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12th June 2024 Nigerian women’s discus thrower Chiom Onyekwere looks to make a huge impression at this weekend’s NYC Grand Prix and Nigeria Trials, which hold from June 16 to 18 inside the main bowl of Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin-City following a sterling outing at the 2024 USATF New York City Grand Prix last weekend, […]

11th June 2024 Germany veteran Toni Kroos said Real Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham can handle the pressure of carrying England’s Euro 2024 expectations. Still just 20, Bellingham comes fresh off a Champions League victory at Wembley and did not play as England lost a warm-up match 1-0 against Iceland. Asked if the pressure was too

11th June 2024 The Nigeria Premier Football League has cracked down on Enyimba International FC, imposing a series of hefty sanctions following the club’s conduct during the Match Day 35 fixture against Rangers International FC held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday, June 9. In a letter to Enyimba, dated June 10

The Super Eagles of Nigeria has expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s performances in the games against South Africa and Benin Republic, respectively. Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw, on Friday, in the first game against South Africa at the Godswil Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. However, on Monday, the team lost 2-1 to the Cheetahs of Benin,

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out of Euro 2024 due to an ongoing injury, dealing a significant blow to the Netherlands’ national team. The 27-year-old who has been sidelined since being stretchered off during El Clasico in April, had joined the national team in preparation for the European Championship. However, it has

Poland’s forward #09 Robert Lewandowski leaves the pitch during the international friendly football match between Poland and Turkey in Warsaw, Poland, on June 10, 2024. (Photo by Wojtek Radwanski / AFP) Poland’s talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski came off injured on Monday after 32 minutes as they won their last Euro 2024 warm-up 2-1 against Turkey

Jadon Sancho made 21 appearances for Borussia Dortmund after returning to the club on loan in January Sancho spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund after falling out with manager Erik ten Hag. The 24-year-old helped Dortmund reach the Champions League final and played almost the whole game as the

Endrick is set to join Real Madrid this summer Teenage forward Endrick scored a stoppage-time winner as Brazil beat Mexico 3-2 in a Copa America warm-up match in Texas. The 17-year-old netted his third goal in as many appearances for Brazil as he headed in a cross by substitute Vinicius Jr six minutes into added

Sale Sharks fly-half George Ford will miss England’s summer tour of Japan and New Zealand. Ford started at fly-half throughout this year’s Six Nations but is currently recovering from a pre-existing Achilles injury. England have therefore agreed with Sale that the 31-year-old will not be selected for their summer fixtures. “Naturally we’re disappointed that George

8th June 2024 Nigeria’s head coach, Finidi George, has shed light on his decision not to field Victor Boniface in Friday night’s encounter against South Africa. Despite the promising striker’s potential inclusion from the bench, Finidi explained that the circumstances on the field of play prompted a change in plans. “We thought about bringing him