Category: Sports
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Lionel Messi Called Up for Argentina Qualifiers Despite Injury
By Milcah Tanimu Lionel Messi has been called up to the Argentina national team for their upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers, despite being on the injured list at his club, Inter Miami. Messi has struggled with fitness issues and has missed several games for his club, playing only 37 minutes since September 3. Argentina…
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“Barcelona Edges Out Porto in Thrilling Clash with Ferran Torres’s Decisive Strike ⚽️🔥 #UCL”
By Milcah Tanimu Ferran Torres’s goal secured a narrow 1-0 victory for Barcelona against Porto on Wednesday. This hard-fought win marked Coach Xavi Hernandez’s 100th game in charge and significantly improves Barcelona’s prospects in Group H, following their early exits in the past two editions of the competition. The match had its tense moments, with…
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Rivio Ayemwenre Delighted After Scoring Sporting Lagos’ First NPFL Goal
By Milcah Tanimu Midfielder Rivio Ayemwenre expressed his joy after scoring Sporting Lagos’ historic first goal in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) as they secured a 2-0 victory over Gombe United in their NPFL debut game on Monday. Sporting Lagos, a newly promoted side, made a successful start to their NPFL campaign at a…
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South Korean Skater’s Premature Celebration Costs Gold at Asian Games
South Korea’s roller skater, Jung Cheol-won, found himself in an embarrassing situation during the men’s 3,000m relay final at the Hangzhou Asian Games. After serving as the anchor for his team, Jung believed he had secured victory and prematurely celebrated, only to be narrowly defeated by Taiwanese skater Huang Yu-lin, who lunged across the finish…
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Baker Njoku Secures Gold Medal in Karate at Asaba
Goodluck Njoku, a karateka from Anambra State, achieved a significant victory on Friday by defeating Joshua Ehiozubue from Lagos State with a commanding score of 7-0 in the 50kg boys’ karate event at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. This talented 13-year-old, who is now the 50kg champion, shared that he works…
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Super Moms: The Mothers Behind Youth Games Stars
By Milcah Tanimu The 7th National Youth Games have been a showcase of exceptional performances by young athletes. However, amidst the spotlight on these talented youngsters, some parents, especially mothers, have played a crucial role in their children’s journeys, supporting them every step of the way. **Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya**: Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya is the proud mother of…
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“Nigerian Referees: Caught Between Football’s Enemies and Victims”
By Milcah Tanimu When it comes to Nigerian referees, two distinct perceptions arise. On one hand, they are often viewed as adversaries, if not the primary antagonists of Nigerian football. On the other hand, they are pitied as victims of the perils within Nigerian football. These contrasting views are strongly held, depending on whom you…
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“NFF Reappoints Christopher Danjuma as Head Coach for Falconets”
By Milcah Tanimu The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has decided to retain Christopher Danjuma as the head coach of the women’s U-20 team. This decision follows a thorough screening and interview process conducted by the federation’s Technical Committee, in which Danjuma and other applicants participated. According to a statement from Ademola Olajire, the Director of…
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“Ogbimi Brothers: Forging a Cricket Legacy Inspired by Their Father”
By Milcah Tanimu In a remarkable display of familial dedication and passion for cricket, Moses and Joseph Ogbimi, aged 14 and 12 respectively, are diligently following in their father’s footsteps. Their chosen arena for nurturing their cricketing talents is none other than the prestigious Blackheath Cricket Club in the United Kingdom. Their father, Clive Ogbimi,…
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Carabao Cup Third Round Delivers Exciting Results on Tuesday
Manchester United secured a spot in the fourth round of the 2023-2024 Carabao Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Tuesday night. Goals from Alejandro Garnacho, Casemiro, and Anthony Martial highlighted United’s dominance under coach Erik ten Hag. In another fixture, Burnley asserted their superiority over Championship side Salford City, netting four…