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U-20 World Cup: Nigeria win Italy 2-0 to maintain 100% record
Salim Fago Lawal’s diving header and Jude Sunday’s last-gasp finish earned Nigeria victory over Italy in an end-to-end encounter at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The result left the Flying Eagles and the Azzurri on six and three points respectively after two games apiece in Group D. Both sides had chances in the first half, with Tommaso Baldanzi testing the…
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Sports ministry inaugurates National Institute of Sports board
The Federal Government has officially inaugurated the new board members of the National Institute of Sports (NIS), emphasizing the need for effective governance and policy direction in line with the institution’s mandate. The ceremony, which took place at the office of the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, in Abuja, marked a significant step towards revitalizing the…
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Saka signs new long-term Arsenal contract
Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. Sky Sports News understands the winger’s new contract is a four-year deal until the summer of 2027. Saka’s previous contract was due to expire at the end of next season, with the new deal a major boost to Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta. The 21-year-old has been one of Arsenal’s…
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Nikola Jokic leads Denver Nuggets to first NBA finals appearance
The Denver Nuggets reached the NBA finals for the first time in their history after Nikola Jokic led a second-half fightback to complete a 4-0 Western Conference championship sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets overturned a 15-point half-time deficit to win 113-111. Jokic, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, finished with 30 points. The Nuggets will face either…
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Manchester City win third straight EPL title after Arsenal’s loss at Forest
Manchester City have been crowned Premier League champions for the third successive season after title rivals Arsenal lost at Nottingham Forest. The Gunners, top for the majority of the campaign, are four points behind City with only one game left to play after being beaten 1-0 on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side have won the title in five of the past…
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Ivan Toney suspended for eight months over betting
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been banned from football for eight months after he accepted breaking Football Association betting rules. Toney has also been charged £50,000 and warned about his future conduct for 232 breaches of the FA’s betting rules. His suspension starts immediately, but the 27-year-old can return to training with Brentford four months before it ends on 17…
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Chelsea agree deal to appoint Pochettino as next manager
Chelsea have agreed a deal to appoint former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino as their next head coach. The 51-year-old Argentine, who is set to return to the Premier League after being sacked by Chelsea’s London rivals Spurs in November 2019, will take over from caretaker manager Frank Lampard at the end of this season. Pochettino will permanently succeed Graham Potter,…
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Southampton relegated from Premier League after Fulham loss
Southampton’s 11-year stay in the Premier League ended in tame fashion as their relegation was confirmed with defeat at home by Fulham. Aleksandar Mitrovic, making his return from an eight-game ban for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh, sealed Saints’ fate with a stooping header after Carlos Vinicius’ opener. The hosts could have few complaints about the outcome after producing a muted performance despite…
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Golden Eaglets knocked out of U-17 AFCON
Nigeria’s Under-17 football team, Golden Eaglets, have crashed out of the ongoing Under 17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria. The team lost 1-2 to their Burkina Faso counterparts in the quarter finals of the event at the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Thursday. The result means that Nigeria could not secure a ticket to the 2023 FIFA Under-17 World…
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Arsenal keep title hopes alive with win over Newcastle
Arsenal clawed Manchester City’s lead at the Premier League summit back to one point after they came out on top in a thriller against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Mikel Arteta’s side, who have played one game more than the champions, responded superbly to the pressure exerted by Manchester City’s victory over Leeds United to prevail in an action-packed,…
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