Category: SPORTS
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Reports from ESPN and TUDN’Mexico have revealed Las Vegas will host the 2026 World Cup draw on December 5 at The Sphere, a 17,500-seat venue with a massive screen. The event will determine the 12 groups of four teams for the expanded 48-team tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Recall Las Vegas…
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President Bola Tinubu has honored the Super Falcons and their technical crew following their victory at the **2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where they claimed their 10th title after a 3-2 comeback against the host nation. All 24 players and 11 technical crew members were conferred with the Officer of the…
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Nigeria Super Falcons have returned home after winning their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. They arrived at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on a chartered flight around 2:26 p.m. on today, Monday. Upon arrival, captain Rasheedat Ajibade was seen lifting the WAFCON trophy high, celebrating their victory.
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Super Falcons of Nigeria has arrived Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final against the host team, the Atlas Lionesses. This follows their 2-1 semi-final win over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. The team is set to train at FUS Academie in…
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Liverpool have signed Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike for an initial £69m, with the deal potentially rising to £79m with add-ons, pending international clearance. The 23-year-old Frenchman, who passed a medical and agreed personal terms, will join Liverpool’s pre-season tour in Asia. Ekitike scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 31 Bundesliga starts last…
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Super Falcons of Nigeria has advanced to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco after a dramatic 2-1 victory over South Africa. The match was closely contested and nearly went into extra time, but defender Michelle Alozie scored a late, winning goal in the 94th minute with a long-range shot, after a setup…
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Arsenal is close to signing Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon after reaching a full verbal agreement. Sporting has accepted a €63.5 million bid plus €10 million in add-ons, with Gyökeres eager to join Arsenal and willing to reduce his agent’s commission. The 27-year-old will sign a five-year contract, completing a significant addition to…
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World number two Carlos Alcaraz, five-time Grand Slam champion has withdrawn from the ATP Canadian Open in Toronto to recover after losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final. The 22-year-old Spaniard was disappointed to miss the event where he reached the quarter-finals in 2023, as he cited the need for recovery. Also,?Tournament director Karl…
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Over 1,000 athletes from 31 countries are set to compete in the 2025 African Karate Championship in Abuja, running from July 21 to 28. The event will feature four categories: cadet between (ages 14-15), junior between (16-17), senior, and para karate (above 18). While Nigerian officials have been preparing logistics and accommodations…
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South Africa’s women’s team, Banyana Banyana, has advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a 4-1 penalty shootout win over Senegal. Also, Nigeria secured their spot by defeating Zambia 5-0, maintaining an unbeaten record. So far, the semi-final will feature Nigeria versus South Africa, their first meeting since 2022…
