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As part of the 11th African University Games (FASU), jointly organized by the Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), the management of LASU organized a cultural tour for the delegates. The tour, held on September 28, 2024, explored the historic town of Badagry and offered participants a deep dive into Nigeria’s rich history and cultural heritage. …

France and Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football. The 33-year-old made 137 appearances for his country, scoring 44 goals, and helped them win the 2018 World Cup. Ripples Nigeria recalls that Griezman converted a penalty in the World Cup final as France beat Croatia 4-2 in Moscow. He also won the 2021 Nations League …

Sparta Prague striker Victor Olatunji hopes to get the chance to represent Nigeria in the future, reports completesports.com. Olatunji has grabbed the headlines with his impressive performances for the Czech Super League club this season. The 25-year-old scored a goal and an assist in his first UEFA Champions League game for the club. Read also:Cryptocurrency – Bitcoin: Earn $5,000 per …

5 Remo Stars continued their winning streak in the Nigerian Premier Football League with a 2-1 victory over defending champions Rangers Int’l in Ikenne, on Sunday. The matchday four match at Ikenne on Sunday generated the excitement that fans expected, with both teams pressing from the start. Despite the high pace, the first half ended goalless and neither team was …

– Continue reading after the ad – The reason why Samuel Chukwueze is not starting AC Milan’s matches in the Italian Serie A has been revealed by the team’s coach Paulo Fonseca ahead of this weekend’s match against Lecce, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Chukwueze was largely expected to take a starting spot in the team’s lineup after a spectacular performance in preseason …

In a thrilling final at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, the Lagos State Ladies of Community Action through Sport (CATS) claimed the first title of the Girls Play Sports Football Tournament ( GPS) with a 2- 1 victory over Plateau United Queens. The Southern champions, CATS Ladies,They recovered from a goal down to beat Northern …

Tottenham Hotspur put in a superb performance at Old Trafford on Sunday as they beat Manchester United 3-0 in a Premier League encounter. Spurs, even without the injured Son Heung-min, destroyed United as they set the platform for victory with a masterclass of play in the first half. Brennan Johnson scored the opener less than 3 minutes into the game …

Dominic Solanke equaled the goalscoring feat of Bukayo Saka and Jermaine Defoe against Manchester United after getting among Tottenham’s goals at Old Trafford on Sunday. Solanke scored Tottenham’s third goal in the north London team’s 3-0 win over 10-man United. The former Bournemouth striker connected his outstretched legs to a headed pass from a corner to put Spurs ahead 3-0. …

Real Madrid drew 1-1 with city rivals Atletico Madrid in a derby that saw fan trouble midway through the second half. The La Liga clash saw Éder Militão score the first goal through an assist from Vinicius Junior for Real in the 64th minute. Shortly after the goal, Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois complained to officials that home fans behind his …

1 Rivers United head coach Finidi George guided his team to a 2-0 victory over his former club, Enyimba, in the Nigerian Premier Football League fixture on Sunday. In the matchday four showdown, Finidi, former Enyimba head coach, bested his former assistant, Yemi Olanrewaju, in a competition dubbed “Master vs Apprentice Battle”. Rivers United head coach Finidi George embraces Enyimba …