first instalment…
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Fatma Samoura to step down as FIFA Secretary General
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura will leave her role at the end of the year after seven years in which she played a pivotal role in transforming the organisation, restoring its credibility and breaking down barriers. “It was the best decision of my life to join FIFA,” says FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura. “I am very proud to have led…
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Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud to win French Open, claim 23rd major
Novak Djokovic showed his greatness once again by overcoming a sticky start to win a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title with victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud in the French Open final. Djokovic, 36, was far from his best in the initial stages but his quality in a first-set tie-break laid the platform for a 7-6 (7-1) 6-3 7-5 victory.…
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Man City claim Treble with Champions League win
Manchester City’s long quest to win the Champions League finally ended in triumph against Inter Milan in Istanbul as Pep Guardiola’s side completed the Treble. After winning the Premier League and FA Cup, City emulated Manchester United’s triple trophy haul in 1999 as they became only the second English club to achieve the feat after Rodri’s crisp 68th-minute strike settled…
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