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Abayomi opens the season with a goal as Ikorodu City beat Ranchers Bees 3-1

Abayomi Ayodeji got off the mark for the new NPFL season as Ikorodu City came from behind to defeat newly promoted Ranchers Bees 3-1 in their first match of the EuroMatch NPFL 2026/2027 season at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Ranchers Bees took an early lead in the fifth minute through Jude Okorie, but Ikorodu City responded strongly and …

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Horvath scores 4 TDs, Lions beat winless Redblacks – Calgary

OTTAWA – Zander Horvath doesn’t like to talk much about himself, although his appearance gives him a good reason to speak his mind. Horvath was unstoppable on Sunday night, rushing for 164 yards and four touchdowns to help lead the BC Lions to a 45-24 victory over the winless Ottawa Redblacks. The Lions have won five straight and improved to …

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Ligue 1: Simon substituted as Paris FC thrash Nice

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was in action as Paris FC thrashed Nice 3-0 in Sunday’s Ligue 1 match. The Nigerian international, playing his second game for the Paris Club, put in a brilliant performance for the hosts. Also read:Eredivisie: Arokodare scores in third consecutive match as Ajax achieves big away win He was replaced in the 63rd minute by …

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Alex Jerry shines as Kwara United salvage dramatic draw against Kano Pillars

Alex Jerry emerged as Kwara United’s hero, scoring two second-half goals to rescue a point for Harmony Boys in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Kano Pillars in their first match of the 2026/27 EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl at the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin. Kwara United found themselves two goals behind …

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Athletics: Tobi Amusan wins the Italian Grand Prix

Nigerian Tobi Amusan returned to the top step of the podium on Sunday, winning the women’s 100 meters hurdles at the Brescia Grand Prix in Italy, in another impressive display of resilience and consistency on the international athletics circuit. The Nigerian hurdler clocked 12.56 seconds to finish first at the Stadio Gabre Gabric in Brescia, overcoming a strong headwind of …

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Tobi Amusan wins the 100 meters hurdles at the Brescia Grand Prix

Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan continued her impressive campaign with victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Brescia Grand Prix in Italy. Sports247 reports that Amusan clocked 12.56 seconds to take first place despite racing into a strong -1.7m/s headwind, producing a strong performance in challenging conditions. The Nigerian was pushed by American hurdler Alaysha Johnson, who finished second in …

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EPL: Chelsea beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller

Chelsea survived a late scare to defeat Brighton and Hove Albion 4-3 in a thrilling Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, maintaining their perfect start to the season under new manager Xabi Alonso. The Blues took a 3-0 lead before Brighton hit back with two goals and threatened to complete a stunning comeback. Project reports Cole Palmer restored …

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