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2023 AFCON: Rui Vitoria Sacked as Egypt Coach

Rui Vitoria has been sacked as Egypt head coach after the African football giants hopes of a record-extending eighth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph were dashed last week, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced. In a statement, the EFA board of directors “thanked Portuguese manager Rui Vitoria and his staff,” adding it was “reviewing […]Continue Reading
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Sports Commissioner Enlists Support of Traditional Rulers towards Ending Vandalism

By Olusegun Folarin Vandalism and other criminal activities in and around the four major stadia in Ogun State will reduce community involvement, increase insecurity and hamper sports development. Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr Wasiu Isiaka, who stated this at the Yewa Traditional Council Meeting, held in Ilaro, decried the high rate of vandalism at the […]Continue Reading
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Super Eagles See Off Cameroon 2-0

Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman was on the score sheet twice as Nigeria saw off perennial rivals Cameroon to book a quarter finals spot at the ongoing AFCON 2023. Goals in either half of the tie ensured that Nigeria will continue in the competition as they seek a fourth AFCON title. Nigeria had an early […]Continue Reading
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Sunshine Stars FC  Sacks Edith Agoye

By Isaac Afolabi The management of Sunshine Stars Football Club of Ondo state have sacked coach Edith Agoye after a run of poor results in the ongoing 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. Sunshine stars media officer, Micheal Akintunde confirmed this to our sports correspondent in Akure, the Ondo state capital. Report reaching our sports […]Continue Reading