Rena Wakama Named Best Women's Basketball Coach at Paris Olympics
Rena Wakama, head coach of Nigeria’s D’Tigress, was honored as the best women’s basketball coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics by FIBA. At 32, Wakama led Nigeria to historic success, becoming the first African team to reach the Olympic quarterfinals and achieving victories against top-ranked teams like Australia and Canada.
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Rena Wakama, head coach of Nigeria’s D’Tigress, was honored as the best women’s basketball coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics by FIBA. At 32, Wakama led Nigeria to historic success, becoming the first African team to reach the Olympic quarterfinals and achieving victories against top-ranked teams like Australia and Canada.
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NPFL: Akwa United boss Babaganaru reveals target ahead pre-season tourney
Akwa United Technical Adviser, Mohammed Babaganaru, has said building understanding and team cohesion will be the key area to work on during the pre-season tournament in Yenagoa.
The tournament will start on Monday (today) and will end on Sunday, August 18.
All the matches will be played at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.
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Akwa United Technical Adviser, Mohammed Babaganaru, has said building understanding and team cohesion will be the key area to work on during the pre-season tournament in Yenagoa.
The tournament will start on Monday (today) and will end on Sunday, August 18.
All the matches will be played at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.
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NNL club Mighty Jets interested in Siasia
Nigeria National League One club Mighty Jets are looking to appoint former Nigeria international and Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia as their head coach.
Siasia is looking to return to management once his FIFA ban expires at the end of this month.
According to reports, the former Super Eagles head coach wants a N10 million monthly salary.
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Nigeria National League One club Mighty Jets are looking to appoint former Nigeria international and Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia as their head coach.
Siasia is looking to return to management once his FIFA ban expires at the end of this month.
According to reports, the former Super Eagles head coach wants a N10 million monthly salary.
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UEFA Super Cup: Mbappe set to make Real Madrid debut against Atalanta
Kylian Mbappe is set to make his much-anticipated debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup match against Atalanta on Wednesday night at the National Stadium in Warsaw.
The Champions League winners will face Atalanta, who clinched the Europa League title last season.
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Kylian Mbappe is set to make his much-anticipated debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup match against Atalanta on Wednesday night at the National Stadium in Warsaw.
The Champions League winners will face Atalanta, who clinched the Europa League title last season.
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Luton’s Lockyer returns to training after cardiac arrest
Luton captain Tom Lockyer has returned to training after the cardiac arrest that left him fighting for his life.
Lockyer’s heart stopped for two minutes on the pitch during a Premier League match at Bournemouth in December.
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Luton captain Tom Lockyer has returned to training after the cardiac arrest that left him fighting for his life.
Lockyer’s heart stopped for two minutes on the pitch during a Premier League match at Bournemouth in December.
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You stole award from me – Mikel Obi reveals what he told Messi
Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has revealed that he accused Lionel Messi of “stealing” the Golden Ball from him after the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2005.
Nigeria faced Argentina in the final of the competition hosted in the Netherlands.
Messi, who was 18 years at the time, stepped up to score twice from the penalty spot, as they won 2-1 to clinch the trophy.
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Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has revealed that he accused Lionel Messi of “stealing” the Golden Ball from him after the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2005.
Nigeria faced Argentina in the final of the competition hosted in the Netherlands.
Messi, who was 18 years at the time, stepped up to score twice from the penalty spot, as they won 2-1 to clinch the trophy.
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Transfer: Chelsea give Napoli one condition to sign Osimhen
Chelsea are still keen on a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen but will only push ahead with a loan move, according to The Telegraph.
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis is holding out for possible suitors to pay Osimhen’s €130m (£110.8m) release clause.
However, both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are unwilling to go that high for the Super Eagles frontman.
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Chelsea are still keen on a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen but will only push ahead with a loan move, according to The Telegraph.
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis is holding out for possible suitors to pay Osimhen’s €130m (£110.8m) release clause.
However, both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are unwilling to go that high for the Super Eagles frontman.
