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  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Lineker: Salah, Yamal, Dembele May Win Ballon d’Or Award

    Football icon Gary Lineker believes the Ballon d’Or award race will be among the trio of Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele. Speaking on The Rest Is Football, Lineker admitted he cannot name a winner but the final games of the season will …

    Source: Complete Sports - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Zamalek Sack Former Super Eagles Coach Peseiro

    Egyptian giants Zamalek have sacked former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, reports Completesports.com. The White Knights took the decision following the club’s 2-2 draw against National Bank. “Zamalek and Jose Peseiro agree to end the relationship …

    Source: Complete Sports - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    UCL: Arsenal Have Nothing To Fear Against PSG — Parlour

    Former Arsenal winger Ray Parlour has opened up on his former club’s chances in the UEFA Champions League semi-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. The second leg will hold at the Parc de Princes on Wednesday (today). Arsenal lost the first leg 1-0 at the …

    Source: Complete Sports - Neutral
  • Published on May 5, 2025

    Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (05/05/25)

    Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: ONE YEAR AFTER DANA AIR SUSPENSION Passengers’ Refund Trapped, Staff Agitate Over Unpaid Salaries … Union Petitions EFCC Over …

    Source: Daily Independent - Pending
  • Published on May 5, 2025

    Nigeria scoops 4 gold medals at African Wrestling Championship

    From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa It was a total dominance with ecstasy for Team Nigeria at the ongoing African Senior Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco as the nation’s women wrestlers swept all four gold medals, they competed for except Adekuoroye …

    Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 5, 2025

    President Edwards: TTFA ready to work with new sport minister

    Sports Jonathan Ramnanansingh 39 Minutes Ago Trinidad and Tobago Football Association president Kieron Edwards. - Photo by Grevic Alvarado President of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) Kieron Edwards has welcomed the appointment of …

    Source: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 5, 2025

    Nigeria’s female wrestlers sweep 4 gold medals at African Championship

    It was a total dominance for Team Nigeria at the ongoing African Senior Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco as the nation’s female wrestlers swept all four gold medals. However, Adekuoroye Mercy 57kg, who fell ill and had to be pulled out of the …

    Source: Daily Trust - Pending
  • Published on May 5, 2025

    Ogun ready to win 22nd National Sports Festival, says Isiaka

    Ogun State is preparing over 742 athletes across various sports with a view to winning the 22nd National Sports Festival, scheduled to hold from May 16 to 30. Ogun State is hosting the festival for the second time in 19 years after the successful staging …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    'Real leader' - Ibrahim singles out Declan Rice for praise after training with Arsenal first team

    Arsenal youngster Ibrahim has hailed Declan Rice as a key influence in his development after training alongside the senior squad.  Speaking to Arsenal's official website, Ibrahim reflected on the invaluable experience of stepping up to first-team …

    Source: All Nigeria Soccer - Neutral
  • Published on May 4, 2025

    Anthony Joshua forced to delay boxing return with Tyson Fury fight in sight | Boxing | Sport

    Anthony Joshua’s comeback to the boxing ring is set to be postponed due to an elbow surgery that will keep him out of training for up to eight weeks. The former unified champion has not stepped into the ring since his defeat in five rounds by IBF …

    Source: News Day - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Record-breaking strike: Chelsea reveal George's ranking in April's Goal of the Month

    Talented London-born Nigerian forward Tyrique George has missed out on Chelsea's Goal of the Month for April 2025, with the official website of the Blues revealing on Wednesday that Pedro Neto took home the prize. Neto's sensational finish in a 2-1 …

    Source: All Nigeria Soccer - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Barrow end of season decisions: Arsenal product Ogungbo released, Duru returns to Blackburn

    Following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 League Two season, Barrow AFC have announced the club's retained and released list. Irish-born Nigerian defender Mazeed Ogungbo will be released following the expiration of his contract on June 30, 2025. The …

    Source: All Nigeria Soccer - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    'Has nothing to do with money' - Former referee expects Osimhen to leave Galatasaray for good

    Former Turkish referee Ahmet Çakar has cast doubt over Victor Osimhen’s long-term future at Galatasaray, asserting that the Nigerian striker is set to leave the club after the season — and not for financial reasons. Osimhen, currently on loan at …

    Source: All Nigeria Soccer - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Club World Cup: FIFA picks Los Angeles, Club América for play-off

    By Harry Awurumibe, Editor,  Abuja Bureau  Racing against time, the Federation of International Football Federation (FIFA) has named two clubs for the play-off to select the replacement for the expelled Club León in the  forthcoming Club World Cup finals …

    Source: Prompt News Online - Neutral
  • Published on 01:04 GMT

    AFN Election: Coach Aliyu denies stepping down

    The President of the Athletics Coaches Association of Nigeria, Solomon Aliyu has urged his supporters to ignore rumours claiming that he has stepped down in favour of another candidate for the Coaches’ Representative position on the Board of the Athletics …

    Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 5, 2025

    CBN Junior Tennis unearths Nigeria’s future champions

    Young tennis prodigies stole the spotlight at the 2025 Central Bank of Nigeria Junior Tennis Championship by lighting up the courts of the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club with electrifying performances, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The championship reached its …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    10 Best Welterweights in UFC History [Ranked]

    This upcoming weekend at UFC 315, Belal Muhammad will make the first defence of his UFC welterweight title against Australian striking sensation Jack Della Maddalena. Although Della Maddalena was drafted in as a replacement for the undefeated phenom …

    Source: GiveMeSport - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2025

    Liverpool Eyeing 'Best Striker in the World' Instead of Isak

    Liverpool could make a move for Napoli and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window, according to reports - with the club keen on adding proven firepower to their attacking contingent whilst their stocks are high amid their recent …

    Source: GiveMeSport - Neutral
  • Published on May 4, 2025

    AmuGold Bets On Football To Boost Brand, Empower Kwara Youths

    In a strategic move blending sports development with brand marketing, AmuGold, a leading cosmetics company in Nigeria, has launched the inaugural edition of the AmuGold Football Competition, signaling its intent to make it an annual fixture. The …

    Source: Daily Independent - Pending

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