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Flying Eagles Out of Under-20 World Cup

Web News 5 June 2023 132 0

By Kayode Banjo Flying Eagles of Nigeria have crashed out of the FIFA Under 20 World cup in Argentina. The Nigerian team lost 1 nil to South Korea in their quarter final encounter Sunday’s evening. The game which ended goalless after 90 minutes went into extra time. In the 95th minute, Continue Reading

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Barcelona Clinch Women’s Champions League Title

Web News 3 June 2023 245 0

Barcelona won a second Women’s Champions League title after coming from behind in stunning fashion to beat German giants Wolfsburg. The Spanish champions trailed 2-0 at half-time before Patri Guijarro’s two-minute brace pulled them level. Spurred on by their instant response in the second half, Barcelona piled on the pressure and were eventually rewarded. Continue Reading

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Manchester City Win FA Cup, Keeps Treble Dream Alive

Web News 3 June 2023 65 0

Manchester City remain on course for the Treble after Ilkay Gundogan scored twice to give them victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Having already won the Premier League title, City now go into next Saturday’s Champions League final against Inter Milan in Istanbul with the opportunity to emulate United’s feat […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria Sacks Host Nation in Ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup

Web News 1 June 2023 234 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Flying Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday stunned Host Nation Argentina to qualify for the quarter finals of the ongoing FIFA Under 20 World cup. Ibrahim Mohammed scored in the 61st minute to put Nigeria in front before substitute Rilwanu Sarki scored in stoppage time to hand the Flying Eagles a 2 nil […]Continue Reading

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Flying Eagles Tackles Argentina Wednesday

Web News 31 May 2023 81 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Flying Eagles of Nigeria will Wednesday night tackle Host Nation Argentina in the round of 16 of the FIFA Under 20 World Cup. Flying Eagles who finished third in their group, will be hoping to upset the Host Nation to advance to the quarter-finals. In other round of 16 fixtures today, Columbia […]Continue Reading

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SWAN Charges Governor Abiodun on Adequate Investment in Sports Sector

Web News 29 May 2023 118 0

By Olusegun Folarin The Ogun State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has urged the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to invest in the sports sector to drive the economy of the state. SWAN in a congratulatory message jointly signed by the Chairman, Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde, and Secretary, Mr Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji expressed […]Continue Reading

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Brightsville College’s Kids Emerge Radio Nigeria Marathon Champs

Web News 27 May 2023 533 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Benjamin Gbadebo of Brightsville College Ibadan has won the maiden edition of Radio Nigeria Premier FM Ibadan 5 kilometers Kiddies Marathon for the male category. Benjamin finished the race in 11 minutes, 16 seconds to emerge winner ahead of Femi Adeduntan also of Brightsville College Ibadan, who got to the finish line […]Continue Reading

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Flying Eagles Drub Italy’s U-20

Web News 25 May 2023 435 0

Flying Eagles of Nigeria made the two wins out of two when they defeated Italy 2-0 yesterday in their second Group D match. Samson Lawal and Jude Sunday were on the score sheet to give Nigeria a deserved victory and take them to the summit of Group D. In other matches played yesterday, Brazil thrashed […]Continue Reading

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Children’s Day: Radio Nigeria Premier FM Holds Marathon

Web News 24 May 2023 376 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo As part of activities to commemorate this year’s Children’s Day, Radio Nigeria Premier FM Ibadan is organizing a 5 kilometers marathon on Saturday. According to a statement by the General Manager, Premier FM Ibadan, Mr Adedamola Tinubu, the marathon tagged “kiddies marathon 2023”, will be the first of its kind. The statement Continue Reading

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Man City Make Third Successive EPL Title Triumph

Web News 22 May 2023 367 0

Manchester City celebrated a third successive Premier League title triumph with a victory over Chelsea in a relaxed party atmosphere at Etihad Stadium. City were confirmed as champions without even playing after Nottingham Forest’s win against Arsenal on Saturday, allowing manager Pep Guardiola to make nine changes from the side that thrashed Real Madrid to […]Continue Reading

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FIFA U-20: Flying Eagles Pip Dominican Republic

Web News 22 May 2023 385 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Flying Eagles of Nigeria began their FIFA Under-20 World Cup campaign with a 2 – 1 victory over Dominican Republic. The Flying Eagles went behind in the 23rd minute after Edison Azcona converted a penalty to put the Dominican Republic in front. However, Nigeria got back into the game when defender De […]Continue Reading

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Senegal is U-17 AFCON Winner

Web News 20 May 2023 495 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Senegal has won the 2023 Under 17 African cup of Nations, AFCON tournament in Algeria. The Young Lions of Teranga defeated Morocco 2-1 in the final of the tournament yesterday night. Morocco defender, Abdelhamid Boudlal had put his team in the driving seat when he netted in the 14th minute. However, Serigne […]Continue Reading

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South Korean Football Player Detained in China

