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Gov. Makinde, Olopoeyan Land In Cote D’ivoire For AFCON Finals
The Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, and his ally, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan are presently in Abidjan City, for the African Nations Cup final between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire. Also with Governor Makinde are, ex-deputy governor, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarunmi, Chief Bayo Lawal, Mr. Peter Eledan, and others. Nigeria and hosts Cote d’Ivoire will clash in the […]
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Mixed reaction trail slow pace of Olorunsogo-Akanran road when Foreigners, local Athletes, other Nigerians stormed Ilaji for U-16 National Sports Fiesta
Representatives of the sporting community within and outside Nigeria who were in Ibadan, Oyo State capital for the Ilaji Under-16 National Football Tournament put together by the Youth Sports Federation Of Nigeria (YSFON) and sponsored by the Ilaji Hotels and sports resort lamented the slow pace of the dualised ongoing Olorunsogo-Akanran road. Ibadan-born sports enthusiast, […]
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Former Ballon D’or winner, Manchester United and England World Cup hero Sir Bobby Charlton d!es aged 86 after battle with dementia
England’s 1966 World Cup winning hero, Sir Bobby Charlton has tragically died @aged 86. The former Manchester United legend passed away on Saturday, October 21 after a battle with dementia just a week after celebrating his birthday. His brother Jack, who died aged 85 in July 2020, had also suffered with the disease in his […]
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Given Nigeria’s pedigree in football, the country should not be in such predicament – Sports Minister Enoh fumes over non-listing of Nigerian referees for AFCON 2023
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated his displeasure over the non-inclusion of Nigerian referees among the match officials listed for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations that will be hosted by Cote D’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11/2024. The 34th Africa Cup of Nations is billed to take place […]
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Nigeria superstars, Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award.
French Football, organisers of the award, listed the nominees on Wednesday evening, September 6, with Osimhen and Oshoala making the cut. Osimhen will battle it out with 29 other nominees including Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Mohamed Salah, and Kevin De Bruyne. Also on the 30-man shortlist are Antoine Griezmann, Martin […]
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Manchester City star, Erling Haaland wins PFA Men’s Players’ Player of the Year
Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland has won the PFA men’s Players’ Player of the Year award. The Norway forward, 23, scored 52 goals in all competitions in his debut season with Pep Guardiola’s side. He also helped City secure the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League last season. Haaland beat team-mates Kevin de Bruyne […]
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Lionel Messi agrees to join Inter Miami after leaving PSG
Lionel Messi has reportedly decided to join Inter Miami with the move set to be announced within the next few hours. According to Guillem Balague, Messi has made the decision to head to the South Florida-based club. He said Messi will link up with the Florida-based outfit once his PSG contract expires at the end […]
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Retires From Football Aged 41
AC Milan legend, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced his retirement at the age of 41. Ibrahimovic has spent the majority of the season injured, but made a trip to the San Siro to watch AC Milan’s final Serie A game on Sunday, May 4. However, after the game, the big Swede made his way onto the […]
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Former Nigerian footballer, Emmanuel Ebiede is dead
Ebiede, who played as an attacking midfielder, died at the age of 47 on Friday, April 14, at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) from hepatomegaly complications. Hepatomegaly is the enlargement of the liver beyond its normal size. The news of Emmanuel Ebiede’s passing was confirmed by journalist China Acheru, who is based in […]
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Brazil Sport Legend, Pele’s Funeral To Be Held At Santos Stadium On January 2nd And 3rd
Pele’s funeral will take place inside the Santos stadium next week Monday January 2 and Tuesday January 3rd, the Brazilian club said, when fans will be able to pay their final respects to the football legend. The Brazilian legend, whose full name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, died Thursday at the age of 82 after […]
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Football Legend, Pele, Dies At Aged 82.
Brazil footballing legend and three-time World Cup winner,Edson Arantes do Nascimento well known as Pele has died at the age of 82. Pele burst on to the global scene as a teenager at the 1958 World Cup, helping Brazil to the first of their record five successes in the competition. In September 2021, Pele was […]
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Photostory Oshoala Receives Spanish League Top Scorer Award
Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, on Tuesday, officially received her Pichichi award for finishing the 2021/22 Spain Primera Division Women League season as top scorer with 20 goals. The five-time African player of the year award winner defeated Real Madrid’s Geyse to win the Pichichi award for the league’s top scorer in May.
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World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sister Has Described This World Cup As The Worst Ever.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister has described this year’s World Cup as ‘the worst ever’ on social media. Katia Aveiro, 45, watched on as her superstar brother was eliminated from the competition in the quarter-finals after Portugal fell to a shock defeat by underdogs Morocco. Taking to social media, Aveiro wrote: ‘The worst World Cup of all time… that thankfully […]
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Photostory: Messi In Bed With World Cup Trophy
World champion, Lionel Messi, has shared photos of him in bed with the World Cup trophy following Argentina’s victory over France on Sunday. The footballer shared the pictures via his verified Facebook account on Tuesday saying, “Good morning.”
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Photostory: Messi Celebrates World Cup Win With Family
World champion, Lionel Messi, celebrated his World Cup victory with his family after Argentina defeated France on Sunday. The star player’s wife and three sons joined him on the field to celebrate the victory. Credit: GQSports
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World Cup: Argentina Keeper Declares ‘Minute Of Silence’ For Mbappe
Argentine goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, on Sunday declared a minute of silence to mock the Golden Boot winner at the World Cup, Kylian Mbappe. Martinez had slammed Mbappe a day earlier over a comment the latter made in May dismissing South American football and boasting that European nation would win the World Cup. In May, Mbappe […]
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Oyo Govt Expresses Readiness To Host AFCON Qualifying Match At Adamasingba Stadium
Oyo state government has expressed its readiness to host the second leg of the African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) game between Nigerian Under 23 and their Tanzania counterpart on Saturday, 29th October 2022 at the remodelled Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan the Capital City of the state. Speaking during a press conference at the Oyo NUJ […]
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Tobi Amusan becomes first Nigerian to ever win gold as she breaks 100m hurdles world record
It was a giant feat for Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan at the World Championships as she becomes the first Nigerian to ever win gold in the women’s 100m hurdles. In the competition held in Eugene, Oregon, in the early hours of Monday, July 25, Amusan also broke the world record in the semi-finals of the women’s […]
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71-year-old woman who still visits the gym causes a stir online.
A viral video of a 71-year-old woman who still visits the gym has caused a huge stir online. The septuagenarian, who is a fitness enthusiast, became an internet sensation after she shared videos of herself on TikTok showing her chiseled body. She also shares videos of herself in the gym on her TikTok handle @seniorcoach, […]
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Oyo State Government Condemns Attack on Oyo Sports Council Chairman
The Oyo State Government has condemned the deliberate attack on Oyo State Sports Council Chairman, Honourable Gbenga Adewusi by hoodlums on Sunday. During a visit to the victim at an undisclosed Hospital, Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Seun Fakorede described the incident as unfortunate and a threat to the peaceful atmosphere already being enjoying […]
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