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3 months, 3 weeks ago Sports

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward to leave at end of season

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. The 33-year-old Egypt international, who joined Liverpool from Roma in June 2017, confirmed the news in a video message on his social media accounts. "Unfortunately the day has come. This is the first par…

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3 months, 3 weeks ago Sports

BREAKING: El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court under heavy security, journalists barred

A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday morning under tight security for his arraignment over alleged corruption-related offences. El-Rufai was brought to the court premises at about 9:00 a.m. in a Hilux vehicle and remained inside for …

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BBC Africa Verified

3 months, 3 weeks ago Sports

Football Black List 2025: Jess Carter, Eberechi Eze and Alex Iwobi named

- Published England defender Jess Carter, Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi have been included on the Football Black List, external in recognition of their off-field contributions to the game. The annual celebration, which began in 2008, recognises efforts and achieveme…

Source: BBC Africa

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4 months ago Sports

Algeria national team: Vladimir Petkovic punishes a key player!

Algeria national team: Vladimir Petkovic punishes a key player! As the next Algeria national team training camp approaches, Vladimir Petkovic could be about to make a strong statement. According to several local sources, Baghdad Bounedjah, although initially included in the expanded squad list, may…

Source: Foot-africa.com

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4 months ago Sports

DRC: Yoane Wissa returns to the national team despite limited playing time

DRC: Yoane Wissa returns to the national team despite limited playing time Yoane Wissa makes his return to the DR Congo national team after several months away. The Newcastle striker is included in the squad announced by head coach Sébastien Desabre for the intercontinental play-off final, a crucia…

Source: Foot-africa.com

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4 months ago Sports

Where to watch Megan Gustafson, Spain in FIBA World Cup vs. New Zealand

Where to watch Megan Gustafson, Spain in FIBA World Cup vs. New Zealand After an eventful 2025 that saw her get engaged, release her first children's book, and secure her first WNBA Championship as part of the Las Vegas Aces, Iowa women's basketball legend Megan Gustafson will once again represent …

Source: USA Today

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4 months ago Sports

The first brothers who could play simultaneously in the Premier League and the NBA

- NBA. Adebayo, the most surreal star: he grew up in a caravan, his famous girlfriend inspires him... and he scores 83 points - NBA. Bam Adebayo Net Worth: How much is the Miami Heat star making Landon Emenelo (18 years old and 1.80 m.) and Sebastien Emenelo (19 years old and 1.90 m.) could become …

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4 months ago Sports

“I lost my mother young”: Emotional Osimhen moved by Galatasaray fans’ tribute before Liverpool clash

Victor Osimhen has spoken of the powerful emotions he felt after Galatasaray SK supporters unveiled a touching tribute to the Nigerian striker before their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash against Liverpool FC at RAMS Park on Tuesday night. Ahead of kickoff, Galatasaray fans produc…

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4 months ago Sports

DTigress begin World Cup qualifying campaign against Colombia in Lyon

Reigning African Champions Nigeria’s DTigress will open her campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament against Colombia at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon on Wednesday. The Nigerian girls have continued to build a high reputation as a major force in World basketball and the …

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4 months ago Sports

Nigeria U20 star Daniel Daga to appeal six-month prison sentence in Norway

Daniel Daga, a Nigeria U20 international and midfielder for Molde FK, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being convicted of committing a sexual act against a person who did not consent. According to TV 2 Norway, the verdict was delivered on Tuesday by the Nordmøre…

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4 months ago Sports

UCL Roundup: Lookman stars in Atlético rout, as Osimhen helps sink Liverpool

Nigerian stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were influential as Atlético Madrid and Galatasaray secured crucial wins in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 ties on Tuesday night. While Lookman featured prominently in Atlético’s commanding victory over Tottenham Hotspur, O…

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4 months ago Sports

Nigerian midfielder Daga jailed six months over sexual assault

By Ayobami Okerinde Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of committing a sexual act without consent. The 19-year-old, who plays for Norwegian club Molde FK, was convicted on Tuesday and ordered to pay 10,000 No…

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4 months ago Sports

‘Bro, what’: LeBron, social media react to Adebayo’s historic 83-point game

Miami Heat centre Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday – the second-highest scoring game in NBA history – was a historic statistical line no one saw coming. The Heat star shot 20-43 from the floor and was 7-22 from beyond the three-point line. Thirty-six of h…

Source: Al Jazeera Africa

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4 months, 1 week ago Sports

Barcelona squad named for Newcastle 1st leg

The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana travel to England for a huge Champions League Round of 16 first leg against Newcastle at St. James’ Park, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 22 players for Tuesday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Koc…

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4 months, 1 week ago Sports

Aruna faces World No. 6 at WTT Chongqing

Nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna will return to action at the WTT Champions Chongqing on Tuesday (today), when he takes on France’s Félix Lebrun in the men’s round of 32, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Currently ranked world No. 48, Aruna will be featuring in his third WTT tournament of the se…

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4 months, 1 week ago Sports

D’Tigress begin training in France for W’Cup qualifiers

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have begun training in France ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament 2026, which starts on Wednesday in Lyon, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The seven-time African champions arrived in Villeurbanne, Lyon, on Monday for …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago Sports

Set-piece football not a joy to watch, says Arne Slot

Liverpool’s Dutch manager Arne Slot By Enitan Abdultawab Arne Slot has admitted that the growing emphasis on set pieces in the Premier League is taking away the fun from games. The Liverpool manager spoke ahead of his side’s clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers, saying the increasing number of goals …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago Sports

Barca must 'make the impossible possible' - Coach Flick on Atletico cup challenge

Flick Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted Monday his team could turn around a 4-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants host Diego Simeone’s side on Tuesday in the second leg after a heavy defeat by the Rojiblancos in February, needing a spectacular…

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BBC Africa Verified

4 months, 2 weeks ago Sports

T20 World Cup 2026 results: South Africa beat Zimbabwe to set up New Zealand semi-final

Men's T20 World Cup, Super 8s Group 1, Delhi Zimbabwe 153-7 (20 overs): Raza 73 (43); Maphaka 2-21 South Africa 154-5 (17.5 overs): Brevis 42 (18); Raza 3-29 South Africa won by five wickets South Africa produced an unconvincing performance with the bat but beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a…

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The Punch Verified

4 months, 2 weeks ago Sports

Gospel singer Taiwo of Adegbodu twins dies

Nigerian gospel singer, Taiwo Adegbodu, of the popular Adegbodu Twins, is dead. Adegbodu’s death was confirmed on Sunday morning on the duo’s official fans’ page on Facebook, managed by their management. “Taiwo, why will you leave your kids and me without notification? My heart is bleeding, Lord, h…

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