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CAF gives Osimhen new name after assisting the first goal.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has honored Victor Osimhen as the “Lion of Africa” and praised his instrumental role in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Cameroon during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash. In the match, Ademola Lookman scored both goals for Nigeria, with Osimhen assisting in the first goal. CAF […]

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AFCON: Nigeria 2 Cameroon 0, Watch Highlights

Nigeria secured a significant 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the Round of 16 match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Ademola Lookman was the star of the show, scoring two goals in each half to lead Nigeria to triumph over the Indomitable Lions. The first goal came after Victor Osimhen made a break and […]

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Anderlecht-Genk match to be replayed after VAR error

A high-profile match in Belgium involving Anderlecht and Genk will undergo a full replay due to a VAR error and an incorrect application of the rules. The incident occurred in the 23rd minute when Genk’s Yira Sor scored from a rebound after a penalty miss by Bryan Heynan. Replays revealed that Sor was inside the […]

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‘I will sleep a bit better’ says Guardiola after Klopp sudden revelation

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, expressed his surprise at Jurgen Klopp’s announcement to leave Liverpool at the end of the current season, acknowledging Klopp as his “biggest rival” in English football. Guardiola lauded Klopp as an exceptional manager and person, recognizing the significant challenge Liverpool has posed to Manchester City in recent years. […]

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Sinner ends Djokovic’s quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title

Jannik Sinner halted Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title by defeating the Serbian in the Australian Open semi-final, ending Djokovic’s remarkable 33-match winning streak at Melbourne Park. Sinner secured his first major final appearance by overcoming Djokovic 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, despite dropping his first set of the tournament. The […]

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Sabalenka defeats Zheng to defend Australian Open title

Aryna Sabalenka demonstrated her dominance in the Australian Open final, defeating China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in just 76 minutes to secure her second Grand Slam title. She is the first woman in over a decade to successfully defend the Australian Open title, with the last instance being Victoria Azarenka’s win in 2013. Sabalenka’s victory […]

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Kalvin Phillips moves to WestHam on loan

Kalvin Phillips, a midfielder for Manchester City, has sealed a loan move to West Ham for the remainder of the season in a bid to enhance his prospects for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament. Despite limited appearances for Manchester City, Phillips has been a consistent selection for the England national team under Gareth Southgate. His […]

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Jurgen Klopp’s next possible club revealed

Reports from Sport suggest that Barcelona president Joan Laporta has long been an admirer of Jurgen Klopp, but his previous contractual commitments in the Premier League had made the prospect of him joining Barcelona unattainable. However, following Klopp’s announcement of his departure from Liverpool after nine years, citing that he is “running out of energy,” […]

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Winning AFCON is my priority – Victor Osimhen

Napoli and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has expressed his desire to win the AFCON title in Ivory Coast. In response to criticisms about his scoring form at the tournament, Osimhen emphasized that goal droughts are common for strikers and assured that his goals will come when it matters most. He underlined the team’s focus […]

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