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Barcelona Clinch Women’s Champions League Title

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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Flying Eagles Drub Italy’s U-20

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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Man City Make Third Successive EPL Title Triumph

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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Senegal is U-17 AFCON Winner

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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AFCON U-17: Nigeria Takes on Burkina Faso

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

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

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

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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Messi Suspended for Travelling without Permission

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