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Defending Champions Thunder FC Scores Lone Goal At MaiLafia Tournament.
The 8th edition of the MaiLafia Peace and Unity competition has come to a climax with the Defending Champions, Thunder Football Club ( FC) of Agyaragu, defeating one time winner of the competition, Obi United FC 1-0.
Jubilation as fans…
Manchester United Eyeing Victor Osimhen in £63.3m January Move
Manchester United are reportedly ready to spend £63.3m to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli during the January transfer window. The move comes as new manager Ruben Amorim seeks solutions to the team’s persistent goalscoring…
Thompson Criticises Ban Handed To Grand Slam-Winning Partner
Australia's Jordan Thompson called the ban handed to his U.S. Open-winning doubles partner Max Purcell a "joke", questioning what he said was a lack of consistency in punishments for doping violations.
Purcell elected to take a…
Climax of CHAN 2024 Qualifiers Renew Fierce Rivalries
The stage is set for an electrifying weekend as the second-leg matches of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers renew fierce rivalries and unfolds.
Topping the bill is the “Jollof Derby,” a historic clash between…
Liverpool Star Says Leading Premier League ‘Feels Different’
Egyptian International and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said he senses something "different" about the way the club are performing as Premier League leaders this season, after securing a 3-1 comeback win against Leicester City to move…
CHAN Qualifiers: NSC Warns Super Eagles B Against Complacency
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has urged Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team to avoid complacency as they prepare to face Ghana in a decisive African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying match on…
Liverpool Beats Leicester, Moves Seven Points Clear
Liverpool came back after conceding early to beat Leicester City 3-1 at Anfield on Thursday, opening a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Leicester took a shock sixth minute lead through Jordan Ayew, but forward Cody…
National Sports Commission Unveils Renewed Hope Initiative
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy (RHINSE), to transform the nation’s sports industry.
The NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. RHINSE…
Serie A: Atalanta Under Pressure from Napoli, Inter Milan
Atalanta's winning run and top spot are at risk when the Serie A leaders take on fourth-placed Lazio this weekend, with Napoli and Inter Milan ready to pounce should Gian Piero Gasperini's side finally slip up.
Atalanta appear…
Sporting Sacks Pereira Joao, Appoints Borges As Replacement
Sporting have appointed Rui Borges as head coach, the Portuguese champions announced on Thursday, following the sacking of Joao Pereira.
Sporting said Borges has signed a contract until June 2026, with an option to further extend it by a…