Titus Okere made history as the first Nigerian to sign with a European club when he joined Swindon Town FC in February 1953. Prior to this, he had a remarkable football journey, starting with Ziks Athletic Club Bombers in 1938 and later moving to Lagos Railways, where he captained the team.Born in Owerri, Okere achieved...
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NPFL Matchday 29 Wrap-Up: Rangers Move into Continental Spots, Remo Stars Extend Lead, and Lobi Stars Sink Deeper
Ikorodu City secured a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer in their NPFL Matchday 29 clash against Enyimba, earning a valuable point. Remo Stars continued their strong run with a 2-0 victory over Heartland, extending their lead at the top to eight points. Rangers International also impressed with a 3-0 win against Kwara United, moving into the continental...
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Historic Milestone for Kazakhstan: Kyzaibay Secures Third World Boxing Gold
Kazakh boxer Nazym Kyzaibay won the 2025 International Boxing Association (IBA) Women’s World Boxing Championships from March 9 to 16 in Niš, Serbia, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service. Competing in the 48-kilogram category, Kyzaibay secured a decisive victory in the final against Russia’s Iuliia Chumgalakova. Having previously won world championship titles in 2014...
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Former North Macedonia Youth International Andrej Lazarov Dies While Rescuing Others from Nightclub Fire
Former North Macedonia youth international Andrej Lazarov has tragically passed away after attempting to save others from a fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia. The football community is in shock, with tributes pouring in for the 25 year old. His club, FC Shkupi, expressed deep sorrow in an official statement: “With deep sorrow, we...
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Newcastle United Make History with First Trophy Win Since 1969
Newcastle United made history yesterday after beating Liverpool at Wembley to win their first trophy since 1969. The Magpies went ahead in the first half through Dan Burn. It was a memorable week for the 33-year-old, as he had just received his first call-up to the England squad. Alexander Isak doubled Newcastle’s advantage in the...
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Super Eagles Officials, Osimhen, Onyemaechi, Others Arrives Kigali Early For Qualifiers
The Super Eagles has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, to prepare for their upcoming qualifiers. All officials and players from Nigeria arrived in Kigali on Sunday night and were received by the Ambassador of Nigeria to Rwanda. Players in camp Amas Obasogie Tolu Arokodare Kayode Bankole Victor Osimhen Bruno Onyemaechi Papa Daniel
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WBO Orders Oleksandr Usyk to Negotiate Title Defense Against Joseph Parker
The WBO has ordered World Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk to begin negotiations with Joseph Parker for a mandatory title defense. The governing body announced that both fighters have 30 days to reach an agreement, after which a purse bid will be called if terms are not settled. Usyk currently holds the WBC, WBA (Super), and...
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High School Track Runner Who Hit Competitor With Iron Baton Holds Rally Outside School, Appreciates Supporters For Believing Her Story.
Alaila Everett, a senior at I.C. Norcom High School in a new video thanked her family members and others for supporting and believing that she was incapable of intentionally hitting her competitor with an iron baton during a relay. At the rally organised for her, Everett tearfully maintained her innocence claiming that the assault was...