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UK-Based Nigerian Footballer Dies After Suffering Severe Brain Injury

A Nigerian non-league footballer, Saburi Olayinka Adeniji, has died in the United Kingdom after suffering a catastrophic brain stem injury, prompting an outpouring of tributes from teammates, supporters and members of the Nigerian community. Adeniji, a winger for Kings Park Rangers FC,

February 8, 2026

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Nigeria’s Adesanya Defeats Whittaker In UFC Rematch

The UFC kickboxing world witnessed another great fight on Sunday in the middleweight category as Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya retained his title against Robert Whittaker with his 22nd consecutive victory and no loss. The rematch between the duo at the Toyota

February 13, 2022

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D’Tigress To Qualify For FIBA World Cup On Mali Win

Nigeria’s senior women’s national basketball team, the D’Tigress on Sunday evening will face Mali in the qualification stages of the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Australia and will book their ticket for the tournament with a win against their West

February 13, 2022

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Man United Slips Up In Champions League Race, Rangnick Blasts Scholes For Criticism

Jadon Sancho scored his first goal at Old Trafford but Manchester United blew another lead to draw 1-1 with Southampton that hinders their Champions League aspirations. Ralf Rangnick recalled Cristiano Ronaldo in place of the injured Edinson Cavani and saw

February 12, 2022

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Chelsea Wins Club World Cup In Abu Dhabi, Ighalo Unused In 3rd Place Final

Kai Havertz’s 117th minute penalty(in extra time) won the Club World Cup for Chelsea in a very difficult game against Brazilian side Palmerias. The game ended 2-1 in the final in Abu Dhabi, where Romelu Lukaku put the European champions in front

February 12, 2022

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FIFA’s Approval For Change Of Allegiance Delights Leicester’s Lookman

Leicester City forward Ademola Lookman is elated to have finally been granted his wishes of representing Nigeria after FIFA approved of his change of allegiance. Born to Nigerian parents from the South western part of the country, Lookman was however raised

February 12, 2022

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Newcastle United Ready To Splash N57million Weekly Wages On Simon

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon is attracting the interest of Premier League side Newcastle United following his impressive Africa Cup of Nations outing in Cameroon. The Nantes winger was unarguably Nigeria’s star player in the four games the three-time African

February 12, 2022

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New Stadium To Be Named After AFCON Hero Mane

Mayor of the Senegalese region of Sedhiou, Abdoulaye Diop on Friday confirmed plans to name the city’s new stadium after Liverpool star Sadio Mane as a reward for his performances at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

February 11, 2022

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D’Tigress Edges Past France In FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria enhanced their chances of qualifying for the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on Friday evening with a narrow 67-65 win against France. D’Tigress were defeated by China in their first group game by China which made their next two

February 11, 2022

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FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament: Mali Lose To China

Nigeria’s opponents in Sunday’s crucial make or mar second match in the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifiers, Mali on Friday evening lost their first group game of the qualifying series. The west Africans were defeated 84-64 by China

February 11, 2022

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Son Follows Legendary Father’s Footsteps, Signs For Man United

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Ronaldo Junior has followed in the footsteps of his illustrious father by signing for Manchester United. The contract with the Red Devils is the first for the 11-year-old who has also been handed the Iconic number

February 11, 2022

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Sports - Page 294

UK-Based Nigerian Footballer Dies After Suffering Severe Brain Injury

Nigeria’s Adesanya Defeats Whittaker In UFC Rematch

D’Tigress To Qualify For FIBA World Cup On Mali Win

Man United Slips Up In Champions League Race, Rangnick Blasts Scholes For Criticism

Chelsea Wins Club World Cup In Abu Dhabi, Ighalo Unused In 3rd Place Final

FIFA’s Approval For Change Of Allegiance Delights Leicester’s Lookman

Newcastle United Ready To Splash N57million Weekly Wages On Simon

New Stadium To Be Named After AFCON Hero Mane

D’Tigress Edges Past France In FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament: Mali Lose To China

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Son Follows Legendary Father’s Footsteps, Signs For Man United

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