Category: Sports
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Super Eagles’ Unveils starting XI for friendly tie with Ghana
Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George has released his side’s starting XI to face Ghana in today’s international friendly tie in Marrakech, Morocco. George opted to start Stanley Nwabali in goal, while Semi Ajayi at the centre-back. Kelechi Iheanacho to lead the attack line for Nigeria. The likes of Alex Iwobi, Wilfred…
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Gerard Pique Tipped Arteta to succeed Xavi at Barcelona
Barcelona legend, Gerard Pique has suggested that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a leading contender to replace Xavi as the next head coach of the Spanish La Liga champions. Xavi recently announced his intention to step down from the role at the end of the current season, leaving Barcelona in search of a new coach.…
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Injury: Nwabali doubtful for Super Eagles friendlies
Stanley Nwabali, the goalkeeper for Chippa United, may be sidelined for Nigeria’s upcoming friendly matches against Ghana and Mali due to an injury. During Chippa United’s 2-0 defeat against defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, Nwabali was substituted in the 73rd minute with a suspected knee injury. The severity of…
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Don’t Leave Boxing, Anthony Joshua Advises Ngannou After A Devastating Knockout
Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua has destroyed his Cameroonian opponent, Francis Ngannou to victory in a heavyweight bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou with a devastating second-round finish to shatter any prospect of a sensational upset and continue his march towards becoming a three-time world champion on Friday. …
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NFF Announces Vacancies for Super Eagles, Golden Eaglets Coaching Positions’
NFF Announces Vacancies for Super Eagles, Golden Eaglets Positions’ By Miracle Ogunde Following the resignation of the former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, last month, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared the Super Eagles head coach position vacant. The NFF also declared the position of the U-17 coach vacant. There…
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2023 African Games: Flying Eagles Coach Unveils 20-man Squad
By Miracle Ogunde Ahead of the 13th All African Games taking place in Accra, Ghana, Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso, has unveiled a 20-man Squad list for the tournament. Some of the notable players in the squad are: Captain Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Daniel Daga and goalkeeper Nathaniel Nwosu. The Flying…
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UEFA Announces New Champions League format
The Union of European Footballing Associations (UEFA), have announced the new format for the Champions League, which will be implemented from the 2024-2025 season and onwards. The announcement video from UEFA (via Fabrizio Romano) details the changes that they will be implementing in the competition format. The current 32-team group stage…
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Alex Iwobi returns to social media after AFCON drama
By Our Correspondent After the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire, Nigerian footballer Alex Iwobi has resumed his presence on social media, particularly Instagram. The Fulham star had deleted all his Instagram posts in response to criticism he faced over his performance during the…
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Super Falcons loses Former Goalkeeper
By Yetunde Ogunmola Former goalkeeper of the Super Falcons, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, has died after close to eight years’ battle with cancer. The Nigerian Football Federation announced her death in a post via its X account, @thenff late Saturday night. “We are sad to hear of the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni after…
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FIFA Debunks Introduction of Blue Card
By Miracle Ogunde After reports emerged last week that the International Football Association Board had signed off on the trials of introducing blue card to football, FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has rejected the proposed plan. It would have been the first time since the introduction of the classic yellow and red…