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Aug

31

2024

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Few Days To AFCON Qualifiers: Labbadia Rejects Super Eagle’s Job

Football, News Flash, Sports

Labbadia Rejects Super Eagles’ Job Days Before AFCON Qualifiers Newly appointed Super Eagles manager, Bruno Labbadia, has turned down the job less than two weeks before crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin and Rwanda, according to reports from German publication Kicker. The Nigeria Football Federation had announced Labbadia’s appointment on Tuesday, positioning him as the successor to Finidi George, who resigned in May. “Bruno Labbadia will be the 37th head coach of the Super Eagles. The NFF confirms an agreement with the German coach to lead the senior national team,” the NFF’s statement read. But with only…

Aug

28

2024

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UEFA To Honour Cristiano Ronaldo On Thursday

Football, News Flash, Sports

UEFA To Honour Cristiano Ronaldo Thursday Cristiano Ronaldo, a name synonymous with excellence in European football, is set to receive a prestigious honour from UEFA, solidifying his status as the UEFA Champions League’s all-time top scorer. The special award will be presented by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin during the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw ceremony on Thursday, 29 August, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. According to a statement from the UEFA website on Tuesday, Ronaldo’s unparalleled achievements in the UEFA Champions League, including his 140 goals across 183 appearances, have redefined the competition’s history. As the only player to…

Aug

09

2024

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Former CAF President, Issa Hayatou Dies At 77

News Flash, Sports, World News

Former CAF President, Issa Hayatou Is Dead Former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, has passed away at the age of 77. Hayatou died in Paris on Thursday, just one day before his 78th birthday. Hayatou, a Cameroonian football administrator, served as CAF’s president for an unprecedented 29 years, from 1988 to 2017. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in shaping African football, securing increased slots for African teams at the FIFA World Cup and overseeing the successful hosting of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Aug

06

2024

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Abia State Born Ezinne Kalu Helps Nigeria Make History In 2024 Olympics

News Flash, Sports, World News

Ezinne Kalu is one of the many women competing for Nigeria in the 2024 Olympics. Following a strong performance against Canada, she has helped the women's basketball team make history. Despite representing Nigeria on the international stage, Kalu is actually American. She was born in New Jersey, and her mother is from South Carolina. However, Kalu's father is from Akanu Ohafia, ABIA STATE, Nigeria which is what allows her to compete for them. After a five-year college career at Savannah State, Ezinne Kalu entered her name in the 2015 WNBA draft. She ended up not getting selected, which forced her…

Jul

03

2024

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Mrs Otti Congratulates ABIA Youth For Winning Silver Medal At 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup In Tbilisi, Georgia

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Sports

Mrs. Otti Congratulates Abia Youth for Winning Silver Medal at 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia. The wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has congratulated Abia-born Nworgu Ogechika Esther for her remarkable achievement in winning a silver medal at the 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup held in Tbilisi, Georgia. In her congratulatory message, Mrs. Otti commended Esther for her incredible strength and resilience, promising continued support for Abians who wish to excel in various areas of sports. "This win is a significant milestone for Abia State, showcasing that the investment by the Abia…

Jun

22

2024

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CAF Announce New Dates For 2025 AFCON In Morocco

Football, International, News Flash, Sports

CAF Announce New Dates For 2025 AFCON In Morocco The next Africa Cup of Nations will be played in Morocco from December 21 2025 to January 18 2026, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said on Friday. “I am confident that the CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 will be extremely successful and the best AFCON in the history of this competition,” he said. CAF held a virtual executive committee at their headquarters in Cairo on Friday evening after which Motsepe made the announcement. Neighbor recounts how woman abused 12 years old niece, burnt her with hot knife and forced…..0.00…

Jun

20

2024

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Euro 2024: Full List Of Footballers Of Nigerian Roots Exposed

Football, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Sports

Full List: Footballers Of Nigerian Roots At Euro 2024 The Euro 2024 tournament has lit up the sporting world with giant slaying clash, mouthwatering goals and record-breaking performances all in the first round of games that have recorded 34 goals so far with FIFA top-ranked Belgium suffering an early defeat to low-ranked Slovakia. Real Madrid youngster, Arda Guler broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s record to become the youngest player to score on their Euros debut against Georgia. The ‘Turkish Messi’ did it in style by netting a worldie that has been nominated for goal of the round. Amidst the series of entertaining…

Jun

17

2024

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The Forces That Completely ‘Rubbished’ Finidi George

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The forces that completely ‘Rubbished' Finidi George Finidi George’s widely reported resignation as head coach of the Super Eagles yesterday afternoon didn’t come to many as a surprise because the handwriting on the wall was clear enough for even a Steve Wonder to read. Apart from the recent poor results by the Super Eagles under Finidi, the move by his employer, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to go for a foreign Technical Adviser was a vote of no confidence on the former international which was enough to trigger his resignation. Of course, many would say his resignation is good riddance…

Jun

16

2024

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Why Finidi George Resigned As Head Coach Of Super Eagles

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Finidi George Resigns As Super Eagles Head Coach Finidi George, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has reportedly stepped down from his position. This was made known by sources in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), marking the end of the former Enyimba coach’s tenure with the Nigerian national football team. George, a former Nigerian international and renowned winger, took on the role with high expectations but failed to win his first two matches. George is a celebrated figure in Nigerian football, having had a distinguished playing career that included stints at Ajax, Real Betis, and Ipswich Town. His appointment…

Jun

10

2024

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Pandemonium As Fans Invade Pitch After Referee Awards Late Penalty To Rangers Against Enyimba

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Pandemonium As Fans Invade Pitch After Referee Awards Late Penalty To Rangers Against Enyimba Pandemonium has broken out at the Cathedral after the referee awarded a late penalty to Enugu Rangers against rival team, Enyimba of Aba, in Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL. The Southeast Derby turned rowdy after the home team players, Enyimba staged a walkout following the official decision. Enyimba fans invaded the pitch and disrupted the match. Before the disruption, the match was goalless draw (0-0) Report have it that 20,000 fans from both teams filled the stadium to witness the much anticipated match.