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AFCON: Mali name squad for games against Burundi
Mali coach Mohammed Magassouba has given first call-ups to 18-year old Cheick Oumar Doucouré and France-born striker Alimani Gory ahead of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifiers against Burundi later this month.
Mo Salah strike beats Brighton to send Liverpool top
Mohamed Salah continued his prolific run of Anfield goals as Liverpool narrowly defeated Brighton 1-0 to move top of the Premier League on Saturday.
African trio star as Liverpool make superb start
African goal poachers Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah tormented West Ham United as Liverpool went top of the English Premier League with a 4-0 opening-round triumph at Anfield.
All Premier League completed transfer deals
The Premier League summer transfer window was shut on Thursday with the familiar craze of the deadline day. Several teams bolstered their side while some didn't bother getting new faces in.
Leon Balogun happy to get more playing time at Brighton
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun is delighted to feature in his second pre-season game for English Premier League club, Brighton & Hove Albion following their Saturday’s 1-1 draw with home side, Birmingham City.
CAF lists 3 Nigerians among African players awards nominees
Three Nigerian players are now in line for consideration for continental football awards in January after being listed among nominees by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
William Troost-Ekong, Victor Moses nominated for CAF player of the year award
William Troost-Ekong and Victor Moses have been nominated for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) player of the year award.
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Gernot Rohr accomplishes ‘second target’ after Afcon qualification
Gernot Rohr was able to stamp 'mission accomplished' on the second chapter of his managerial reign as Nigeria qualified for their first Africa Cup of Nations since winning the tournament in 2013.
Super Eagles arrive Asaba from South Africa
Super Eagles players landed in Asaba, Delta state, at 11:14am on Sunday after picking the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations ticket in the qualifying match against Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to speak at leadership conference in Lagos
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, former president of Liberia, will deliver the keynote speech at Women in Successful Careers, (WISCAR) 2018 annual leadership and mentoring conference.
Novak Djokovic sets up ATP Finals title clash with Alexander Zverev
Novak Djokovic produced a masterclass on Saturday to crush Kevin Anderson and set up a title decider at the ATP Finals against Alexander Zverev, who ousted Roger Federer after a bizarre incident involving a ball boy.
Portugal hold off Italy to reach Nations League semi-finals
European champions Portugal became the first team to qualify for the Nations League semi-finals on Saturday after holding Italy to a 0-0 draw at the San Siro.
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19-year-old nabbed with genitals, fingers, blood of four-year-old killed for money rituals
A 19-year-old, Sunday Owo, has been apprehended with fresh human parts at a healing home, Centre for Psychic Healing and Administration, Awka, Anambra State.
INEC reaffirms commitment to deliver credible elections in 2019
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment and determination to deliver credible elections in Nigeria in 2019, which will embody the concepts of inclusiveness, transparency and accountability, by also ensuring that established rules are fully, fairly and impartially enforced.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa: Nigeria can count on me
Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has assured the country he will give his best should he be handed the opportunity to start in goal for the Super Eagles against home team South Africa in today’s important 2019 AFCON.
Rotary confers polio champion award on Muhammadu Buhari
Rotary International president, Barry Rassin, who is on an official visit to Nigeria, presented the award to President Buhari on Thursday at State House, Abuja.
Kebbi government approves N2.7 billion for payment of deceased pensioners, 2,005 others
The Kebbi State Government, on Tuesday, approved and released the sum of N2.7 billion for the payment of outstanding gratuity and death benefits of deceased retired civil servants of state, local governments and primary teachers across the state.