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Eberechi Eze, Bright Osayi-Samuel score in 6-goal thriller Championship match
Nigerian-born players Eberechi Eze and Bright Osayi-Samuel were on target for QPR in their 4-2 hammering of Blackburn Rovers at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.
Gareth Southgate: No guarantee of England shirts for Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori
England coach Gareth Southgate said he will not guarantee Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomorin shirts in his Three Lions’ squad that will face Czech Republic and Bulgaria in European Championship qualifiers on October 11 and 14, respectively.
Joachim Low confirms Marc-Andre ter Stegen will play against Argentina as he announces Germany...
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will get his opportunity to impress for Germany, head coach Joachim Low has confirmed, but remains second choice behind Manuel Neuer with regards to competitive football.
Claudio Marchisio: Juventus was my dream come true
Claudio Marchisio reveals his dream came true when he first trained with Juventus and admits the Champions League final in Berlin is the one regret of his Juve career.
U-23 AFCON: Nigeria to battle Zambia, South Africa
Nigeria’s Under 23 side will face Zambia, South Africa and Cote d Ivoire in Group B of this year’s U-23 Nations Cup holding in Egypt.
Ogenekharo Etebo’s coach resigned to losing his job
Stoke boss Nathan Jones admitted he is under pressure to keep his job after his team’s latest defeat at home to Huddersfield on Tuesday.
Doha 2019: Christian Coleman becomes new 100 meters men’s world champion
Christian Coleman stormed to victory in the 100 metres at the World Championships in Doha on Saturday, emphatically shrugging off the missed drug test controversy which had threatened to derail his career.
Gareth Southgate emerges Tottenham’s top target to replace Mauricio Pochettino
England manager Gareth Southgate is Tottenham’s top target to replace Mauricio Pochettino, according to the Daily Star.
Semi Ajayi shines as West Brom go nine games unbeaten
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi played a key role as West Bromwich Albion extended their unbeaten streak to nine games in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.
NPA kick-starts sporting games next week
The management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has approved the hosting of 2019 edition of Nigerian Ports Sports Association (NIPOSA) games.
Semi Ajayi: I prefer playing in defence
Super Eagles and West Brom defender Semi Ajayi has suggested that playing as a defender is his favoured position.
Kelechi Iheanacho’s goal was reward for his progress in training – Leicester coach
Leicester City assistant manager Chris Davies has praised Kelechi Iheanacho after opening his goal account this season in their 4-0 thrashing of Luton Town on Tuesday.
Chelsea’s Fikayo Tomori ‘ready to play for Nigeria’
Chelsea revelation Fikayo Tomori says he’s open to the possibility of committing his International future to Nigeria amongst other countries.
Scandalous loss: CHAN Eagles underrated Togo – soccer fans
Despite varied explanations given by the coaching crew and players following their 4-1 defeat by Togo, soccer fans who spoke with newsmen Sunday insist the CHAN Eagles underrated their opponents.
West Brom beat Huddersfield to close in on Championship pace setters
West Bromwich Albion twice came from behind to inflict more woe on bottom-of-the-table Huddersfield Town with a 4-2 win in the Championship on Sunday.
Semi Ajayi scores again in West Brom 4-2 win over Huddersfield Town
Super Eagles defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi has continued his fine form in the EFL Championship this season after scoring another goal to help the baggies beat Huddersfield Town at home on Sunday afternoon.
Lack of funds stalls weightlifters’ participation in world championship
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) says lack of funds has stalled its participation in the ongoing International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand.
Reports: Chelsea to offer Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori five-year contracts
According to the Guardian, the Blues hierarchy are ready to roll out five-year contracts to the Anglo-Nigerian duo after impressing under manager Frank Lampard.
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NBS: Inflation rate now 11.24 per cent
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures inflation with the index rising to 11.24 per cent in September.
Charly Boy set to perform at 2019 ‘Felabration’ Festival
Maverick entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as ‘Charly Boy’, is set to perform at the 2019 annual Felabration fiesta, a week-long celebration of the life and times Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Joint Customs-Miltary patrol kill alleged smuggler in Babura
A joint border patrol team of Customs and Military officers gunned down a suspected rice smuggler yesterday in the Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
Absence of three defendants stalls ‘UNILAG gang-rape’ trial
The absence on Tuesday of three of the five students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), facing trial for allegedly gang-raping a student of the institution has stalled their criminal trial.
Speaker Gbajabiamila: Nigeria better with equal representation of women in politics
Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has attributed the poor socio-economic and political situation in Nigeria to the inadequate participation of women in active politics.
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Nasarawa Assembly advises teachers against truancy
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has advised teachers against absenteeism, lateness to work and other forms of truancy.
Tension ahead of France-Turkey Euro showdown
France host Turkey in a crunch Euro 2020 qualifier on Monday with the teams vying for top spot in Group H and diplomatic tension simmering between the two nations after Turkey’s bombardment of Syrian Kurds this week.
World Bank, AfDB to give Ekiti $100 million loan to build airport, others
The Ekiti State Government has finally expressed its readiness to build an airport facility as part of efforts to attract investors to the state and make it the economic hub in all facets.
Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium to host Super Eagles vs Benin Republic
The last game the Eagles hosted in Nigeria was on June 8 which was an international friendly game against the Warriors of Zimbabwe played at the Stephen Keshis Stadium in Asaba and since then, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been shopping for a new venue following complaints about the quality of the pitch in Asaba.
School children watch Super Eagles first training session in Singapore
Children from different Sports academies in Singapore watched Super Eagles training this morning at the Bukit Gombat Stadium in Singapore.