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The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has been honored with an Award of Excellence as a Youth and Sports Development Icon by the National Association of Northern Nigeria Students (NANNS) during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. READ ALSO: Samuel Okwaraji Stadium to soon receive a rehabilitation worthy of …

Leeds United secured a historic 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, ending a 45-year wait for a league win at the stadium. Leeds striker Noah Okafor scored two goals in the first half, capitalizing on defensive errors to give the visitors a strong lead. United’s challenge suffered a blow early in the second half when Lisandro Martinez was …

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has rejected allegations of corruption following the organisation’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco. Speaking in Morocco on Thursday, Motsepe rejected the allegations raised by Senegalese authorities, insisting that CAF has nothing to hide and remains open to legal scrutiny. …

Rangers International FC has today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Afrinvest with his historic partnership signing ceremony set to take place on October 10th, 2023, at the Base Event Center, Independence Layout Enugu. Read Also: Sports Minister Postulates Growth of eSports In Nigeria Will Not Be Overlooked This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both Afrinvest and Rangers International Football …

Former Brazilian international Oscar has been forced to retire at the age of 34 due to heart problems, his club Sao Paulo confirmed on Saturday. The attacking midfielder was hospitalized for five days in November after collapsing during a routine medical visit and has not played since. Vasovagal syncope, caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure, heart rate and …

Galatasaray SK vice-president Ibrahim Hatipoglu has praised the impact of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, saying the player has significantly increased the club’s global popularity. Hatipoglu said Galatasaray had become a household name across Africa and the Middle East following Osimhen’s arrival at the club.Galatasaray signed Osimhen from SSC Napoli in a historic €75 million permanent transfer last summer. Speaking ahead …

This year’s Easter Monday promises to be loaded with a touch of festivities and the best of community football action as it will witness the final of the 3rd Chief Adeseko Olugbenga Benson Children’s Cup in Kwara State, Sports247 reports. The path to Monday’s final became clearer on the third day of the annual competition, when both semi-final matches were …

The assistant coach of the Kano state football team, Auwal Ibrahim, made a deep and emotional appeal for support from the government, because the players do not want to continue begging for money on the streets. READ ALSO: Iwobi’s red card and Uzoho’s injury highlight Super Eagles’ night of mistakes in 2-2 draw with Jordan The physically challenged coach made …

Tottenham Hotspur have announced that interim manager Igor Tudor has left the club by mutual consent after just 44 days in charge. The decision came after a series of disappointing results, including a 5-2 defeat against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. The Croatian manager, hired to stabilize the club following Thomas …

The opening ceremony of the 3rd National Paralympic Games came to life in grand style at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, in the presence of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye joined top dignitaries to celebrate Nigeria’s greatest para-athletes in a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere. The ceremony, which was attended …