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2023 U-20 W/Cup: South Korea Knock Out Flying Eagles

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have crashed out of this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina, after losing 1-0 to South Korea in the quarter-finals on Sunday. Choi Seok-Hyun’s 94th minute header in extra-time from a corner was enough for South Korea to progress into the last four. The Flying Eagles came into the game on […]

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Boniface Makes Europa League Team Of The Season

Nigerian and Union SG forward, Victor Boniface, has been included in the UEFA Europa League 2022/23 Team of the Season. The Team of the Season was published on UEFA’s Europa League Twitter handle. Boniface made the cut following his exploits in the recently concluded tournament. The 22-year-old netted six times and provided one assist in […]

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Serie A: Osimhen Shatters Record, Wins Top Scorer Award

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen makes history as the first African player to win Capocannoniere. The Nigeria international is the first to combine that with the Scudetto since 2009. Napoli won the title with five rounds to spare and now Osimhen can also enjoy his Capocannoniere status, as Lautaro Martinez fired blanks for Inter Milan on […]

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FA Cup Final: We Were Too Soft Against City —Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes has described his Manchester United team-mates of being ‘too soft’ in their FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City. United lost against their bitter rivals 2-1 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Fernandes equalised from the spot after Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring just 13 seconds in, but Gundogan had far too much […]

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Saka: It Was Great Experience Meeting Gov Sanwo-Olu

Arsenal forward, Bukayo Saka has expressed delight meeting Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Saka described his experience with Sanwo-Olu as great. The England international recently met with Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina. The pair had discussions together as Saka also gave the governor his own signed Arsenal jersey. In a post on his Instagram […]

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I’m Expecting A Baby Girl –Osaka

Tennis star Naomi Osaka and rapper Cordae are expecting a baby girl. The 25-year-old tennis star revealed the sex of her baby in an Instagram post, standing in front of a sign reading: “A little princess is on the way.” The couple, who began dating in 2019, are currently expecting their first child together. The […]

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2023 U-20 W/Cup: Debutants Israel Eliminate Brazil

Israel came from behind to defeat five-time champions Brazil 3-2 in their 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup quarter-final tie on Saturday night. Israel will now play the USA-Uruguay winners in La Plata. Marcos Leonardo’s excellent strike with his weaker left foot put Brazil ahead at the start of the second, but Anan Khalaili equalised with […]

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Serie A: Aina Subbed On As Inter Milan Pip Torino

Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina was in action as Torino lost 1-0 to Inter Milan in Saturday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international who was making his 19 appearance, has netted one goal and bagged one assists. He came on as a substitute for Mergim Vojvoda in the 57th minute. The only goal of the […]

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Saka Visits Sanwo-Olu At Lagos Governor’s Lodge

Arsenal forward, Bukayo Saka has visited Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the State house in Marina. Saka has been on a tour of Nigeria this week since landing in Lagos on Wednesday. Saka has visited the Somolu area of the State, as well as Gbagada and its environs adorning a white attire. The next […]

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