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Image Credit: User:Kaston South Africa's parole board has approved the early release of Oscar Pistorius, the former Paralympian sentenced for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius, who claimed he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder when he fatally shot her through a...
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Image Credit: Steffen Prößdorf Super Eagles' forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, is set to miss the highly anticipated 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a recent surgery to address a groin injury sustained during the international break. Nottingham Forest manager, Steve Cooper, confirmed the...
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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has warned that Nigerian athletes could face disqualification from the much-anticipated 2024 Olympics in Paris unless urgent action is taken by the Nigerian Anti-Doping Committee (NADC). WADA's recent executive committee meeting in Montreal, Canada, targeted...
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Image Credit: Богдан Заяц In the face of mounting criticism over the performance of Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro, a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board, Hon. Nse Essien, has emphasized that the decision to retain or dismiss Peseiro lies with the Sports Ministry, not the...
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In a nail-biting World Cup qualifier match at Rwanda's Huye Stadium, Nigeria's Super Eagles faced an uphill battle against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, resulting in a 1-1 draw on Sunday. The pressure mounted on the Super Eagles, eager for a positive outcome following a lackluster draw against...
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Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has secured a spot in the starting lineup for Nigeria's upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. Head coach Jose Peseiro has strategically opted for a 4-3-3 formation, with Francis Uzoho guarding the goal, and a defensive...
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Nigerian football star Kelechi Iheanacho has stressed the critical importance of a victory against the Warriors of Zimbabwe to revive the Super Eagles' 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Following a 1-1 draw with Lesotho in their initial game, the three-time African champions are gearing...
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Everton has been hit with a 10-point deduction for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, potentially setting a precedent that could see football giants Chelsea and Manchester City relegated from the Premier League. The breach, which saw Everton exceed the allowable threshold...
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Image Credit: Кирилл Венедиктов In an eye-opening conversation with former footballer Rio Ferdinand, Mikel Obi bravely addresses the prevalent issue of entitlement mentality within African families once a member achieves financial success. Obi candidly shares his personal...
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In a historic upset at Buenos Aires' iconic Bombonera stadium, Uruguay delivered a statement win by defeating Lionel Messi's world champions Argentina 2-0. The gritty performance saw goals from Ronald Araújo and Darwin Núñez in each half, propelling Uruguay to second place in the World Cup...
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