Category: Sports

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has officially recognized Francis Ngannou as the best heavyweight fighter in the world following his stunning knockout victory over Renan Ferreira at PFL Super Fights. This matchup marked not only Ngannou’s return to mixed martial arts but also his debut with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), setting the stage […]

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Argentine football legend Lionel Messi offered praise to 20-year-old Nico Paz, a rising star who made waves in his debut for the national team on Tuesday, October 15. Lionel Messi humorously pointed out that Nico Paz wasn’t even born when he commenced his professional career, highlighting the age gap between them. Paz, who had previously […]

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially revealed the final three-man shortlist for the highly anticipated CAF Player of the Year award. Ahead of the grand ceremony in Marrakesh, the original ten-man list has been narrowed down to just three players, recognized for their outstanding contributions to both their clubs and national teams. These […]

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Manchester United have decided to part ways with Sir Alex Ferguson as part of their cost-cutting measures under the new leadership of co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Since his retirement as manager in 2013, Sir Alex Ferguson has been serving as a global ambassador and club director for United while being paid a significant sum reportedly […]

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The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has expressed strong disapproval of Nigeria’s decision to withdraw from the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, pledging to take legal action to protect its national team’s interests. The Super Eagles of Nigeria announced their withdrawal from the match, originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, citing safety concerns […]

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CAF has initiated an investigation into the “disturbing” treatment of Nigeria’s Super Eagles at a Libyan airport during AFCON qualifiers.

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Nigerian officials have condemned the “despicable treatment” of the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities during their AFCON qualifier preparations.

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Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the treatment of Nigeria’s Super Eagles by Libyan authorities ahead of their Tuesday match in Libya. Dabiri-Erewa expressed deep concern over the team’s road travel plans within Libya, which she deemed unsafe given the country’s current security challenges. According to a […]

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