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Tobi Amusan Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan, has not been cleared to participate in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary next week, World Athletics declared on Sunday. Reports said that the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) had earlier removed Amusan’s name from the upcoming competition as she was still being investigated for alleged doping. AFN, however, later included her name …

Group A of the NWFL saw Dannaz Ladies clinched a 4-2 victory against Confluence Queens. Coach Dianna Asak Johnson expressed her excitement and the significance of this win in a post-match interview with Sports247. Read Also: Daniel Japheth Completes Move To Akwa United FC For 2023/24 NPFL Season “Well, you can say that again, more than excited,” Johnson began. She …

Iheanacho Commits to Leicester City – Latest Sports News In Nigeria After starting the campaign with a 2-1 Coventry City last weekend, the Foxes followed it up with a …

Nigerian-born English boxer, Anthony Joshua says he does not feel pressure any more since he is no longer a heavyweight champion. Joshua said this after he defeated Robert Helenius with one punch in round seven of their midnight of Saturday at London’s O2 Arena. The win – Joshua’s first stoppage win in two and half years – sets up a …

Bayer Leverkusen’s Managing Director, Simon Rofles has confirmed the club’s willingness to allow Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella to join the Nigerian squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Rofles emphasized that the club understands the significance of international competitions and won’t impede the players’ national duties. Despite the common challenge faced by top European clubs in releasing …

Aribo Ends Goal drought – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Hull swiftly secured a two-goal advantage courtesy of strikes from Morocco’s Anass Zaroury and Portugal’s Fábio Carvalho before Aribo entered the pitch at half-time. The Nigerian injected hope into Southampton’s campaign by reducing the deficit with a powerful strike from just inside the area in …

Terem Moffi, Frank Onyeka and Moses Simon were on target for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they seal a 3-2 win over Mozambique in a friendly game on Monday. The Eagles trailed after six minutes following a shock goal conceded with Francis Uzoho in goal. Uzoho, who had made a howler in the team’s previous friendly game against Saudi …

Super Eagles and Napoli forward has been awarded the Italian footballers’ association player of the year The Nigeria international was presented with the award this week after he helped Napoli win their first league title in 33 years. “Thank you for the recognition and awards, thank you my family, friends and supporters for your votes and unending support,” Osimhen said …

In a setback for the Cameroonian national team, star forward Ajara Nchout Njoya will miss the upcoming double-tie Olympic qualification game against Nigeria due to injury. The official statement was released from her verified Facebook page, expressing sadness over her injury but confidence in her teammates’ ability and determination to secure the crucial ticket to the next round of the …

Dino SC head coach Godwin Zakka has reflected on his team’s impressive outing in the 3-0 victory over Dannaz FC as he further highlights key areas of development ahead of the TCC League 24 matchday three. Read Also: Onome Ebi: A Source of Inspiration For Female Footballers With the result on Saturday, Dino SC has now won two games in …