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After being accused of stealing electricity cables, a former South African football player was beaten to death.

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October 17, 2021October 17, 2021

Two suspects have been arrested for the murder of former South African football player, Lucky Maselesele. The 41-year-old former Kaizer Chiefs, Maritzburg United and...

‘Get this joker out now,’ says one Twitter user after Manchester United lose 4-2 to Leicester City.

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October 16, 2021

#Oleout is the number one trending topic on Twitter worldwide after Manchester United lost 4-2 away to Leicester City on Saturday evening, October 16. It...

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Anthony Joshua, according to Laura Ikeji, is no match for Tyson Fury.

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October 10, 2021

Laura Ikeji, a popular Nigerian fashion influencer and mother of two, believes that Nigeria's boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, is no match for Tyson Fury. This...

Tyson Fury’s knockout of Deontay Wilder to retain the WBC, Ring magazine, and lineal heavyweight titles (videos)

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October 10, 2021

Tyson Fury of the United Kingdom knocked out American opponent Deontay Wilder on Saturday morning, October 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada, to retain his WBC,...

Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder to reclaim the WBC and Lineal Heavyweight titles.

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October 10, 2021

Tyson Fury, the WBC and Lineal Heavyweight champion, defeated Deontay Wilder for the third and final time on Saturday, October 9, in a thrilling heavyweight...

Anthony Joshua’s rematch clause with Oleksandr Usyk is activated.

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October 10, 2021

Anthony Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, has revealed that he has activated his rematch clause with Oleksandr Usyk. The rematch is expected to take place in...

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Blessing Okagbare faces fresh three-count doping charge

October 7, 2021

Nigerian sprint champion Blessing Okagbare is facing the possibility of a lengthy ban from athletics after three more doping cases surfaced. Okagbare who was handed...

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Napoli star Victor Osimhen wins Serie A Player of the Month award

October 7, 2021

Napoli and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been named Serie A's Player of the Month for September following his amazing start to the 2021-22...

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After boxing, I feel very sad and become lonely – Tyson Fury

October 7, 2021

British heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has revealed he could go into depression when he finally retires from boxing. Fury is set to take on Deontay...

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‘You should always start your best players’ – Sir Alex Ferguson caught on camera criticising Solskjaer’s decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for Man. United’s draw with Everton

October 5, 2021

Sir Alex Ferguson appeared to have criticized coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to start Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for Manchester United's draw with Everton. Ronaldo was named as a...

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Former Chelsea striker, Diego Costa at the centre’ of alleged betting scandal as Police seize £1.77 Million in cash during Investigation’

October 1, 2021

Former Chelsea striker, Diego Costa has landed himself in trouble after being named in the Brazilian media as the footballer at the centre of an alleged betting scandal being probed...

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In-form Victor Osimhen scores again as Napoli climb to the top of Serie A

September 27, 2021

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Napoli of Italy striker, Victor Osimhen continued his fine goalscoring run with his fourth Serie A goal of the season...

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Gary Neville says Man.United won’t win the Premier League despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s return

September 27, 2021

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has claimed that the club won't win the Premier League despite Cristiano Ronaldo's return. According to the former defender, United have plenty of...

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He will never beat him – Anthony Joshua warned by Frank Warren not to go ‘anywhere near’ a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk

September 27, 2021

Frank Warren has warned Anthony Joshua not to seek a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk because he will never beat him. Warren, who promotes WBC champion...

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Manny Pacquiao announces retirement from boxing at 42 as he looks to become Philippines president

September 20, 2021

Manny Pacquiao has confirmed his retirement from boxing as he bids to become the new President of the Philippines in 2022. Last Sunday, the former eight-weight...

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Liam Walsh, Ex-rugby league star dies at 23

September 20, 2021

Ex-rugby league player, Liam Walsh has been confirmed as the 23-year-old man who died after being hit by a car. Walsh was involved in a...

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Cristiano Ronaldo offers support to footballer Danny Hodgson in Intensive care fighting for his life

September 20, 2021

Manchester United star, Cristiano Ronaldo has reached out to English striker, Danny Hodgson who has been left critically injured after an unprovoked attack and is...

Messi surpasses Pele’s South American men’s goal scoring record.

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September 10, 2021

Lionel Messi has eclipsed Pele's South American men's goals record, scoring his 79th international goal on Thursday night. Messi scored a stunning hat-trick as Argentina...

Everton manager Rafa Benitez is always trying to help me – Alex Iwobi

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September 9, 2021

Everton attacker Alex Iwobi has credited manager Rafa Benitez for his better play this season. The Super Eagles player thinks Benitez's training sessions have influenced...

