I contracted staphylococcus, my legs were almost cut off – Franck Ribery opens up
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Bayo Adetu
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March 24, 2025
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Former Bayern Munich and France winger Franck Ribery has revealed that he came close to having his leg amputated due to a severe post-surgery infection towards the end of his career. Ribery, a nine-time Bundesliga champion who earned 81 caps for France, retired in 2022 following a 22-year professional career. His final playing years were plagued by injuries, particularly during …
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High Court Affirms Impeachment of Fouad Oki
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Bayo Adetu
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March 22, 2025
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On Tuesday 11th March 2025, the Lagos High Court rejected an appeal from Fouad Oki, the former Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), who sought to be reinstated to finish his term after 10 months in office. In March 2024, the Lagos State Football Association’s Congress passed a vote of no confidence against Oki, with 13 out …
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Gangling Striker Ibrahim Raheem Signs 2-year deal with TopPro Sports Company
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Bayo Adetu
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March 19, 2025
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By Akeem Busari Talented young striker Ibrahim Raheem has signed a two-year management deal with leading sports company, TopPro Sports Management. According to a statement from the Chairman of the sports company Ayodele Thomas ESV, the Kwara born talented striker who is presently being eyed by a couple of top Nigerian teams, would enjoy professional management by the company, even …
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Sports Administrators Have Turned Contractors -Ebi Egbe
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Bayo Adetu
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March 19, 2025
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NEWS, SPORTS
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By Akeem Busari For the umpteenth time, Nigeria sports administrators have come under the spotlight over their alleged unwholesome dealings that have continued to mitigate against the true development of sports in Nigeria. In a recent interview published in the Sporting Sun Newspaper, the Chief Executive Officer of Monimitchelle Sports Facility Construction company, Ebi Egbe lambasted not a few Nigeria …
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Africano FC, Brazil Appoints Rev. Ikpea As West African Representative
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Bayo Adetu
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March 18, 2025
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By Akeem Busari It was another added feather to the hat of Rev (Amb). Samuel Ikpea, in faraway Bahia, Brazil, when he was officially unveiled as the West African representative of Africano football club. The ceremony which was held Monday, to present the jerseys and kits for launch of the club, was held in the presence of the club’s president …
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LSFA Boss Hajji Gafar Liameed Congratulates NFF President Gusau On Groundbreaking Of Players Hostel And Training Pitches
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Bayo Adetu
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March 18, 2025
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By Akeem Busari The Chairman of Lagos State Football Association Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, has joined millions of delighted Nigerian football stakeholders, investors and fans in congratulating the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, and other members his board on the Tuesday historic groundbreaking ceremony for the Players’ Hostel and new training pitches, in Abuja. The project which …
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Lagos State League: Hostilities Begin Across Mainland, Atlantic Conferences
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Bayo Adetu
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March 18, 2025
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Hostilities will begin at both the Mainland and Atlantic Conferences as the Lagos State League kickoff Wednesday, March 19, for the 2024/2025 season. Following the fixtures as released by the league body, two matches would be played in the Mainland conference while one game would go down in the Atlantic conference. Dickson Nwakeme’s DN10 FA will be at home at …
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LSFA U15 League: Starlight FC Leads Log After Week 2
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Bayo Adetu
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March 15, 2025
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By Akeem Busari Battle for honours continue in the LSFA U15 football league, with goals rain in the week 2 games of the championship ongoing at the Mainbowl of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. In the first game of Matchday 2, Olufunke FA defeated highly-rated Dosu FA 2-0. And in the second game of the day, Starlight FA defeated Papa …
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LSFA Chairman Hajji Liameed Charges Teams On Discipline, Fairplay, Top Class Performances
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Bayo Adetu
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March 13, 2025
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Ahead of the 2024/2015 Lagos State League season, which kicks off March 19, 2025 across different centres in Lagos, the leadership of the Lagos State Football Association led by Hajji Gafar Liameed, has laid down the gauntlet for the teams participating in the state’s elite league championship. Speaking at the well-attended draws and unveiling of the football league held at …
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Jagaban Cup 2025: Eight Eminent Teams Set For Battle
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Bayo Adetu
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March 11, 2025
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The pitch is getting higher and the pace, faster and exhilarating, too. As the organisers of the prestigious annual Jagaban football championship have finalised all arrangements for another edition of the eyes-popping and awe-inspiring 4-day football fiesta in Lagos. This year’s edition of the championship is scheduled to hold at the popular Legacy pitch of the National Stadium, Surulere. And …
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