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Benzema completes Madrid’s comeback to defeat City, qualify for Champions League final
Real Madrid battled back from the brink of elimination to overcome Manchester City and book its place in the Champions League final. For the third knockout tie in a row, Real looked down and out. Though this is a team that has become accustomed to improbable heroics, even by its own absurd standards Wednesday’s late, late show to secure a 3-1 victory over…
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Table tennis: Aruna hits top 10 in world ranking
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna climbed to No. 10 in the latest world ranking released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Tuesday. Aruna became the first African and black player to break into the top 10 of the table tennis after consistent performance all through the season. “Aruna has truly been mister consistent in both his performances and his participation.…
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BREAKING: FIFA fines Nigeria N64m, bans fans after Abuja stadium fracas
FIFA has fined Nigeria 150,000 Swiss France (about 65m) after fans invaded the stadium following the 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana’s Black Stars at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja on March 29. The 1-1 draw played against Ghana meant Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after playing a goalless draw in the first leg…
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PHOTO NEWS: UK-based Arsenal Fans TV crew visits Sanwo-Olu
Arsenal Fans TV crew visited Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina on Sunday. The AFTV team, on an African tour, was led by the founder, Robbie Lyle.
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Serena Williams joins bid to buy Chelsea
Former tennis world number one Serena Williams and seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton have joined Martin Broughton’s bid to buy Premier League club Chelsea, a source close to the bid told Reuters on Thursday. Former Liverpool chairman Broughton’s consortium includes World Athletics President Sebastian Coe and wealthy investors from around the world, who the group says all want…
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United announce Ten Hag’s appointment as new manager
Manchester United have announced Ajax boss Erik ten Hag as their new manager starting from the end of this current campaign. United announced Ten Hag’s appointment in a statement on the club’s website on Thursday “Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Erik ten Hag as Men’s First Team Manager, subject to work visa requirements, from the end…
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BREAKING: Super Eagles get easy draw in 2023 AFCON qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were given an easy draw in the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles were one of the seeded teams going to the draws They were drawn in Group A against Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau and São Tomé and Príncipe. Details later…
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Sporting achievements in Akwa Ibom testament to Gov Emmanuel’s investments – Eno
Governorship aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) IN Akwa Ibom, Umo Eno, says the achievements recorded in sports in the state are a testament to Governor Udom Emmanuel’s investments. The immediate past commissioner for lands and water resources said part of such achievements was Akwa United winning the Nigeria Professional Football League trophy for the first…
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Ronaldo loses newborn son, calls for privacy
Cristano Ronaldo has asked for privacy after the Manchester United forward announced the death of his newborn son. The Portuguese striker confirmed the news in a message on social media on Monday, also revealing the birth of a baby girl with partner Georgina Rodriguez, with the pair previously stating that they had been expecting twins. Ronaldo is a father to…
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Super Eagles to play Ecuador in friendly June 2
The Nigeria Football Federation and the Federación Ecuatoriana de Fútbol on Friday announced that the ‘A’ National Teams of both countries will play a friendly match in New Jersey, United States of America on Thursday, 2nd June 2022. Both teams will clash at the 25,000 –capacity Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey – home to Major League Soccer’s New York…
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