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Unity Cup: ‘It’s An Amazing Feeling To Represent Super Eagles’ –Ogbu

Super Eagles defender Igho Ogbu has disclosed that it was an amazing feeling to represent Nigeria at the international level. Ogbu played all 90 minutes in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Ghana in the semi-final of the Unity Cup on Wednesday. Speaking in an interview with NFF TV, Ogbu stated that it’s the pride of every

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NSF 2024: Governor Diri Gifts Team Bayelsa N20m

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has appreciated Team Bayelsa at the 2024 National Sports Festival with the sum of N20m for their outstanding performance . Governor Diri who made a brisk appearance at the closing ceremony of the games at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena on Friday sparked wild jubilation as he visited the

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2025 U-20 WC: Flying Eagles Drawn Against Norway, Saudi Arabia, Colombia

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will face Colombia, Saudi Arabia and Norway in Group F at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The Flying Eagles group stage opponents was confirmed after the draw was concluded in Santiago, Chile in the early hours of Friday. Africa U-20 men’s champions South Africa are in Group E with

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Chukwueze To Play Under New Coach As Milan Sack Sergio Conceicao

AC Milan have sacked coach Sergio Conceicao after just six months in charge of the Serie A club. Former manager Massimiliano Allegri – who spent four years in charge at San Siro between 2010 and 2014 – is reportedly set, external for a return. Conceicao, 50, was handed the job last December after the the

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Finidi George Plans to Strengthen Rivers United with Experienced Signings for CAF Champions League

Rivers United head coach and former Super Eagles winger, Finidi George, has revealed plans to bolster his squad with seasoned players ahead of the CAF Champions League campaign. In an interview with Rivers United’s media, Finidi announced that the club intends to recruit six experienced players to enhance their chances of success in the continental

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Heavyweight Delicious Orie Announces Retirement from Boxing

Heavyweight boxer Delicious Orie has announced his retirement from professional boxing after a brief career in the sport. The 27-year-old, who turned professional in April, made his debut with a points victory over Bosnian opponent Milos Veletic. Despite his promising start, Orie has now chosen to walk away from the sport to focus on other

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NSC Releases Official Guidelines and Schedule for 2025 National Sports Federations Board Elections

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially announced the guidelines and timetable for the upcoming 2025 National Sports Federations (NSF) Board Elections, scheduled to hold from September 1 to September 15, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, BSNSports.com.ng reports. In a move aligned with international best practices, the elections are designed to promote

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Matheus Cunha Set to Undergo Medical at Manchester United Following Release Clause Activation

Manchester United is poised to complete the signing of Matheus Cunha after the Premier League club met Wolverhampton Wanderers’ release clause for the Brazilian forward. Sources confirm that United has agreed to pay the £62.5 million fee outlined in Cunha’s release agreement, which was triggered after the player’s release clause was met. The clubs had

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Friendly: Ajibade, Echegini, Babajide Arrive For Cameroon

Versatile defender Michelle Alozie has admitted her excitement at the upcoming Super Falcons’ friendly matches against bitter foes Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, which will kick-start the final preparations for the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco, 5th – 26th July. “I am excited for the upcoming training camp and to be

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NPFL: Sighs, Lamentations As Heartland Suffer Fourth Relegation In Nine Years

Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, turned into a scene of sighs and lamentations on Sunday evening despite Heartland’s season-ending 2-1 triumph over Akwa United, as Emmanuel Amuneke’s side was relegated to the second-tier Nigeria National League (NNL). The Naze Millionaires’ hopes of survival in the 2024/2025 NPFL were clearly not in their hands going into the

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