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  1. Nigerian Football Mourns as Former Goalkeeper Peter Fregene Dies at 77

    Nigeria Nigerian Football Mourns as Former Goalkeeper Peter Fregene Dies at 77

    Nigerian football legend Peter "Apo" Fregene has died at 77 after a prolonged illness. The 1968 Olympian received support from the sports community during his health battles. Segun Odegbami paid tribute, urging better welfare systems for retired athletes. Fregene leaves a lasting legacy in...
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    Sports Ighalo, Osimhen, Nnadozie, Oshoala nominated for CAF Awards - Premium Times

    Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi have been shortlisted for the 2019 CAF Men Footballer of the Year award. The trio were nominated alongside 27 others in a list released by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday. Usual suspects, Mohammed Salah of Egypt...
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    Sports 'I was hurt when Cristiano Ronaldo won his fifth Ballon d'Or' - Lionel Messi reveals

    Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi was crowned the first-ever player to win six Ballon d’Or trophy at a ceremony which took place in Paris on Monday night (Dec,2). Before the event, Messi and his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo who both dominated the Ballon d’Or for a decade between 2008 and 2017...
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    Politics SERAP to Malami: Charges against Sowore a mockery, end it now – P.M. News

    The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Mr Abukabar Malami (SAN), Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, urging him to use his position “to without delay enter a nolle prosequi and discontinue the prosecution of the Convener of...
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    Sports Samson Siasia: Fifa bans former Nigeria coach for life - Goal.com

    The ex-Super Eagles star and handler was slapped with a life ban for agreeing to receive bribes for match fixing Fifa has banned former Nigeriacoach Samson Siasia from all football activity for life after being found guilty of accepting to receive bribes in order to manipulate matches. Siasia...
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    Sports Arsenal agree £8m deal to sign David Luiz from Chelsea - Goal.com

    The centre-back signed an extension at Stamford Bridge in May but will not see out that deal as he moves across London Arsenal have reached an agreement for the £8 million ($10m) transfer of David Luiz from Chelsea, with the Brazilian set to join the Gunners on a two-year deal despite the Blues...
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    Sports Cristiano Ronaldo R*pe Lawsuit ‘Dropped’ By Las Vegas Accuser – Tori News

    She said she was forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement by Ronaldo’s lawyers at the time, but reopened the case and filed charges in Las Vegas. read more via Tori News – http://bit.ly/2XvHe6c --------------- Get More Nigeria Sports News
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    Sports Nigeria 1-0 Egypt: Five things learnt as Super Eagles end 29-year jinx – Premium Times Nigeria

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria stretched their unbeaten run on Tuesday as they recorded a lone goal victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt. Since crashing out of the World Cup nine months ago, the Super Eagles have won all their matches except two. Against the seven-time African … read more via...
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    Sports News of Nigeria premier league

    The season in the Nigeria premier league is in full swing, and almost every weekend we can expect a really interesting match featuring the main stars of our time. It has now become much easier to keep track of all events, because all the necessary information is fully available on the website of...
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    Sports Rafael Nadal thrashes Frances Tiafoe to reach Australian Open 2019 semi-final

    Rafael Nadal continued his serene progress at this year's Australian Open with a quarter-final demolition of Frances Tiafoe. Determined to avoid an upset like the one Roger Federer suffered against Stefanos Tsitsipas, Nadal was merciless against the 20-year-old American Tiafoe, and sprinted to...
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    Sports Egypt win rights to host Afcon 2019 tournament - Goal.com

    The Confederation of African Football (Caf) on Tuesday announced Egypt as the new hosts for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Egypt submitted their bid alongside South Africa to host the finals after the rights were taken away from Cameroon late last year. According to Caf, Cameroon...
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    Sports Ekong Confident Eagles Can Qualify 2019 AFCON – Complete Sports Nigeria

    Udinese defender, William Ekong is confident the Super Eagles can qualify for the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon if they perform at their optimal level with five games left to play in group E.... Read more via Complete Sports Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2Q2rt3o Get More Nigeria...
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    Sports NFF advance team off to Seychelles – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

    A two–man advance party of the Nigeria Football Federation, led by the Director of Competitions, Mr. Ayobola Oyeyode, is set to depart for the capital city of Seychelles tomorrow for next week’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and the Pirates of...
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    Sports Nigerian Coach, Kelechi Emeteole, Dies Of Cancer

    Kelechi Emeteole, former coach of Heartland FC has died. He died at the early hours of Wednesday, June 21, in an Indian hospital after battling with cancer of the throat, which has seen him bedridden for over six months. Emeteole, up until his death, had difficulties in breathing and...
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    Sports Henry Obiekwu: Former Rangers Player Dies On Football Pitch

    Enugu Rangers right full back Henry Obiekwu is dead, a message from his elder brother Kingsley Obiekwu says. The elder brother Obiekwu who is known as Shagari during his days said his brother Henry died during a friendly match at the UNEC stadium in Enugu. He was playing for his youth team...
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    Nigeria: Sport Highlights: Ronaldo To Play For 10 More Years And More [08 October, 2016]

    This video highlights the top Sport news as we saw it on Nigerian Bulletin this week that ends 09 October, 2016. -- Gernot Rohr Speaks About Injuries Rocking Eagles Camp, Zambia Clash FG Prepares To Privatise Abuja, Lagos Stadia I Will Play For 10 More Years Says Ronaldo Maria Sharapova’s...
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    Nigeria: Sports Highlights: Onazi's Father Attacked By Robbers And More [17 September, 2016]

    This video highlights the top sports news as we saw it on Nigerian Bulletin this week that ends 17 September, 2016. -- FIFA Discontinues Partnership Deal With Ballon d'Or Award Enyeama Rejects Rohr's Plea to Return to Action for Super Eagles Nigeria Moves Up in Latest FIFA Ranking [SEE TOP...
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