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VIDEO: FIFA, PSG, CAF, fans celebrate magical Jay Jay at 50
World football governing body, FIFA, Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Paris Saint-Germain, have sent birthday greetings to legendary Nigerian captain, the midfield impresario and one of the country’s most gifted players in history, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, who turned 50 yesterday.
Man Utd punish wasteful Wolves for winning Premier League start
Manchester United rode their luck to start the Premier League season with victory as Raphael Varane’s header earned a 1-0 win over Wolves on Monday.
PHOTO-NEWS: First Lady hosts Super Falcons delegation in Abuja
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has celebrated the Super Falcons with a reception at the State House Abuja on Monday 14th August.
Anthony Joshua knocks out Helenius in seventh round
British-Nigerian former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has knocked-out his challenger, Robert Helenius in the seventh round at London’s O2 Arena.
Kane eyes immediate silverware after Bayern switch
Kane, 30, has moved to the Bundesliga giants after two decades at his boyhood Premier League club where he was constantly thwarted in his bid for trophies.
Taiwo Awoniyi scores as Arsenal fight hard to clinch opening weekend win
Arsenal claimed all three points from their opening fixture of the 2023-24 Premier League season, beating Nottingham Forest by the 2-1 scoreline.
Lagos U-15 football players camp at Teslim Balogun Stadium
The Lagos State U-15 (male and female) Football teams have been assembled at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, in preparation for the forthcoming National Youth Games.
Haaland grabs brace as Man. City thrash Burnley in premier league opener
Erling Haaland grabbed a brace on Friday as champions Manchester City thrashed newly promoted side Burnley 3-0 in premier league opener away from home.
Nigeria and Women’s Football Devt: Lessons from 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup marked a pivotal moment for women’s football worldwide. With nations showcasing their commitment to gender equality and sports development, Nigeria’s journey in the tournament highlighted the progress made in women’s football within the country and the broader African context.
All hope is not lost as Amusan makes the World Athletics list for Budapest
Tobi Amusan, the reigning World 100m hurdles champion will get the chance to defend her title in Budapest, Hungary if she is cleared of her whereabouts failures, World Athletics has declared.