Football
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles target bright start against Qatar
The group is aware of the pedigree of Nigeria at the FIFA U20 World Cup and cannot afford to under-perform.
NPFL Round Up: Kano Pillars qualify for Super Six
In Uyo, Akwa United and Abia Warriors played out a thrilling 2-2 draw.
Top Nigerian coach Solomon Ogbeide is dead
Ogbeide until his death was in charge of Lobi Stars of Markurdi who emerged as NPFL champions last season and represented Nigeria in the CAF Champions League.
Kwara Utd players, officials protest unpaid salaries, barricade ministry’s entrance
Players say they have not been paid sign-on fees for five to six years and salaries since March.
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Nigerians, Google honour Samuel Okwaraji
Samuel Okwaraji would have been 55 today, May 19, 2019.
WAFU Cup: Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat Cote d’Ivoire to emerge champions
On the whole, the African champions scored 23 goals in the tournament, conceding only two.
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Ambode Testimonial Match: Kanu, Martins score as Nigerian legends play against African counterparts
The Nigerian legends team was coached by former Super Eagles Coach, Bonfrere Jo.
Sterling nets hat-trick as Man City win sixth FA Cup title in style
This will be Manchester City’s 11th appearance in an FA Cup Final and their first since 2013, when they lost 0-1 to Wigan.
Four matches to watch this weekend
Plateau chase NPFL survival as City chase unprecedented treble while in Germany and Turkey, exciting endings await.
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Juventus sack manager, Allegri
Allegri was appointed in July 2014 as the new head coach of Juventus, replacing Antonio Conte who had resigned.
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Success Makanjuola targets goals for Nigeria
“I know so much will be expected of me, and I am ready. I can’t wait to score the goals at the World Cup,” Success Makanjuola said.
AFCON 2019: Mikel tops 25-man provisional list
Aside Mikel, pacy winger Ahmed Musa who has been the stand-in captain in the absence of the former Chelsea star is also in the roster.
Flying Eagles coach names final squad for FIFA U-20 World Cup
Ikouwem Utin, captain of the team, is top on the list of players set to represent Nigeria.
Mikel ‘set for Super Eagles return’ ahead of AFCON 2019
Mikel has not played for the Super Eagles since their last group game against Argentina at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Super Falcons coach unveils provisional World Cup squad
Onome Ebi, Ngozi Okobi and power forward Desire Oparanozie top the list of 27 players.
NPFL Review: Yobe Stars relegated, El-Kanemi Warriors suffer first home defeat in three years
Elsewhere, Abia Warriors brightened their own chances of spending another season in the NPFL.
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UPDATED: Manchester City win English Premier League 2018/2019
Manchester City won with a total of 98 points.
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EPL Final Day: Liverpool, Man City title race goes to the wire (LIVE UPDATES)
City go into the game at Brighton knowing a win would see them become the first team in a decade to win the trophy back-to-back.
WAFU Cup: Nigeria’s Super Falcons demolish Niger Republic 15-0
The sub-regional women football tournament is ongoing in Abidjan with eight West African teams in attendance.
Former FIFA boss Blatter says money risks ruining football
Blatter says he wants “moral rehabilitation” after the corruption scandal that ousted him in 2015.
Four Matches To Watch: EPL winner to emerge, Lobi tackle Rangers
Manchester City have their destiny in their own hands – beat Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday and Pep Guardiola would have led the Citizens to a second consecutive title.
Chelsea defeat Frankfurt, to face Arsenal in Europa League final
Chelsea will now meet fellow Londoners Arsenal in the final in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 29.
Aubameyang shoots Arsenal into Europa League final
The night belonged to Aubameyang as he struck three times in stunning fashion.
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NPFL: Rivers United halt Enyimba’s 11-match unbeaten run
The People’s Elephant were beaten 1-0 in their Matchday 18 tie at Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt.
British press hail Liverpool’s victory as the `Miracle of Anfield’
The English giants won 4-0 on the night to overturn a 3-0 first leg defeat