Sports
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Ghana to investigate Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju’s death
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced plans to establish an investigative committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju. The boxer collapsed in the third round of his bout against Ghanaian opponent Jon Mbanugu during Fight Night 15 of the…
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FIFA announces $125m prize for Club World Cup winner
FIFA has confirmed that the champion of the first edition of the new-format Club World Cup could walk away with a staggering $125 million in prize money. Fédération Internationale de Football Association’s President, Gianni Infantino announced this in a statement on Wednesday. The total prize money for the tournament, which…
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Messi injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami’s victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday. Messi was left out of Argentina’s squad for the world champions’ clash against Uruguay on Friday, which is followed by a…
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Super Eagles seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history
Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday. Seeded to win Group C and automatically qualify, a Nigerian team boasting the past two African Footballers of the Year Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman lie fifth in a six-team…
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D’Tigers suffer four-spot drop in FIBA ranking
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team D’ Tigers has dropped four places in the latest FIBA ranking released on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that D’Tigers slumped from 39th to 42nd position in the world ranking. The former African champions tallied 299.7 points during the month under review to…
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World Cup Qualifiers: Stranded Super Eagles players arrive in Uyo
The Director of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation, Ademola Olajire on Tuesday confirmed that the stranded Super Eagles players in Lagos and Abuja had arrived Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that some of the Super Eagles players were said to have challenges joining the rest…
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Real Madrid signs Mbappé for five years
Real Madrid, on Monday, announced the signing of French superstar, Kylian Mbappé. The Spanish giants and the 25-year-old forward have reached an agreement that will see him wearing the iconic white jersey for the next five seasons. The official statement from Real Madrid read, “Official statement. 03/06/2024 Real Madrid C.F.…
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Manchester United could face a Europa League ban due to UEFA’s ownership rules.
Manchester United’s participation in next season’s Europa League is under threat, despite their recent FA Cup triumph over Manchester City. The 2-1 victory at Wembley over the weekend secured a spot in the European tournament for Erik Ten Hag’s team. However, United’s place in the Europa League is jeopardised due to…
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Messi Speaks English In New Advert Video Featuring Will Smith, Martins Lawrence
Legendary Football Star, Lionel Messi has left fans amazed over an English promotional advert video with Will Smith, Martins Lawrence, and NBA star, Jimmy Butler. The 8th time Ballon D’or winner joined Smith and Lawrence to create a pre-release of “Ride or Die’’, the fourth installment of the high-grossing movie,…
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NFF rejects reports that Super Eagles players are still being owed salaries despite President Tinubu’s intervention
The Nigeria Football Federation and players of the Super Eagles have rejected an online report which claimed that players of the team have not been paid from monies given by the Presidency to the NFF to offset their bonuses and allowances. Late last year, the presidency released monies to the…