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Boniface Impresses As Leverkusen Overcome Freiburg

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface was in action for Bayer Leverkusen who defeated Freiburg 2-1 in Sunday’s Bundesliga game, completesports.com reports. It is now nine league games without defeat for Leverkusen this season, winning eight and drawing one. They usurp Bayern Munich at the top of the log and are on 25 points, just two points above the Bundesliga. Boniface …

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Her Summit 2023: A Catalyst for Women’s Progress and Transformation

Her Network’s highly anticipated second annual Her Summit, which took place on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria, was undeniably a resounding success. The event, meticulously crafted to inspire and empower progressive women, provided an immersive experience brimming with transformative insights and empowering messages. Β  In her welcome address, Nkem Onwudiwe, the founder of Her Network and convener, Her …

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Paris 2024: Waldrum Invites Ajibade, Oshoala, Nnadozie, 19 Others For Banyana

Coach Randy Waldrum has extended invitations to captain Rasheedat Ajibade, US-based Africa queen Asisat Oshoala and high-riding goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie among a group of 22 players for the two-legged Paris Olympics final qualifying fixture against South Africa next month. Read Also: Sometimes It’s Good, Sometimes It’s Bad”- Ghana Vendor, Victoria Kwei Shares Sales Experience at All African Games Saudi Arabia-based …

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2024 Olympic Qualifier: Waldrum Lists Nnadozie, Oshoala, Plumptre, 19 Others For South Africa Clash

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has extended invitations to captain Rasheedat Ajibade, US-based Africa queen Asisat Oshoala and high-riding goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie among a group of 22 players for the two-legged Paris Olympics final qualifying fixture against South Africa next month. Regulars like Ashleigh Plumptre, Toni Payne, Michelle Alozie, Ifeoma Onumonu and Uchenna Kanu were also included in the …

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Man City clinch derby win against United after Liverpool thrash Forest

Manchester City outclassed Manchester United in a Premier League game at Old Trafford, clinching a 3-0 victory over their city rivals. Erling Haaland scored twice, the first through a penalty in the 26th minute when Rasmus Hojlund was penalised for dragging down Rodri following the intervention of the VAR. The Norwegian netted again in the 49th minute as the visitors …

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Ighalo’s 9th Goal Of The Season Guides Al Wehdah Victory

Odion Ighalo scored in Al Wehda’s Saudi Arabia Pro League fixture against Al Riyad SC at the Weekend. Ighalo scored from the penalty spot as his team secured a 3-1 victory.     The forward now a consistent goal-scorer in the Saudi Pro League, has previously played for Al Shabab and Al Hilal. Al Wehda took the lead with Jawad …

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Bright Osayi-Samuel Faces Potential Arrest in Turkey

Bright Osayi-Samuel Faces Potential Arrest in Turkey – Latest Sports News In Nigeria This development stems from an incident during the match between Trabzonspor and FenerbahΓ§e on March 17, where Osayi-Samuel and two of his teammates confronted a pitch invader. Β  According to Turkish sports newspaper Fotospor, the pitch invader, dubbed the β€˜knife-wielding joker’, has …

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African Games Update: Tinubu Happy With Team Nigeria’s Results In Ghana – Enoh

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is happy with Team Nigeria’s results and final position at the just concluded 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana, where the contingent placed second on the medals table. Apart from finishing ahead of top sporting nations like South Africa, Algeria, Tunisia, and Ghana, the Nigerian team pulled off several records in pooling home 47 gold, 33 …

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Super Falcons Set To Receive World Cup Bonuses

Super Falcons Set To Receive World Cup Bonuses – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite being eliminated at the round of 16 stage, each Super Falcons player is set to receive $60,000. Β  Concerns had arisen regarding the Nigeria Football Federation’s …

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NNL Levies Heavy Fines On Crown FC, Ikorodu City For Assault Incidents

In a stern response to incidents of assault during Day Six matches of Conference B, the Nigeria National League (NNL) has imposed substantial fines on Crown Football Club of Ogbomosho and Ikorodu City of Lagos. Both teams are to pay One Million Naira each for their offences, which contravened the league’s regulations outlined in article 27.1.3 of the NNL rule …

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