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In a clear show of strength and zeal, Akwa Ibom State -Malaysian daughter, Miss Sarah Sofea Idongesit Warrie had yet again come out tops in the just concluded 12th Malaysia Open Fencing Championship 2023 U12 Girls Epee Event. The competition which was attended by all South East Asia Countries saw Miss Warrie come out tops and with the gold medal …

Nwabali Shows Up Big, Saves PK as Chippa Advance to Cup Semis – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nwabali, was the hero during the during the match, as he stopped a penalty kick.     TS Galaxy were handed a golden opportunity from the lottery in the second half, after Chippa United committed a foul …

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has voiced his discontent with Mamuka Jugeli, the agent of teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, following Jugeli’s provocative remarks in a recent interview with ITV. Jugeli suggested that Osimhen might make a move to Saudi Arabia next summer, despite having recently extended his contract with Napoli. In the interview, Jugeli stated, “Osimhen signed a new contract, but do …

Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has said his players will not use weather as an excuse not to do well at this year’s AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. The Eagles have arrived Côte d’Ivoire ahead of the tournament which will begin on Saturday, 13 January. They had been on a one week training camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. …

Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis is close to sealing a move to Serie A club Udinese. According to reports emanating from Italy, the versatile striker is just few details away from finalising a move to the Zebras. Dennis is expected to sign a four-year contract with option of another year. The 25-year-old joined Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest last summer …

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Tuesday inaugurated the Main Organising Committee (MOC) of the 22nd National Sports Festival slated to take place in Ogun State next year. Inaugurating the committee at the media center inside the MKO Abiola Stadium, National Stadium Complex Abuja, the minister charged members of the committee to work hard to deliver a …

Manchester United have announced that Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez will be sidelined for an “extended period” with injury. Martinez sustained a fractured metatarsal in April’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Sevilla which kept him out for around two months. According to talkSPORT, quoting United, he is expected to be out for a similar timescale. “Lisandro Martinez will be out …

Victor Osimhen is set to make his return to Napoli from Nigeria next week. Napoli’s medical team has devised a rehabilitation plan for the player, who is currently recovering from a hamstring injury. Unfortunately, his recovery has taken longer than anticipated, and the club is keen on not jeopardizing his availability during this critical phase of the championship. Upon his …

Former Nigerian International, Friday Ekpo, has extended his congratulations to the newly appointed Golden Eaglets head coach, Manu Garba. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officially confirmed Garba’s appointment, signalling his takeover from former player Nduka Ugbade ahead of the WAFU B Under-17 tournament in Ghana. Read Also: NNL: Giant Brillars Plan To Upstage Ikorodu City, Inter Lagos Ekpo expressed his …

President of Prince Kazeem Eletu Football Club of Lagos, Prince Kazeem Austin Eletu-Odibo has joined millions of football-loving Nigerians to wish the Super Eagles the best of luck as they depart this morning for Cote d’Ivoire to participate in the 34th edition of Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON which kicks off on Saturday. Read Also: NRFF President Drives Unity, Preparation …