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Promise Fulfilled- Air Peace Splashes N20m On Victorious Super Eagles

September 8, 2021

Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has splashed N20 million on the victorious Super Eagles of Nigeria after defeating Cape Verde 2-1. Onyema had promised...

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I wasn’t happy at the club’ – Willian opens up on his Arsenal nightmare after terminating his £220,000-a-week contract

September 7, 2021

Willian has opened up on his difficult Arsenal spell which forced him to terminate his contract. The Brazilian winger signed a three-year contract, worth £220,000-a-week,...

The sum Napoli paid for Osimhen has been revealed.

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September 7, 2021

Napoli paid Lille €68 million to sign Victor Osimhen in July 2020, according to club president Olivier Letang. Letang, who took over as CEO from...

Pele has surgery to remove an intestinal tumour.

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September 7, 2021

Pele, the Brazilian football great, has revealed that he undergone successful surgery to remove a tumour from his intestines. He claims that the tumour was...

Ronaldo’s second Manchester United debut ‘might be postponed until Tuesday.’

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September 7, 2021

According to the UK Sun, Cristiano Ronaldo may have to wait until next Tuesday to make his second complete Manchester United debut. For the first...

Jean-Pierre Adams passes away after 39 years in a coma.

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September 7, 2021

Jean-Pierre Adams died at the age of 73 after being in a coma for 39 years. Adams fell into a profound sleep in 1982, at...

Raducanu, from the United Kingdom, makes US Open history and receives advice from Wade.

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September 7, 2021

Emma Raducanu, a British youngster, matched the farthest run by a qualifier in US Open history on Monday, advancing to the quarter-finals and mastering the...

Malisse propels South African Lloyd to the US Open quarterfinals

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September 7, 2021

Listening to instructors has paid off for South African Lloyd Harris, who unleashed 36 aces in winning his maiden Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday at...

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Nigeria ranked third best African team after finishing with 10 medals at Tokyo Paralympics

September 7, 2021

Team Nigeria has ended its 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games with a total of 10 medals comprising four gold, one silver, and five bronze medals. Nigeria...

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Leylah Fernandez ousts another ex-champion Kerber

September 7, 2021

Agency Reports Canadian Leylah Fernandez brushed aside Angelique Kerber, another former champion and 16th seed, as the teenager stormed into the quarter-finals of the U.S....

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Tunisia edge Ivory Coast for third FIBA AfroBasket title

September 7, 2021

Tunisia on Sunday won the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket title, after beating Cote d’Ivoire 78-75 on Sunday at the Kigali Arena in Rwanda. It was the...

Nigeria was named third best African team after winning ten medals at the Paralympics in Tokyo.

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September 5, 2021

Team Nigeria finished the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games with a total of ten medals, including four gold, one silver, and five bronze. Nigeria sent 22...

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New England Patriots star David Patten dies in motorcycle crash at 47

September 4, 2021

Former NFL wide receiver, David Patten, who won three Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots, has been killed in a motorcycle crash. He...

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Footballer, Neymar laughs off claims he’s overweight

September 4, 2021

PSG and Brazil footballer, Neymar has laughed off reports he is overweight. Neymar has faced criticism of being over weight and not being in the...

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Ex-Nigeria international, Finidi George appointed as new coach of Enyimba

September 4, 2021

Two-time CAF Champions League winner Enyimba FC of Aba have reportedly appointed ex-Nigerian international George Finidi as the team’s Technical Adviser. The 50-year-old will replace...

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Best new shows and movies coming to Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ in Fall 2021

September 4, 2021

This fall, as you cozy up on the couch with a cashmere throw and a pumpkin spice latte, be sure to also bundle up with...

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Super Eagles soar over Liberia in World Cup qualifier

September 3, 2021

Victorious Super Eagles The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Lone Stars of Liberia 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying match in Lagos. The...

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Red-hot Iheanacho gives Super Eagles 2-0 first half lead against Liberia

September 3, 2021

Iheanacho grabs two goals for Nigeria in first half Red-hot Kelechi Iheanacho has given the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-0 first half lead against Liberia...

Ronaldo’s shirt number has been officially confirmed by Manchester United.

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September 3, 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the number 7 shirt when he returns to Manchester United, the club said on Thursday. There has been much speculation over...

Nigeria vs. Liberia: Lagos closes roads near Teslim Balogun Stadium

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September 3, 2021

On Friday, the Lagos State Government will restrict roads leading to the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere. This comes as Nigeria prepares to meet Liberia...

