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Anthony Joshua will fight Tyson Fury in the USA — Official

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has confirmed that his much-anticipated heavyweight clash with British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua will take place at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Fury made the announcement on Instagram, sharing a promotional poster featuring him and Joshua against the New York City skyline. However, he did not declare an official date for the meeting. “What a …

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Maccabi Tel Aviv leads race for Odede Elijah amid interest from Erzurumspor

Israeli top division side Maccabi Tel Aviv are leading the race to sign Nigerian winger Odede Elijah from newly promoted French Ligue 1 side Troyes, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The Israeli giants are pushing to complete a loan deal for the 19-year-old with an option to buy, with talks between the parties currently progressing. However, Maccabi is not alone in the race. …

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NIGER TORNADOES HOLD NERVES TO EDGE ENYIMBA IN NPFL27 OPENING

Post views: 50 Niger Tornadoes have started their NPFL27 season on a winning note after beating Enyimba FC 2-1 in a nervy season opener at the renovated Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna. Michael Olalusi’s superb late goal proved decisive and Ikon Allah Boys held their nerve to secure all three points in an entertaining contest. The match started cautiously, but …

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“I kept trying in training”: Uroko reveals the secret behind the impressive free kick against USFA

Edo Queens midfielder Valentina Uroko has revealed that her impressive free kick against USFA was a result of repeated practice in training, after the Nigerian champions reached the final of the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B qualifying tournament with a resounding 5-1 victory. READ ALSO: Edo Queens down USFA 5-1, Storm WAFU-B Champions League final Uroko had a moment of …

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Time to leave Old Trafford: Butt tells Man United

Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has revealed that the club must leave Old Trafford because it has fallen behind in the country’s modern grounds. Speaking in an interview with MidnightHe noted that fans may miss the nostalgia, but the club needs to follow the lead of other top teams with modern facilities. Read also:Deal closed: Flying Eagles forward joins …

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18-year-old in custody for alleged plot to kidnap Mbappé

An 18-year-old man in France has been placed under formal investigation over an alleged series of violent home invasions and kidnappings planned against wealthy individuals, including Real Madrid and France striker Kylian Mbappé. According to the French newspaper Le Parisien, the suspect, identified as Clément L., was investigated together with an alleged accomplice on August 21 in Nanterre, Hauts-de-Seine, for …

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Tosan Blankson moves to men’s football and joins Calabar Rovers

Post views: 49 By Silvernews Experienced Nigerian football coach Tosan Blankson has made a major move to men’s football, joining Nigeria National League (NNL) side Calabar Rovers FC from Cross River State. Blankson, who has built an impressive career in Nigerian football, both as a player and manager, is expected to bring his wealth of experience to Calabar Rovers …

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Another Super Eagles star ruled out of AFCON qualifiers

Super Eagles Nigeria will be without another key player when they begin the race to be in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in September, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles will begin their campaign to be in AFCON 2027 with a home draw in Uyo against Madagascar on September 23 before traveling to meet Madagascar four days later. Ahead of …

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Ethan Nwaneri joins Borussia Dortmund on loan after chill at Arsenal

Nigerian-born Arsenal winger Ethan Nwaneri has moved on loan to Germany’s Borussia Dortmund, with the chance of getting regular playing time in the German Bundesliga as he is once again surplus to requirements at the Emirates Stadium. Sports247 gathered that just like last season when Arsenal loaned him to France’s Olympique Marseille due to his inability to get a regular …

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Let’s stop treating African footballers as commodities: Kamara reacts after Sarr and Camara’s failed transfer move

Diomansy Kamara, the agent representing Ismaïla Sarr and Lamine Camara, has condemned football clubs for treating African players as commodities and not as individuals. The comments follow a chaotic transfer deadline day during which Sarr’s desired move to Liverpool was blocked by Crystal Palace and Camara’s £47million move from AS Monaco to Chelsea collapsed. Reacting via his official Instagram account …

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