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David Alaba: Bayern Munich ‘won’t hide’ against Barcelona
David Alaba is refusing to be distracted by questions over his future and said Bayern Munich are travelling to Lisbon for their Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona with nothing to fear.
Florentin Pogba officially signs for Sochaux
Sochaux have officially completed the signing of Florentin Pogba in a deal that runs until 2023.
Taribo West: Nigeria players slept with women at 1998 World Cup
Legendary Nigerian defender Taribo West says women were snuck into the Super Eagles camp at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.
WCQ: Super Eagles drawn in ‘soft group’ in qualifying campaign
Nigeria have been drawn to square up against Cape Verde, Central African Republic (CAR) and Liberia in the penultimate round of the qualifying race for the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals.
Rangers, Enyimba lose CAF Cup group openers
Nigerian contenders Enugu Rangers and Enyimba were both beaten by north African clubs on Sunday as the CAF Confederation Cup group phase kicked off.
Sand Eagles suffer worst defeat in Beach Soccer World Cup
Nigeria’s Sand Eagles suffered their worst defeat in FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after Tuesday’s night 12-2 loss to Brazil in Paraguay.
CAFCC: Enyimba, Rangers get group stage opponents
Enyimba and Rangers will come up against North African oppositions in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Premier League sharpshooters in Africa as CAN qualifying begins
English Premier League sharpshooters Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah flew to Africa this week, seeking goals as 2021 Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifying kicks off.
Cristiano Ronaldo upset with Sarri after being substituted during Juventus’ win
Cristiano Ronaldo was upset with Maurizio Sarri after he was substituted during the closing stages of Juventus’ victory over Lokomotiv Moscow in the Champions League.
Cristiano Ronaldo happy with ‘more attacking’ Juventus
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo gave coach Maurizio Sarri a vote of confidence on Monday when he said he was happy with the “more attacking” approach the club had adopted since Sarri came on board in the summer.
UEFA Champions League 2019/20 group stage draws
Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain, while defending champions Liverpool have been paired with Napoli, Salzburg and Genk in the Champions League group stage this season.
Madagascar upbeat against Super Eagles after slim loss to Kenya
Madagascar targets to win all its three fixtures in the group stage of the forthcoming Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt despite losing to Kenya in their last warm-up match in Paris on Friday night.
WWC: Barbara Bonansea seals Italy’s comeback win over Australia
Barbara Bonansea fired Italy to a remarkable comeback win over Australia after her brace, including a stoppage-time winner, claimed a 2-1 Group C victory on Sunday.
FIFA release the 24 teams squad for the Women World Cup
FIFA has announced the 24 teams squad that will participate in the Women World Cup in France, meet the teams and the 23 players each from each team including the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
U20WC: Terry Envoh warns Nigeria U20 team ahead of clash against USA
Former Nigeria youth international Terry Envoh has hailed the bright start the Nigeria U20 team have made at the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup in Poland, but he has predicted tougher days ahead for the team.
Ayotomiwa Dele-Bashiru: Flying Eagles good enough to win U-20 World Cup in Poland
Flying Eagles midfielder Ayotomiwa Dele-Bashiru believes the team can go far in the competition following their scintillating 4-0 win against Qatar in their first Group D match on Friday at the Tychy Stadium.
U20 World Cup: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles thrash Qatar in Poland
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles produced a dominant performance to thrash Qatar 4-0 in their first Group D match at the U-20 World Cup holding in Poland.
Nicolas Pepe’s brace seals UEFA Champions League berth for Lille
Nicolas Pepe has helped Lille qualify for next season's Uefa Champions League with his brace in their 5-0 thrashing of Angers on Saturday.
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Multiple landslides triggered by torrential rain have killed at least nine people in Nepal since late Thursday, while 35 others remain missing, officials said on Friday.
Mechanic docked over ‘motorcycle theft’
A 28 year-old mechanic, Amos Raphael, on Friday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for allegedly stealing a motorcycle worth N170,000.
Plane carrying four passengers crashes in DR Congo
A plane carrying four passengers crashed late on Thursday in dense forest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said.
Edo guber: Governor Obaseki’s ‘convoy attack’ sponsored by his deputy – Comrade Oshiomhole’s aide
Victor Oshioke, an aide to the suspended All Progressive Congress (APC) National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, who hails from Apana, has debunked the allegations that the attack on Obaseki’s convoy by thugs was sponsored by Oshiomhole.
Eurozone economy contraction confirmed at 12.1% in Q2
The eurozone economy on Friday shrank by 12.1 per cent in the second quarter of the year, the EU’s statistical office confirmed.
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Tolu Arokodare bags another brace for Valmiera to take his tally to 14 goals
Nigerian player Tolu Arokodare bagged Valmiera FC in their 2 – 3 victory over FK Spartaks in a Latvian Virsliga clash on Wednesday.
UK concerned by rise in small boats crossing from France – official
The United Kingdom is concerned by an "unacceptable" rise in the number of small boats crossing the English Channel from France and would act to return "illegal" migrants, immigration compliance minister Chris Philp said in an opinion piece for The Telegraph newspaper here.
Edo guber: AGF requests security for 17 Edo assemblymen
The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in a memo sent to Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has called for police protection for 17 members of the Edo State House of Assembly.
President Buhari’s chief of staff receives suspended Anambra monarchs
The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, on Thursday, received some traditional rulers from Anambra State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Diezani Alison-Madueke: ‘Yahoo’ boys have become role models
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, says societal values have disintegrated to the extent that online fraudsters otherwise known as ‘Yahoo boys’ have become role models in Nigerian society.