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NPFL Updates: Amuneke Named Heartland Coach, Ilechukwu Sure Of More Success, See Others

<div><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GUObnNsW8AAT7Zi-300x200.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Amuneke" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GUObnNsW8AAT7Zi-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GUObnNsW8AAT7Zi-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GUObnNsW8AAT7Zi-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GUObnNsW8AAT7Zi.jpeg 1079w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Nigeria National League (NNL) club Heartland have announced the appointment of Emmanuel Amuneke as their new head coach. Emmanuel Amuneke’s unveiling took place at the office of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma on Monday, August 5. Recall that the 53-year-old Amuneke previously managed Egyptian club Misr Lel-Makkasa until February 2021. Heartland faced relegation from the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/08/05/npfl-updates-amuneke-named-heartland-coach-ilechukwu-sure-of-more-success-see-others/">NPFL Updates: Amuneke Named Heartland Coach, Ilechukwu Sure Of More Success, See Others</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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NOC Failed To Contact World Athletics On Favour Ofili’s Case – Sports Minister

<div><img width="300" height="166" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Senator-John-Owan-Enoh-e16957281252981-300x166.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="NOC Failed To Contact World Athletics On Favour Ofili's Case - Sports Minister" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Senator-John-Owan-Enoh-e16957281252981-300x166.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Senator-John-Owan-Enoh-e16957281252981-768x424.jpeg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Senator-John-Owan-Enoh-e16957281252981.jpeg 869w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Minister of Sports Development, Senator Owan Enoh, has disclosed that the Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) failed to contact World Athletics over the omission of Favour Ofili’s name from contestants for the 100-meter race at the Paris Olympics. Senator Owan Enoh said this following Ofili’s cry out on Friday, that NOC and Athletics Federation of Nigeria […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/08/03/noc-failed-to-contact-world-athletics-on-favour-ofilis-case-sports-minister/">NOC Failed To Contact World Athletics On Favour Ofili’s Case – Sports Minister</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Sunshine Stars Declare Three Players Wanted, Nwoke Returns To Sporting Lagos

<div><img width="300" height="186" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot_20240802-175546-300x186.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Sunshine Stars" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot_20240802-175546-300x186.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot_20240802-175546.jpg 475w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>A Nigerian football club, Sunshine Stars, has issued a statement declaring that three of their players, Abdulrafiu Taiwo, Osimaga Duke, and Lucky Nwafor, are wanted. Sunshine Stars stated that the trio failed to participate in the team’s pre-season training without the club’s permission. The Owena Waves have cautioned other clubs and agents against engaging in […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/08/02/sunshine-stars-declare-three-players-wanted-nwoke-returns-to-sporting-lagos/">Sunshine Stars Declare Three Players Wanted, Nwoke Returns To Sporting Lagos</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Simone Biles Secures Second All-Around Olympic Gold

<p>Simone Biles has claimed her second all-around gymnastics title at the Paris Olympics, securing her sixth Olympic gold.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/simone-biles-secures-second-all-around-olympic-gold/">Simone Biles Secures Second All-Around Olympic Gold</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

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Manchester United Confirm Leny Yoro, Rasmus Hojlund Are Sidelined For Months

<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/images-2024-08-01T174044.992-300x169.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/images-2024-08-01T174044.992-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/images-2024-08-01T174044.992.jpeg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Manchester United’s new £52 million defender, Leny Yoro, sustained a serious injury which will rule him out of football for three months. Also, Manchester United striker, Rasmus Hojlund will be sidelined for six weeks due to injuries they suffered in a pre-season game against Arsenal. These injuries occurred during the team’s pre-season game at the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/08/01/manchester-united-confirm-leny-yoro-rasmus-hojlund-are-sidelined-for-months/">Manchester United Confirm Leny Yoro, Rasmus Hojlund Are Sidelined For Months</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Favour Ofili: Sports Minister Enoh Promises Sanctions For Error Preventing Nigerian Athlete From Competing in 100 Metres

<p>Nigeria’s Sports Minister John Enoh has promised thorough sanctions when the origin of Favour Ofili’s Olympic registration error is discovered.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/favour-ofili-sports-minister-enoh-promises-sanctions-for-error-preventing-nigerian-athlete-from-competing-in-100-metres/">Favour Ofili: Sports Minister Enoh Promises Sanctions For Error Preventing Nigerian Athlete From Competing in 100 Metres</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

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Paris Olympic: Sports Minister Gives Order On Favour Ofili

<div><img width="300" height="256" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ofili1-300x256.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Paris Olympic: Sports Minister Gives Order On Favour Ofili" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ofili1-300x256.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ofili1.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>The Minister Of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has ordered relevant stakeholders to ensure that Nigeria Athlete – Favour Ofili, does not miss the 100-meter race at the Paris Olympics. Senator Owan Enoh‘s order followed Favour Ofili’s cry out on Tuesday, on her X handle. Ofili regretted that after qualifying and registering for the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/07/31/paris-olympic-sports-minister-gives-order-on-favour-ofili/">Paris Olympic: Sports Minister Gives Order On Favour Ofili</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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