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AFCON 2023: Ekong, Aina and Lookman stars in Best XI 

AFCON 2023: Ekong, Aina and Lookman stars in Best XI 

Super Eagles players William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman have been named in the Best XI of the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The trio were impressive in Nigeria’s AFCON 2023 campaign, propelling the three-time African champions to their eighth final where they lost 2-1 to hosts Côte d’Ivoire at the

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Diaz’s second-half strike seals Real Madrid’s victory over RB Leipzig

Diaz’s second-half strike seals Real Madrid’s victory over RB Leipzig

Brahim Diaz scored in the second-half as Real Madrid secured victory over host RB Leipzig in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie. The hosts did put the ball in the back of the net two minutes into the encounter through Benjamin Sesko, only to see the goal ruled out by

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Tinubu doles award and prizes on the Super Eagles

Tinubu doles award and prizes on the Super Eagles

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, has appreciated the effort of the Super Eagles at the just concluded Nations Cup in Ivory Coast.  Tinubu declared that each player would receive a piece of land, flats in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and a national award known as the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON). Meanwhile, the 34th edition of AFCON has ended, but the memories remain fresh in the minds of football fans who expected the Super Eagles of Nigeria to have won their

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Ancelotti lauds team spirit ahead of Madrid’s UCL clash with RB Leipzig

Ancelotti lauds team spirit ahead of Madrid’s UCL clash with RB Leipzig

Carlo Ancelotti addressed the press at the RB Arena ahead of the Champions League last 16 clash between Leipzig and Real Madrid later today. Coming from an impressive 4-0 league victory over Girona last weekend, Ancelotti emphasized the team’s positive momentum and excitement for the UCL return, highlighting the need for a strong defensive and

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Juventus suffers shocking defeat to Udinese 

Juventus suffers shocking defeat to Udinese 

Udinese clinched their third victory in Serie A this season with a surprising 1-0 over Juventus at the Allianz Stadium, to dent their title hopes. Juventus who were looking to bounce back from their first back-to-back winless run for the first time this season dominated possession in the opening 20 minutes, with Federico Chiesa and

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