Africa’s wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote, has expressed his regret for not purchasing Premier League football club Arsenal. The Nigerian billionaire, an avid supporter of the London based team, had the opportunity to acquire the club for $2 billion. In an interview with Bloomberg, Dangote admitted, I regret not buying Arsenal when I had the chance. […]
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Community Action Through Sports CATS Ladies showcased their prowess at the Southern Finals of the inaugural Girls Play Sports Football Tournament on Sunday, September 22, 2024, held at the New Maracana Stadium, Ajegunle, Lagos. They began the tournament with a commanding 4-0 victory over Adewale Babes, setting a dominant tone from the start. In their
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The signing of Hamzat Balogun by Burnley is more than just a routine acquisition it represents the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent and investing in players with untapped potential. After an impressive trial with the club’s U21 side, Balogun’s versatility and adaptability stood out. Capable of playing in five different positions primarily as a
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Tolu Arokodare, a 23 year old striker, has emerged as the joint top scorer in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League with six goals this season. His latest goal helped Genk secure their sixth consecutive victory, further solidifying their position at the top of the league table. Reflecting on his form, Arokodare humbly remarked, It shows
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Enugu Rangers’ journey in the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League came to an abrupt end after a 3-1 loss to Esperanca Sagrada in Luanda on Sunday. Despite winning the first leg of the second preliminary round 1-0 in Uyo, Rangers could not hold onto their advantage, losing 3-2 on aggregate. This defeat extends Rangers’ absence from
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The third round of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL season unfolded with several surprising outcomes, making it a memorable weekend for fans and teams alike. Here are the key takeaways from Matchday 3. Remo Stars Continue Their Perfect Run Remo Stars achieved a significant 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars, extending their flawless start
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Former Flying Eagles and current Montpellier striker Jerome Akor Adams believes he is on track but acknowledges the need to improve further as he continues his journey in the French Ligue 1. Akor, who recently scored a brace in Montpellier’s 3-2 win over Auxerre, has been making an impact since joining the club in 2023.
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Brentford has announced that Nigerian defender Val Adedokun has joined Hungarian club Diósgyőri VTV on a season long loan. This move comes shortly after Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka was loaned to Bundesliga side Augsburg. Adedokun, who has been a key player for Brentford’s B team, will look to gain valuable first team experience at
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Chidera Festus, a young and passionate aspiring referee, was among over 100 participants at the FIFA Yemisi Gives Back symposium held at the Lagos State Referee Association Secretariat on September 21st. The event, organized by Nigerian FIFA referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, aimed to inspire and educate the next generation of female referees. Chidera expressed her
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Remo Stars ascended to the top of the NPFL standings after a 2-0 victory against Kano Pillars. Goals from Sodiq Ismail and Franck Mawuena secured the win, maintaining Remo Stars’ perfect start to the season with nine points from their first three matches. Elsewhere in the NPFL, Niger Tornadoes also earned a 2-1 away victory
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