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Nigeria Sports News Digest: Beyond the Scores

Sports stories with depth. Scan the bigger picture behind games, and understand what victories and defeats reveal about us.
Despite suggesting that his time at Al-Nassr was over, Cristiano Ronaldo is now expected to remain at the Saudi Pro League side, with reports...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from Al-Nassr’s historic 9-0 win over Al-Akhdoud has sparked debate among fans, many of whom now believe the team...
Odion Ighalo ended his two-month goal drought, scoring in Al Wehda’s 3-1 win, extending his lead over Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. Rafiu Durosinmi and...
Former Everton midfielder Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption. The 47-year-old former China national team coach...
In the Beijing half-marathon, three African runners have had their medals revoked after they allegedly slowed down to let a Chinese runner win. He...
The organizers of the Beijing half marathon are facing scrutiny following allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China's...
In a dramatic turn of events at the Saudi Super Cup semifinal, Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Al Nassr, was shown a red card late in the game...
In his recent bout against Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou pocketed a staggering $20 million, while his clash with Tyson Fury garnered him an...
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