YOUNG Nigerian forward Zadok Yohanna has completed his switch to Brighton from AIK Stockholm. Brighton confirmed the move today, with the 18-year-old winger signing a five-year contract and the English …
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Teenager Andreeva coasts in French Open final to clinch first Grand Slam title
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readTEENAGER Mirra Andreeva has claimed her first-ever Grand Slam title, denying Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska a fairytale French Open victory. Andreeva, 19, today fulfilled the potential she has long shown …
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World Cup without Super Eagles ‘not normal’ — Zaidu Sanusi
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readSUPER Eagles of Nigeria defender Zaidu Sanusi has admitted that it is strange for ten teams from Africa to be at the World Cup without the three-time African champions being …
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Oshoala on target as Super Falcons edge Senegal in WAFCON friendly
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readTHE Super Falcons of Nigeria began their preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 friendly victory over Senegal’s in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, today. Veteran striker Asisat …
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Zverev overcomes Mensik to reach second French Open final
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readALEXANDER Zverev moved to the verge of a long-awaited first Grand Slam title as the second seed saw off Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach his second French Open …
LIVERPOOL have appointed former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as their head coach. The Spaniard has signed a a two-year contract with the Reds to replace the sacked Arne Slot. Liverpool …
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Teenager Andreeva thrashes Kostyuk to reach French Open final
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readRUSSIAN teenager Mirra Andreeva powered into her maiden Grand Slam final with a ruthless 6-1 6-3 victory over Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in a politically charged French Open semi-final today. The …
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Poland strike late to rescue draw vs Super Eagles in Warsaw
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readPOLAND scored in added time of both halves to hold the Super Eagles of Nigeria to a 2-2 draw in a friendly match tonight in Warsaw. Goals by Terem Moffi …
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French Open: Shnaider stuns Sabalenka to reach first Grand Slam semi-final
by Nurudeen Obalola 3 minutes readRUSSIAN outsider Diana Shnaider battled from a set and a double break down to shock world number one Aryna Sabalenka 3-6 7-5 6-0 in blustery conditions and charge into the …
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DR Congo vs Chile World Cup friendly in Spain cancelled over Ebola fears
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readDEMOCRATIC Republic of Congo’s friendly against Chile in Spain next week to prepare for the World Cup has been cancelled after authorities raised health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in …