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March 27, 2021

Nigeria qualify for AFCON 2021, defeat Squirrels of Benin 1-0

The injury time goal by Paul Onuachu ensured that the three time African champions retained top spot in Group L.

Super Eagles
March 27, 2021

Rape: BMW terminates ambassadorial deal with Adesanya

The cynical rape comments made by Adesanya was later described by him as a “fall-off of fight talk”.

Israel Adesanya
March 26, 2021

Mike Tyson predicts Joshua-Fury fight, gives reasons

The former heavyweight champion called the fight for name sake Tyson Fury, citing AJ’s slow punch speed.

Joshua, Tyson and Furry
March 25, 2021

Haaland “unfinished product”, will struggle in other leagues: Sammer

The 1996 Ballon D’or winner compared Haaland to Ousman Dembele, saying Dembele was not a “finished product” before leaving Dortmund.

Erling Haaland
March 24, 2021

12 Nigerians make list of FIBA officials for 2021/2023 competitions

“New entrant, Fatima Ibrahim from Abuja, is the only female that passed the exam and physical test.”

FIBA
March 23, 2021

Ganduje names N9 billion interchange after Buhari, sends engineers on world trips

“I commissioned a group of engineers who visited all the world capitals.”

Ganduje and Buhari
March 23, 2021

McLaren signs 13-year-old Nigerian-American Ugo Ugochukwu

“We’ve been watching Ugo’s progress with interest.”

Ugo Ugochukwu
March 22, 2021

CAF disqualifies Chad from 2021 AFCON qualifiers

The suspension reiterates CAF’s disapproval of political interference in football across the continent.

Chad national team
March 21, 2021

Iheanacho goals lift Leicester above Man United to reach FA Cup semis

Nigerians will be hoping the former FIFA U-20 highest goalscorer replicates his fine form for the Super Eagles.

Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates goal against Manchester United
March 20, 2021

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Organisers bar international fans from Japan

“The decision was made to ensure “a safe and secure Games for all participants and the Japanese public.”

Olympics rings used to tell the story.