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Nigeria
sports2 h ago

Foden says he is returning to peak form before Leipzig match

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden stated he is regaining his Player of the Season performance level. The comments came ahead of a Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig.

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Nigeria
sports5 h ago

Villarreal signs young Beninese striker from Beyond Limits

Spanish club Villarreal has signed Beninese striker Merveille Akinocho. The player joins from Nigerian academy Beyond Limits on a long-term contract.

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Nigeria
sports5 h ago

Nigeria's Flamingos face Brazil for historic World Cup final spot

Nigeria's Flamingos will compete against Brazil in a semi-final match. They are aiming for their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final appearance.

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Nigeria
sports10 h ago

Vice President Shettima says Nigerians have sports leadership talent

Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that Nigerians possess the talent for global sports leadership roles. He urged the new CAF General Secretary to advance African football.

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Nigeria
sports10 h ago

Super Falcons receive $100,000 cash rewards from Nigeria

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has fulfilled a pledge by providing cash rewards to the Super Falcons. Each player received the naira equivalent of $100,000.

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Nigeria
sports11 h ago

Mourinho calls Tenerife striker's death shocking and sad

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho described the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel following an on-pitch collision as shocking and sad. De Miguel died after the incident during a match.

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Nigeria
sports13 h ago

Goalkeeper Owono Distraught After Fatal Collision

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono was reportedly distraught and cried in the dressing room after an accidental collision. The incident preceded the death of CD Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel Alameda.

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Nigeria
sports14 h ago

Brazil completes preparations for U17 World Cup semi-final

Brazil has finished its preparations for the U17 World Cup semi-final match. The team will face Nigeria.

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Nigeria
sports14 h ago

Footballer reports racist abuse after mistaken identity

A footballer received racist abuse and threats due to being mistaken for another player. This occurred following the death of Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel.

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Nigeria
sports15 h ago

Watch Brazil vs. Nigeria in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Viewers can watch the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup match between Brazil and Nigeria on DAZN. Details regarding kick-off times and predictions are available.

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Nigeria
sports15 h ago

Runner dies after collapsing near NYC Marathon finish line

A 24-year-old first-time runner died after collapsing two miles from the finish line of the NYC Marathon. She suffered from rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition.

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Nigeria
sports16 h ago

Football World Mourns Spanish Striker Jesús de Miguel

Spanish striker Jesús de Miguel Alameda died after collapsing during a match. UEFA and the RFEF have paid tribute to the player.

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Nigeria
sports16 h ago

UEFA to hold minute of silence for deceased footballer

UEFA will observe a one-minute silence at all its matches this week. This is in honor of Jesús de Miguel Alameda, a CD Tenerife forward, who died at 30.

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Nigeria
sports16 h ago

Spanish striker dies following on-pitch collision with goalkeeper

A Spanish striker died following a collision with a goalkeeper during a match. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Nigeria
sports17 h ago

Super Falcons and three Nigerians nominated for 2026 CAF awards

Nigeria's Super Falcons team and three individual players received nominations for the 2026 CAF women's awards across multiple categories. The football body announced the full list of nominees.

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Nigeria
sports18 h ago

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies from on-field injury

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died Tuesday following injuries sustained during a collision in a Spanish second division match. The incident involved FC Andorra's goalkeeper.

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Nigeria
sports18 h ago

Nigeria women's football team's decline detailed

The story outlines the fall from grace of the Nigerian women's national football team. The team's current situation is described as an 'absolute afterthought'.

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