Category: Sports
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SALAH SCORES, BUT LIVERPOOL STUMBLE AGAINST BOTTOM CLUB WOLVES
Mohamed Salah finally ended his 10-game Premier League goal drought — but it wasn’t enough to save Liverpool from a damaging 2-1 defeat to Wolves at Molineux. The loss is a serious blow to Liverpool’s Champions League hopes. The defending champions sit fifth with 48 points from 29 games, and could slip to sixth if…
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EVERTON END HOME DROUGHT, LEEDS SLIP CLOSER TO TROUBLE
Everton finally found their groove at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, snapping a seven-match home winless streak with a solid 2-0 victory over Burnley — and boosting their European qualification hopes in the process. First-half heroics from James Tarkowski and a cool second-half finish by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed the win, lifting David Moyes’ side to eighth…
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BARAU FC STUN PLATEAU UNITED WITH LATE COMEBACK WIN
What a turnaround at the Sani Abacha Stadium! Barau FC came from behind to defeat Plateau United 2-1 in their Matchday 28 clash of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Plateau United struck early, with Vincent Temitope scoring in just the 4th minute. But the hosts responded in the 38th minute when Henry Ezeonye tapped…
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NRFF’S ‘RUGBY RISING’ ENGAGES 5,000+ GIRLS NATIONWIDE
Women’s rugby in Nigeria is gaining serious ground! The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) says over 5,000 girls have taken part in its Rugby Rising programme across the country. According to media coordinator Tolu Oguntimehin, the four-month initiative delivered structured training sessions in schools, community centres and academies — all guided by World Rugby safety…
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HFN KICKS OFF ‘TRAIN THE TRAINER’ COACHING CLINIC IN SOUTHWEST
Handball development in the Southwest just got a major boost as the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) begins a four-day coaching clinic tagged “Train the Trainer.” The programme, which started Monday at Rowe Park Sports Centre, brings together coaches from all six Southwest states, with three sponsored by each state and others joining from academies…
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NEYMAR HITS BACK WITH BRACE TO REVIVE WORLD CUP HOPES
Written off by critics just days ago, Neymar answered in the only way he knows how — with goals. The 34-year-old winger ended his goal drought in style, scoring twice in Santos’ 2-1 league win over Vasco da Gama — a performance that could reignite his push for Brazil’s World Cup squad. Before Thursday’s clash,…
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PSG ADVANCE TO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16 AFTER STIRRING 2-2 DRAW WITH MONACO
Paris St Germain survive a scare against 10-man Monaco, moving through 5-4 on aggregate to the knockout stage. Holders PSG booked their spot in the Champions League last 16 following a 2-2 home draw with Monaco. Despite falling behind at halftime to Maghnes Akliouche, Marquinhos equalised in the 60th minute, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s strike six…
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GALATASARAY SURVIVE JUVENTUS SCARE, STORM INTO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16
Drama in Turin as Galatasaray lose on the night but seal a thrilling aggregate victory after extra-time heroics. Galatasaray were beaten 3-2 by Juventus on Wednesday night, but it was the Turkish giants who had the last laugh, advancing 7-5 on aggregate to the Champions League round of 16. Trailing 5-2 from the first leg…
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REAL MADRID FIGHT BACK TO ELIMINATE BENFICA, BOOK LAST-16 SPOT
Champions League drama as Real Madrid overturn early setback to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory and march into the knockout stage. Real Madrid showed their trademark resilience on Wednesday night, coming from behind to beat Benfica 2-1 and secure a 3-1 aggregate win. Despite carrying a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, Madrid were stunned…
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ASUU KICKS OFF SPORTS FIESTA TO BOOST LECTURERS’ HEALTH, PRODUCTIVITY
Concerned about stress-related deaths and declining wellbeing among lecturers, ASUU has turned to sports, medical checks, and scholarships to promote healthier, longer, and more productive academic lives. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AEFUNAI) branch, has launched a week-long sporting fiesta aimed at improving the health, longevity, and productivity…
