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Wolves complete signing of highly rated Barcelona striker
The 19-year-old has four senior caps for Ecuador and is currently representing his country in the pre-Olympic Championship.
Wolves in advanced discussions with attacking trio
With Patrick Cutrone departing Wolves for Fiorentina, it’s obvious that the Premier League’s sixth-placed side needs help up top and, according to a handful of English sources, they are about to get that help in droves.
Jordi Cruyff appointed Ecuador head coach
Former Barcelona and Manchester United winger, Jordi Cruyff, has been appointed the new head coach of Ecuador.
Manchester City lead chase for Nigeria starlet
Manchester City are said to be frontrunners to sign Nigeria junior international Ibrahim Said, according to reports in England.
Nigeria’s Bonny Light hits $64.30 per barrel
The price of Bonny Light, Nigeria’s premium oil grade has risen from $63.00 to $64.30 per barrel in the international market, the highest in the past three weeks.
Roger Federer, Alexander Zverev play in front of over 42,000
Roger Federer may not be playing at the new-look Davis Cup in Spain but the 38-year-old was still pulling in the crowds when he met Alexander Zverev in an exhibition match in Mexico City on Saturday.
Evo Morales’s topsy-turvy flight into exile
Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales jetted off to exile in Mexico Tuesday in a bizarre flight full of detours that traced the shifting political map of a Latin America racked by crises.
FIFA U17: Netherlands eliminate Golden Eaglets in Round of 16 — in pictures
Five–time champions Nigeria were on Wednesday eliminated from the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup finals in Brazil after losing 1-3 to late bloomers Netherlands in their Round of 16 clash in Goiania.
FIFA U-17: Golden Eaglets seek quarter-final ticket against Netherlands
Five-time champions Nigeria will start as favourites when they confront Netherlands in Tuesday’s (today) Round of 16 clash at the FIFA U17 World Cup finals in Brazil.
FIFA U-17: Australia secure historic win over Nigeria
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have surrendered their perfect run-in Group B at the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil.
FIFA U17: Golden Eaglets lose final group game to Australia — in pictures
Golden Eaglets of Nigeria lost 2-1 o Australia in their final Group B game at the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday night in Brazil.
FIFA U17: Nigeria’s Sa’id Ibrahim celebrates another comeback win
Nigeria’s U17 national team player and hatrick hero Sa’id Ibrahim has expressed delight at scoring all three goals in the the Eaglet’s 3-2 comeback win over Ecuador to register it second win of the competition in two games.
U-17 WC: FIFA congratulates Nigeria, Brazil, Angola for picking Round of 16 tickets
FIFA has congratulated hosts Brazil, Nigeria and Angola after the three countries booked their spot in the second round at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
President Buhari: Golden Eaglets’ come-back victory a lesson in resilience
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the performance of the Golden Eaglets in their second game at the ongoing Under 17 FIFA World Cup competition in Brazil, on Tuesday.
FIFA U17: President Buhari’s morale-lifting message will spur Eaglets to beat Ecuador – skipper
Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani says the team’s morale has been further boosted by President Muhammadu Buhari’s congratulatory message after last Saturday’s 4-2 win against Hungary.
Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid eyeing a move for Golden Eaglets ace
La Liga giants, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are eyeing a move for Golden Eaglets captain, Samson Tijani, at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil.
FIFA U-17: Brazil-based Ebere Osinachi tips Golden Eaglets against Ecuador
Tuesday’s top-of-the-table clash with Ecuador at the same Estadio Olimpico, starting at 9 pm Nigeria time, promises to be explosive, with both teams aware that victory would mean an early slot in the championship’s Round of 16.
FIFA U-17: Golden Eaglets in consolidation mission against ambitious Ecuador
Golden Eaglets who tickled the fancy of many in Brazil after coming from behind to defeat Hungary 4-2 in the opener of FIFA U-17 World cup, will be hoping to consolidate as they face Ecuador on Tuesday at 9pm.
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Lagos to begin full enforcement of ban on Okada, tricycles February 1
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Amotekun a covert effort to Christianise Southwest Nigeria – Muslim group
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Ondo council poll: 101 APC aspirants vie for 18 chairmanship seats at screening
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Boko Haram terrorists kill officer, seven soldiers in Borno
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Lassa fever death toll rises to 38 in 11 states
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Travel ban: Nigeria won’t react to speculations – Presidency
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Nantes keen to keep Nigeria’s Moses Simon
Nantes are keen to have Moses Simon remain at the club after the expiration of his season-long loan deal from Levante.