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Victor Olorunfemi

Victor Olorunfemi is a sports reporter with Peoples Gazette. Prior to working with The Gazette, he was with Sports247 Nigeria, a grassroots football news platform. He is on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @herovicofficial
August 2, 2023

FIFA to pay World Cup prize money directly to players, cites Super Falcons’ unpaid bonuses

The Falcons are now entitled to $60,000 each for reaching the round of 16.

Super Falcons in training
August 2, 2023

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana reach first World Cup knockout round

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana beat Italy to reach their first World Cup knockout stage.

Banyana Banyana
August 1, 2023

Iran declares two-day holiday for civil servants, bank workers over extreme heat

“The cabinet agreed to the health ministry proposal to declare Wednesday and Thursday public holidays all over the country to protect public health.”

Iran workers
August 1, 2023

Chelsea sign Nigerian-born midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes

“We are pleased that he has joined us (on tour) in the U.S. and that he will be able to integrate with the squad quickly.”

Lesley Ugochukwu
August 1, 2023

France to evacuate French, EU citizens from Niger

Any possible evacuation by the French government is expected to be subjected to approval from the military junta.

Niger Coup plotters
July 31, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal offer N120 billion to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli

According to Sky Sports, Al Hilal are in discussion with Napoli over a potential transfer deal for the player.

Victor Osimhen
July 31, 2023

#FIFAWWC: Super Falcons advance to round of 16 after stalemate against Republic of Ireland

The Irish ladies were the better team possession-wise, but the Falcons prevented the Republic of Ireland from scoring as both teams settled for a goalless draw.

Super Falcons in training
July 31, 2023

Nigerian Onyinye Omenugha shortlisted for $100,000 Global Student Prize

Onyinye Omenugha is a 24-year-old law student at the Nigerian Law School, Port Harcourt, Rivers.

Onyinye Omenugha
July 28, 2023

Juventus booted out of UEFA Conference League; Chelsea fined €10m for breaking FFP rules

The club president, Gianluca Ferrero, said the club accepted UEFA’s decision and would not be challenging it.

Juventus and Chelsea Football Clubs
July 28, 2023

Myanmar junta moves detained civilian leader San Suu Kyi from prison

“Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to a high-level venue compound on Monday night,” an official from NLD told AFP.