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Gallant Super Falcons lose to Brazil in Olympic opener

Nigeria’s Super Falcons put in a fine display in their opening Group C match of the Paris Olympics on Thursday night. There will be more to come… Gallant Super Falcons lose to Brazil in Olympics opener first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.

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Oparanozie offers Super Falcons tips for winning

Former Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie says the team needs a strong mentality to beat Brazil. Nigeria and Brazil will face each other in a Group C qualifier for the 2024 Olympics on Thursday (today). The eagerly awaited match is scheduled for the Stade Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux. The game will start at 6pm Nigerian time. Read also:Done deal: Nigerian …

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Nathan Tella speaks out on his failed Arsenal move

Nigerian striker Nathan Tella has shared his disappointment at being released by Arsenal early in his career. Tella spent a decade at Arsenal’s Hale End academy, growing up alongside rising stars such as Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe.       While Nelson and Smith Rowe progressed to the Arsenal senior team, Tella was released at 17, leaving him …

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Paris 2024: The Superfalcons prepare to face Brazil in Bordeaux

Nigeria’s Super Falcons return to women’s tournament Olympic A football tournament with a certain fear factor for all opponents, and Brazil are first to face the girls with swagger in what promises to be an explosive Group C opener in the city of Bordeaux on Thursday night. Read also: Jide Oguntuase says only NPFL players can help Nigeria qualify for …

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UCLQ: Troost-Ekong marks return from injury with game-winning goal for PAOK

William Troost-Ekong scored the winner as PAOK beat Bosnian club Borac Banja Luka 3-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League second round tie on Wednesday. It was Troost-Ekong’s first match since the 2023 AFCON final in February following an injury layoff. With the match tied 2-2, Troost-Ekong scored in the 51st minute to give his Greek side …

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Super Eagles prospect Ilenikhena joins Monaco

Ligue 1 side AS Monaco have secured the signing of 17-year-old Nigerian striker George Ilenikhena following his impressive season with Royal Antwerp. Monaco signed the Lagos-born striker for €20m from Amiens SC, who had initially signed him in the summer of 2023 for a fee of around €6m. Last season, the promising talent scored 14 goals and provided 1 assist …

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Sports fans have more opportunities in online dating services

Healthy lifestyle. Beautiful young couple doing sports exercises on the beach. Since childhood, we have been told that sport is health and beauty together, but their relationship has rarely been explained. It is unlikely that anyone would deny that athletic and fit people are more attractive. However, it is not just about an athletic body and muscle tone. In fact, …

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Transfer Update: Monaco Sign Nigerian Striker Ilenikhena

AS Monaco have signed 17-year-old Nigerian striker George Ilenikhena from Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp. Ilenikhena, who joined Antwerp from Amiens SC last summer, is known for his outstanding performances and potential. Ilenikhena was born in Lagos, Nigeria, but moved to France at a young age and grew up in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine. He progressed through the youth ranks of …

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Morocco beats Argentina in dramatic Olympic match that lasts 4 hours

Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in a dramatic men’s football match that took four hours to reach its conclusion at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Group B opener took place at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Wednesday at 2:00pm local time and following crowd trouble, the game continued until it finally ended at around 6:00pm. Fans appeared to throw missiles at the …

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