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President Bola Tinubu Applauds D’Tigress

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President Bola Tinubu Applauds D’Tigress

D’Tigress receives Tinubu heartfelt applause for making history by qualifying for the quarterfinals in women’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This marks a significant milestone as D’Tigress becomes the first African team to reach this stage in Olympic basketball. In a statement celebrating their achievement, President Tinubu lauded the team for their remarkable resilience, teamwork, and diligence throughout the competition. “Your...

Djokovic Advances To Quarter-Finals At Tokyo Olympics

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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked men’s singles tennis player in the world, is into the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics. Djokovic defeated Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich 6-3, 6-1 in the third round at Ariake Tennis Park on Wednesday. Djokovic hit nine aces in the one-hour, 23-minute effort. READ ALSO: Why Buhari Can’t Seek Medical Attention In Nigeria – Presidency The win marked the...

Nico Williams Signs New Athletic Contract Amid Transfer Twist

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Nico Williams Signs New Athletic Contract In Transfer Twist

Athletic Bilbao announced on Friday that Spain forward Nico Williams has extended his contract with the club until 2035, increasing his release clause and effectively shutting down growing interest from LaLiga champions Barcelona. The extension adds eight years to his existing deal and raises the release clause by 50 percent. The club described the renewal as “a resounding success” in...

NFF Hails Super Eagles Despite Defeat To Ecuador

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick remains positive despite the Super Eagles failing to record a win in their friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador. The Super Eagles lost 1-0 to Ecuador on Friday morning to end their U...

Salah 100% Committed To Liverpool, Says Klopp

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Salah Not World Class Player In terms Of Technique – Ince

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is committed to staying at the club amid interest from Saudi club Al Ittihad. Al Ittihad is reportedly interested in luring the Egypt captain to the Middle East. According to reports Al Ittihad is ready to make Salah the highest-paid player in the world. READ ALSO: WWE Wrestler, Bray Wyatt Dies At 36 Liverpool have already...

2022 WAFCON: ’I Can Never Rule Super Falcons Out’ – Eucharia Uche

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Former Super Falcons head coach Eucharia Uche says she can never rule the nine-time African champions out because they lost to Banyana Banyana of South Africa. In their first Group C game on Monday in the ongoing 2022 WAFCON, the Falcons fell to a 2-...

Chelsea Not 10th Place Team – Pochettino

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EPL: Chelsea Players React to Pochettino’s Exit

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that the Blues are not a 10th-place team in the Premier League. Recall that the Premier League giants, who finished in the bottom half last term, are struggling to keep up with the top six sides. A 2-1 loss at Old Trafford to Manchester United has left them further adrift of the teams vying for...

Brazil To Face Uruguay In Copa America Quarter-Final

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Brazil To Face Uruguay In Copa America Quarter-Final

Brazil to face Uruguay on Saturday after a 1-1 draw with Colombia on Tuesday, in the Copa America quarter-finals. An equalizer from Daniel Munoz in first half stoppage time was enough to earn Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had fired Brazil into the lead with a sublime 12th-minute free-kick at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The result means...

BREAKING: Transfer: Real Madrid announce five-year deal for Hazard

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Real Madrid, on Friday night, officially confirmed a deal for Eden Hazard from Chelsea. Hazard would cost the Spanish giants an initial £88million, rising up to £130million with add-ons. The Belgian superstar has signed a five-year contract at the Santiago Bernabeu. He will be officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Thursday, June 13. Hazard has agreed a £400,000-per-week deal, making him...

BREAKING: Mike Tyson Back In Training For Charity Fight

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Mike Tyson has revealed he has been training with view to making a return to the ring in some boxing exhibitions. The former undisputed world heavyweight champion has not fought professionally since retiring after the sixth round of his bout with Kevin McBride in 2005. Tyson's troubles with drug addiction have been well documented since, but the 53-year-old is now eyeing...

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