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Osimhen Extends Goal-Streak As Galatasaray Defeats Besiktas

Nigerian star striker Victor Osimhen is making headlines with his incredible goal-streak in the Turkish Super Lig. His latest goal, his fourth this season, came in a tough Istanbul Derby where Galatasaray battled their way to a 2-1 victory over rivals Besiktas on Monday. The 25-year-old, currently on loan from Napoli, has quickly become a […]

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Ballon d’Or 2024: Lookman Named 14th Best Nominee, Rodri Wins Award

In a prestigious ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman made headlines as a standout nominee in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings. This annual event, which celebrates the world’s most outstanding football talent, saw Lookman, who plays for Atalanta in Italy’s Serie A, achieve a 14th place finish. Lookman stood

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Nigerians Expect Libya Sanctions As CAF Announces Verdict

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to deliver its decision today regarding the controversial and interrupted AFCON Group D qualifying match between Libya and Nigeria. This match, originally scheduled for October 15 at Benina Martyrs Stadium in Benina, was surrounded by a series of irregularities that have led many to call for significant

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Adesanya Praises Ngannou’s Dominance As Top UFC Heavyweight

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has praised Francis Ngannou’s dominance as the top heavyweight fighter in the world following his remarkable knockout victory over Renan Ferreira at the PFL Super Fights. Ngannou, making his highly anticipated return to MMA and his debut with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), delivered a stunning first-round knockout, reaffirming

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AFCON: CAF Disciplinary To Rule On Libya Vs Nigeria Wednesday

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to make a key decision on Wednesday regarding the unresolved AFCON qualifying Group D match between Libya and Nigeria. The match, initially scheduled to take place at the Benina Martyrs Stadium on October 15, was abruptly canceled. The case has since been referred to the CAF disciplinary

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NPFL: Musa Scores Again As Pillars Defeat Rangers In Enugu

In an exciting Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 7 encounter, the Kano Pillars achieved a thrilling 4-3 victory over the reigning champions, Enugu Rangers, with Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa playing a crucial role in the match. The game took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Wednesday, showcasing the talent and determination of both

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Foreign Minister: No Apology To Libya For Super Eagles’ Detention

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has strongly refuted claims that the country issued an apology to Libya regarding the recent detention of the Super Eagles in Benghazi. This came after a false report was published by The Libya Observer, alleging that Nigeria had apologized for the incident. The article in question had caused

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AFCON: Nigerian Sports Highs And Lows On Independence Anniversary

As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day anniversary, there are numerous reflections on the nation’s progress over the decades. Among the areas where the country has made significant strides is sports, a sector that has continued to shape national pride and identity. The past year alone has been a mixed bag of triumphs and disappointments,

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