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NPFL: Sporting Lagos confirm Biffo as new head coach

A member of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Sporting Lagos , has announced Abdullahi Biffo as the teams new head coach. Biffo, known for his attacking and possession-based style is taking over from Paul Offor who was relieved of
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20 Apr 2024

UCL: Real Madrid eliminate defending champions, Man City

Manchester Citys ambitious quest for a breathtaking "Double Trebble" came to a crashing halt on Wednesday night after their elimination from the UEFA Champions League . Pep Guardiolas men won the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup
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18 Apr 2024

UCL: Pain for Arsenal as Kimmich heads Bayern Munich into semi-final

Arsenals Champions League hopes were shattered dramatically on Wednesday as Bayern Munich secured a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to a 63rd-minute header from Joshua Kimmich. With both sides playing out a 2-2 draw in the first leg at the Emirat
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18 Apr 2024

NPFL: Finidi, Amuneke light up Oriental Derby in Aba

Legendary Nigerian footballers Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke added a touch of glamour to Tuesdays Nigeria Premier Football League match in Aba, where Enyimba and Heartland clashed in the highly anticipated Oriental Derby. Both George a
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17 Apr 2024

Barca, Atletico fall in Champions League quarter-finals

Both Barcelona and Atletico Madrids journeys in the UEFA Champions League ended on Tuesday night after suffering defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund, respectively. Mbappe nails Barcelona Kylian Mbappe spearheaded a thrillin
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17 Apr 2024

JOF U-13 Cup: Zamadek Boys, HB Utility to battle for top prize

Zamadek Boys of Lagos Island and HB Utility from Ilupeju have qualified for the final of the 5th edition of the JOF U-13 Cup football championship. The two teams booked their places in the final of the grassroots football tournament when th
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17 Apr 2024

NPFL Roundup:Rangers, Sporting Lagos win derby tests

The race for the NPFL title intensified as Matchday 30 witnessed thrilling action across the nine-match venues spread around Nigeria. Seven home wins, a single draw, and one away defeat were recorded, with 25 goals scored. Enyimba , Sporting Lagos
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17 Apr 2024

Chelsea 6-0 Everton: Four-goal hero Palmer selects favourite strike as Blues win big

Cole Palmer stole the show at Stamford Bridge on Monday night, bagging four of the goals for Chelsea in their dominant 6-0 thrashing of Everton. The 21-year-olds performance not only secured a crucial victory but also propelled him to the t
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16 Apr 2024

EPL: Arsenal, Liverpool drop points in title race

The Premier League title race took a dramatic turn this weekend, with both Arsenal and Liverpool suffering surprise defeats at home. Liverpools hopes of regaining the title were dealt a major blow after a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace.
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15 Apr 2024