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Tennis Player, Naomi Osaka, Discloses Pregnancy

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Former world number one and four-time major champion Naomi Osaka has disclosed she is pregnant and said she would miss the 2023 tennis season. Osaka recently withdrew from the upcoming Australian Open, a tournament she has won twice. Osaka has not played a full match since her first-round loss at the US Open and participated in just 11 tournaments in 2022. She...

Friendly: Omeruo Cleared For Super Eagles Vs Mali

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Friendly: Omeruo Cleared For Super Eagles Vs Mali

Centre-back, Kenneth Omeruo is expected to start Nigeria’s clash with Mali on Tuesday night after missing the first friendly against Ghana due to a training ground injury. Omeruo was an unused substitute against the Black Stars. With the Kasimpasa player and Calvin Bassey unavailable for the game, interim head coach, Finidi George named Benjamin Tanimu in the starting line-up. Tanimu, who plays...

UK Court Rules On Benjamin Mendy’s Rape Case

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The rape accusations against Benjamin Mendy, a player for Manchester City, have been adjudicated by a Chester Crown Court. Six counts of rape against the athlete were dismissed by the court after the jury was unable to agree on a decision on Friday. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on one allegation of attempted rape and one count of...

Why Man United Are Strong Contenders For EPL Title – Berbatov

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Bulgaria legend Dimitar Berbatov has explained why he thinks his former club Manchester United are a strong contender for next season’s Premier League title. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already signed Jadon Sancho in a £73million move from Borussia Dortmund, while Raphael Varane’s announcement ahead of his £45million deal from Real Madrid is imminent. Premier League champions Manchester City have also strengthened their own squad ahead of...

Edo 2021: Athlete Scorpion Wins Gold Medal For Abia In Shot Put (Photos, Video)

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Abia State representative in the ongoing National Sports Festival, Benin City, Edo state in shot put, male category Eke Kalu, aka Scorpion has won a gold medal in the sporting competition, ABN TV reports. Speaking with ABN TV on Monday, Mr Kalu expressed satisfaction with the feat, dedicating his success to the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. He said the...

Lookman, Iheanacho Look To Help Leicester Secure First Leg Advantage In Europa Conference League Semis

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The duo of Nigerian attackers, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman are 180 minutes away from qualifying for the Europa Conference League final as Leicester City look to make further history. Leicester and Roma will begin their fight for a place in ...

Emmanuel Dennis Joins Watford For Pre-Season Training

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Nigeria winger Emmanuel Dennis has linked up with Premier League newcomers Watford for pre-season training ahead of the new season. Dennis recently joined the Hornets on a five-year contract from Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge. READ ALSO: BREAKING: CJN Swears In 18 Court Of Appeal Justices The versatile winger scored 27 goals in just over 90 club appearances for Brugge and...

AFCON 2023: Defeat To Super Eagles Difficult To Take — South Africa Head Coach Broos

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AFCON 2023: Defeat To Super Eagles Difficult To Take — South Africa Head Coach Broos

South Africa head coach, Hugo Broos feels his side deserved more from their semi-final encounter against Nigeria. The Bafana Bafana lost 4-2 on penalties to the Super Eagles in the game. Broos’ side rallied from a goal down to take the game to penalties but couldn’t make it to the final. “Football can be hard,” Broos said after the match. “When you see...

Super Eagles To Lodge At Wells Carlton Hotel And Apartments Ahead of 2022 World Cup Qualification Clash With Ghana in Kumasi.

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Super Eagles Won’t Miss World Cup Under Peter Obi –Baba-Ahmed

Ahead of the first leg match of the 2022/World Cup qualifying playoffs Nigeria versus Ghana, in Kumasi, the Nigeria Football Federation has intensified efforts in ensuring that the Super Eagles have maximum comfort and concentration to pick the world cup ticket. Part of the efforts is the relocation of the team’s usual Wuse Zone-7 camp to the posh The Well...

Man City’s Gundogan Beats Saka, Six Others To EPL January POTM Award

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Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has been voted EA SPORTS Player of the Month for January ahead of Bukayo Saka and six other nominees. English topflight organiser Premier League made the announcement on Friday. Gundogan scored five goals in the month, including spectacular efforts versus Chelsea, Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion, to help City to six successive wins on their way to the top of the Premier League table. The...

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