Web News 16 May 2023 537 0

A South Korean footballer has been detained by Chinese police in relation to a bribery case. According to Korean media, Son Jun-Ho, 31, who plays in the national side and in the Chinese Super League, was detained at a Shanghai airport on Friday, but, neither South Korean or Chinese officials have commented on the case. […]Continue Reading

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Ogun SWAN Holds Media Football Competition June

Web News 16 May 2023 304 0

By Olusegun Folarin The draw for the second edition of SWAN Media football competition has been held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital. The draw conducted at the SWAN Secretariat, MKO International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta had representatives of various media houses in attendance. Super FM from Ijebu Ode will slug it out against the male […]Continue Reading

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AFCON U-17: Nigeria Takes on Burkina Faso

Web News 11 May 2023 465 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will today play Burkina Faso in the quarter-finals of the Under 17 African Cup of Nations, AFCON tournament in Algeria. The match will kick off at eight o’clock tonight. A win for Nigeria will not only qualify them for the semi-final of the tournament but also secure their […]Continue Reading

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U-17 AFCON: Burkina Faso Defeats Cameroon

Web News 8 May 2023 512 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Burkina Faso defeated Cameroon 2 -1 in their final group game of the ongoing Under 17 African Cup of Nations, AFCON tournament in Algeria. Burkina Faso finished second in Group C with 3 points and are through to the quarter final stage of the tournament. Other teams, who had already qualified for […]Continue Reading

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Golden Eaglets Defeats S. Africa 3-2

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By Oluwakayode Banjo Golden Eaglets of Nigeria yesterday came from behind twice to secure a 3-2 victory over South Africa in their final Group B match at the ongoing Under 17 African cup of Nations, AFCON tournament in Algeria. Nigeria went behind in the sixth minute courtesy of a Vicky Mkhawana’s strike. Though, Charles Agada […]Continue Reading

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FG, Ogun Sign MoU on 2024 NSF Hosting

Web News 7 May 2023 335 0

By Bolanle Adesida A Memorandum of Understanding on hosting a world – class National Sports Festival, NSF in 2024 has been signed in Abeokuta by the federal government and Ogun State. Speaking after signing the MoU, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare said the choice of Ogun State as the next […]Continue Reading

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Victor Oshimen Scores as Napoli Wins 1st Scudetto in 33 Years

Web News 5 May 2023 446 0

Napoli have claimed their first league title in 33 years after drawing 1-1 away at Udinese following a Victor Oshimen equaliser. The title was an inevitability for months with Luciano Spalletti’s side completely dominating Serie A, but they’ve now finally clinched their third domestic crown with five games to spare. In the Diego Armando Maradona […]Continue Reading

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Golden Eaglets Still 2nd in Group B after loss to Morocco

Web News 4 May 2023 962 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Golden Eaglets of Nigeria yesterday lost their second game of the ongoing Under 17 African Cup of Nations, AFCON tournament in Algeria. The Nigerian contingents were condemned to a 1-nil defeat to Morocco, who sits top of Group B with 6 points. Nigeria remains in second position in the group with 3 […]Continue Reading

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Messi Suspended for Travelling without Permission

Web News 3 May 2023 495 0

Lionel Messi has been given a two-week suspension by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for embarking on a personal promotional trip to Saudi Arabia without permission. The Argentina captain and six-time Ballon D’or winner’s two-year deal with the club is to expire this summer. It is reported that Messi sought PSG’s permission twice in order to travel […]Continue Reading

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SWAN Worry over Ogun Government’s Attitude towards Hosting 2024 NSF

Web News 3 May 2023 286 0

By Olusegun Folarin The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ogun State Chapter has expressed concern over the attitude of the state government towards the hosting of the next National Sports Festival, NSF. SWAN in a communiqué jointly signed by the chairman, Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde and Secretary, Mr Michael Azeez-Ogunsiji at the end of its […]Continue Reading

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U-17 AFCON: Victory for Senegal as Nigeria battles Morocco Wednesday

Web News 3 May 2023 939 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Senegal continued their flying start to the 2023 Under 17 African cup of Nations, AFCON tournament with an emphatic 3 – 0 victory over Host Nation Algeria. Mamadou Savane scored an hat-trick as the Senegalese team demolished Algeria on Tuesday to go top of Group A with 6 points. In the other […]Continue Reading

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Golden Eaglets Start AFCON U-17 with Win over Zambia

Web News 1 May 2023 373 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Golden Eaglets of Nigeria started their 2023 Under-17 African Cup of Nations, AFCON campaign with a 1-0 win over Zambia. The match played yesterday at the Mohamed-Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine, Algeria, saw forward Favour Daniel score the only goal of the game in the 76th minute to earn Nigeria all 3 points […]Continue Reading

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Ogun FA Picks Election Date, Inaugurates Committees

Web News 28 April 2023 292 0

By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State Football Association, OGSFA, has inaugurated electoral and appeal committees ahead of the forthcoming election into various offices of the association. The FA Chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, while speaking with sports journalists after the Congress of the association held at the Secretariat, MKO International Stadium, Kuto Abeokuta, Continue Reading