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Moroccan Football Prospect Dies in Attempted Sea Crossing to Spain

August 7, 2026

Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Amar El Azizi, 20, died while attempting to swim from Morocco to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, her club and the Moroccan Union of Professional Footballers said,

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7-Foot-6 Australian Teenager Jongkuch Mach Emerges Basketball’s Latest Global Sensation

July 31, 2026

An Australian teenager with a rare physical profile is attracting global attention as one of basketball’s most intriguing young prospects, with his extraordinary height, defensive ability and athletic potential setting him apart

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Nigeria Superstar Osimhen Likely To Play In ‘Unpopular’ European Super League

December 22, 2023

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen might be one of the stars of the European Super League if Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis gets his way

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UEFA, FIFA Loose Landmark Legal Battle To European Super League

December 21, 2023

European Super League (ESL) has successfully challenged FIFA and UEFA in a case that questioned the governing bodies' authority over football competitions.

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European Highest Court Rules Against Super League

December 21, 2023

Plans to revamp the much maligned European Super League have been announced on Thursday by Europe's highest court which ruled that banning clubs from joining a breakaway league was unlawful.

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Nottingham Forest Confirms Sacking Cooper, Nuno Santos Set To Take Charge

December 19, 2023

Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi is currently out injured and recuperating but would be working with a new head coach at Nottingham Forest when he returns from his setback.

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FIFA Club World Cup: Man City Beats Urawa Red Diamonds, Sets Up Final Clash Against Fluminense

December 19, 2023

English and European champions Manchester City Tuesday evening defeated Asian representatives Urawa Red Diamonds to reach the final of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Ethiopian Stars Clinch ECOWAS Abuja Marathon Top Prizes

December 17, 2023

Ethiopian marathon athletes showed their prowess on Saturday evening as they emerged winners of the 2023 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon competition

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Nigerian Referees Get FIFA Recognition For 2024

December 15, 2023

Nigerian referees have been given recognition by the world football governing body, Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) who has placed a total of 30 match officials on the international lists for

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EPL: Man United Not Afraid To Face Liverpool In Super Sunday Clash – Ten Hag

December 15, 2023

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag entertained questions from football journalists Friday afternoon ahead of the Super Sunday clash between his team and league leaders Liverpool at Anfield and insists that his

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Euro 2020 Winner Chiellini Announces Retirement From Professional Football

December 13, 2023

Italy football legend Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement from the game, describing his career as "the most beautiful and intense journey of my life

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CAF Awards: Gusau Hails Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie, Falcons As Nigeria Win Big In Morocco

December 12, 2023

President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau was elated on Monday night, as Nigeria swept important honours at this year’s CAF Football Awards held in Marrakech, Morocco.

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Osimhen Arrives Morocco Via Private Plane For Player Of The Year Awards Ceremony

December 11, 2023

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen on Monday afternoon arrived Marrakesh, Morocco to attend the 2023 African Footballer of the Year Award ceremony via a private jet from Naples, Italy

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Osimhen’s Napoli Goal Disallowed, Juve Wins Serie A Clash

December 9, 2023

Federico Gatti scored the only goal as Juventus edged defending champions Napoli 1-0 on Friday night to move top of Serie A.

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Arsenal Pips Resilient Luton Town, Extends EPL Lead

December 6, 2023

Premier League leaders Arsenal on Tuesday night extended their lead at the top of the log to five points after beating hard fighting Luton Town 4-3 in a breathtaking contest at Kenilworth

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Super Falcons Beat Cape Verde, Qualifies For 2024 WAFCON

December 5, 2023

Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Tuesday evening booked their passage to the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after coming from a foal behind to beat Cape Verde 2-1

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Bellingham Joins Messi, Mbappe, Haaland In Illustrious List, Wins Golden Boy Award

November 18, 2023

England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has won the 2023 Golden Boy award - for the best U-21 player in Europe's top flights.

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Osimhen Named In CAF’s Top 10 List For Prestigious Player Awards

November 17, 2023

The chances of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen becoming the next Nigerian after Nwankwo Kanu to win the prestigious CAF African Player of the Year has been enhanced with his nomination on

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Heartland, Delta Queens Shine With First Victories At 2023 Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament

October 27, 2023

Heartland Queens FC of Owerri secured their first victory at the 2023 Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament (BOWFT) with a 2-1 win over Royal Queens FC in the second Group C clash

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IFAB Set To Try New Football Rules

October 15, 2023

The International Football Association Board is set to try in-stadium VAR announcements in other competitions, after an initial trial at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. VAR decisions

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WSL Wrap: Arsenal, Everton Beat Aston Villa, Liverpool

October 15, 2023

Arsenal Women scored twice in stoppage time as England forward Beth Mead, playing her first game for 11 months after a serious knee injury, helped the Gunners grab a dramatic win over

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Qatari Billionaire, Sheikh Jassim Pulls Out Of Man United Bidding Race

October 15, 2023

Manchester United owners, the Glazer family has been dealt a huge blow in their bid to sell the club to the highest bidder following the news that broke Saturday evening that Qatari

