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Akpom Will Prove His Worth At Lille –Bakker

Lille star Mitchel Bakker believes Chuba Akpom is doing everything to prove his worth at the club. Akpom, who joined the Lille last summer from Ajax, has struggled to grab a starting shirt at the club. Speaking with the club’s website, Bakker stated that he’s impressed with Akpom’s attitude and work ethic at the Lille.

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UEL: Dessers, Balogun In Action As 10-Man Rangers Hold Bilbao To 0-0 Draw

Nigeria internationals Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun featured as 10-man Rangers claimed a 0-0 draw with Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Ibrox. Dessers and Balogun were in the starting line-up before the former was replaced with five minutes left to play in the encounter. While it was Dessers’

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Fernandes Breaks Mata’s Europa League Assist Record In Lyon Vs Man United

Bruno Fernandes broke Juan Mata’s Europa League assist record following Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Lyon on Thursday night. Fernandes set up Joshua Zirkzee for United’s second goal with two minutes left to play which put them 2-1 ahead. Fernandes’ assist against Lyon means he has now provided more assists in the knockout rounds of the

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‘It Was Very Difficult’ — Ebuehi Speaks On Lengthy Injury Layoff

Empoli defender Tyronne Ebuehi is delighted to be back on the pitch again after his long-term injury layoff. The 28-year-old suffered a cruciate ligament injury in Empoli’s Serie A clash with Bologna on March 15, 2024. The right-back later went under the knife was sidelined for several months. Ebuehi returned to action in Empoli’s draw

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500 athletes in Jos for FISU games

 No fewer than 500 athletes from 50 universities across Nigeria are participating in the ongoing International University Sports Federation (FISU) in Jos. Prof. Ishaya Pam, the Chairman of Sports Committee, University of Jos, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Jos. NAN reports that the FISU games,

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Napoli Denied Vital Points in Thrilling 1-1 Draw Against Bologna

In a captivating Serie A match on Monday evening, Napoli squandered a crucial opportunity to tighten the title race with league leaders Inter Milan, settling for a 1-1 draw against a resilient Bologna side. Early Advantage for Napoli Under the watchful eye of manager Antonio Conte, who was suspended and observing from the stands, Napoli

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Jose Peseiro Faces Sack In Egypt

Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro is under pressure to keep his job at Egyptian club, Zamalek following the team’s elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup. Zamalek were eliminated from the competition, 1-0 on aggregate by South Africa’s Stellenbosch on Wednesday. The White Knights held Stellenbosch to a 0-0 draw in the first leg

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African Women Volleyball Championship: CNS bounces back to beat Sococim in straight sets

 Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers on Wednesday,  delivered a convincing performance at the 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship, beating  Sococim (SOC) of Senegal 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-16) in the classification round in Abuja . The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that coming off a tough loss in the Round of 16,

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Volleyball Championship: Nigeria Customs beat Club Ominisports of Cote d `Ivoire 3-0

Nigeria Customs Volleyball Club secured a 3-0 victory over Club Ominisports Descartes of  Cote d` Ivoire in the classification match at the ongoing 2025 Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria Customs won all three sets of the game played on Wednesday at the gymnasium of the

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Teslim Balogun Stadium to be ready for athletics competition soon – LSSC

Lekan Fatodu, Director General (D-G), Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), has assured that the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, under reconstruction would soon be opened for athletics competition. Fatodu made the pledge on Tuesday at the media briefing heralding the MTN Champs Continental Relays held at the MTN Event Center, Falomo-Ikoyi, Lagos State. The News Agency

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