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2024 President Federation Cup win: ‘Trophyless coach’ jinx broken – Ogbonda

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2024 President Federation Cup win: ‘Trophyless coach’ jinx broken – Ogbonda

Bode June 30, 2024

  Coach Whyte Ogbonda of Rivers Angels says winning the the 2024 President Federation Cup ron Saturday has finally broken the jinx about him as a ‘trophyless’ manager. Ogbonda, who was excited with the win, made this known in an interview on the sidelines of his side, Rivers Angels,...

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Ondo State to get new stadium soon – Aiyedatiwa

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Ondo State to get new stadium soon – Aiyedatiwa

Bode June 29, 2024

    Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa said on Saturday that plans were on to construct a brand new stadium in the state to help nurture talents who would represent the state and the country at international competitions. Governor Aiyedatiwa made this known in his speech at an event...

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CAS clears Tobi Amusan for 2024 Paris Olympics

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CAS clears Tobi Amusan for 2024 Paris Olympics

Bode June 29, 2024

  Nigeria’s 100m hurdles world record holder, Tobi Amusan has been cleared to run in the 2024 Paris Olympics Games. The Court Arbitration of Sports (CAS) dismissed the appeals filed by World Athletics (WA) and by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) against the decision to clear her of a...

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Stakeholders charge Borno’s Elkanemi Warriors to lift Federation Cup

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Stakeholders charge Borno’s Elkanemi Warriors to lift Federation Cup

Bode June 28, 2024

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State football team, Elkanemi Warriors, has been charged to lift the 2024 federation cup which the final match was fixed for 29th June, 2024, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Onikan), Lagos. The NNL football competition tagged the “Battle of the Warriors’’ would be...

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Newcomers Georgia shock Portugal 2-0 to advance at Euro 2024

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Newcomers Georgia shock Portugal 2-0 to advance at Euro 2024

Bode June 27, 2024

  Georgia stunned former champions Portugal 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the knockout stage at Euro 2024 —- their first ever major tournament. The match was settled by an early Khvicha Kvaratskhelia strike and a Georges Mikautadze penalty kick. The win, albeit against a largely second-string Portugal who had...

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My dream is to make impact at Paris Olympics – Fatima Bello 

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My dream is to make impact at Paris Olympics – Fatima Bello 

Bode June 26, 2024

  Olympics debutant, Fatima Bello on Wednesday, said that her dream is to make an appreciable impact at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, Bello, a 2023 African Games silver medalist gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos while speaking on her...

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Final standings in 2023/2024 NPFL

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Final standings in 2023/2024 NPFL

Bode June 24, 2024

  Below are the final standings of clubs in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, following the conclusion of Match Day 38 fixtures on Sunday: Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Rangers International FC 38 21 7 10 56 33 23 70 Remo Stars...

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Lagos to host President Federation Cup finals on June 29 – NFF

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Lagos to host President Federation Cup finals on June 29 – NFF

Bode June 24, 2024

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced a change of venue for the President Federation Cup finals, which will now take place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on June 29. The NFF’s Head of Communications, Ademola Olajire, who disclosed this in a...

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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles’ qualification not impossible — Adepoju

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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles’ qualification not impossible — Adepoju

Bode June 24, 2024

Ex-International, Mutiu Adepoju has said nothing is impossible, and Nigeria’s Super Eagles can still qualify for the 2026 World Cup with determination, hard work and seriousness. Adepoju told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that the players needed resilience, as there was no magic but to win...

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Final match day results in 2023/2024 NPFL

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Final match day results in 2023/2024 NPFL

Bode June 24, 2024

  Following are the results of Match Day 38 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Gombe United FC 1-2 Rangers International FC Akwa United FC 3-1 Rivers United FC Kano Pillars FC 3-2 Lobi Stars FC Kwara United FC 4-0 Heartland FC Bendel...

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Portugal disgrace Turkey 3-0 to reach Euro 2024 knockouts

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Portugal disgrace Turkey 3-0 to reach Euro 2024 knockouts

Bode June 23, 2024

    Portugal swept into the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Saturday after comfortably seeing off Turkey 3-0 and guaranteeing first place in Group F. Bernardo Silva’s fine finish in the 21st minute, a comical Samet Akaydin own goal shortly afterwards and Bruno Fernandes’s second-half tap-in gave Portugal...

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We must defeat Plateau United, says Enyimba midfielder

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We must defeat Plateau United, says Enyimba midfielder

Bode June 22, 2024

  Enyimba International FC midfielder, Elijah Akanni, has said his team must defeat visiting Plateau United on Sunday to stand a chance of playing in the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. Akanni spoke with newsmen after the team’s morning training on Saturday, describing the game as a must-win for Enyimba....

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CAF announces new dates for AFCON, WAFCON

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CAF announces new dates for AFCON, WAFCON

Bode June 22, 2024

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced dates for the CAF TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) billed for Morocco. CAF Executive Committee ratified the dates at a meeting on Friday and published them on its website, with AFCON scheduled...

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FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles of Nigeria drop from 30th to 38th position

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FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles of Nigeria drop from 30th to 38th position

Bode June 20, 2024

  Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped by eight points from 30th to 38th in the FIFA World Ranking for June after lacklustre performances in the World Cup Qualifying matches. According to the ranking table released by the world football governing body on Thursday, Nigeria dropped from 1,520.27 points...

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NFF speaks on banning Osimhen from Super Eagles

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NFF speaks on banning Osimhen from Super Eagles

Bode June 20, 2024

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked reports circulating on online platforms that Super Eagles player Victor Osimhen has been banned from the team due to his recent social media outburst.   It will be recalled that Osimhen recently went on a rant on...

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Paris Olympics: Nigeria’s Edem targets quarter-final berth

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Paris Olympics: Nigeria’s Edem targets quarter-final berth

Bode June 20, 2024

  Nigeria’s international Table Tennis player, Offiong Edem, has said she is targeting a quarter-final berth at the Paris Olympic. Edem said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday at the opening of World Table Tennis Contender 2024 in Lagos. ”It is a...

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2024/25 EPL fixtures released as Man City begin title defence with Chelsea (FULL SCHEDULE)

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2024/25 EPL fixtures released as Man City begin title defence with Chelsea (FULL SCHEDULE)

Bode June 18, 2024

    Manchester City will begin their Premier League title defence away to Chelsea on the opening weekend of the new season after the fixture list was published on Tuesday. The match on August 18 will pit Pep Guardiola against his former assistant Enzo Maresca, who was appointed Chelsea...

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Nigeria wins Bronze at Chovken World Championship in Azerbaijan

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Nigeria wins Bronze at Chovken World Championship in Azerbaijan

Bode June 17, 2024

  The Nigeria team has won Bronze at the 2024 Chovken World Championship held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Patron of NSK Polo team and Resort, Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, disclosed this in a statement by Joesef Karim, Media Assistant to Vice President, African Region, International Chovken Federation on Monday in...

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Governor Mbah congratulates Rangers for winning NPFL title

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Governor Mbah congratulates Rangers for winning NPFL title

Bode June 17, 2024

  Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has congratulated Rangers International Football Club of Enugu for winning the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title with a game to spare. The congratulatory message followed the team’s 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance Football Club at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on...

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2023/2024 NPFL Match Day 37 results

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2023/2024 NPFL Match Day 37 results

Bode June 17, 2024

  The following are the results of Match Day 37 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Sporting Lagos FC 2-1 Enyimba international FC Bayelsa United FC 2-1 Shooting Stars FC Enugu Rangers International FC 2-0 Bendel Insurance FC Abia Warriors FC 2-0 Akwa...

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