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LeBron, Curry impress as USA romp past Canada in Olympic warm-up

11 July 2024

The two NBA superstars are part of a formidable USA basketball roster that will be chasing a fifth consecutive gold medal when the Paris Olympics get under way this month. James and Curry are playing alongside each other for the first time as international team-mates, and showed glimpses of a near telepathic understanding during Wednesday’s […]

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Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final

10 July 2024

The defending Copa champions will face the winners of Wednesday’s semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia in what will be a highly anticipated final in Miami on Sunday. The 15-times Copa champions produced their best display of the tournament in front of a capacity crowd at the 82,500 MetLife Stadium and as in their 2022 World […]

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Thiago Alcantara announces retirement from football

9 July 2024

The decision marks the end of a distinguished career filled with numerous accolades and memorable moments Thiago’s journey in football began in the youth ranks of Barcelona, where he first broke into the senior team during the 2010-11 season, a campaign that saw the Catalan club secure both the La Liga and Champions League titles. Renowned for […]

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Martinez Saves Messi Blushes As Argentina Reach Copa America Semis

5 July 2024

A Lisandro Martinez header had put world champions Argentina 1-0 up ten minutes before half-time but Kevin Rodriguez headed in a stoppage-time leveller for Ecuador, who had risen to the occasion in front of 69,456 fans at Houston’s NRG Stadium. Messi missed the opening penalty, chipping against the bar, but thanks to heroics from Martinez, […]

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Finidi George lands new job at Rivers United

4 July 2024

Finidi was announced as the head coach of the 2022 NPFL champions  with an unveiling set to follow on Thursday.  Finidi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team, having had a distinguished playing career spanning over fifteen years. Finidi left his role as the Super Eagles head coach in June after two […]

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Osimhen to begin pre-season with Napoli

3 July 2024

Although new Napoli coach Antonio Conte has admitted that the striker is not in his plans for next season, he could meet Osimhen in Castel Volturno next week ahead of the 2024/25 season. Osimhen has a €130m clause included in his contract with the Partenopei, which is the initial stumbling block for his suitors, especially […]

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Ronaldo’s Tears Turn To Cheers As Portugal Survive His Euros Penalty Miss

2 July 2024

Ronaldo had a chance to put Portugal ahead late in the first period of extra-time in a tense, goalless tie in Frankfurt. The 39-year-old stepped up to take the spot-kick after a foul on Diogo Jota, but his effort was superbly saved by Jan Oblak.  After scoring his previous 29 penalties, Ronaldo was visibly stunned to […]

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Spain Come From Behind To Thrash Georgia, Reach Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals

1 July 2024

Robin Le Normand’s own goal gave Georgia a shock lead in the 18th minute of this last-16 tie to send their noisy supporters wild in Cologne.  It was the first goal Spain had conceded at the competition but they came back to equalise six minutes before the interval courtesy of Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Ruiz then […]

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AFCON 2023 $4m prize money: Super Eagles, NFF disagree on sharing formula 

29 June 2024

The players have demanded 30% of this prize money, which comes down to $1.2 Million, while the NFF are pleading with them to take 25%, which is a Million Dollars. A top official said there is no agreement yet between the players and the NFF on how the prize money should be shared. According to […]

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President Federation Cup: NFF announces ticket prices for final

28 June 2024

The tickets, according to the NFF, are available online. Saturday’s grand finale at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, will see Naija Ratels FC of Abuja take on eight-time champions, Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt in the women’s final. Two-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors and Abia Warriors will clash in the men’s final. The women’s final will […]

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