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2024 NWFL CHAMPIONSHIP: Ibom Angels vow to defeat the chosen generation, en route to picking a promotion spot

Chosen Generation Female FC of Ogun State could suffer another heavy defeat on Monday in the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship playoffs in Calabar. This follows a no-holds-barred statement from Ibom Angels assistant coach Nyang Uko who said his team will be looking for victory in their final Group B1 match. Coach Uko further told sports247.ng after his …

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Paralympic badminton athlete Bolaji’s gold medal dream comes to an end as tributes are paid to her late coach

The fascinating history of NigeriaBadminton sensation Mariam Bolaji’s run in the 2024 Paralympic Games badminton women’s singles SL3 event came to an end after losing to China’s Xiao Zuxian in the semi-final, falling short of the gold medal target, Sports247 reports. Bolaji, who made history as the first African to reach the semi-final of the event on Sunday when she …

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Ighalo criticises fans for attacking Osimhen

Ighalo slams fans for attacking Osimhen – Latest Nigeria Sports News Former Super Eagles player Odion Jude Ighalo has criticised the treatment meted out to Victor Osimhen by Nigerian football fans following his exclusion from the Napoli squad for the season. Osimhen failed to secure a transfer before the window closed and will now be sidelined with no game time …

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NFF officially launches communication devices for NPFL referees at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), under the leadership of Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has officially introduced the use of communication devices for referees in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). This important development was unveiled today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, during the match between Rangers International and Elkanemi Warriors. The move is in fulfilment of a promise made …

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Sunderland’s bid for Orban award fails on deadline day

On transfer deadline day, Sunderland made an ambitious move to sign striker Gift Orban but were unable to complete the deal. The club, which struggles to score goals, had identified Orban as a possible solution to its attacking problems but were unable to reach an agreement with his current club Lyon. Orban, 22, has scored three goals in 16 appearances …

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Orban’s double gives Lyon a thrilling 4-3 win over Strasbourg

Super Eagles striker Gift Orban put in a match-winning performance. Lyonscoring twice to help his side to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Strasbourg at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Read also: Nigerian teenage star Adeshina Ayodele joins Lille on a five-year contract Lyon quickly fell behind, but Sebastian Nanasi put Strasbourg ahead in the third minute. Corentin Tolisso equalised for Lyon …

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Napoli exclude Osimhen from the squad and take away his number

Napoli took the number nine (9) shirt from Victor Osimhen and gave it to Romelu Lukaku. Napoli have officially excluded the Nigerian striker from their Serie A squad for the season, following the breakdown of negotiations and growing tensions between the player and the club. The situation began to deteriorate after Napoli won the 2022–23 Serie A title, with Osimhen …

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Tanimu Benjamin joins Crawley Town

English League One club Crawley Town have secured the signing of Super Eagles defender Tanimu Benjamin from Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars. The 22-year-old defender completed his transfer after the two clubs agreed a deal worth an estimated $850,000. Benjamin has signed a contract with Crawley Town that runs until the summer of 2026, with the option to extend for …

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