Category: Sports
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CBN Reduces BDC Exchange Rate to N1,117.5/$
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made a significant adjustment to the exchange rate in the Bureaux De Change (BDC) segment of the forex market, reducing it by 12 percent or N152.23 to N1,117.5 per dollar. This decision comes as the CBN initiates another round of dollar sales to 1,588 eligible BDCs. According to…
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Bayer Leverkusen’s coach, Xabi Alonso, stressed on Friday that it was premature to discuss the Bundesliga title despite his team’s commanding 13-point lead at the top of the table.
With Bayer Leverkusen potentially on the cusp of clinching their first-ever Bundesliga title next week, depending on Bayern Munich’s results, Alonso remained cautious. “In football, anything can happen,” he told reporters, emphasizing that “it’s still too early.” “We are in a very favorable position. However, we’re not fixating on the title; our focus is on…
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Liverpool faces a pivotal test in their pursuit of the Premier League title as they clash with Manchester United, aiming to inch closer to matching their rival’s record of 20 English championships.
In a fiercely contested title race, Arsenal and Manchester City are eyeing any potential stumble from Liverpool, while the battles for a spot in the top four and survival from relegation intensify. Here are three key talking points leading into this weekend’s matches: Fresh from a bitter defeat in the FA Cup quarter-finals against Manchester…
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Dennis: Soaring High in Watford’s Skies
Emmanuel Dennis, the Super Eagles forward, seems to have taken inspiration from the words of Madonna, who famously said, “No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change and become a better version of yourself.” Since his move from Istanbul Basaksehir to Watford following…
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Xabi Alonso Commits to Bayer Leverkusen Amid Liverpool Managerial Speculation
By Milcah Tanimu Xabi Alonso, long rumored to be Liverpool’s top managerial target, has announced his decision to remain as coach of Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen for the upcoming season. Speaking at a press conference, Alonso addressed the speculation surrounding his future, stating, “It’s been a season of speculation regarding my future.” He confirmed that…
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Barcelona to Face Chelsea, Lyon vs PSG Set for Women’s Champions League Semifinal
By Milcah Tanimu Barcelona secured a place in the Women’s Champions League semifinals with a commanding 3-1 victory over Brann, setting up a rematch of last season’s semifinal against Chelsea, while Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) also advanced to the last four of the prestigious competition. The reigning European champions, Barcelona, saw goals from Aitana Bonmati, Fridolina…
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Kevin Zeroli Set to Extend Contract with AC Milan
By Milcah Tanimu Kevin Zeroli, the Italy U19 international of Nigerian descent, is on the verge of signing a new contract with Italian Serie A powerhouse AC Milan. According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, AC Milan views Kevin Zeroli’s contract extension as imminent, with the central midfielder expected to finalize the deal soon. Positive discussions…
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Mali Secures 2-0 Victory Over Nigeria in International Friendly
In Tuesday night’s international friendly, the Eagles of Mali emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Mali took the lead in the 18th minute with a goal from E. Toure, setting the pace for the match. Despite efforts from Nigeria, they were unable to equalize before halftime. In the second…
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Arsenal Women Overcome Aston Villa Women with Dominant Display
By Milcah Tanimu In a gripping encounter at Villa Park, Arsenal Women showcased their prowess by securing a 3-1 victory against Aston Villa Women, thus strengthening their pursuit of the Women’s Super League title. Despite a delayed start due to traffic disruption, Jonas Eidevall’s team exhibited relentless dominance throughout the game, demonstrating their intent to…
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Super Falcons May Encounter Tough Opposition in 2024 Olympics Women’s Football Tournament
By Milcah Tanimu The Super Falcons of Nigeria are poised to potentially face formidable opponents such as world champions Spain, Brazil, and Japan in the women’s football tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games set to take place in Paris. Having last qualified for the Olympic Games 16 years ago during the 2008 tournament in Beijing,…