Elena Rybakina moved into the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open after defeating Qinwen Zheng 4–6, 6–2, 7–5. Rybakina dropped the first set but responded in the second. In the deciding set, she built a 5–2 lead before Zheng fought back to level the score. Rybakina stayed composed and closed out the match to secure the … The post Elena Rybakina beats Zheng to...
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Former Fenerbahçe head of scouting Serhat Pekmezci has disclosed that Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler has been subjected to mobbing by some big players at the club. Recall that Guler switched from Fenerbahce to the Bernabeu in 2023 with hype as the next Mesut Ozil, but it hasn’t quite worked out. Despite glimpses of his [...] The post Guler Is Being Sub...
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Former Super Eagles defender Jose Peseiro has revealed the reason behind Ademola Lookman’s decision to switch allegiance from England to Nigeria. Lookman was part of the England side that won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2017. The 28-year-old turned down approaches from Nigeria thrice before finally accepting to play for the three-time African champions [...] ...
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Nigeria will take on Morocco in the Davis Cup World Group ll in September, 2026. The Davis Cup World Group ll fixtures will hold from 18 to 20 September. The pairing was confirmed after the draw was decided today (Thursday) with the Moroccans hosting their Nigerian opponent. Nigeria and Morocco are among 26 countries who [...] The post Tennis: Nigeria To ...
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Former Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro believes Ademola Lookman will thrive under Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. The veteran Portuguese tactician has also firmly dismissed suggestions that the Nigerian forward is difficult to manage. Lookman completed a high-profile move from Atalanta to the Spanish giants during the winter tran...
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Maria Sakkari delivered one of the biggest wins of her career by defeating world No. 2 Iga Swiatek 2–6, 6–4, 7–5 to reach the semifinals of the Qatar Open. The victory ended a difficult run for Sakkari, who had lost four straight matches and nine consecutive sets to Swiatek. It was her first win over … The post Maria Sakkari stuns Swiatek to reach Doha Se...
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Former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has said Ademola Lookman decided to play for Nigeria after he failed to get a call-up from England. Lookman was born in London to Nigerian parents and was eligible to play for both countries. He represented England at youth level and won the 2017 U-20 World Cup, scoring three … The post Peseiro Says Lookman Chose Nig...
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Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Rob Edwards has commented on Tolu Arokodare’s performance in the club’s away draw with Nottingham Forest. Arokodare was in action for 90 minutes in the keenly contested encounter. The Nigeria international threatened the Forest defence in the second half, and was unlucky not to get on the score sheet. Read Also:‘Good [...] ...
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Former Nigerian international Garba Lawal has disclosed that Oladimeji Abdulmuiz has taken a good step by joining Swedish side Elfsborg. Recall that Abdulmuiz signed a three-year contract with Elfsborg from the Nigerian academy Beyond Limits that will run until 2029. In a chat with Footy Africa, Lawal stated that he played a key role during [...] The post ...
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Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann believes it will be difficult for Arsenal to win this season’s Premier League title. Hamann made this known on the backdrop of Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Fulham in Wednesday’s league game at the Etihad Stadium. City’s win reduced Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table to three points, [...] The post Hamann: ...
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Former Arsenal player Thomas Partey has been charged with a further two counts of rape, Mirror reports. Partey, 32, previously pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court in September. But now the midfielder, who plays for Spanish club Villarreal after leaving Arsenal last year, [...] The post Partey...
Read Full Story →21 year old goalkeeper Colin Andrew is open to representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria despite playing for Czech Republic at U21 level , OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Born to Nigerian parents in Czech Republic, the shot stopper who was a part of the U21 team of the country of his birth last year, he […]...
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Former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that Ademola Lookman only chose to play for Nigeria due to his inability to secure an England call-up, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman is one of many players in the Super Eagles squad with dual citizenship. Born to Nigerian parents in London, he was eligible to represent either England […]...
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Former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that Ademola Lookman only chose to play for Nigeria due to his inability to secure an England call-up, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman is one of many players in the Super Eagles squad with dual citizenship. Born to Nigerian parents in London, he was eligible to represent either England […]...
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It was the turn of Abia State to receive and parade the Niger Delta Games Torch on Thursday morning as one of the Games Ambassadors, Joseph Edidiong brought it in from Akwa Ibom. Edidiong, a weight-lifter clad in the colourful Akwa Ibom tracksuit arrived Umuahia Township Stadium and was met by Hon. Nwaobilor Ananaba, the … The post 2026 Niger Delta Games ...
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Thomas Tuchel will remain in charge of England after signing a contract extension until 2028. Tuchel’s previous deal will end after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The German’s main backroom team – Anthony Barry, Henrique Hilario, Nico Mayer and James Melbourne – have also agreed extensions through to the end of Euro 2028. “I am [...] The post Tuchel Pens New En...
Read Full Story →Nigeria U20 star Onuche Ogbelu has taken the shock decision to leave Esperance of Tunisia for Libyan side Al-Ittiha, where he win earn almost five times his current salary. A member of the Ladan Bosso U20 team for the AFCON, but missed out on the chance to be a part of the world cup with […]...
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British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has disclosed that the potential fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury may eventually not happen. Recall that the former heavyweight champion narrowly escaped death after last December’s car accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that killed two of his close friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami. However, speakin...
Read Full Story →There is the likelihood of Stanley Nwabali losing his position as the first choice goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria in the event that he fails to get a club, before their next international engagement. Nwabali is presently without a club after leaving Chippa United of South Africa by mutual consent. He is […]...
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Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has voiced his frustration over what he felt was a clear refereeing error during his side’s dramatic Coppa Italia quarter-final victory over Bologna, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Chelsea manager insists that Lewis Ferguson should have been punished for a foul on Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the first half of that encounter. The […]...
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