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In a nail-biting clash at Old Trafford, Manchester United faced a shocking 2-1 defeat against Fulham. The game saw a rollercoaster of emotions, starting with Fulham taking the lead through Calvin Bassey's goal. Manchester United seemed to secure a draw with Harry Maguire's late equalizer in the...
In a highly anticipated Europa League draw, three-time winners Liverpool are set to face Sparta Prague in the last 16, presenting a significant challenge for Jurgen Klopp's squad as they pursue a quadruple in the manager's final season. The first leg is scheduled for March 7 in the Czech...
Former Barcelona and Brazilian footballer Dani Alves has been handed a 54-month prison sentence after being convicted of sexual assault by Catalonia's top court. The case revolves around an incident that took place in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022. The court's decision has not only brought...
In a thrilling UEFA Champions League (UCL) showdown, Victor Osimhen made a stunning return from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to lead Napoli to a 1-1 draw against Barcelona. The Nigerian striker showcased his prowess with a well-taken strike, cancelling out Robert Lewandowski's opener for...
Due to insufficient government funds, D'Tigers, despite commitments from 2020 Olympians, will miss the AfroBasket Qualifiers, forfeiting their chance to participate in the main tournament next year. Flight tickets for team members remain unbooked due to financial constraints. Social media is...
Quadri Aruna Jr., son of Nigerian table tennis legend Quadri Aruna, has achieved a significant milestone, securing the Bronze medal at the Under-11 World Table Tennis Youth Contender Cup. In a dazzling showcase of talent and skill, the young prodigy follows in his father's footsteps, making a...
Image Credit: Sandro Halank Bayern Munich's manager, Thomas Tuchel, is set to leave the club at the end of the current season, a year earlier than initially planned. Tuchel, who assumed the role in March 2023, played a pivotal role in securing last season's Bundesliga title for Bayern...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed that the preliminary draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will unfold today at its headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. This pivotal event marks the beginning of the journey towards AFCON 2025, with CAF emphasizing the significance of this...
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been accorded a distinguished chieftaincy title, "The Pride of Egbema Kingdom," by the traditional ruler of Egbema Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Nzeobi Evaritus Amida. The honor is in recognition of Nwabali's exceptional performance for the Super...
Despite a challenging 100-48 loss to the USA, Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, secured qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. This accomplishment followed Senegal's loss to hosts Belgium, coupled with Nigeria's earlier victory over Senegal. The Antwerp...
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