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- 14 April 2025
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Premier League Manager Diagnosed With Pneumonia

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will miss the club’s next two Premier League games after being diagnosed with pneumonia. Howe watched the Magpies’ 4-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday from his hospital bed after being admitted on Friday having been feeling unwell for several days. Newcastle have now said the 47-year-old will also miss Wednesday’s […]

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- 14 April 2025
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NFF Denies Owing Late Christian Chukwu

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked reports on social media that the football-ruling body was indebted to former Nigeria captain and coach, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, who died on Saturday. Reacting to one statement on social media that claimed NFF was owing the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team captain the sum of $128,000, NFF […]

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- 11 April 2025
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Salah signs new two-year deal with Liverpool

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool. His previous deal was scheduled to run out in the summer and there had been doubts he would stay with the Reds following comments from the 32-year-old during the season as well as speculation linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia. However, […]

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- 9 April 2025
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UCL: Declan Rice scores two free-kicks as Arsenal Humilate Real Madrid

Declan Rice scored two excellent second-half free-kicks as Arsenal stunned Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals at Emirates Stadium to take a three-goal advantage into the second leg. Mikel Arteta had asked the Arsenal fans to arrive early to create an impressive atmosphere inside the stadium, and the team responded by starting the game quickly […]

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- 4 April 2025
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JUST IN: Kevin de Bruyne to leave Manchester City at end of season

Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the current season, bringing an end to a decade-long spell at the club that has seen him win every major trophy available. In an open letter to fans via his social media on Friday, the Belgian midfielder confirmed that these […]

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- 4 April 2025
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Nigeria Climbs One Place In Latest FIFA Rankings

The latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday has seen Nigeria climb up one place, moving to 43rd in the world. The Super Eagles rounded off 2024 in the 44th position following unimpressive performances in the international break towards the end of 2024. But a 2-0 victory over Rwanda and in Kigali and a 1-1 draw […]

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- 2 April 2025
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The Joy of Pickleball: A Fun and Fast-Growing Sport for All Ages

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Played on a court with a low net, pickleball is a fun and social game that’s easy to learn and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. History of Pickleball Pickleball was invented in the 1960s by […]

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- 2 April 2025
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NFF denies Chelle’s contact termination rumours

A top official of the Nigeria Football Federation has described the reports making the rounds about a potential contract termination of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, as fake news, according to THE PUNCH Chelle was appointed as the Super Eagles coach in January on a two-year deal which is subject to renewal, but the Franco-Malian […]

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- 31 March 2025
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Financial Pressure Caused Death of Nigerian Boxer – NBBofC 

Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, a former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, tragically passed away in Accra, Ghana, on March 29, 2025, after collapsing during a fight at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League. Olanrewaju, 40, was initially set to fight on Friday, but the match was canceled after he was found overweight. […]

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- 26 March 2025
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Ex-Man City Player Found Guilty of Assaulting Wife

Former Manchester City footballer Joey Barton was Tuesday given a 12-week suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of assaulting his wife by kicking her in the head at their family home. The former midfielder left Georgia Barton, 38, with a lump on her forehead and a bleeding nose after the incident in southwest London, […]

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- 25 March 2025
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Super Eagles World Cup Qualification Bid Suffers Major Setback

The Super Eagles of Nigeria played out a disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in their 2026 Wolrd Cup Qualification match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The Super Eagles went ahead late in the second half thanks to a Victor Osimhen close range header only to be pegged back in the 90th […]

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- 25 March 2025
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2026 WCQ: See Super Eagles starting XI for Zimbabwe clash in Uyo

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has named an unchanged starting XI for Tuesday evening’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe. Chelle took charge of his first game against Rwanda last Friday. Victor Osimhen scored a brace to revive Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the tournament. Chelle has again stuck with the […]

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- 25 March 2025
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The Benefits and Joy of Swimming: A Lifelong Activity for Body and Mind

Swimming is one of the most popular sports and recreational activities worldwide, and for good reason. Not only is swimming an excellent way to stay physically fit, but it also offers numerous mental and emotional benefits. Whether you’re a competitive swimmer, a casual lap swimmer, or simply someone who enjoys splashing around in the water, […]

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- 24 March 2025
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Oliseh Names Seven Super Eagles Players That Made Him Love The National Team

Former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh has named seven legends who made him fall in love with the national team. Oliseh was reacting to a post from the official X handle of the Super Eagles on Sunday. The original tweet read: “On this day in 1980, we won our first-ever AFCON. “It’s been 45 years of […]

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- 21 March 2025
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JUST IN: Super Eagles Release Starting XI VS Rwanda

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named a strong lineup for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda, giving Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman starting roles in the match billed for later this evening. Lookman, the African Player of the Year, and Osimhen have been in fine form for their clubs this season, with both […]

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- 20 March 2025
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Japan Makes History As First Nation To Qualify For 2026 FIFA World Cup

Japan has become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup billed to hold in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Japan defeated Bahrain two nil to take an unassailable lead in group c of the Asian qualifiers with three matches remaining in the campaign. Daichi Kamanda and Takefusa Kudo scored in […]

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- 19 March 2025
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Synchronized Swimming: The Art of Underwater Ballet

Synchronized swimming, also known as artistic swimming, is a captivating and demanding sport that combines elements of swimming, dance, and gymnastics. This mesmerizing aquatic discipline requires athletes to perform intricate routines, often accompanied by music, while submerged underwater. History of Synchronized Swimming Synchronized swimming has its roots in the early 20th century, when it emerged […]

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- 18 March 2025
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Messi Ruled Out Of World Cup Qualifiers Against Brazil, Uruguay

Lionel Messi was not included in Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni’s squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil, with the forward missing out due to a muscle strain. Messi scored a stunning goal in Inter Miami’s 2-1 win at Atlanta United in Major League Soccer (MLS) on Sunday but felt a muscle discomfort, local media […]

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- 14 March 2025
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FULL LIST: Europa League Quarter-Final Fixtures

The quarter-final fixtures for this season’s Europa League have been confirmed. This follows the completion of the Round of 16 games on Thursday night. Manchester United thrashed 10-man Real Sociedad 3-1 at Old Trafford, to win the tie 4-2 on aggregate. The Red Devils will now face Lyon, who recorded a 7-1 aggregate win over […]

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- 14 March 2025
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Manchester United, Tottenham advance into Europa League quarters

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick and Wilson Odobert was on target twice for Tottenham Hotspur as the two Premier League strugglers reached the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday. Fernandes converted two penalties and got the other from open play as United came from behind to beat 10-man Real Sociedad 4-1 on the […]