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Kogi Confluence Queens To Boycott NWPL Match Against Robo FC For Lack Of Funds

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Except with last-minute intervention by Kogi State Government, Confluence Queens will not honor their NWPL home game against FC Robo on Wednesday. 

Tunisia duo contract COVID-19 ahead of Nigeria clash

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Kelvin Ekerete Tunisia duo Ferjani Sassi and Seifeddine Khaoui have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against the Super Eagles in Austria on Tuesday, The PUNCH reports.

Meet Nigeria Footballer Who Is One Of The Best Beach Soccer Players In the World

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Abu Bolaji Azeez is one the rear talents in Nigeria sports, he combines football and beach soccer and emerged one of the best beach soccer players in the world.

How Ebira Born Striker, Eneramo Helped Nigeria Qualify For Worldcup But Never Allow To Play

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Michael Eneramo, born November 26, 1985 in Kaduna State is an indigene of Kogi State who hailed from Okehi Local Government Area of the State. Eneramo was a highly rated striker and deadly in front line during his early days of playing football.

‘Well Deserved Victory’: Kogi Gov Congratulates Fellow Boxer, Anthony Joshua

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has congratulated the Nigerian/British boxer, Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua on his Saturday’s victory against Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia, saying it was a well-deserved one.

Anthony Joshua Regains World Heavyweight Championship Titles

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Anthony Joshua has regained the titles as the heavyweight champion of the world, lost to Mexican Andy Ruiz Jnr in June. Anthony Joshua: the champion is back

Mourinho Confirmed as New Tottenham Manager

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Tottenham Hotspot have confirmed Jose Mourinho as their new manager. This comes less than 24hours after Mauricio Pochettino was sacked.

I Might Retire in 2019 or 2020 – Ronaldo

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Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted he might retire from football “in the next year or two” to become a fully-fledged businessman.

EPL: Manchester United Confirm Coach’s Departure

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Manchester United have confirmed goalkeeper coach, Emilio Alvarez, has left the club.

With PhD in Engineering, This Muslim Woman is Also Olympic Weightlifter

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-American is set to make history this September by becoming one of the very few Muslim women to compete in the male-dominated sport, weightlifting.

Golden Eaglets: 2 Players From Natasha Tournament Resume Camp

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In fulfilment of the promise made by NFF President, Amaju Pinnick towards grassroots soccer development during Natasha Akpoti soccer talent hunt, two players who were shortlisted for Nigeria under-17 national team resumed camp.

Gonzalo Higuain expected in London Today for Chelsea medical

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AC Milan forward Gonzalo Higuain arrived in the UK on Wednesday and will undergo a medical at Chelsea.

Flying Eagles: 3 Players From Natasha's Tournament Resume Camp

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Three players in the just concluded Soccer talent hunt organised by Natasha Akpoti Foundation have been selected to join Nigeria under-20 national team.

Ronaldo Given Two-year Jail Sentence

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According to Spanish publication Marca, Ronaldo has been found guilty of committing four years of tax fraud which reached a total of €14,768,897.

155 Nigerians stranded in Russia after World Cup arrive Abuja

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A nursing mother and 154 out of 230 Nigerian football fans stranded in Russia after the 2018 FIFA World Cup arrived the country on Friday night.

Sport: Natasha Foundation FC Defeats Ihima All Stars FC to Record Another Victory

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It was another moment of euphoria for the players of Natasha Foundation FC as they slogged it out with Ihima All Stars FC of Ihima, and recorded another victory for the team.

Breaking: Yakubu Aiyegbeni retires from professional football

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Former Super Eagles star forward Yakubu Aiyegbeni who played mostly in England and made name with Portsmouth and Everton FC has retired from professional football on his 35th birthday. Yakubu

2018 World Cup Draw Eagles ready for group of death — Rohr

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John Egbokhan Coach Gernot Rohr has warned his Super Eagles players to brace themselves up for a tough adventure when the group stage draw of the  2018 FIFA World Cup is made on December 1, at the State Kremlin Palace, Moscow. Gernot Rohr

Chelsea's Bakayoko Involved in Car Accident

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Chelsea midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko, on Thursday was involved in a “minor” car accident.

Mikel sees Eagles in Russia 2018

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As Nigeria head to the second leg encounter of the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon Monday in Yaounde, Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel indicated that the team will not rest on their impressive 4-0 win in Uyo. Nigeria’s Mikel John Obi (C) celebrates with teammates William Ekong (L) and Odion Ighalo after scoring a goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying football match between Nigeria and Cameroon at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, southern Nigeria, on September 1, 2017. / AFP PHOTO