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Leon Balogun has stated that it is a privilege for him to win more silverware with Rangers. Balogun returned to the Ibrox in the summer after spending one year with Sky Bet Championship club Queen Park Rangers. The 35-year-old won the Scottish Premiership in the 2020/21 season and the Scottish Cup in the 2021/22 campaign during his first stint at …

One of the Best! Barcelona Defender Lauds Osimhen UCL Showdown – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The first-leg ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Diego Maradona Stadium, Osimhen scoring the equalizer after Robert Lewandowski opened scoring for the visitors.   Barcelona will host the deciding at Camp Nou, with the Xavi Hernandez’s side …

 Julian Alvarez netted the solitary goal as Man City defeated Newcastle 1-0 in Saturday’s Premier League, to maintain their unbeaten run. Alvarez’s brilliant first-half strike proved enough to maintain City’s winning start to the Premier League season against a Magpies team who battled hard but possessed modest attacking threat for much of the match. Phil Foden provided the creative sparkle …

In response to the recent challenges faced by Kwara United, the Club’s management has issued a three-match ultimatum to Coach Kabiru Dogo. The ultimatum follows the team’s disappointing goalless draw against Niger Tornadoes in Ilorin.   Dogo received an official correspondence which read:   The entire technical crew headed by you has been given three (3) matches ultimatum to arrest …

The ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C, are in Kano the ‘Centre of Commerce’ in the country with high optimism of maintaining their fine form that has seen the coach Fidelis Ilechukwu side win five of its last six matches without conceding a goal as they confront former coach, Abdul Maikaba in a match day 25, NPFL 2023/2024 fixture. Read Also: …

The Lagos State Principal Cup Committee, is optimistic of organising a world class football competition for the secondary school pupils in the state as the tournament will kick-off next month across the State’s six educational districts. Its Chairman, Rasaq Ajala, who made this statement while addressing sports journaliats and other sports stakeholders at a media parley which was held on …

Porto head coach, Sergio Conceicao, has claimed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insulted his family during Tuesday night’s dramatic Champions League second leg last-16 fixture. Arsenal won 4-2 in the shootout after the reverse tie ended 1-0 to aggregate score to 1-1, booking their place in the quarter-finals for the first time since 2010. Tensions were running high at the Emirates …

In a dedicated effort to propel grassroots development and enhance community-level sports, Senator John Enoh, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, recently conducted an exhaustive inspection of the Obafemi Awolowo National Stadium in Ibadan, affirming the pivotal role of the Ministry’s zonal offices in his comprehensive agenda for grassroots development. Read Also: Joke Elvis Shines With Penalty Save As Warri …

Sunshine Stars player and former Super Eagles international, Godfrey Oboabona, has lauded the organizers of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the notable improvements seen in the league’s quality. Oboabona, who joined Sunshine Stars during the last transfer window, expressed his satisfaction with the positive changes and enhancements witnessed in the league. Read Also: 13th All African Games: Francis …

FC Porto faces a challenge as they head into Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Royal Antwerp, missing three key players, including Nigerian international Zaidu Sanusi. This setback, as reported by Het Nieuwsblad, is a cause for concern for coach Sergio Conceciao. Injuries have sidelined Iván Marcano (defender), Zaidu Sanusi (left back), and Gabriel Veron (forward) for an extended period, leaving …