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Super Falcons land in China for four-nation tourney
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Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday published further assurances from the EU on the eve of a crucial parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal, and warned MPs that rejecting it would lead to “paralysis” that could see Britain stay in the bloc.
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Sudanese police fired tear gas Sunday at crowds of anti-government protesters in several cities including Khartoum, as organisers pushed for more nationwide rallies against President Omar al-Bashir this week.
Theresa May warns MPs against ‘catastrophic’ failure to deliver Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday warned MPs preparing to vote down her EU divorce deal that failing to deliver Brexit would be a “catastrophic and unforgivable breach of trust in our democracy”.
Danish premier joins hundreds at funeral for Dane slain in Morocco
Hundreds of mourners, including Denmark’s prime minister, packed a small Danish church on Saturday for the funeral of a woman hiker murdered in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains in December.
Afeez Aremu declares readiness for U-20 AFCON in Niger Republic
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Marcus Rashford can be as good as Harry Kane
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Marcus Rashford has the potential to be as good a centre-forward as England teammate Harry Kane as the pair prepare to face off in the Premier League this weekend.
Huawei employee arrested in Poland on espionage charges
Polish authorities have arrested two individuals and accused them of conducting espionage on behalf of the Chinese government, the Polish TV channel TVP has reported (via BBC).
Call for protests across Sudan as organisers pile on pressure
A Sudanese group that has spearheaded anti-government demonstrations since last month called Friday for nationwide protests next week to pile pressure on the government of President Omar al-Bashir.
NFF lines up ten friendlies for Super Falcons ahead women’s world cup
The Nigeria Football Federation have lined up ten international friendlies for the Super Falcons ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals.
Sudan says protest death toll rises to 22
Anti-government protests that have rocked Sudan have left 22 people dead, authorities said on Thursday, after three demonstrators died hours after thousands cheered for President Omar al-Bashir at a rival rally in Khartoum.
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir blames conspirators for protest violence
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Tuesday blamed conspirators for violence during deadly anti-government protests, as an impoverished town held a "martyrs' rally" to honour those killed.
Mikel Obi set for Fenerbache move after Tianjin Teda exit
Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi has been linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig outfit, Fenerbache few days after he cancelled his contract with Chinese club, Tianjin Teda.
Thomas Dennerby: Rasheedat Ajibade will succeed in Norway
Super Falcons head coach Thomas Dennerby attributed the signing of Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade in the top-flight Norwegian Women League to the success of the just concluded Africa Women’s Cup of Nations held in Ghana.
![Louisa Vesterager Jespersen and Maren Ueland were killed in Morocco during a trekking trip [File- Ritzau Scanpix-Thomas Sjoerup-via Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/30083617-324x235.jpg "Swiss national arrested over links to tourists’ killing in Morocco")
Swiss national arrested over links to tourists’ killing in Morocco
Moroccan authorities have arrested a Swiss national in connection with the killing of two Scandinavian women as part of an ongoing investigation, Morocco's Central Bureau for Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) said.
Ngozi Okobi: China and Cyprus invitation tournament not enough for Super Falcons
Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to organize top class friendly matches for the team ahead of the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.
2019 WWC: Super Falcons have eight build-up matches – Amaju Pinnick
The Falcons might end up playing up to 12 matches en route to France 2019, as the second competition the team will feature in has group and knock out format.
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