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Germany and Switzerland advance to Euro quarter-finals, defending champions Italy knocked out

Germany and Switzerland both advanced to the quarter-finals of the ongoing European Championship after wins on Saturday night. While Switzerland stunned reigning champions Italy to qualify, Germany beat Denmark following two quick goals in the second half. Switzerland dominated from the start and managed to take the lead in the 37th minute through Remo Freuler’s low shot which went past …

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Bayelsa Queens congratulate Rivers Angels

The President of Bayelsa Queens Football Club, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala, on behalf of the management, technical team, players and support staff congratulated Rivers Angels FC of Port Harcourt, for their resounding victory against Naija Ratels in the Federation President Cup. According to Pastor Aprela, it was an incredible achievement for Rivers Angels as they truly demonstrated their exceptional skills …

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Rivers United reject $150,000 bid for Andy Okpe

Rivers United reject $150,000 offer for Andy Okpe – Latest Sports News In Nigeria According to club sources, the Premier Soccer League side were interested in securing the 23-year-old striker, but Rivers United are sticking to their guns. The club’s refusal to sell Okpe is part of a strategic effort to build a formidable team …

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NFF nears pay cut deal with world-class coach for Super Eagles

The search for a new coach for the Nigerian senior team is expected to come to an end very soon with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) moving forward in talks with a coach. OwngoalNigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles are without a coach since the departure of Finidi George after the disappointment of the last day of the World Cup qualifying …

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Sports Minister praises CAS clearance for Amusan, says Tobi has always shown passion and commitment

The Honourable Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed immense joy and relief on behalf of all Nigerian sports lovers following the clearance of Oluwatobiloba Amusan by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The senator said the ruling represents a significant boost to Nigeria’s hopes for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. “Seeing Oluwatobiloba Amusan acquitted …

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Atalanta to discuss Lookman’s future

Italian club Atalanta will deliberate on the future of their star striker Ademola Lookman following a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad. The 26-year-old striker has attracted significant interest from Premier League giants Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea. Now, the Saudi Pro League club has joined the chase, expressing its desire to negotiate a deal. Italian news outlet TuttoMercatoWeb …

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NFF- The minister prevented us from criticizing Osimhen’s ban for the verbal attack on Finidi

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says the decision not to expel Victor Osimhen from the Super Eagles was influenced by Sports Minister Senator John Enoh. OwngoalNigeria.com reports. Osimhen lashed out at former team coach Finidi George in response to reports that the coach questioned his commitment to the team, after he withdrew from the World Cup qualifying matches against South …

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Maduka Okoye reflects on his journey to becoming Udinese’s first-choice goalkeeper

Super Eagles‘Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has spoken about his remarkable journey to becoming the first-choice goalkeeper for Udinese, one of Italy’s top Serie A clubs. In an exclusive interview with Oma Sports TV, Okoye shared his experiences and the challenges he overcame to secure his place in the starting lineup. Also read: Bayelsa State Government is committed to the development of …

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Nigerian wrestlers begin Olympic training in Germany

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has announced that training of its overseas wrestlers for the 2024 Paris Olympics will begin on Monday in Saarbrucken, Germany. NWF President Daniel Igali shared this information with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Ibadan, stating that the overseas training will follow the current local camp in Yenagoa which concludes on Sunday. Credit: …

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Osimhen can’t attack a foreigner like he did with Finidi: Former Super Eagles right-back calls for foreign coach

The call for a foreigner to take over as coach of the Nigerian national team has received backing from a former player of the national team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles have been without a senior coach since the departure of Finidi George from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and also announced that they will hire an expatriate coach to …

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