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Manchester City faced a setback in their pursuit of a fourth successive title with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea. The intensity of the Premier League title race heightened as Raheem Sterling's first-half goal for Chelsea was countered by Rodri's late equalizer. Manchester City manager Pep...
In a crucial clash, Manchester City's pursuit of an unprecedented fourth successive title was hindered by a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. Former City winger Raheem Sterling opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 41st minute, curling a shot into the far corner. City...
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State hosted Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and the Rivers Hoopers, the latest National Basketball League champions, at the Rivers State Government House. During the ceremony held at the Executive Council Chambers, Governor Fubara announced a...
Fulham's manager, Marco Silva, has confirmed that Nigerian winger Alex Iwobi is in good mental condition despite facing online abuse from fans following Nigeria's loss in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final. The 27-year-old, who deleted his Instagram posts in response to the backlash, has...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is reportedly eyeing Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who announced his departure this summer. Mbappe's decision has heightened transfer speculations, with Real Madrid leading the race for the French star. Osimhen...
In a recent interview, Jose Mourinho, the renowned football manager, shared a personal side of his connection with African football. Known for his tactical brilliance, Mourinho humorously noted his popularity in Africa, crediting the loyalty of players like Didier Drogba. Despite his break from...
The Head Coach for Nigeria's Under-20 Flying Eagles, Ladan Bosso, has summoned 30 players to kickstart preparations for the upcoming games in Accra, Ghana, from March 8 to 24. The final squad for the men's football event at the 13th African Games will be selected from these players. Nigeria...
Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has ascended an impressive 14 places in the latest FIFA men's ranking, unveiled on Thursday morning. The three-time African champions now proudly stand as the 28th best team in the world, marking a significant climb up the global football...
A video capturing Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi refusing to greet and answer questions from an AIT interviewer upon their arrival at Murtala Mohammed Airport has gone viral, sparking diverse reactions from Nigerians. While some express concern for Iwobi, noting his dejected...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the official Team of the Tournament for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, celebrating exceptional performances across the competition. Hosts Ivory Coast clinched victory in a thrilling 2-1 comeback against Nigeria in the final, marking a...
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