World Sports
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Tyson Fury Survives Knockdown to Secure Split Decision Victory Over Ngannou in Saudi Arabia Clash
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – In a thrilling non-title bout that had the boxing world on the edge of their seats, WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury managed to narrowly defeat former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in a split decision on Sunday. The showdown, held in Saudi Arabia, nearly delivered one of the most significant upsets in boxing history. Fury, the…
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World Cup pitch invader with rainbow flag says he is free
The activist who ran onto the pitch at the World Cup in Qatar on Monday carrying a rainbow flag says he is not in custody. “No legal consequences, I am free,” Italian Mario Ferri wrote on his Instagram page on Tuesday, thanking everyone for their support. He entered the pitch during the match between Portugal and Uruguay and was taken…
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Super Falcons lose 0-2 to Canadian counterparts in friendly
Nigeria’s Super Falcons lost 0-2 to their Canadian counterparts on Friday in the first of a two-game encounter between both sides. The friendly game at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver saw Nigeria’s goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and later Tochukwu Oluehi, making good saves to limit the 2020 Tokyo Olympic champions. Falcons did their best to keep the hosts at bay…
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Benzema treble as Real Madrid beat UCL holders Chelsea, Bayern Munich lose
Karim Benzema scored back-to-back UEFA Champions League hat-tricks as record winners Real Madrid took a big step towards the semi-finals with a 3-1 victory at title-holders Chelsea on Wednesday. France striker Benzema headed home twice within three minutes midway through the first half. He completed his treble seconds after the restart owing to a terrible blunder from goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.…
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Rangers International beat Katsina United 1-0
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Wednesday earned the maximum three points from their Week 21 encounter against Katsina United at the Township Stadium in Awka. The victory was their second since they relocated to Akwa as their new temporary home ground in the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). A second half goal by Ebuka Anthony was all…
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Chelsea beat Al Hilal to reach FIFA Club World Cup final
Chelsea made hard work of reaching the FIFA Club World Cup final with a 1-0 win against Al Hilal in the semi-finals on Wednesday. Thomas Tuchel’s side —- playing without their coach following his positive coronavirus test —- were in control from the outset. They should as a result of this never have been in danger of becoming the first…
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Diego Maradona dies at 60
The Albiceleste superstar was recovering at his home in Tigre after undergoing brain surgery at the start of November Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has passed away at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack. The Gimnasia coach had been hospitalised at the start of November, days after celebrating the landmark birthday, after complaining of low spirits and…
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Chelsea, the best club says Morata
Following his £70m move to Chelsea football club from Real Madrid, Spanish forward, Alvaro Morata has disclosed that he is joining Chelsea because they are ‘the best club’. Morata said this after arriving in London for a medical. The 24-year-old striker flew in to Heathrow airport on Thursday morning to complete his move from Real Madrid for an initial £58m…
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54,000 youths compete for laurels as 19th NNPC/Shell Cup kicks off
Some 54, 000 students from 2,750 secondary schools across the Nigeria are competing for honours in the 19th edition of the NNPC/Shell Cup now holding at centres in 36 states of the Federation including Abuja, in the biggest youth football championship in Nigeria. “This is another opportunity for young football talents to develop their dreams while still studying, and another…
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Association urges NFF to formulate structure for academy
The Association of Proprietors’ Football Academy of Nigeria (APFAN) has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to formulate a structure that will enhance academies in the country. Kamiludeen Banjo, the Public Relations Officer of the body, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday that such structures could assist in check-mating the activities of football academies. He…
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BenQ declares ZOWIE to be its new brand for eSports
BenQ, one of the pioneer of professional gaming monitors and a leading human technology and solutions provider, has announced that the ZOWIE brand will represent its future releases in the gaming line. BenQ acquired ZOWIE in 2015 in order to aggressively lead its eSports offerings with products that deliver true competitive advantages. Following its investment in ZOWIE gear, the…
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NNL: FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS FC Beats Kano Pillars Junior 3-0
Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC Football Club on Saturday in Abuja defeated Kano Pillars Junior FC 3-0 in the ongoing 2016 Nigeria National League One. The match played at the Area 3 sports complex, FRSC dominated the game and bring the said big amount of supporters and fans. Godspower Igba opened scoring in the 26th minute of the game with…
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Kano Pillars, Kwara Falcons qualify for DStv Premier League Final Eight
Regular season leaders, Kano Pillars and Kwara Falcons cruised past all opponents, as both teams topped the Savannah and Atlantic Conferences in the just concluded zonal playoffs. Pillars, who lost two regular season games, took down all opposition in the Savannah Conference Playoffs going five of five to seal their place in the DStv Premier Basketball League Final Eight.…
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Mourinho agrees terms with Manchester United
English soccer’s biggest club seem to have secured the services of the sport’s most colourful manager after Jose Mourinho, according to Sky TV reports, agreed personal terms with Manchester United on Tuesday. After a trophy-laden career with Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid, Mourinho is set to replace Dutchman Louis van Gaal, who was sacked on Monday, with a…
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Kano Pillars gets N2.4m fine, two-match closed door suspended sentence
The League Management Company (LMC) has fined Kano Pillars N2.4 million and slammed the club with a suspended two closed-door home matches as punishment for its fans’ alleged misbehaviour during a Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL midweek game against Enyimba at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Enyimba beat the Kano team 2-1. The league governing body also directed the club to…
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Bayern win record fourth straight Bundesliga title
Bayern Munich secured a record fourth consecutive Bundesliga title, with a game to spare, on Saturday after a 2-1 victory at Ingolstadt 04 eased the disappointment of their midweek Champions League exit. The Bavarians clinched a 26th German league crown, and their first silverware of the season, thanks to two goals from top scorer Robert Lewandowski in the first half.…
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Nigeria Professiojal League Week 13
2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (Week 13): Heartland v Sunshine Stars, Kano Pillars v Shooting Stars, Plateau United v Rivers United, FC Warri Wolves v Giwa FC, Wikki Tourists v IfeanyiUbah, Abia Warriors v MFM FC, Akwa United v Enyimba, Lobi Stars v Niger Tornadoes (all 4pm) Wikki Tourists will not only do themselves a favour by denying their guests…
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