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Two goals within four first-half minutes off the boots of Chidiebere Nwobodo and Godwin Obaje ensured that the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C of Enugu maintained its winning streak as it eased past host’s, Niger Tornadoes, in a match day 23, NPFL 2023/2024 encounter that happened inside the main bowl of Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, Sunday, March 3, 2024. Read …

Broad City joined Gbagada FC as the only two sides in The Creative Championship League history to win their opening three games after a 2-0 matchweek three victory over Iganmu FC. Speaking to Sports247, Broad City coach Ogunmoyero Oluwaseun said he’s not focused on that but taking it as it comes, a game after the other. “It’s a privilege to …

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis announced on Sunday night that Victor and his teammates as well staff members will no longer release pre and post-match interviews with DAZN. De Laurentiis briefly showed up at the Stadio Maradona press room on Sunday night following Napoli’s win over Juventus. Several Italian sources, including Il Corriere dello Sport, reported that De Laurentiis looked …

Ballon d’Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to square off once more despite now playing in different continents. The duo will battle against each other when Inter Miami plays Al-Nassr in a preseason friendly in Saudi Arabia in February. The meeting will be part of the Riyadh Season Cup, with Miami and Al-Hilal playing on January 29. …

Victor Osimhen made a prompt return to Napoli immediately following his triumph at the African Footballer of the Year award ceremony in Marrakech on Monday. The celebrated striker, who outshone Achraf Hakimi and Mohammed Salah for the prestigious accolade, rejoined his teammates in Naples after skipping Monday’s training session. Osimhen, with six goals in 11 Serie A appearances this season, …

Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis has completed a loan deal to join Turkish Super Lig side Istanbul Basaksehir. European football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, posted the image of the Nigerian forward on a plane to Turkey. Dennis passed his medical examination earlier on Friday and will join on a season long loan from Nottingham Forest. The forward has struggled for form …

Xabi Alonso Provides Update on Boniface – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Since sustaining the injury during Nigeria’s preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in January, the 23-year-old underwent surgery, sidelining him for an extended period.   In a recent development, Boniface was spotted celebrating with his teammates after Bayer Leverkusen’s victory, albeit …

Morocco plans to build a large stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, and upgrade six others in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 World Cup, the prime minister’s office said on Friday. A deal was signed the same day between the government and state-owned fund CDG to finance the new stadium to be ready by 2028 for a total cost of 5 …

Rivers United midfielder Austin Okejepha says the team will go all out for a win against Kano Pillars on Sunday. The encounter is billed for the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt. “The game is very important for us,” Okejepha said in a short video interview posted on the club’s X handle. “We really need the points because the last game …

In the wake of TradeSafe FC’s thrilling 2-1 victory against Crown FC on Monday, defender Freedom Marvelous shared his excitement and reflections on the high-stakes match. Marvelous expressed gratitude for the hard-fought win and emphasized the team’s resilience in overcoming challenges. Read Also: TradeSafe FC Goalkeeper Igaga Emmanuel Optimistic, Eager To Improve After 2-1 Victory Against Crown FC “As always, …