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D’Tigers Lose To Senegal In Paris 2023 Olympic Pre-Qualifiers

Nigeria’s D’Tigers began their Paris 2024 FIBA Men’s pre-qualifying Olympic qualifying tournaments off to a losing start after going down to Senegal on Monday. In the first game in Group A and also in the tournament played at Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, D’Tigers lost 93 – 87. D’Tigers took the first quarter 26 – 25 but lost the second quarter …

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YEEAGGO Football Fiesta Will Shake Lagos – Prince Abdul- Akeem

Former senior special adviser to former Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, Prince Abdul- Akeem Animashaun, has said with total confidence, that the forthcoming YEEAGGO football fiesta, for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will shake the entire Lagos state and its environs. The football tournament was put together by the chairman of Ajeromi Ifelodun local government, Honourable Fatai Adekunle Ayoola and supported …

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Osimhen Scores but Napoli Drop Points against Cagliari

Osimhen Scores but Napoli Drop Points against Cagliari – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Napoli however could only earn a point from the game with Zito Luvumbo’s last-gasp equaliser denying the Champions maximum points.   With the latest goal, Osimhen made it back to back goals for the Partenopei after returning from the Africa Cup …

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AC Milan, Inter Milan Compete For Rising Star Hafiz Umar Ibrahim

Italian football powerhouses AC Milan and Inter Milan have emerged as contenders in the race to sign Hafiz Umar Ibrahim (’05, CF), a promising talent currently making waves in the 74th edition of the Viareggio Cup in Italy. Read Also: NWFL Postpones 2023/2024 Premiership Matches By Three Weeks The young striker, who plays for Ojodu City in the Nigerian Nationwide …

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NPFL: Rangers Will Be Ready For New Season – Ilechwukwu

Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechwuku is confident his team will be ready to compete for honours in the Nigeria Professional Football League next season. The Flying Antelopes have been sweating it out in Enugu ahead of the new season. Ilechwukwu’s side failed to beat NPFL champions Enyimba and Nigeria National League side, FC One Rocket in friendlies last weekend. Both …

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Akinsanmiro Makes Winning Debut At Inter Milan

Young Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro made a winning debut for Inter Milan in their 4-0 win against Lecce in the Serie A on Sunday. Akinsanmiro, a former player at Remo, was introduced in the 76th minute with Inter already 4-0 up. The 19-year-old joins the likes of Nwankwo Kanu, Taribo West, Obafemi Martins, Nwankwo Obiora, Joel Obi and Obinna Nsofor …

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The standard to represent the Super Eagles remains highest — Peseiro

Head coach Jose Peseiro is seeking improvement from the Super Eagles after mixed performance against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. The Super Eagles of Nigeria had a mixed result in their recent friendlies, drawing against Saudi Arabia and winning against Mozambique. Both game were littered with individual errors and Peseiro has warned his players, saying they must give their maximum to …

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Wasimi Summer Soccer Championship: Coach Peter Matthew Euphoria Over Teams’ Outing After Emerging As U-15 Champion, Applauds Tournament Organizers

Following the just concluded 7th edition of the Wasimi summer soccer championship, a grassroots tournament that attracts top football academies in different states, SGH Sports Academy coach Peter Matthew has lauded the ‘outstanding outing’ of his boys who participated in various categories of the competition. This edition was highly competitive due to the participation of many top teams across the …

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Moses Simon Shines in Nantes’ Victory

Moses Simon Shines in Nantes’ Victory – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The decisive moment came four minutes into the second half when Simon assisted Cameroon international, Jean-Charles Castelleto securing the winning goal.   This marked the Nigerian’s fifth assist in the current French top-flight season. Having made 19 league appearances for the Canaries, the …

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