Lennox Lewis Urges Anthony Joshua To Rest From Boxing

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Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has advised Anthony Joshua to take a break and return recharged following his recent loss to IBF world heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September. Anthony Joshua’s bid to become a three-time world champion and return to the division’s top table ended unexpectedly, with Dubois dropping him […]

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Ola Aina Speaks On First Goal For Nottingham Forest This Season

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Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ola Aina has described his stunning goal during Nottingham Forest’s impressive 3-0 victory over West Ham United as a way of surprising his fans. Ola Aina struck a powerful shot from outside the penalty area in the 73rd minute, leaving the opposition goalkeeper with little chance to respond. This remarkable […]

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2024 Ballon d’Or: Rodri Wins Over Vinicius, Kane, Mbappe Win Big, See All Winners

The 2024 edition of the most prestigious football award ceremony in the world, the Ballon d’Or, took place earlier today, October 28, in Paris, France. The star-studded Ballon d’Or showcased not only individual players but also recognised the exceptional clubs and managers who have made significant contributions to the sport over the past year. The […]

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe Announces His Intention To Run Again

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The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has announced his intention to seek re-election in March 2025. This decision comes after receiving significant endorsements from a multitude of CAF Member Association Presidents and Zonal Union Presidents, reflecting strong support within the football community. Motsepe, a prominent South African billionaire, first ascended […]

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CAF Delays Verdict On Botched Nigeria-Libya AFCON Qualifier

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not yet announced its decision regarding the disrupted AFCON qualifying match between Libya and Nigeria, initially scheduled for October 15 at Benina Martyrs Stadium. This delay keeps all parties anxiously waiting as the regional football governing body reviews the incident that led to the Nigerian team’s protest and […]

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Just In: Lookman, Troost-Ekong Nominated For CAF Men’s Player Of The Year Award (Full List)

Full List: Lookman, Troost-Ekong Nominated For CAF Men’s Player Of The Year Award

Super Eagles Stars, Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been shortlisted for the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Player of the Year award. The two Nigerian stars will compete against Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Cote d’Ivoire’s Simon Adingra, and Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy for the prestigious title, which recognizes the best male footballer on the […]

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Thomas Muller Explains Why Bayern Munich Suffered Heavy Defeat Against Barcelona

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Bayern Munich star, Thomas Muller provided insight into his team’s disappointing 4-1 defeat against Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Entering the match, Barcelona was desperate to break a streak of six consecutive losses to Bayern Munich in the competition, during which they hadn’t found the back of the net against the German […]

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