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552‘It is time for Africa’: Tinubu calls for 2030 Commonwealth Games in Nigeria
Nigeria has formally submitted Abuja as its candidate city to host the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Lagos also earmarked to stage...
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575Former Nigeria striker Victor Ezeji arrested in alleged cheque fraud case
Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ezeji has been arrested in Port Harcourt over allegations of fraud involving dud cheques worth ₦39.8m. The...
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464Nnadozie named among world’s top five goalkeepers at Ballon d’Or awards
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been ranked the fourth-best women’s goalkeeper in the world at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in...
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506‘Protecting me from heaven’: Vicky López dedicates Ballon d’Or award to late Nigerian mother
Barcelona midfielder Vicky López dedicated her historic Ballon d’Or Kopa Trophy win to her late Nigerian mother. The 19-year-old became the first-ever...
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574Okocha recalls turmoil behind Dream Team ’96 Olympic success
Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has revealed the hardship Nigeria’s Dream Team endured before their historic Olympic triumph in Atlanta in 1996. The Super...
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448OFFICIAL: Jose Mourinho returns to Benfica as manager after 25 years
Portuguese giants Benfica have appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a contract running until the summer of 2027. The 62-year-old...
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788Team Nigeria depart for World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
Nigeria’s contingent of athletes and officials will depart the country today (Tuesday) for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The...
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598Aruna Quadri: Table tennis icon decries neglect by Nigerian government
Nigeria’s table tennis icon Quadri Aruna has accused the government of neglecting him throughout his career, despite historic achievements on the world...
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470Nigeria suffer setback as Bayelsa Queens fall short in WAFU-B final
Nigeria will not be represented at the CAF Women’s Champions League after Bayelsa Queens were beaten on penalties by ASEC Mimosa in...
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4352023 Praise, 2025 Protest: Adeleye sets the record straight on Onana comparisons
Nigeria’s Adebayo Adeleye has asked fans to stop mistaking him for Manchester United and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana. The 25-year-old, in camp...
