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2023WWC: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Face England In Round Of 16

The Super Falcons are to face England in the round of 16 at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria finished runners-up in Group B with five points after a goalless draw with Ireland on Monday. A day after that, the Lionesses trounced China 1-6 to confirm…

Sports 28 — 07

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At last, Nigeria’s 4x100m relay team grabs ticket to Budapest

After three unsuccessful attempts, Nigeria’s 4x100m relay team, yesterday, secured its ticket to Budapest 2023 World Championships following a superlative performance at the Warri Grand Prix held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State. The 4x100m relay quartet of Ashe Favour, Kanyinsola…

Sports 27 — 07

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Musa: Why I sell fuel at N580 per litre

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, says he reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol, at his fuel station MYCA7 in Kano to help alleviate the hardship on Nigerians occasioned by the hike in the price of the petroleum product, The…

Sports 25 — 07

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PSG accept world-record €300m bid for Mbappe from Saudi club Al Hilal

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly accepted Al Hilal’s world-record bid of €300m million for Kylian Mbappe. The French champions have given permission to Al Hilal to engage in discussions with Mbappe after putting him up for sale and excluding him from their pre-season tour.…

Sports 21 — 07

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Super Falcons start World Cup campaign with a draw

Nigeria’s Super Falcons started their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign in Australia and New Zealand with a goalless draw against Olympic champions, Canada. Goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie turned the heroine of the match played in Brisbane after saving, Christine Sinclair’s penalty early in…

Sports 20 — 07

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Liverpool captain Henderson set to join Gerrard in Saudi

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is set to join former teammate Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al Ettifaq after a deal was struck between the clubs, The Athletic reported on Wednesday. Henderson, 33, led the Reds to their first Premier League title for 30…

News Sports 20 — 07

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Tobi Amusan’s World Athletics’ doping charges disturbing, says AFN

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), yesterday, said it is seriously disturbed by charges of doping violation filed by World Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) against Nigerian sensation, Tobi Amusan. Amusan, the 2021 world champion and world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles,…

Sports 19 — 07

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Waldrum targets knockout ticket for Super Falcons

Coach Randy Waldrum has vowed to guide Nigeria’s senior women’s national team to the second round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup slated to start in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday. Waldrum whose preparations for the World Cup has been marred by…

Sports 19 — 07

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JUST IN: Tobi Amusan charged for missing dope tests

Reigning world champion and world record-holder in the women’s 100m hurdles event, Tobi Amusan, has been charged by the World Athletics Integrity Unity (AIU) of rule violation for allegedly missing three tests in 12 months. Amusan’s revelation came after she won the women’s…