Thursday, September 19, 2024

Fed Cup final holds on Thursday in Asaba

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The grand finale of this year’s NFF-Tingo Federation Cup competition will take place at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The day will begin with the women’s final between Cup holders, Bayelsa Queens and multi-titlists, Rivers...

Azarenka ‘did nothing wrong’ by not shaking Svitolina’s hand – Robson

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Belarus' Victoria Azarenka did "nothing wrong" by not shaking hands with her Ukrainian opponent Elina Svitolina after their fourth-round match at Wimbledon, says Laura Robson. Azarenka was booed off Court 1 by those who attended the thriller, which Svitolina won...

NFF, Peseiro ink new contract, lists Osimhen, 22 others for Sao Tome & Principe  

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Jose Santos Peseiro have reached an agreement for the latter to continue in his role as head coach of the Super Eagles. As stipulated in the original contract, drawn in May 2022, the Portuguese...

Enoh assures NFF board of support

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The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh has assured the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of support in the task of developing the nation’s football. The minister spoke when he met board members of NFF led by the president,...

George, Sanwo-Olu, Elegbeleye, others in 10th Pitch Awards spotlight

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There will be real pomp and pageantry in the city of Uyo on Saturday as the tenth edition of Nigeria Pitch Awards comes to town. The Ibom Hotel and Golf Resorts is the venue. Shina Phillips, chief organiser of the...

Falconets ready to fly over Australia in WC friendly

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Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have now fully recovered from their long trip to Colombia and are now set to confront their counterparts from Australia, in the first of two friendly matches organised by the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure...

Saudi Arabia announce public holiday for the day after historic World Cup victory over...

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud announced a public holiday following a World Cup victory over Argentina on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia celebrating 2-1 win Ended Argentina's 36-game unbeaten run Public holiday set for Wednesday WHAT HAPPENED? A second-half strike...

‘Today another World Cup starts’ – Messi backs revamped Argentina side to challenge in...

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Lionel Messi has insisted that “another World Cup starts for Argentina” following their crucial 2-0 victory against Mexico on Saturday night. Had Argentina lost the crunch match with Mexico, they would have joined hosts Qatar and been eliminated from the...

Qatar 2022: It’s France vs Morocco in semifinal

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Morocco, Africa’s first side in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup, will square off on Wednesday with France in Qatar 2022. In the last quarterfinals of the tournament, the defending champions stopped England 2-1 to reach the last four. Real...

Messi’s Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

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Argentina have won the 2022 World Cup after a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory against France in an astonishing final. Gonzalo Montiel’s spot kick sealed a 4-2 win in the shoot-out for the South American side at Qatar’s 89,000-capacity Lusail Stadium...