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Don’t move to Chelsea – Nigerian prophet advises Osimhen.
Renowned Nigerian prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen regarding a potential move to Chelsea.
The founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church cautions that such a transfer could adversely affect Osimhen’s career.
In a recent video, Ayodele urged Osimhen to reconsider joining the London club, asserting that a move to Chelsea could hinder his performance and career progression.
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Renowned Nigerian prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen regarding a potential move to Chelsea.
The founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church cautions that such a transfer could adversely affect Osimhen’s career.
In a recent video, Ayodele urged Osimhen to reconsider joining the London club, asserting that a move to Chelsea could hinder his performance and career progression.
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CAFWCL: Edo Queens outclass Hassacas Ladies 3-0, through to semis
Edo Queens thrashed Ghana’s Hassacas Ladies 3-0 in their second group game at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League qualifier in Bouake on Wednesday night.
The Nigerian champions sealed a place in the semi-final of the competition following their win.
The first half ended 0-0, with both teams failing to convert the chances they created.
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Edo Queens thrashed Ghana’s Hassacas Ladies 3-0 in their second group game at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League qualifier in Bouake on Wednesday night.
The Nigerian champions sealed a place in the semi-final of the competition following their win.
The first half ended 0-0, with both teams failing to convert the chances they created.
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Mbappe scores first Real Madrid goal on debut
Kylian Mbappe scored on his long-awaited Real Madrid debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta on Wednesday, putting Carlo Ancelotti’s side 2-0 up.
The 25-year-old French superstar finally joined Los Blancos this summer at the end of his Paris Saint-Germain contract after the Spanish champions spent years trying to sign him.
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Kylian Mbappe scored on his long-awaited Real Madrid debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta on Wednesday, putting Carlo Ancelotti’s side 2-0 up.
The 25-year-old French superstar finally joined Los Blancos this summer at the end of his Paris Saint-Germain contract after the Spanish champions spent years trying to sign him.
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Chelsea Close to Osimhen-Lukaku Swap Deal
Chelsea is on the verge of securing Victor Osimhen, with Romelu Lukaku and Cesare Casadei possibly heading to Napoli in exchange. The Blues hope to use the players to reduce Osimhen’s £100 million price tag. Lukaku's departure would also help Chelsea offload his hefty salary.
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Chelsea is on the verge of securing Victor Osimhen, with Romelu Lukaku and Cesare Casadei possibly heading to Napoli in exchange. The Blues hope to use the players to reduce Osimhen’s £100 million price tag. Lukaku's departure would also help Chelsea offload his hefty salary.
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Man United ‘Not Ready’ for Premier League Start – Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag admits Man United isn’t fully prepared for the Premier League opener against Fulham, citing injuries and new signings still settling in. Despite concerns, Ten Hag is optimistic about integrating Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, both recently signed from Bayern Munich. United seeks a strong start after finishing eighth last season.
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Erik ten Hag admits Man United isn’t fully prepared for the Premier League opener against Fulham, citing injuries and new signings still settling in. Despite concerns, Ten Hag is optimistic about integrating Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, both recently signed from Bayern Munich. United seeks a strong start after finishing eighth last season.
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Nigeria’s Olympic Failure Linked to Lack of Psychologists
Team Nigeria’s poor performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been blamed on the absence of sports psychologists. Experts at the Sports Psychologists Association of Nigeria (SPAN) conference emphasized that proper psychological support could have significantly improved the athletes’ outcomes.
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Team Nigeria’s poor performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been blamed on the absence of sports psychologists. Experts at the Sports Psychologists Association of Nigeria (SPAN) conference emphasized that proper psychological support could have significantly improved the athletes’ outcomes.
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Ajax Win Europa League Thriller After 34 Penalties
Ajax edged out Panathinaikos 13-12 in a marathon Europa League penalty shootout, requiring 34 spot kicks to settle the tie. The Dutch side moves on to face Jagiellonia Białystok in the play-off round.
