Super Eagles send early warning after thrashing Dubai Club 12-0 in friendly

The Super Eagles on Sunday defeated a local Dubai team 12-0 in a friendly at their Abu Dhabi training facility. The game was played behind closed doors. At halftime, Jose Peseiro’s side led 6-0 as Super Eagles demonstrated a hunger for goals.  The Eagles who showcased their dominance throughout the match, displaying exceptional teamwork and skill led 6-0 at halftime. Ademola Lookman scored …

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Osimhen to sign Chelsea pre-contract agreement

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has agreed to leave Serie A champions, Napoli, for a move to Chelsea in the summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to TEAMtalk, the 25-year-old, who has a release clause of around £112m, will not be moving this month but is willing to sign a pre-agreement in January before making the switch to Chelsea official at …

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Anthony Joshua Vs Francis Ngannou Confirmed, To Hold In Saudi

The much-anticipated bout between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou is officially confirmed, set to unfold in Saudi Arabia later this year. A press conference scheduled for January 15 in London will unveil the exact date of this 10-round battle, as announced by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, part of Riyadh Season. Originally, Joshua was set to face Deontay Wilder after his …

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GOtv Boxing Night 30: Olowu Gets New Opponent For WABU Title Fight

National welterweight title holder, Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu, will now face off with Alidu Sulemana of Ghana, for the West African Boxing Union (WABU) super welterweight title at GOtv Boxing Night 30. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Flykite Productions, the organisers of the premier boxing event. Olowu was billed to fight Ghanaian boxer, Michael Ansah, …

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Peak Sporting Fest to Unfold on GOtv This December

Some of the most anticipated sporting events happen in December. From the intriguing lineup of games in the Premier League to the competitive NBA clashes and the heated rivalry between pugilists at the GOtv Boxing Night, iconic moments are bound to emerge. Gear up to enjoy all of these moments and more with friends and family this festive season. Here …

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GOtv Boxing Night 30: Iwatt, Azeez in War of Words

Sifon “Best” Iwatt and Saheed Azeez, who are billed to fight for the national super flyweight title at GOtv Boxing Night 30, have been trading boasts. Both boxers will battle for the first title of their professional careers, at the event boxing fiesta, slated for the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on December 26. Iwatt, whose impressive performance was lustily cheered …

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Netizens Excited As CAF Tweets In Yoruba, Igbo

A host of Nigerian X users are taking pleasure from the posts of the Confederation of African Football after the football governing body tweeted in some local languages of the country. CAF joined a host of other people across the world in celebrating Nigerian trio Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie after they were recognised as the best players …

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Turkish Club President Resigns After Attacking Referee

President of Turkey’s Ankaragucu football club, Faruk Koca, has resigned following his attack on a referee during a match late Monday. The top-flight SuperLig indefinitely suspended matches and a court placed Ankaragucu club president, Faruk Koca, and two others in pre-trial detention for “injuring and threatening a public official”. Images of Monday night’s incident showed Koca rushing onto the pitch …

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