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5 Takeaways From Super Eagles’ Draw Against Saudi Arabia

October 14, 2023

Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw by Saudi Arabia in Friday’s international friendly at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão in the first of two friendly games. Prime Business Africa‘s

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How Eagles Stars Performed In Draw Versus Saudi Arabia

October 14, 2023

Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho: Uzoho made an instinctive save in the first half to deny the Falcons but was culpable for the first of the two goals he conceded. The goalkeeper was

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Super Eagles, Saudi Arabia Settle For Draw In Friendly Clash

October 13, 2023

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia played out a 2-2 draw on Friday evening in their second ever international meeting, at the Portimao Municipal Stadium, Portugal. The friendly being the second time both sides

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Eagles Seek Falcons’ Scalp As Preparations For AFCON 2023 Begins

October 12, 2023

As the Confederation of African Football (CAF) gets set to conduct draw for the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire today (Thursday), Nigeria’s Super Eagles and

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D’Tigress Ready For 2024 Olympics Qualifiers – Okonkwo

October 12, 2023

Nigeria women’s basketball star Amy Okonkwo is optimistic about the chances of D’Tigress to qualify for a place in the 2024 Olympics following Wednesday’s draw for the FIBA Women’s Olympics qualifying tournament.

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Super Eagles Launch ‘Let’s Do It Again’ Campaign For 2023 AFCON

October 12, 2023

Three-time champions Nigeria say they have adopted the catch-phrase ‘Let’s Do It Again’ as their battlecry towards winning a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Cote d’Ivoire early next year. The

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Okoye Set To Get Super Eagles Recall For Saudi Arabia, Mozambique Friendlies

October 12, 2023

Out-of-favour Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye could earn a comeback to the Nigerian national team following the inability of Hapoel Jerusalem goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye to join the team in Portugal ahead of

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Israel-Palestine War: Arsenal Warn Players Against Political Comments On Social Media

October 11, 2023

Premier League giants Arsenal are wary of the backlash that the club might face with their players taking sides in the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine after two of their

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NPFL Review: Bad Days For Oriental Clubs, Sporting Earns Draw Versus Akwa United; Shooting Stars

The matchday 2 games in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) were played across the country and Prime Business Africa here presents the roundup. The action began on Saturday with Doma United earning a 2-0 win over Bayelsa United with goals

October 11, 2023

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Former Chelsea, Real Madrid Forward Hazard Retires From Football At 32

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from football. Hazard, 32, joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019 for £89m

October 10, 2023

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Official: UK, Republic Of Ireland Confirmed As Hosts Of Euro 2028

United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland's bid to co-host the 2028 European Championship has been confirmed by the Union of European Football Association (UEFA).

October 10, 2023

Nigeria To Know AFCON Foes Thursday As CAF Holds Group Stage Draw

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Nigeria To Know AFCON Opponents Thursday As CAF Holds Group Stage Draw

Nigeria’s group opponents at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivorie early next year will be made known this Thursday as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) holds the final draw for the 33rd edition of the ‘African

October 9, 2023

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Lagos To Host ‘Phase 2’ Of Ardova Handball Premier League In November

The second phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 will hold in November in Lagos, according to a release made available by the Nigeria Handball Federation on Sunday evening. The second phase of top tier handball premier league, now sponsored

October 9, 2023

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Saka Doubtful For England Games Against Australia, Italy – Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that injured winger Bukayo Saka will not be able to link up with the England squad for October’s internationals against Australia and Italy. Saka got an injury in the Gunners’ UEFA Champions League Clash against Lens

October 9, 2023

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Paris 2024: Nnadozie, Ohale, Oshoala, 19 Others Invited For Ethiopia

The Nigeria Football Federation have released a list of 22 players invited to the Super Falcons camp for this month’s Paris 2024 Women Olympic Football Tournament qualification fixture against the Senior Women National Team of Ethiopia. Barcelona Femina striker, Asisat Oshoala headlines

October 9, 2023

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Breaking: Saka Not Named In Arsenal Squad For Man City Test

Arsenal welcomes Premier League champions Manchester City to the Emirates this afternoon as the Gunners hope to climb to the top of the Premier League table but the Gunners will do so without England international, Bukayo Saka. The Anglo-Nigerian superstar is recuperating

October 8, 2023

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Bellingham In Equation As World’s Best Football Player – Southgate

England head coach, Gareth Southgate, believes it is not out of place to consider Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham as the world’s best football player based on his current form. The in-form midfielder once again proved his mettle as one

October 8, 2023

FIFA) announced on Wednesday that the 2030 World Cup will be held across six countries in three continents as the world football governing body celebrates the centenary of the tournament.

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Final Venue For Centenary World Cup Divides Spain, Morocco

The potential venue for the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup has become a dilemma following the announcement by FIFA of the host countries for the tournament scheduled to hold in Spain, Morocco and Portugal with a few games scheduled for

October 8, 2023

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