Category: Sports
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Libya vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Boycott AFCON Qualifier After Airport Stranding
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The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has announced they will not participate in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya after being stranded at a Libyan airport for over 12 hours without basic necessities like food or water. The team had flown to Libya on Sunday…
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FIFA Slaps Samuel Eto’o with 6-Month Ban: Cameroon Football Legend Barred from National Team Games
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Samuel Eto’o, one of Cameroon’s most celebrated footballers and the current president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), has been dealt a severe blow by FIFA. The international football governing body imposed a six-month ban on Eto’o, barring him from attending any national team matches. This punishment comes in response…
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FASU 2024: Egyptian University Dominates as Nigerian Universities Claim Podium Spots
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The 11th All-African University Games (FASU) concluded with a resounding victory for the American International University in Cairo, who secured their third consecutive gold medal. The 10-day event, held in Lagos, Nigeria, saw a strong performance from the host universities, with Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Lagos…
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Nigerian Stars Ready to Dazzle in UEFA Champions League’s Bold New Era
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As the UEFA Champions League returns with a fresh format, Nigerian footballers are ready to take center stage. This year, the UEFA Champions League adopts the Swiss Format, shaking things up with a single-league structure. For Nigerian players like Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen and Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan,…
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Neglect, But Make It Medal-Worthy”: Africa’s Paralympians Triumph Against the Odds
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The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games were an awe-inspiring celebration of athleticism and resilience, and Africa’s athletes once again proved their mettle on the global stage. Countries like Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia, and Egypt brought home numerous medals, showing the world that Africa’s Paralympians are a force to be reckoned with.…
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Future Eagles Visa Denial – A Setback in Football Diplomacy?
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Future Eagles visa denials have once again cast a spotlight on Nigeria’s football scene, impacting its junior team set to participate in the UEFA U-16 Development Tournament in Spain. This marks the second instance this year where Nigeria’s football federation, the NFF, has faced visa issues for its teams. The…
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Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Will the ‘Battle of Britain’ Finally Materialize?
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The much-anticipated showdown between British heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury continues to capture the imagination of boxing fans worldwide. With Fury set to face Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed world championship on May 18, and a rematch likely to follow, the prospect of a clash between Joshua and Fury…
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Anthony Joshua Delivers Devastating Knockout to Francis Ngannou in Heavyweight Clash
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Last weekend, fight fans witnessed an electrifying showdown between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. The British star, Joshua, delivered a stunning performance, culminating in a second-round knockout of Ngannou, the former UFC champion. The fight began with Ngannou looking composed, but Joshua quickly took control, knocking him…