THE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, expressed regret over not purchasing Arsenal football club.In an interview with Francine Lacqua in New York, the billionaire revealed his longing to own a football club and specifically mentioned the Gunners, which were valued at approximately $2 billion during his contemplation.Dangote stated that his...
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JOHN STONES 98TH MINUTE EQUALISER SALVAGES THE DAY FOR MANCHESTER CITYBY IBIDUNNI DOYINSOLA
Manchester City came into this match unbeaten and without a loss in nine home meetings against Arsenal, this fixture was the talk of the weekend both sides have been top two in the last Premier League seasons. Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arterta opted out for a 4-4-2 formation with David Raya in between the sticks, William...
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CRISTIANO RONALDO: 902 CAREER GOALS AND STILL COUNTINGBY OLUWASEGUN AMINU
Cristiano Ronaldo has proved that he is the ‘G.O.A.T’ Greatest of All Times, when he made history to become the first player to score 900 career goals. Making his debut for Sporting CP against Inter Milan in the Champions League qualifying round at José Alvalade stadium on 14th, August 2002 at age 17. Ronaldo went...
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WHO WILL WIN THE BALLON D’OR?BY OLUWASEGUN AMINU
The nominees for the 2023/24 season was announced on 4th September 2024 In which there are three major favorites; Vinicius Junior, Rodrigo Hernandez, Jude Bellingham. Vinicius Junior had an unbelievable campaign last season which we saw him registering 24 goals and 11assists In 39 games, he won the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid and...
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Basketball IS STILL CRAWLING IN NIGERIA…BaileyTheSubstance Publication: TheSubstance Publication:
Bailey Segun Ayodele What sparks your interest in wheelchair basketball?BAILEY: I wasn’t interested in wheelchair basketball till a coach called me and introduced me to it, at first I couldn’t practice because there was no wheel chair to train with, I left but there was this tournament in 2012, of Hon Victor Ochei, a friend...
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BONIFACE’S BAYER LEVERKUSEN THRASH FEYENOORD 4-0 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE By Ibidunni Doyinsola
The 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League season marked Bayer Leverkusen’s 14th appearance in the competition, and they started off in spectacular fashion with a 4-0 win against Dutch side Feyenoord. Under the guidance of head coach Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Lukas Hradecky took his place in goal, Jonathan Tah anchored the...
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ADEMOLA’S ATALANTA FALL SHORT AS REAL MADRID WIN SIXTH UEFA SUPER CUP. By: Ibidunni Doyinsola
The 2024 UEFA Super Cup Final did not disappoint. The winner of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League came to play the first official European club tie of the season. The anticipation in the build-up to this game was great, as fans wanted to see big-name signing Kylian Mbappe make his debut and...
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PFA NAME COLE PALMER YOUNG PLAYER OF 2023/24 SEASON By Oluwasegun Aminu
Chelsea winger Cole Palmer has been named the PFA (Professional Football Association) young player for 2023/24 season on the 20th of August 2024.His first season at Stamford Bridge was an undeniable success, the 22-year-old player scoring 25 goals with 15 assists in his 45 games in all competitions, following his move from Manchester City.With 22...
PHOTO NEWS: Saudi Arabia Wins Bid To Host 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
AFC President Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa presents Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sports and Youth Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal al-Saud with a plaque, appointing Saudi Arabi as the host of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, during the 33rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress at the Gulf Convention Centre in Manama on February 1, 2023. Photo credit:...
SPORT: Folarin Balogun Nets A Hat Trick, Makes Him Top Scorer In France.
21-year-old Arsenal loanee, Folarin Balogun, has a hat trick for Reims on Wednesday night, in a 4-2 win over Lorient in Ligue 1 play, making him the top goalscorer.The France top scorer has 14 goals in 19 league matches, now officially surpassing Neymar & Mbappé etc as top goalscorer. The striker scored from the penalty...