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Arsenal Defeats Brentford to Move Second Place in Premier League.

Arsenal, last night, defeated Brentford 3-1 to move six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. Bryan Mbeumo struck the ball past David Raya at his near post, but Gabriel Jesus was quick to respond in the box, heading in the equalizer for Arsenal just before halftime. In the second half, the visitors scored two rapid goals, courtesy of Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino, to secure a win against Brentford. The […]

todayJanuary 2, 2025

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Ogun State Governor to Build Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring.

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has announced plans by his administration to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring in the state. Abiodun, who made the announcement yesterday when he hosted the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion in his office, officially confirmed Joshua as the state's Sports brand ambassador, while also revealing that the Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring will be constructed in the state's stadium, […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

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FULHAM DEFEAT CHELSEA 2-1 TO END THEIR EPL TITLE HOPES

Fulham scored twice in the final 10 minutes to end Chelsea’s 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions with a stunning 2-1 Premier League win at Stamford Bridge. Substitutes Harry Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz shocked the Blues to secure Fulham’s first away win at their west London rivals since 1979.  Defeat leaves second-placed Chelsea still four points adrift of leaders Liverpool, who have two games in hand over their nearest challengers, […]

todayDecember 27, 2024

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LOOKMAN WINS CAF PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

It was all win for Nigeria last night as  Super Eagles winger, ADEMOLA LOOKMAN, scooped the CAF Footballer of the Year for at Marrakech, Morocco. LOOKMAN was announced as the winner at an elaborate event, beating off competitions from Ivory Coast’s SIMON ADINGRA and PSG’s ACHRAF HAKIMI, Guinea striker SERHOU GUIRASSY and South Africa goalkeeper RONWEN WILLIAMS, to take home the award. Similarly, Super Falcons star,  CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE has won the Goalkeeper of the Year at the CAF Awards 2024, winning it for the second successive year after […]

todayDecember 17, 2024

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WEST HAM EARN CRUCIAL WIN AGAINST WOLVERHAMPTON

West Ham edged to a narrow Premier League victory over struggling Wolves to ease the pressure on under-fire head coach JULEN LOPETEGUI. TOMAS SOUCEK'S second-half header from JARROD BOWEN'S corner had set the hosts on their way. MATT DOHERTY had superbly levelled from RAYAN AIT-NOURI'S cross for the visitors, before BOWEN scored West Ham's decisive second goal with a placed effort during a frantic spell in the second-half. The result leaves West Ham 14th in the table, nine points […]

todayDecember 10, 2024

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SUPER EAGLES WIN FIRST FRIENDLY AHEAD OF  2025 CLASH AGAINST GHANA

The Super Eagles yesterday defeated Grassrunners FC 1-0 in their first friendly ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship qualifier against Ghana in Ikenne. Substitute PAPA DANIEL scored the winning goal in the second half. The Eagles, who opened camping for the qualifier in Ikenne on Wednesday are expected to play more friendlies before the clash with the Black Galaxies. Ghana will host the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, December 22, […]

todayDecember 9, 2024

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BUNDESLIGA CLUBS JOIN RACE FOR LYON’S GIFT ORBAN

Bundesliga clubs,  Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and VFB Stuttgart have joined the race to sign GIFT ORBAN. ORBAN is expected to leave Ligue 1 outfit, Olympic Lyon, in January after failing to secure a regular playing berth at the club. Turkish Super Lig side, Trabzonspor, are also reportedly interested in the Nigerian. Lyon signed the forward for around 14m euros from Belgian Pro League club, KAA Gent, in January 2023,  but the […]

todayDecember 4, 2024

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ENYIMBA LOSE 2-0 AGAINST EGYPT’S AL MASRY IN CAF CONFEDERATION CUP ENCOUNTER.

ENYIMBA yesterday lost 2-0 against Egypt’s AL MASRY in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D encounter in ISMAILA.. MAHMOUD HAMADA opened the scoring for the home team after five minutes, sealing the points for AL MASRY, 14 minutes from time but ENYIMBA failed to threaten the hosts’ defence for the better part of the game. Goalkeeper ANI OZOEMENA pulled off several top saves to keep the score line more respectable. ENYIMBA will host defending champions Zamalek in their next game in the competition on Sunday, December […]

todayNovember 28, 2024

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LEWANDOWSKI EQUALS MESSI AND RONALDO’S UEFA CHAMPIONS SCORING FEAT

Barcelona  star, ROBERT LEWANDOWSKIhas equaled LIONEL MESSI and CRISTIANO RONALDO’S UEFA Champions League Feat following Barcelona’s 3-0 win against Brest last night. LEWANDOWSKI, who bagged a brace in the comfortable win for Barcelona against the French team, has become just the third player to score 100 goals in the UEFA Champions League, along with Ronaldo (140) and Messi (129). LEWANDOWSKI opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 10th minute before DANI OLMO made it 2-0 on 66 minutes, then […]

todayNovember 27, 2024

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