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Lookman Shines, Osimhen Strikes Off the Bench in Nigeria’s Win Over Benin

Nigeria’s match against Benin at Uyo Stadium was a thrilling encounter that saw the Super Eagles emerge victorious with a commanding 3-0 win. The goals came from two key players: Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen. Ademola, fresh off the global attention his Ballon d’Or nomination has brought, demonstrated why he’s regarded as one of Nigeria’s […]

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Super Eagles’ first training session in Uyo – Akwa Ibom State.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their first training session in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of their upcoming international fixtures. The training camp, set in the serene environment of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, has brought together a blend of the nation’s finest football talents. The players arrived in high spirits, with both

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Ademola Lookman Earns First-Ever Ballon d’Or Nomination

Ademola Lookman has made history by securing his first-ever nomination for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, a remarkable milestone in the Nigerian forward’s burgeoning career. Lookman’s inclusion in the list of world football’s elite is a testament to his outstanding performances over the past year, particularly for Atalanta in Serie A, where he dazzled with

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OFFICIAL: Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi, out of the Ballon d’Or nominees for the first time since 2003.

For the first time in over two decades, the prestigious Ballon d’Or award will not feature either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi among its nominees. Since 2003, these two football legends have been ever-present on the shortlist, dominating the global football scene and collecting a combined 12 Ballon d’Or trophies. Their exclusion in 2024 marks

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Victor Osimhen Rejects €70M Move to Saudi Arabia, Eyes European Future

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has turned down a €70 million transfer offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli, with his agent Roberto Calenda stating that the Napoli star is focused on continuing his career in European football. Amid ongoing transfer speculation, Osimhen has received interest from several top European and Middle Eastern clubs. Despite

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Nigeria’s First Olympic Medallist Nojim Maiyegun Passes Away at 85

Nojim Maiyegun, Nigeria’s first Olympic medallist, has died at the age of 85, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The former boxer, who won a bronze medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, passed away in Vienna, Austria, where he had lived for many years after moving from Nigeria. Maiyegun, who had struggled with vision impairment for

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Former MLB All-Star Teams Up with Michael B. Jordan to Own Bournemouth

Former Colorado Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler has joined a consortium led by billionaire Bill Foley that owns Premier League club AFC Bournemouth, according to Sportico. Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan also became an investor in Bournemouth back in 2022. Fowler, who retired from professional baseball last year, expressed his belief that he can assist

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