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Rivers United Duo Make Team of The Week

Rivers United duo, Nyima Nwagua and Joseph Onoja have been selected in CAF Confederation Cup Team of the Week. Nwagua scored a brace in Rivers United’s 2-2 home draw against Congolese outfit, Diable Noirs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday. Winger Onoja also put up an impressive …

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Rivers United Sign Ghanaian Striker, Shiraz

Rivers United have completed the signing of Mohammed Shiraz from Nigeria National League side, City Football Club of Abuja. Newsextra24, reports. Shiraz, a Ghanian national, joined the Nigeria Premier Football League champions for an undisclosed fee. The prolific attacker’s arrival increased the number of Ghanians at the club to four. …

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Todd Boehly Sacks Two Chelsea Staff

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has sacked Jason Griffin after 30 years at the club. Boehly also fired Griffin’s assistant and son, Reisse. Griffin since 2003, led a team of more than 10 people, including his son, who were responsible for maintaining the pitches at Stamford Bridge, the Cobham training ground …

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Roberto Welcomes Messi Back To Camp Nou

Barcelona defender, Sergi Roberto, has welcomed Lionel Messi back to Camp Nou. Messi left Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. Speaking after Barcelona’s El Clasico 2-1 victory over Real Madrid on Sunday, Spanish journalist Gerard Romero asked Roberto whether Barcelona’s dressing room was ready for Messi’s return in the …

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Ex-Super Eagles Coach Oliseh Gushes Over ‘Superstar’ Osimhen

Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh is in awe of Victor Osimhen’s quality. Osimhen has received plaudits for his impressive displays for Serie A side, Napoli this season. The forward scored twice in Napoli’s 3-0 win against Bundesliga club, Eintracht Frankfurt at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday. …

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Champions League Semi-Final Draw Confirmed [Full Fixtures]

The Champions League semi-final draw has been concluded. The draw which was conducted on Friday followed immediately after the quarter-final draw. Holders Real Madrid will take on Chelsea in the quarter-final stage and the winner of the tie will take on the winner between Manchester and Bayern Munich in the …

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Nigerian Forward, Orban Nominated For Two Awards

KAA Gent forward, Gift Orban has been nominated for the UEFA Europa Conference League Player and Goal of the Week awards. Orban scored a hat-trick in Gent’s 4-1 win against Istanbul Basaksehir on Tuesday night. It was the fastest-ever hat-trick in the history of the UEFA Europa Conference League. West …

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Remo Stars Sign Anaemena From Saudi Arabian Club

Big centre-back, Ifeanyi Anaemena has linked up with Nigeria Premier Football League club, Remo Stars. Anaemena joined the Sky Blue Stars from Saudi Arabian club, Al-Nahdah FC. Newsextra24 learnt that the defender has already completed his medical and started training with the Ikenne club. The 31-year-old made his name during …

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Osimhen Names Player He Wants To Emulate

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has named Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, as the player he wants to emulate. Osimhen said that Drogba is his idol in football, adding that he loved watching the Ivorian legend when he was growing up as a kid. Speaking with Sport1, the Nigerian international said, “Didier …

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