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Chelsea’s new loan signing Saul Niguez unveiled at Cobham (photos)

September 2, 2021

Chelsea's deadline-day loan signing Saul Niguez has been unveiled after making the switch from Atletico Madrid. The midfielder completed a temporary move to the Blues...

Everyone is mistaken about Osimhen’s red card, according to Serie A president Gravina.

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August 30, 2021

Gabriele Gravina, the president of Serie A, has spoken out on Napoli striker Victor Osimhen's red card in their 2-0 win over Venezia last weekend....

Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid has fallen through.

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August 30, 2021

According to Goal, Kylian Mbappe will not leave Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid this summer. The LaLiga giants have reportedly withdrawn from talks to recruit...

Akpoguma has been left out of the Super Eagles roster for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

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August 30, 2021

Kevin Akpoguma will miss Nigeria's 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde. The 26-year-old has tested positive for coronavirus, according to Hoffenheim....

Ronaldo has completed his physical with Manchester United in preparation for his homecoming.

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August 30, 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo has finished his medical as he prepares to rejoin Manchester United. On Friday, the Premier League club announced that they had reached an...

Iwobi, Iheanacho, and Ndidi have arrived at the Super Eagles’ training camp in preparation for trips to Liberia and Cape Verde.

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August 30, 2021

Some of the Super Eagles players who have arrived in camp ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Cape Verde and Liberia include Alex Iwobi,...

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Police arrest second man in relation to Benjamin Mendy’s alleged rape case

August 29, 2021

Cheshire Constabulary have confirmed that a second man has been arrested as part of an inquiry into allegations of rape against Manchester City player, Benjamin...

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Willian ‘tears up’ Arsenal contract to accept 70% pay cut to seal Corinthians transfer

August 29, 2021

Willian has reportedly ripped up his Arsenal contract and will now push through to seal a move to join Brazilian side Corinthians. The 33-year-old Brazilian...

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Cristiano Ronaldo offered to Manchester City for just £25m

August 17, 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes, has reportedly offered the Juventus forward to Manchester City this summer. The Portuguese international has just 10 months left to...

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Douye Diri splashes over N70m on Olympian Oborududu, others

August 17, 2021

Governor Douye Diri on Monday, splashed over N70 million on sportsmen and women, including administrators, who brought glory to the state recently. Bayelsa-born Tokyo Olympic...

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Ahmed Musa criticises the Nigerian government for the massacres in Jos.

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August 16, 2021

Ahmed Musa has urged the Nigerian government and security forces to put an end to the country's "barbaric" killings. On Sunday, the new Fatih Karagumruk...

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Federer pulls out of US Open, goes for 3rd knee surgery

August 16, 2021

Roger Federer on Sunday night announcing third knee surgery Roger Federer said he will be going for another knee surgery that will keep him in...

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Naomi Osaka donates her prize money to Haiti relief activities after the earthquake

August 15, 2021

Tennis star, Naomi Osaka has pledged her support to the people of Haiti after the country was struck by a massive earthquake. The 7.2 magnitude...

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Chelsea begin hunt for premier league title with 3-0 win over Crystal Palace

August 15, 2021

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea started off the 2021/22 Premier League campaign with a blistering 3-0 home win over London club, Crystal Palace on Saturday, August 14....

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Super Eagles Drop Seven Places In Latest FIFA Ranking

August 12, 2021

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped seven places in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, released on Thursday, August 12. The result published on FIFA’s...

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Tyson Fury’s cousin warns him about fighting Deontay Wilder

August 12, 2021

Tyson Fury's cousin, Andy Lee has sent a strong warning to him about trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder, which is now set for October 9. The...

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Romelu Lukaku gets to London ahead of £98m return to Chelsea (Photo)

August 12, 2021

Romelu Lukaku has arrived in London as he gets set to complete his £98million move to Chelsea from Inter Milan. The 28-year-old Belgian landed at...

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Venus And Serena Williams withdraw from Western & Southern Open

August 11, 2021

Serena and Venus Williams are the latest stars to withdraw from the 2021 Western & Southern Open, which kicks off on Saturday August 14, at...

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Lionel Messi’s PSG shirt sold out in 30 minutes after officially signing for French club

August 11, 2021

Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain shirts was sold out in 30 minutes on the French football club's online store after his signing was officially announced. The six-time...

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Lionel Messi completes his sensational move to PSG on a two-year deal worth “£1million a week

August 11, 2021

Lionel Messi has completed a sensational move to Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal after leaving Barcelona following 21 incredible years. The Argentina captain became...

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Kwara United vow to drag NFF to CAS after losing CAF Confed Cup slot

August 11, 2021

Kwara United FC will approach the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) over the decision of committees of the NFF to award three points and...