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AFCON qualifier: NFF names 23-man list for South Africa

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Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has unveiled the list of invited players to prosecute the African Nations Cup qualifiers against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio’s International Stadium in Uyo. The list comprises of Arsenal bound Henry Onyekuru and recalled Victor Osimhen. The Rohr led side will tomorrow square-up against the Hawks […]
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Super Eagles hold Corsica to draw in friendly match

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Jean-Jacques Mandrichi’s early goal gave the hosts hope of a victory, but the Manchester City man levelled proceedings from the penalty spot A second-rate Nigeria performance was rescued by Kelechi Iheanacho, who netted the side’s only goal to earn a 1-1 draw against Corsica in Friday’s friendly game. Jean-Michel Cavalli’s men were on course for […]
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Kwara Utd defender slumps, dies in training

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player of the Nigeria National League side, Kwara United FC of Ilorin, Saka Azeez, on Friday slumped and died in training. Azeez, 24, who was the son of former African and Commonwealth Table Tennis Champion, Kasali Lasisi, slumped at the Kwara Stadium, Ilorin during a training session. The club’s Media Officer, Abdulwaheed Bibire, confirmed the […]
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United, City to donate £1m to Manchester attack fund

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Manchester United and Manchester City on Thursday pledged £1 million ($1.3m, 1.2m euros) to an emergency fund set up after the terror attack in the city that left 22 people dead. The “We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”, backed by Manchester’s Lord Mayor and set up in partnership with the British Red Cross, was established after […]