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Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has this weekend unveiled the ‘Football Forever’ statue at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, stating that football popular sports in Nigeria is a tool for uniting the nation even in critical periods. The statue measuring 22ft tall is a sculpture of four players, two-aside on an eight feet concrete pedestal depicting the prowess, commitment and passion …

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles Saturday evening at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia via the only goal scored by Alex Iwobi, nephew of former skipper, Austin Okocha. Alex Iwobi’s 73rd minute goal was the magic as the Arsenal forward converted the needed goal. The three point lead this evening assured Nigeria a place in …

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In its bid to curb crimes in the Ikorodu axis of Lagos State, an Ikorodu-based church, Joy Cometh Ministries has introduced a football tournament to engage the youths who are said to be more in crime statistics. Speaking at a press conference in Ikorodu recently to announce the maiden edition of the championship tagged ‘Pastor Lite’s Cup,’ founding Pastor of …

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The Super Eagles spokesman, Toyin Ibitoye, on Wednesday debunked the report that the team would be satisfied with a draw against Zambia, saying the team would be going for an outright win. Ibitoye told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the team would be aiming at defeating the Chipolopolo of Zambia in the crucial encounter in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. …

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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero suffered a broken rib in a car crash in the Netherlands, the club’s manager Pep Guardiola confirmed on Friday. Aguero sustained the injury after a taxi taking him to an Amsterdam airport following a music concert was involved in an accident on Thursday night. Guardiola said Aguero will miss the Premier League leaders’ clash at champions Chelsea on Saturday, and is also …

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has given approval for the rehabilitation and upgrade of the 5,000 capacity Onikan Stadium, near Tafawa Balewa Square on Lagos Island. The nod, given on Sunday, was in line with the new Onikan-Marina Regeneration and to make the stadium meet the expectations of a 21st Century sporting facility. In a statement issued by the …

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Jose Mourinho praised French winger Anthony Martial on Friday for his improved attitude and on-field performances in Manchester United’s strong start to the season. The 21-year-old struggled to convince Mourinho during his first season in charge at Old Trafford but he has convincingly played his way back into the manager’s plans this term. The Frenchman has scored four goals already …

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Neymar was named alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the three-man shortlist for the Best FIFA Men’s Player Award, which was announced in London on Friday. Brazil superstar Neymar, 25, won the Copa del Rey with Barcelona last season before joining Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster 222 million euros ($266 million) move that smashed the world transfer record. Ronaldo, …

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Football fans know a lot about football and Fanz Championship is the perfect opportunity to translate that knowledge into cash in a competitive and entertaining TV game show. And so, CEO, Abelinis Ltd, Abiodun Oshinibosi, recently unveiled the fourth season of this new, exciting and totally locally developed football format which has multiple value points including giving football lovers a …

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President Muhammadu Buhari has rewarded members of the national female basketball team D’Tigress who recently won the 2017 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament in Mali. The team who also qualified for the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Spain was handsomely rewarded. Each member of the team got N1m while the team officials got half a million Naira each. The …

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