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Lookman reveals playing for Super Eagles turned his career around

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Atalanta of Italy striker Ademola Lookman has opened up on his career turning point. Lookman was part of England’s Junior Three Lions, who lifted the U20 FIFA World Cup in South Korea. Despite being one of the outstanding players in the team and competition, Lookman decided to switch allegiance to Nigeria. Since joining Super Eagles,…

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MFM Queens dare FAP in make or break encounter at FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa

Olaolu Joseph Four final group matches will be decided today in group A and B at the ongoing FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa at the Marius Ndiaye Arena in Dakar the Senegalese capital. Nigeria champions MFM Queens will be stepping on the court again today for a make or mar against F.A.P of Cameroon. Both teams need a win to…

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NSC to hold strategic meeting with sports federations’ presidents, secretaries

Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission (NSC), under the leadership of its Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director General, Honourable Bukola Olopade, is set to hold an important meeting with the presidents and secretaries of various sports federations in Nigeria. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, aims to further discuss strategic objectives for advancing sports development across Nigeria. The…

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Ibadan Golf Club releases End-of-Year tournaments line up

Olaolu Joseph As the year inches close to an end, the prestigious Ibadan Golf Club (UGC) has released the line up of several notable golf tournaments, billed for the Ibadan Golf Club (IGC) Onireke, Ibadan. Some of the tournaments include, Christmas Carol on December 18, the Golden Category Kitty for players within age 50-59 years, which will take place on…

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Harmstring injury may sideline Osimhen till late December

Olaolu Joseph Victor Osimhen is expected to be sidelined for some time after sustaining a hamstring injury during Galatasaray’s 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. The Nigeria international, who found the net in the match, was forced off in the 74th minute and replaced by Michy Batshuayi. The goal was Osimhen’s 10th in the league…

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8th CHAN: Super Eagles B intensifies training for Ghana’s Black Galaxies

Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s quest for a fourth appearance at the African Nations Championship is being taken seriously by players invited to the camp of Super Eagles B, who continue to sweat it out at the exquisite Remo Stars’ Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State. A total of 30 players were assembled last week at the impressive facility, as the Eagles…

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Manchester United to bid for Osimhen, plus other transfer rumours

Olaolu Joseph Manchester United are ready to trigger Victor Osimhen’s €75m (£62.1m) release clause to sign the Napoli striker in January. (Il Mattino – Italy) There is also interest from Man Utd in Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, who has been warned he could be sold if he does not extend his contract. Arsenal and Chelsea are both keen on the…

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MFM Queens suffer second defeat at FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa

Olaolu Joseph Nigeria Women’s Basketball League champions, MFM Queens are not finding their feet at the 2024 FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball League Africa going on in Dakar, Senegal. MFM lost their opening games at the championship. First they went down to Egyptian heavyweight Al Ahly 99-49. 27-16, 29-07, 21-10 and 22-16 before they crumbled under the weight of home ladies,…

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