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North London turns red as Arsenal mark title triumph in style
By Tosin Omojola Tens of thousands of Arsenal supporters set aside the disappointment of missing out on European glory to celebrate the club’s first Premier League title since 2004 with a jubilant parade through London on Sunday. Large crowds lined the streets of north London as fans gathered to watch their heroes display the Premier League trophy from the upper…
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Flamingos crush Guinea 11-0, reach final qualifying round
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, have advanced to the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers following a dominant two-legged performance against Guinea. Having secured a convincing 5-0 victory in the first leg in Abidjan, the Flamingos completed the task in emphatic fashion with a 6-0 triumph in the…
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Lagos philanthropist Bella Disu marks 40th birthday with junior tennis development programme
Renowned philanthropist and business leader, Bella Disu, on Saturday hosted the finale of the maiden Bella Disu Open U-14 Junior Invitational Tennis Championship at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, as part of efforts to promote grassroots tennis development and discover young talents. The tournament, organised to commemorate her 40th birthday, focused on identifying and nurturing promising tennis players through…
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Osimhen, Lookman ruled out of Poland, Portugal friendlies
By Tosin Omojola Influential attacking players Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will not be available for Nigeria’s forthcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face Poland on June 3 before taking on Portugal on June 10, 2026, as part of preparations for future international assignments, including the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and…
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Olukoyede tasks NSC leadership on regulatory compliance in sports administration
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, to ensure strict regulatory compliance in the interest of sports development in Nigeria. Olukoyede made the call in Abuja on Friday when Dikko led the NSC management team on a courtesy visit to the EFCC…
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Champions League final loss devastating – Arsenal Midfielder Rice
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has described his side’s Champions League final defeat on penalties as “devastating”, while expressing support for teammates Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes, whose missed spot-kicks proved costly. Speaking to TNT Sports after the match, as reported by UEFA, the England international said both players were heartbroken following the shootout but stressed that the…
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Super Eagles crush Jamaica 3-0 to retain Unity Cup
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a commanding performance on Saturday at the Valley Stadium in London, defeating Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz 3-0 to successfully retain the Unity Cup title. The Eagles, who secured a 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the semi-finals, produced another impressive display to overcome the Jamaicans, who had booked their place in the final with a…
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Chelle names Squad for Poland, Portugal friendlies
By Tosin Omojola A full-strength Super Eagles squad will depart for Warsaw, Poland, on Sunday for an international friendly against the host nation. The Nigerian contingent is expected to leave London for the Polish capital just hours after Saturday’s Unity Cup final against Jamaica. The friendly encounter is scheduled for June 3. Head coach Eric Chelle has included Femi Azeez,…
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BREAKING: PSG retain Champions League crown after penalty shootout victory over Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title on Saturday night, defeating Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time in the final played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary. Arsenal took the lead through Kai Havertz during regulation time, but PSG fought back to level the score through an Ousmane Dembélé penalty, forcing the…
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BREAKING: Liverpool tip Iraola to replace Arne Slot
Liverpool have decided to part ways with manager Arne Slot, only a few days after the Premier League season ended. The Reds failed to defend their title and managed to finish in fifth place and qualify for the Champions League. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account on Saturday afternoon. Slot is set to be replaced…
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