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Nigerian striker Akor Adams made history in his debut game for French Ligue 1 club Montpellier against Le Havre on Sunday. Adams scored Montpellier’s two goals in their 2-2 draw against Le Havre in their first league game of the season. The 23-year-old equalized for his side in the 58th minute before putting them 2-1…
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The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has applauded the Super Falcons for displaying thorough sportsmanship at the FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Oluremi who said this while welcoming the members of the Nigerian female football team and their officials on Monday in Abuja, said the players should see themselves as…
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Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has joined Real Madrid on a season-long loan to replace the injured Thibaut Courtois, the two clubs announced on Monday. “Real Madrid and Chelsea FC have agreed on the loan of player Kepa Arrizabalaga until June 30, 2024,” the Spanish club said in a statement. Belgian star Courtois, 31, will miss…
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Spain’s first Women’s World Cup semi-final in their history on Tuesday is reward for years of sacrifice, veteran forward Jennifer Hermoso says, admitting to “goosebumps” at the thought of reaching the final. Opponents Sweden are regulars at this stage of the World Cup — without ever going on to lift the trophy — but for…
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The draws for the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier League (NPL) season have been scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 17. NPFL News on Monday tweeted that the new NPL season will kick off in 12 days – Saturday, August 26. “12 days till the #NPFL returns. Draws for fixtures to take place August 17th. Transfer…
