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Falconets will overcome Senegal in Dakar – Aduku
Falconets head coach, Moses Aduku, has assured that despite the absence of top striker Janet Akekoromowei, the team will give their all and overcome hosts Senegal in Saturday’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third-round, second-leg encounter. Akekoromowei sustained an injury in the first half of last Saturday’s first leg in Abeokuta and had to be taken off. She has been…
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Super Bowl 2026: Tinubu hails Seahawks’ Nigerian-descent players
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated players of Nigerian descent who helped the Seattle Seahawks secure a 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, praising the Seahawks’ dominant performance, which earned the…
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How Nigeria Davis Cup team overpowered Uzbekistan – NTF chieftain
The Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Victor Hemba, has revealed the strategy that powered Team Nigeria to a memorable 3–1 victory over Uzbekistan in the Davis Cup Playoff, securing promotion to the World Group II stage. Hemba spoke to Sports247 after the historic win at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club 1895, where the Nigerian…
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Super Eagles’ coach Chelle eyes Real Madrid job
Super Eagles head coach Eric Sékou Chelle has openly declared his ambition to become the first African to manage Spanish giants Real Madrid. The Nigerian national team handler made the bold revelation while speaking about his long-term career goals, stressing that he harbours a strong desire to reach the very top of European club football. “My dream is to become…
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Man City put pressure on Arsenal after win over Liverpool
Erling Haaland scored a dramatic 93rd-minute penalty as Manchester City pulled off a stunning comeback against Liverpool to keep the Premier League title race alive. The hard-fought win for Pep Guardiola’s second-placed side cut Arsenal’s lead at the top to six points, with 13 games remaining. Bernardo Silva’s 84th-minute equaliser had cancelled out Dominik Szoboszlai’s superb free-kick 10 minutes earlier.…
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Osimhen on target as Galatasaray beat Rizespor 3-0
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen continued his fine form for Galatasaray on Sunday, helping his side secure a commanding 3-0 away victory over Rizespor. The Turkish giants took the lead in the 19th minute through Cenk Yilmaz, before Yunus Akgün doubled the advantage in the 62nd minute. Osimhen capped off the win by scoring the third goal later in the match,…
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NPFL: Bayelsa Utd, Rangers, El-Kanemi Warriors pick away points
A thrilling round of fixtures unfolded in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, with home teams enjoying strong outings while a few visitors managed to snatch valuable points. Ikorodu City started the day on a high, cruising to a 2-0 win over Tornadoes thanks to Joseph Arumala, who scored from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute and…
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Davis Cup returns to Lagos after 19 years as Nigeria hosts Uzbekistan
World-class tennis returned to Lagos at the weekend as Nigeria hosted the Davis Cup World Group II Play-offs against Uzbekistan at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, nearly 19 years after the competition was last staged in the city. The high-profile tie was described by many as a special moment in Nigerian sports, bringing the prestigious Davis Cup—often described as…
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Slim first-leg win puts Falconets’ World Cup chances in danger
Perennial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finalists Nigeria created several opportunities but had only Kindness Ifeanyi’s 51st-minute goal to show for their dominance in the first leg of one of Africa’s third-round qualifying fixtures for this year’s finals slated for Poland. Substitute Ifeanyi powered home a header from a corner kick taken by defender Tumininu Adeshina to give Nigeria victory,…
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Gyokeres double fires Arsenal past Sunderland, extends title lead
Viktor Gyokeres scored twice as Arsenal comfortably beat Sunderland to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points. The Gunners looked set to be frustrated by a well-organised Sunderland defence before Martin Zubimendi’s excellent strike beat Robin Roefs after hitting the post. Sunderland did cause problems, with Brian Brobbey unsettling the Arsenal backline with…
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