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September 13, 2019
Disowned for the love of the Wrestling! The rise of Odunayo Adekuoroye
by Joan Igbava
written by Joan Igbava
Unbeaten Nigeria and African champion, Odunayo Adekuoroye who started her wrestling career in 2009 never intentionally had the zeal for wrestling as a sport rather she focused on athletics as she was a runner in her school, but after she was turned down in Athletics; which left her sad and heartbroken, Wrestling was her only option which turned out to be a major breakthrough.
Leaked! Ivory Coast-born teenage footballer who is behind Chelsea’s transfer ban
written by Adebanjo Ogunseye
German Magazine Der Spiegel have leaked information about the transaction that landed Chelsea in hot water with World Football governing body. FIFA, leading to the transfer ban slapped on the premier league side.
Nigeria’s Men basketball team, D’Tigers, Thursday arrived the country after their exploits at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China.
Pukki Party! Norwich Striker beats Sterling, Aguero and Firmino to Player of the Month Award
written by Adebanjo Ogunseye
Norwich striker 29 year-old Teemu Pukki has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for August.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has cleared the air as regards the return of the disgraced former national team coach Salisu Yusuf, who was banned for accepting bribe, with regards to his position in the NFF’s employment.
The Enugu State FA have assured it will stage a hitch free NNL Super 4 playoff tournament.
Substitute Alex Aghahowa Otakho was on hand to rescue Lobi Stars as the 2018 NPFL champions secured a hard fought 1-0 won against Cynosure FC in a pre season tournament.
Time running out! Nigerian Para-Athletes will miss Tokyo 2020 – Onye
by Joan Igbava
written by Joan Igbava
2016 Paralympic Champion Lauritta Onye has appealed to the Ministry of Sports to do more for para-athletes, to ensure that they attend the forthcoming 2019 World Championship in Dubai, which serves as an Paralympic qualifier, after most missed out on the Championship in France.
Enyimba FC midfielder, Oladipo Tunde-Austin says of the team is fully prepared, psyched up and eager to take on Al-Hilal Omdurman in their first-leg CAF Champions League tie this weekend.
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