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Cyriel Dessers continued its good shape in front of the goal with an orthopedic device, since the Rangers sealed a 3-1 victory over Dundee United in Ibrox on Wednesday night. The Nigerian striker, who has now scored in four consecutive league games, opened the score for Barry Ferguson in the 25th minute, only five minutes after Dundee United had taken …

The U20 team of Nigeria will not play in the final of the U20 AFCON in progress in Egypt after losing 0-1 against South Africa in the semi-final game, not thanks to a big mistake of the subsuctioner Ajia Soliu. Directed by coach Aliyu Zubairu, the Nigerian team dominated the game with a high pressing style that forced South Africa …

The top of African ranked table tennis star, Quadri Aruna from Nigeria and Hana Teaoda from Egypt, will begin their search for global glory on Saturday, May 17, when the ITTF 2025 World Championship took place in Doha, Qatar. Running from 17 to 25 May, this prestigious tournament will unite the world elite players in the sophisticated Lusail Multipurpose Hall …

Nigeria’s flying eagle has missed the opportunity to reach the final of the African U-20 (AFCON) Cup after losing 1-0 to South Africa in a semifinal match on Thursday. Although playing most of the games on the back foot of South Africa came out of the peak thanks to a Howler by flying Eagles goalkeeper Ajia Jacob, who replaced the …

In a vibrant ceremony that announces the beginning of the 22nd National Sports Festival – Gateway Games 2024 – Governor of the State of Ogun, Prince Dapo Abiodun, received the symbolic torch of the unit on Thursday, underlining the State’s commitment to youth development and national unity through sports. Also read: Okolo Dunamis, 9, aims to overcome the 2024 feat …

Chelsea Christopher Nkunku’s striker has put his gaze when leaving the blues and Liverpool of Enzo Maresca, are among the suitors to sign the International of France, according to Foot Mercato. Despite having been hired to Chelsea until 2029, it seems that there is no way for Nkunku in Stamford Bridge. The former midfielder who attacked Leipzig has fought to …

The Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, is now out of an induced coma and is constantly recovering after emergency surgery due to a severe abdominal lesion that was described as potentially deadly. According to BBC Sport, Awoniyi underwent an intensive and complex medical procedure earlier this week and was placed under close observation in intensive care on Wednesday night. Fortunately, …

The organizers of the Unity Cup friendly tournament in England say that Victor Osimhen has to be part of the Nigerian team for the tournament that begins at the end of the season, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Osimhen and a large number of other stars of the Nigerian team are expected in the tournament, which will see them face Ghana on May …

The 22nd edition of the National Sports FestivalTagged “Gateway Games”, is ready to keep Abeokuta, state of Ogun, from May 16 to 3025. The interim president of the Sports Commission of the State of Kano, Ibrahim Umar Fagge (FIFA), revealed his decision to travel by road with the state contingents instead of flying. Read also: NLO25: MAGIC STARS SEAL NNL …

By Kingsley Uzowulu … The chapter of the state of the Swan’s soul appealed to the state government to immediately release funds for the National Sports Festival starting from 16/5/25 in the state of Ogun. The association after its monthly congress has observed that the early liberation of the funds will allow athletes to conclude their preparations and help them …