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Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers was in action for Rangers who advanced into the play-off round of this season’s UEFA Champions League at the expense of Swiss club Servette. In Tuesday’s second leg, third qualifying round clash, Rangers held Servette to a 1-1 draw to progress 3-2 on aggregate. Dessers’ Nigerian teammate Leon Balogun was an unused substitute for Rangers. …

In a breathtaking finale at Bwari Stadium, Abuja, Tudun Wada FC etched their name in Nigerian grassroots football history, clinching the inaugural NLO Cup with a resounding 7-2 triumph over Palm Syrup FC. The highly anticipated clash, sponsored by MTN and FirstCentral Credit Bureau, delivered a football spectacle that will be remembered for years to come. Read Also: Best Friends …

With under 8 days remaining until the commencement of the much-anticipated African Games 2023, the excitement is palpable as athletes, officials, and fans eagerly await the grand celebration of sportsmanship and athleticism set to unfold in Ghana. The African Games have a rich history of uniting nations through sport, and the upcoming edition marks a significant milestone as Ghana becomes …

Clubs’ hierarchy in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has been charged to provide a conducive atmosphere at all times during the matches of the 2023/24 season. The charge came through a memo to the clubs and signed by the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi who observed that there has been a number of disturbing incidents reported around the …

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, believes that if Kevin de Bruyne’s hamstring injury requires surgery, he might miss the next four months of the current campaign. The 32-year-old was forced to leave Friday’s 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor after only 23 minutes after a knock. Ripples Nigeria recalls that De Bruyne also went off injured during …

Nigeria’s women’s handball team kicked off their journey in the IHF Women’s Trophy Intercontinental Phase in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with an impressive 28-23 win over Guadalupe on Wednesday. Read Also: Nigeria Victorious In First Match At IHF Women’s Trophy Intercontinental Phase Under the guidance of Coach Shittu Adewunmi Agboola, the Nigerian side displayed the same determination that led them to become …

Paris FC knocked out German giants, Wolfsburg to pick one of the spots in the lucrative Group phase for the first time in the history of the Club. The French side on Tuesday recorded a remarkable 2-0 win Germany to advance 5-3 on aggregate after the first leg ended 3-3 in France. Nnadozie played a crucial role Sandrine Soubeyrand’s side …

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has opened up on how his family turned down a life-changing money from a top club in Europe just for him to remain at Old Trafford. The England international stated this on the backdrop of those questioning his commitment with the club. However, Rashford in a chat with The Players’ Tribune, insisted that he’s turned …

In a shocking incident along the Ore-Benin expressway on Thursday, unknown gunmen targeted the bus of Nigeria Professional Football League side Sunshine Stars. The attack resulted in a ball boy being shot, and several team members, including the manager, sustaining serious injuries. Sunshine Stars reported the unfortunate event through a brief statement on their official social media handle. The statement …

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has been shortlisted for the men’s title ahead of this year’s FIFA The Best Awards. Osimhen, who is also on the shortlist for the men’s Ballon d’Or award, helped Napoli win the Serie A last season by scoring 26 goals. The Nigeria international has also recently emerged as the highest goal scorer with 10 goals …