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Wolverhampton star ready play for Nigeria ahead of England

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Bright Enobakhare has reportedly to play Nigeria ahead of England, according to Allnigeriasoccer.com. The 21-year-old Benin-born star moved to Birmingham at the age of fifteen and is eligible to represent Three Lions having spent more than five years in the country. Enobakhare who currently on a season-long loan at Wigan Athletic was […]

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Malango cleared to play for Raja Casablanca

DR Congo international Ben Malango has received temporary clearance from Fifa to play for his Moroccan club Raja Casablanca. The 25-year-old, who signed a three-year deal with Raja in July as a free agent, was waiting to appear for his new team after his former club TP Mazembe lodged a case with football’s governing body […]

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New Zealand 23-13 South Africa: All Blacks Hold off Spirited Springboks

New Zealand: 17 (23) Tries: Bridge, Barrett Pens: Mo’unga 2, Barrett Cons: Mo’unga 2 South Africa: 3 (13) Tries: Du Toit Pens: Pollard Cons: Pollard DG: Pollard Defending champions New Zealand produced a clinical display to hold off a spirited South Africa in their World Cup Pool B opener in Yokohama. The Springboks started brightly […]

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Cameroon appoint Toni Conceçaio as new coach of Indomitable Lions

Cameroon have appointed Portuguese-born Antonio Conceição da Silva Oliveira as the new head coach of the Indomitable Lions. He was appointed on Friday September 20 by the Minister of Sports and Physical Education who said it is the accomplishment of a rigorous process. The 57-year old Toni Conceicaio will be assisted by François Omam Biyik […]

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CHAN Eagles depart Abuja for Lome ahead of Togo clash

Home-based Eagles depart Abuja for Lome ahead of the 2020 African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifying match against Togo at the Stade de Kegue as from 4 pm on Sunday. Coach Imama Amapakabo has named Akwa United striker Mfon Udoh and Super Eagles goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa plus 18 others for the clash with 16 of the […]

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South Africa to Honour Chester Williams at Rugby World Cup

The Springbok team will carry the image of 1995 Rugby World Cup winner, Chester Williams, on their jersey in Saturday’s Pool B opener against New Zealand in Yokohama. Williams was a shining star of the Springboks’ 1995 campaign but passed away suddenly from a heart attack in Cape Town two weeks ago. He was 49. […]

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Nigeria: Olympic Eagles to know foes October 3rd

Olympic Eagles will know their group opponents on October 3rd for the Egypt 2019 U23 Africa Cup Of Nations when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducts draw for the championship. Nigeria picked a ticket for the U23 Cup of Nations, following wins over Libya and Sudan in the qualifying rounds. CAF made this disclosure […]

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Nigerian star sets UCL record after scoring against Inter

Nigerian star Peter Olayinka has set new UEFA Champions League record after scoring against Inter Milan in the 1-1 scored draw at San Siro on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old Ibadan-born making his tournament debut for Czech side, Slavia Prague by opening his account in the 63 minutes of the encounter but his goal was not […]

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Kamworor Smashes Men’s World Half Marathon Record

Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor sliced 17 seconds off the world record at the Copenhagen Half Marathon completing the race in 58min 01sec. Kamworor’s compatriot Abraham Kiptum held the record previously at 58:18 set in Valencia in 2018. The 26-year-old Kenyan has won his third world half-marathon title. Kamworor broke away from the pack and raced alone […]

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Nigeria: Onuachu scores debut goal in Genk defeat

Super Eagles forward, Paul Onuachu scores debut goal in KRC Genk 2-1 away defeat against Sporting Charleroi in Belgium Jupiler League. The 25-year-old, who joined the Belgian side from Danish club FC Midtjylland on transfer deadline day, started his first league game as the visitors went in search of their fourth league win of the […]

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Zimbabwe Swimmer Sets Championship Record At African Junior Swimming Championships

Zimbabwe swimmer and Gateway High School student, Donata Katai has set a new World record at the African Junior Swimming Championships in Tunisia. Katai won a gold medal in the 100m backstroke after finishing in 1 minute 4.63 seconds. This was revealed by Star FM’s head of sport, Steve Vickers, in his Twitter post. Vickers […]

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Shock! Super Eagles manager Rohr loses his mother

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rhor has lost his mother at the age of 97 years old. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, which broke the news on its verified Twitter handle, Elizabeth just died. We commiserate with @NGSuperEagles Head coach, Mr Gernot Rohr who just lost his mother Madam Elisabeth Rohr. She was 97. May […]

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Cameroon: UN Secretary General reacts to Biya’s National dialogue move

The Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement made by Cameroon’s President Paul Biya to launch a National dialogue process. In tweets published some few hours after President Biya’s address to Cameroonians on the UN info’s twitter account, Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson of the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio […]

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Shevchenko: Physically Strong Super Eagles Will Be Difficult To Beat

Ukraine head coach Andriy Shevchenko is expecting a difficult game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in today’s (Tuesday) friendly encounter at the Dnipro Arena, Completesports.com reports. The Ukrainians defeated Lithuania 3-0 in their European 2020 Championship qualifier in Vilnius last Saturday. Shevchenko’s men have now shifted their attention to today’s encounter at the Dnipro […]

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Salah Can Match Messi If He Becomes Less Selfish — Wenger

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah boasts similarities to Lionel Messi and can become even better if he tones down his obsession with goals, according to Arsene Wenger. The ex-Arsenal coach, who recently hinted at a possible return to management in the international arena , believes the Reds attacker’s game is comparable to Messi’s but is still […]

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FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers Beat China to Qualify For 2020 Olympics

Nigeria’ s D ’ Tigers have qualified for the 2020 Olympics holding in Tokyo , after beating their Chinese opponents in front of a home crowd in Guangzhou . D’Tigers , who are participating in the FIBA Basketball World Cup in China won the game , 86 – 73. With this result , Nigeria is […]

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Accra Sports Stadium to Host Ghana/Gabon Reverse Fixture

The Accra Sports Stadium will host the reverse fixture involving Ghana’s Black Queens and the Panthers of Gabon in the 2020 Olympic qualifiers on Tuesday, September 3. The crunch encounter initially fixed for the Cape Coast Sports Stadium has been moved to the capital. The Women’s Senior National team, posted a convincing 3-0 win over […]

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Nigeria: Rohr replaces injured Ndidi with PAOK star for Ukraine tie

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has replaced injured Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi with PAOK star Anderson Esiti for the September 10 friendly encounter against Ukraine in Dnipro. The German tactician recalled the 25-year-old Warri-born who has featured twice for the three-time Africa Champion in 2016, while Lokomotiv Moscow left-back Brian Idowu returns to the […]