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‘I’m Very Happy’– Real Sociedad Chief Opens Up Sadiq’s Future

Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay has expressed happiness with Umar Sadiq’s impressive form since linking up with Valencia. Sadiq linked up with Carlos Corberán’s side on loan from Real Sociedad in January. The 28-year-old struggled for regular playing time at Real Sociedad in the first half of the season. The Nigeria international has however thrived

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NNL Bombshell: 1472 FC Expelled Over Repeated No-Shows, Hit with ₦5m Fine

1472 FC will play no further part in the ongoing 2024/2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) after being expelled by the second-tier domestic league organisers for failing to honour three league fixtures. The Lagos club established in October 2023 by  businessman Dozy Mmobuosi has also been fined ₦5,000,000. Before wielding the big stick, the NNL stated

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Ikenne To Host NWFL Super Six Playoff

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has officially announced Ikenne, O as the host city for the 2024/2025 NWFL P Super Six tournament. The tournament will be returning to the South West region for the first time since the 2021 edition held in Ijebu Ode. The season-defining title playoff is scheduled to take place from

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Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League Dreams Dashed by PSG in Semi-Final Defeat

Arsenal’s aspirations of claiming the UEFA Champions League trophy this season faced a significant setback last night as they suffered a disappointing defeat to Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in the first leg of their semi-final tie. The match, held at the Emirates Stadium, saw Arsenal struggle to find their rhythm against the newly crowned French

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Chukwueze Benched As Milan Thrash Inter To Reach Coppa Italia Final

AC Milan booked a place in the Coppa Italia final with a 3-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final against rivals and Serie A leaders Inter Milan. The Rossoneri progressed into the final 4-1 on aggregate after holding Inter to a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Also, Milan have ended Inter’s hopes

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Super Falcons Star Nominated For Best Goalkeeper Award In France

Super Falcons star Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for best goalkeeper award in the French Arkema Premier League for the 2024/25 season. Nnadozie won the award last season, beatingOlympic Lyon’s Christiane Endler and Katarzyna Kiedrzynek of Paris Saint-Germain to the top prize. She also won the National Union of Professional Footballers award for the best

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Aguero Tips Arteta To Replace Guardiola At Man City

Man City legend Sergio Aguero has tipped Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager. Aguero, in a chat with Stake.com, ​believes Man City will need to look to the future fairly soon and suggests the club should make a move for one of Guardiola’s most successful disciples. “Pep has extended

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Joshua grateful to Nigeria, departs for next fight

Two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has expressed gratitude to Nigeria for the “energy, generosity and kindness” shown to him during his stay in the country as he departs to prepare for his next fight. The British-Nigerian fighter, who has been spending time in his ancestral homeland to complete his rehabilitation from an injury, shared his

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Worika commends USOSA sports festival, highlights benefit as catalyst for unity, peace

The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Prof Ibibia Lucky Worika, has commended the the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) for holding its 2025 sports festival in Rivers State. He has however emphasized the role of sports as a powerful tool for fostering unity, peace, and collaboration in society, while also serving as a

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NPFL Slams El-kanemi Warriors With N3.5m Fine , Shuts Down Stadium To Fans

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has imposed a fine of N3.5 million on El-Kanemi Warriors for security breaches during their matchday 34 against Ikorodu City. The NPFL has also ordered the closure of the El-Kanemi Warriors Stadium in Maiduguri to fans for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. El-Kanemi Warriors supporters damaged Ikorodu City’s

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