Category: Starnews Sport
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FULL LIST: NFF names 26 players for U-17 AFCON
The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday in Abuja released a list of 26 players picked for the country’s participation in the 2023 Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations in Algeria. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the list has 16 players from various football academies across the country, while the rest 10 are from amateur…
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Mahrez hat-trick sends Man City into FA Cup final
RIYAD Mahrez scored the first hat-trick in an FA Cup semi-final since 1958 as Manchester City kept their quest for the Treble on course by outclassing Sheffield United at Wembley. The Blades battled gamely throughout and even missed a big early chance when Iliman Ndiaye saw his shot saved by Stefan Ortega but once Mahrez…
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Saudi lawyer wants Ronaldo deported for ‘grabbing genitals’ while leaving the pitch
A Saudi lawyer, Nouf bin Ahmed, has vowed to file a complaint against Cristiano Ronaldo after the player appeared to grab his genitals while walking off the pitch on Tuesday. The incident happened after Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr suffered a 2-0 defeat to Odion Ighalo’s Al-Hilal on Tuesday night. Ronaldo’s action was deemed as an insulting gesture…
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Eagles soar above Wild Dogs in Guinea Bissau
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have won the return leg of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau at the latter’s home on Monday. Nigeria scored 30 minutes into the game with a penalty by Moses Simon, to go top of the table in Group A with nine…
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FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy arrives in Nigeria
The original FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy to be competed for by 32 teams from across the globe from July 20 to August 20 arrived in Abuja on Saturday afternoon. The trophy arrived in Nigeria after being taken to the three other African countries which will participate in the finals — Morocco, South Africa and…
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La Liga nominates 23-year-old Nigerian, Chukwueze, for Player of the Month
Villarreal Nigeria international forward, Samuel Chukwueze, has been nominated for La Liga Player of the Month for March. This followed Chukwueze’s impressive performance for the Yellow Submarine side. Villarreal picked seven points from three La Liga games in the month. The 23-year-old assisted three of the six goals scored by the club in March. Six…
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Secret to my speed is fufu, says Dortmund’s Adeyemi
Borussia Dortmund star forward, Karim Adeyemi, has revealed that the secret to how he became so fast is African dishes, especially fufu. The German striker of Nigerian descent scored the only goal for Dortmund against Chelsea in the champions league round of 16 first-leg tie at Signal Iduna park. In a post-game interview with CBSSportGolazo,…
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Ronaldo’s partner spotted with massive diamond ‘engagement’ ring
Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez has posted pictures of a trip to the Saudi Arabian desert with their children via social media. According to The Goal, the supermodel seems to have already settled into her new life in Riyadh. Rodriguez, along with Ronaldo and their children, took a day out to the desert and walked…
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Iwobi sends Arsenal message after Everton win
Nigeria International Alex Iwobi reconnected with his old club, Arsenal, after Everton defeated the Gunners on Saturday afternoon, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Toffees caused one of the major upsets of the season by beating the Premier League leaders in Sean Dyche’s first game at the helm. James Tarkowski nodded in a Dwight McNeil corner…
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Arsenal, Brighton agree £27m for Trossard
Full agreement has been reached between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion for winger, Leandro Trossard. The £27million deal reached on Thursday evening is inclusive of add ons. News about Arsenal being linked to the Belgian player filtered in on Thursday morning and in a swift move, the North London club has agreed terms with…