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May 25, 2023

EPL: Manchester United secure Champions League spot with emphatic 4-1 win over Chelsea

The Red Devils are now back to the European top tier competition after missing out last season.

Man U v Chelsea
May 25, 2023

FIFA fines Egyptian club $70,000 for abandoning Nigerian striker Junior Ajayi

FIFA has ordered Egyptian club Smouha SC to pay Nigerian striker Junior Ajayi $70,000 after abandoning the player following an injury in 2022.

JUNIOR AJAYI and Smouha SC
May 25, 2023

Nigeria loses Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze to England

Super Eagles target Eberechi Eze has been handed a national team call-up by England.

Eberechi Eze
May 24, 2023

U-20 World Cup: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles progress to knockout stage with 2-0 win over Italy

However, the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) bronze medalists booked a knockout stage ticket with a dominating win over their Italian counterparts.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles
May 24, 2023

FG inaugurates new NIS board, tasks members on policy direction

Mr Dare observed that the institution was topmost in Africa for sports administration before it suddenly lost its glory.

Minister of youth and sports development Sunday Dare (Credit: Twitter)
May 24, 2023

Brazilians protest at Spanish consulate over Vinicius’ racial abuse

Dozens of protesters demonstrated in front of the Spanish consulate in São Paulo over racial abuse of Real Madrid football striker Vinicius Junior.

PROTESTERS AT SPANISH CONSULATE
May 23, 2023

Saka signs new long-term Arsenal deal

Saka told the club website: “I’m just really happy. There’s been a lot of talking, and it’s been a while, but I’m here now.

Bukayo Saka
May 23, 2023

EPL: Newcastle United secure Champions League ticket after goalless draw with Leicester City

The draw ensured that the Magpies would finish in the top four at the end of the current season.

Newcastle vs Leicester City
May 21, 2023

Bayelsa’s Abdulfathi wins Taekwondo gold at President’s Cup Open

Abdulfathi defeated Musa Muhammad of Kano State 2-0 in the final of the -58kg category to win gold.

Taekwondo fighters in Nigeria to illustrate the story
May 21, 2023

NPFL Round-Up: Sunshine, Enyimba secure spots in Super 6 play off; Nasarawa, Dakkada relegated

The regular season of NPFL ended on Sunday with many interesting results across several stadiums.

Sunshine v Dakkada