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Nigeria midfielder, Mary Saiki has fired a warning to China ahead of the sides group game clash at the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.

World rated Number 18 Tennis Player Aruna Quadri has once again talked down on his chances of emerging the winner of the ongoing ITTF Nigerian Open. Quadri is remaining modest and has downplayed been clear favourite to emerge as winner of the tournament days after hitting his highest career ranking of 18th in the ITTF world ranking. Quadri speaking on the pathway to the final said the quality of players playing in the tournament is strong enough to acknowledge the enormity of the task in emerging as the champion of the 2018 ITTF Nigeria open. Alexey Liventsov is…

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri and other top seeds, including Liventsov Alexey from Russia and Olah Benedek from Finland will begin their campaigns for honours at the 2018 Nigeria Open championship. The total prize money for the annual table tennis championship is $46,000. In the men’s singles category, the winner will be rewarded with $5,000, and finalist $2,500, while in the women’s single category, the winner and finalist will enjoy the same prize reward as that of the men. As for the men and women’s doubles, $3,000 will be the take home prize for the winner while the finalist will be rewarded…

A world Cup snub and failed trial in Norway will not daunt the spirit of Junior Lokosa as the striker insists he’s still focused on doing what he knows best; to score goals.

Africa’s top ranked Table Tennis player, Aruna Quadri does not consider himself favorite for the 2018 ITTF Nigeria Open.

Rasheedat Ajibade’s lone effort from the spot gave the Super Falconets a much-needed win against the very impressive Haiti U20 National team. Germany will face Haiti in their final group game next Monday at the Stade de la Rabine while China will face Nigeria Clos Gastel Stadium in Léhon at the same time on the same day. More Follows…

Philippe Coutinho has been handed the coveted No 7 shirt at Barcelona, having worn the No 14 since he joined from Liverpool in January. Arda Turan had been the holder of the prestigious No 7 shirt, also previously worn by the likes of Luis Figo, David Villa and Henrik Larsson, but his loan move to Istanbul Basaksehir has freed it up. Coutinho last wore the No 7 shirt during his final season at Inter Milan before joining Liverpool in 2013. He wore the No 10 shirt with distinction at Anfield. Luis Figo is the most famous full-time wearer of Barca’s coveted…

Atletico Madrid defender and Uruguay Skipper Diego Godin has reportedly turned down a deadline-day approach from Manchester United. United boss Jose Mourinho is still eager to bolster his defensive options before today’s 5 pm deadline, and speculation emerged earlier today that the club had contacted Atletico over a possible deal for Godin. The Red Devils are understood to have triggered the €25m (£22.5m) release clause in Godin’s contract and offered the Uruguayan a deal worth around €9m (£8.1m). However, respected Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the 32-year-old has rejected the chance to move to Old Trafford and has no desire to leave the Wanda Metropolitano.…

Turkish club, Trabzonspor are moving close to secure the transfer of Nigerian forward, Anthony Nwakaeme from Isreali side, Hapoel Be’er Sheva. Nwakaeme is currently playing in Isreal with Hapoel Be’er Sheva team and it has been reported that Trabzonspor are in talks with the Super Eagles star. Turkish club, Trabzonspor are looking to secure the transfer of Nigerian forward, Anthony Nwakaeme from Isreali side, Hapoel Be’er Sheva according to aksam.com.tr. Both clubs, according to the report,  are already in talks to thrash out the deal which could be completed in a couple of days. Nwakaeme, 29, who can…

Super Eagles forward, Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon has expressed his delight after making his first appearance for Levante in Wednesday’s pre-season game vs Albacete Balompie. The 23-year-old Eagles star came off the bench in the 73rd minute and was impressive on the Night as his new side shared the points with Albacete. The game ended in a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes with Levante winning 6-5 on penalties. Simon, however, converted the second penalty for Levante UD. He took to his social media handles to express his delight on Wednesday Night: I m so excited to put on…