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National Youth Games: As stakeholders escalate call to curb age-cheat…

Unarguably, the 7th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) hosted by Delta State, would have been the best, since the multi-sport fiesta, which was first held in 2013 in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Sadly, the games held between September 20 and 30, was challenged by the twin and related menace of age falsification and age-cheating. The presence of the …

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South Africa Biggest Test Yet for Finidi’s Super Eagles – Fuludu

South Africa Biggest Test Yet for Finidi’s Super Eagles – Fuludu – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite the home advantage, this game has all the trappings of an audition for Finidi’s future on the job, and his former teammate, Edema Fuludu hopes the gaffer comes through unscathed. Speaking ahead of the fixture Fuludu told …

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Refiners VC Clinches Third Place With Convincing 3-0 Victory Over Vulcan VC At Yenogoa Invitational Volleyball Challenge 2024

In a spectacular display of skill and determination, Refiners VC secured the third position in the women’s category at the Yenagoa Invitational Volleyball Challenge 2024. The team, led by Coach Ijeoma Ndudi, delivered a commanding performance, defeating Vulcan VC with a resounding 3-0 victory. Read Also: #AFCON23: Ivory Coast’s Remarkable AFCON Journey – 10-Man Squad Stuns Mali To Reach Semis …

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Tella Describes Super Eagles Experience

Nathan Tella expressed excitement following his debut for the Super Eagles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Despite being benched in the clash against Lesotho’s Likuena, the 24-year-old former Southampton man seized the opportunity and started in the game against Zimbabwe. Tella played a significant role before being substituted after the break. Taking to his Instagram page, he shared …

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NNL SUPER-8: Inter Lagos Will Work Harder To Win Next Two Matches – Coach

Coach Gabriel Ezema of Inter Lagos FC has declared that he and his players will work harder in order to win their next two matches at the Nigerian National League (NNL) Super-8. Speaking in the wake of his side’s 1-1 draw with local rivals, Ikorodu City, on Saturday, Coach Gabriel admitted that his players took their feet off the throttle …

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Luton Force Newcastle To 4-4 Draw

Elijah Adeboye and Gabriel Osho were on target for Luton Town who held Newcastle United to a thrilling 4-4 draw in Saturday’s Premier League clash at St. James’ Park. Adebayo has now scored in back-to-back games for Luton, netting a hat-trick in his last outing. Saturday’s goal took his tally in the Premier League to nine. For Osho his strike …

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Full list of 2023 Ballon d’Or nominees – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The shortlist for world football’s most prestigious individual award has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on October 30 The Ballon d’Or. Love it or loathe it, it’s the award every footballer in the world dreams of one day winning. And now, after a memorable and unique 2022-23 campaign, the shortlist of nominees for the 2023 Golden Ball …

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I Hope Ancelotti Will Continue As Real Madrid Manager -Mourinho

Roma coach Jose Mourinho is keen to see Carlo Ancelotti extend his stay with Real Madrid. Ancelotti comes off contract in June and is expected to leave Real for the Brazil job. But Mourinho says: “Ancelotti is better than ever. “I tell you, as an ‘Ancelottian’ and Madridista, I hope he will continue with Real for a long time. “I …

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Flourish Sebastine Embarks On European Journey From Bayelsa Queens

In a significant development for Nigerian women’s football, 18-year-old sensation Flourish Sebastine is making a bold leap across continents. Read Also: Sports Minister Meets NFF, Club Owners, Referees Association, On Strategies To Improve League Sebastine, who has been a shining star for Bayelsa Queens, is set to embark on her European football journey with Stade De Reims women. The young …

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