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Super Eagles defender Chibuke Nwaiwu welcomes baby girl ahead of Unity Cup Final

Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has received a major personal boost ahead of Nigeria’s Unity Cup final showdown against Jamaica after welcoming a baby girl with his wife, Melissa. Turkish giants Trabzonspor confirmed the joyful development in an official statement published on the club’s webs…

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Senegal celebrate another Morocco heartbreak to reach U-17 AFCON final

The Senegal national under-17 football team on Thursday secured another major victory over hosts Morocco at the ongoing 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. The hard-fought result saw Senegal advance after a tense penalty shootout in Rabat, handing the North Africans yet another painful heartbreak. Thu…

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World Cup dark horses: Unheralded Netherlands should not be written off

Previous World Cup appearances: 11 Best performance: Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010) First appearance: 1934 (Italy) Top goal scorer: Johnny Rep (7) Most appearances: Wesley Sneijder, Robin van Persie (17) Player to watch: Tijjani Reijnders FIFA world ranking: 7 The Netherlands have never fulfilled th…

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Israel football dispute to ‘heat up’ after protest in Ireland-Qatar match

Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath has warned that the controversy surrounding Nations League games against Israel could intensify after their friendly win over Qatar in Dublin was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protests. Ireland are set to host Israel at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on October 4…

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Dolphin Swimming League set to crown champions

The Dolphin Swimming League is set to celebrate excellence as athletes and schools that distinguished themselves in Season 7 of Nigeria’s foremost inter-school swimming tournament will be honoured at the Award Day on Saturday, May 30, at St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, Lagos. What began with fewer than…

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1 week ago Sports

FULL LIST: Current Premier League managers ranked by time in charge

The managerial landscape in the Premier League continues to highlight a sharp contrast between long-term stability at the top and rapid turnover elsewhere, with Pep Guardiola still setting the benchmark for longevity. The Manchester City boss has now spent nearly a decade in charge of Manchester Ci…

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EPL: Why I am leaving Man City - Guardiola

Man City coach Pep Guardiola has revealed that exhaustion and the need for a fresh challenge influenced his decision to leave Manchester City after a historic 10-year spell in charge. Guardiola confirmed that Sunday’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa will be his final match as City manager,…

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1 week ago Sports

World Cup 2026: Senegal are 'champions of Africa', insists Iliman Ndiaye

- Published Iliman Ndiaye says Senegal are "champions of Africa" and will not be distracted at the 2026 World Cup by the ongoing legal battle which will determine the ultimate destination of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) trophy. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time in January's Afcon …

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1 week, 1 day ago Sports

Sharon Ooja, Husband Welcome First Child

Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her first child with her husband, Ugo Nwoke. The 35-year-old actress shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, revealing that the couple welcomed a baby boy. The announcement came as a surprise to many fans, as Sharon had kept her pregnancy …

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1 week, 5 days ago Sports

D’Tigers coach Fizdale eyes 2028 Olympic gold medal

David Fizdale has set out an ambitious blueprint for Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, insisting that his objective goes beyond qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and extends to competing for a medal, and ultimately victory, at the tournament, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The new…

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1 week, 5 days ago Sports

Northern Lions, Middle-Belt Tigers shine on Nigeria Super League launch

The Nigeria Super League bowled off on Saturday with an action-packed opening day at the TBS Cricket Oval, Lagos, as Northern Lions and Middle-Belt Tigers secured victories in their respective fixtures to kickstart the inaugural competition in style. The opening match of the tournament saw Northern…

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1 month ago Sports

FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions

FIFA has tweaked World Cup rules on yellow cards to ensure fewer players are suspended for key elimination games, with single yellow cards to be cancelled after the group stage and after the quarterfinals. An extra amnesty for yellow cards – wiping player disciplinary records twice during the expan…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Sports

Barcelona starlets to learn from Atletico Madrid Champions League defeat

Barcelona’s dream of Champions League glory was dashed for a second successive season, but once again they will hope the bitter experience can cause their burgeoning young talent to deliver next term. This faith in the youth brigade – spearheaded by teenager Lamine Yamal – is what they are left cli…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Sports

France’s Ekitike to miss World Cup after Liverpool Champions League injury

France international Hugo Ekitike is set to miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 after rupturing his Achilles tendon in Liverpool’s Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain. French newspapers Le Parisien and L’Equipe reported the news of the 23-year-old’s injury on Wednesday. Recommended Stories list…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Sports

UN reaffirms support for Nigerian-led solutions

The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting Nigerian-led solutions to development and humanitarian challenges. UN spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said Mohammed on Monday had returned from Nigeria, where she visited Zamfara and Benu…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Sports

Cricket: Island Titans win CCC 40-over title

Island Titans Cricket Club claimed the first piece of silverware of the season in the Club Cricket Committee league by winning the 40-over title on Sunday at the University of Lagos Cricket Oval, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Island Titans won the toss and elected to bat, defeating Ibeju Lekki Cricke…

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2 months ago Sports

CAF appoints Nigeria's Samson Adamu as Acting Secretary General

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu as its Acting Secretary General, marking a historic milestone for Nigeria within the continent’s football leadership structure. Mr Adamu’s appointment, confirmed on Sunday, makes him the first Nig…

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2 months ago Sports

Why is Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool, and where will he go next?

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has announced his exit from the Premier League club at the end of the season, but questions surrounding his next destination and the reasons behind his departure remain unanswered. The 33-year-old Egyptian star confirmed the news on Tuesday in a video message on soci…

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Asian Champions League quarterfinal sends Iran’s Tractor FC to Saudi Arabia

Iranian club Tractor FC is set to travel to Saudi Arabia for a playoff against Shabab Al-Ahli of Dubai for a place in the Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals against Buriram United of Thailand. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) held the draw on Wednesday to determine the quarterfinal pa…

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2 months ago Sports

Turkey friendlies: Super Eagles players to look out for

Maduka Okoye By Enitan Abdultawab As the Nigeria national football team prepares for international friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Turkey, attention would shift to a group of players expected to define the camp amid key absences and fresh opportunities. Head coach Eric Chelle opened camp in A…

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