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Ajax edged out Panathinaikos 13-12 in a marathon Europa League penalty shootout, requiring 34 spot kicks to settle the tie. The Dutch side moves on to face Jagiellonia Białystok in the play-off round.
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D’Tigers Drop in Latest FIBA Rankings
Nigeria's D’Tigers have fallen four spots to 42nd in the latest FIBA rankings. Once Africa's top team, they now rank sixth on the continent. Basketball enthusiasts are calling for urgent action to revive the team’s competitiveness.
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Nigeria's D’Tigers have fallen four spots to 42nd in the latest FIBA rankings. Once Africa's top team, they now rank sixth on the continent. Basketball enthusiasts are calling for urgent action to revive the team’s competitiveness.
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Strasbourg Sign Rayane Messi on Three-Year Deal
RC Strasbourg has signed 17-year-old winger Rayane Messi from Dijon FCO for around €1.2 million. The highly-rated France U17 international will join Strasbourg’s academy, with a contract running until 2027. The deal marks Strasbourg’s commitment to developing young talent.
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RC Strasbourg has signed 17-year-old winger Rayane Messi from Dijon FCO for around €1.2 million. The highly-rated France U17 international will join Strasbourg’s academy, with a contract running until 2027. The deal marks Strasbourg’s commitment to developing young talent.
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Super Falcons retain 36th position in latest FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles retained the 36th position in the latest FIFA women’s world ranking released on Friday.
The Super Falcons also maintained the first position in Africa.
Randy Waldrum’s side endured a disappointing showing at the 2024 Olympic Games.
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles retained the 36th position in the latest FIFA women’s world ranking released on Friday.
The Super Falcons also maintained the first position in Africa.
Randy Waldrum’s side endured a disappointing showing at the 2024 Olympic Games.
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Transfer: Okechukwu moves to Turkish club, Erzurumspor
Former U-23 Eagles captain, Azubuike Okechukwu has sealed a move to Turkish second division club, Erzurumspor.
Okechukwu was on the books of another Turkish club, Caykur Rizespor, last season.
The 27-year-old made 13 league appearances for Rizespor last season.
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Former U-23 Eagles captain, Azubuike Okechukwu has sealed a move to Turkish second division club, Erzurumspor.
Okechukwu was on the books of another Turkish club, Caykur Rizespor, last season.
The 27-year-old made 13 league appearances for Rizespor last season.
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PSG’s Goncalo Ramos Out for Three Months After Ankle Surgery
PSG striker Goncalo Ramos will be sidelined for three months due to ankle surgery following an injury in their Ligue 1 opener against Le Havre. Ramos, signed for €90 million, left the game after just 20 minutes.
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PSG striker Goncalo Ramos will be sidelined for three months due to ankle surgery following an injury in their Ligue 1 opener against Le Havre. Ramos, signed for €90 million, left the game after just 20 minutes.
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Drake Curse Strikes Again: Adesanya Loses to Du Plessis in UFC 305
Drake’s betting luck faltered once more as Israel Adesanya lost to Dricus du Plessis in UFC 305. The rapper had wagered $450,000 on Adesanya but lost when the Nigerian fighter was defeated by choke submission. This isn’t the first time Drake has lost a bet on Adesanya, reinforcing his reputation for bad luck in sports betting.
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Drake’s betting luck faltered once more as Israel Adesanya lost to Dricus du Plessis in UFC 305. The rapper had wagered $450,000 on Adesanya but lost when the Nigerian fighter was defeated by choke submission. This isn’t the first time Drake has lost a bet on Adesanya, reinforcing his reputation for bad luck in sports betting.
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UFC 305: Du Plessis Retains Title with Submission Win Over Adesanya
Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title by defeating Israel Adesanya with a fourth-round submission at UFC 305 in Perth. Despite Adesanya’s strong performance, du Plessis secured the win with a rear-naked choke, extending his winning streak to 10.
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Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title by defeating Israel Adesanya with a fourth-round submission at UFC 305 in Perth. Despite Adesanya’s strong performance, du Plessis secured the win with a rear-naked choke, extending his winning streak to 10.
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