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JUST IN: NFF appoints new coach for Super Eagles
The Board of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Finidi George as Head Coach of the Senior Men National Football Team, the Super Eagles.
A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, on Monday said the!-->!-->!-->…
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Manchester City keep pressure on Arsenal with 2-0 win over Forest
Manchester City took another step in their bid to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland were on target for the!-->!-->!-->…
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Arsenal defeat Tottenham, extend Premier League lead
Arsenal held on for a pulsating 3-2 win over arch-rivals Tottenham in the north London derby to keep their grip on top spot in the Premier League on Sunday.
Bidding to stay one step ahead of Manchester City in the title race, Mikel!-->!-->!-->…
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Nasarawa lawmaker tasks youths on peace, unity through sporting activities
Mr Solomon Akwashiki, representing Lafia Central Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has organized a football competition for peace and unity in his constituency, as a build-up to activities to mark his one year in!-->…
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NLO: NFF suspends two referees over alleged unethical conducts
Nigeria Football Federation Referee Appointment Committee has suspended a referee, Nasiru Idris over alleged poor officiating of a match between Green Beret vs Kaduna Utd.
Also, the chairman Nigerian Referees Association, NRA Katsina!-->!-->!-->…
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Olympics: Ike Shorunmu charges Super Falcons on focus, resilience
Former Super Eagle’s goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu, has charged the Super Falcons of Nigeria to be focused and resilient to survive in their group at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are in Group C, which has been!-->!-->!-->…
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Kano Pillars beat Gombe United 4-0
Two first-half goals from Kano Pillars captain, Rabiu Ali, were the tonic for the team’s 4-0 victory against visiting Gombe United Football Club on Sunday in Kano.
The 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match Day 31!-->!-->!-->…
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Chess: Tinubu celebrates Tunde Onakoya for setting new world record
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Tunde Onakoya on setting a new world chess record and putting up Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity for global acclaim.
This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale,!-->!-->!-->…
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JUST IN: Onakoya breaks world record for longest chess marathon
Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, on Saturday, set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess.
The chess master confirmed this in a post on his official X account.
He wrote, “We have done it.
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Arsenal suffer 2-0 loss to Aston Villa as Manchester City get title boost
Arsenal’s Premier League title push was hit by late goals from Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins as they suffered a surprise 2-0 home defeat on Sunday.
The loss hands the initiative to leaders and defending champions!-->!-->!-->…
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