Category: Sports
Spalletti’s first Italy squad: Nigeria handed boost as Tottenham Hotspur star Udogie left out
17 Sep 2023
Italy’s new national team coach Luciano Spalletti has announced his first squad for the Azzurri’s two upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying games against North Macedonia (9 September in Skopje) and Ukraine (12 September in Milan). The former Napoli manager has named a 29-man roster comprising four goalkeepers, ten defenders, seven midfielders and eight strikers. The Nigeria Football Federation […]
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Nigeria’s rising boxing star Patricia Mbata: Inspired by Anthony Joshua, ready to leave her own mark
16 Sep 2023
Mbata trains at the Finchley Amateur Boxing Club in England, the gym where British superstar Anthony Joshua started as a teenager. The 28-year-old is aiming to secure her ticket to Paris 2024 at the Africa Boxing Olympic Qualifiers scheduled from 9-15 September at the Dakar Arena in Senegal. Patricia Mbata is a rising African female […]
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World Athletics Championships: Tobi Amusan cruises into 100m semi-finals
23 Aug 2023
Nigerian Athlete, Tobi Amusan conveyed her delight following her successful advancement to the semi-finals of the women’s 100-meter hurdles in Budapest on Tuesday. Amusan achieved victory in her qualifying heat for the women’s 100-meter hurdles, thereby securing a place in the semi-finals. Despite a sluggish start off the blocks, the 26-year-old athlete, recognized for her […]
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Arteta says ‘incredible opportunity’ awaits Arsenal at Man City
25 Apr 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his Premier League leaders to make the most of an “incredible opportunity” when they travel to nearest challengers Manchester City on Wednesday. The Gunners are five points clear of second-placed City but have played two games more than the reigning champions. Anything other than a first away win against […]
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Aircraft carrying arsenal women’s team caught fire
25 Apr 2023
An aircraft carrying the Arsenal women’s team back from their Champions League semi-final clash with Wolfsburg has burst into flames on the runway. The incident occurred on Sunday at the Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport after a bird flew into the engine shortly before it was due to take off, causing a loud bang. Flames immediately started […]
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Man United beats Brighton 7-6 on penalties and will face Man City in the FA cup final
25 Apr 2023
After a goalless 120 minutes at Wembley, Manchester United came out victorious against Brighton 7-6 on penalties and will face district rivals City. Seven rounds of penalties were played before Solly March went out of luck blazing it over the bar for the Seagulls. Victor Lindelof put United into celebration and sent them to an […]
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Fan spotted getting a haircut inside Wembley Stadium during the Manchester United vs. Brighton match
24 Apr 2023
On Sunday, April 23, while both Manchester United and Brighton were vying for a spot in this season’s FA Cup final against Manchester City, a fan was spotted getting a haircut at Wembley Stadium. Manchester United defeated Brighton on penalties on Sunday at Wembley, advancing to the FA Cup final against treble-chasing Manchester City. The […]
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UCL: You haven’t played in Champions League for long time – Lampard reminds Man Utd, Arsenal
20 Apr 2023
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard appeared to be consoling himself after he led the Blues to a 4-0 defeat on aggregate to Real Madrid in the Champions League by reminding Manchester United and Arsenal fans that their respective clubs have failed to qualify for the competition for a long time now. Chelsea were knocked out of […]
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AC Milan beats Napoli to qualify for their 1st champions league semifinal since 2007
19 Apr 2023
AC Milan reached the Champions League semifinals for the first time since they won the trophy 16 years ago thanks to a first-half goal from Olivier Giroud at Napoli that secured a 1-1 draw and 2-1 aggregate win despite a barrage of pressure on Tuesday. Napoli battled until the end but could not break down […]
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