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Sports · Vanguard ·EPL: Man City climb to top of table after 5-3 thriller against Sunderland
Manchester City moved to the top of the English Premier League table after defeating Sunderland 5-3 in a high-scoring match. The result gives City the lead in the standings, while Sunderland suffered a loss despite scoring three goals in the eight-goal thriller.
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Sports · Complete Sports ·U-20 FIFA WWC: Colombia Knocks Falconets Out After Dramatic Late Winner
Colombia eliminated Nigeria’s Falconets from the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup after scoring a dramatic late winner. The result ended Nigeria’s campaign in the competition, with Colombia advancing following the decisive goal in the closing stages of the match.
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Sports · Channels TV ·
Nigeria Suffer Late Defeat To Colombia In U-20 Women’s World Cup Quarter-Final
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team suffered a late defeat to Colombia in the quarter-final of the U-20 Women’s World Cup. The result ended Nigeria’s progress in the tournament at the last-eight stage, with Colombia advancing after deciding the match late.
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Sports · PM News ·
Brobbey’s hat-trick not enough as Man. City beat Sunderland in eight-goal thriller
Manchester City defeated Sunderland in an eight-goal match despite a hat-trick by Brobbey. His three goals were not enough to secure Sunderland victory, as City prevailed in a high-scoring contest. The headline does not provide the final score or further details about the match.
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Sports · Daily Post ·FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Three countries qualify for semi-final stage
Three countries have secured places in the semi-final stage of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The development marks the latest progress in the tournament’s knockout phase, with the identities of the qualified teams and details of the remaining fixtures requiring confirmation from the full report.
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Sports · Leadership News ·
Premier League: Man City Open 3-point Lead After 8-goal Thriller Against Sunderland
Manchester City have opened a three-point lead in the Premier League after an eight-goal thriller against Sunderland. The result strengthens City’s position at the top of the competition, while Sunderland’s involvement in the high-scoring match highlights the closely contested nature of the league’s latest action.
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2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Osimhen ruled out of G.Bissau, Madagascar matches
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen will miss the Super Eagles’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar. The headline does not specify why he has been ruled out or provide further details about the affected fixtures.
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Sports · Vanguard ·Barcelona set 2028 date for Messi tribute at Camp Nou
Barcelona have set 2028 as the date for a tribute to Lionel Messi at Camp Nou. The planned event will honour the former Barcelona captain and celebrate his contribution to the club, although the headline provides no further details about the format or timing of the ceremony.
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Sports · Daily Trust ·
Super Falconets crash out of U-20 World Cup
Nigeria’s Super Falconets have been eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The headline indicates that the team’s campaign has ended, although it does not provide details about the match, result, stage of elimination or circumstances surrounding their exit.
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Sports · Leadership News ·
AFCON 2027Q: Awoniyi Replaces Injured Osimhen In Super Eagles Squad
Taiwo Awoniyi has replaced Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The change follows Osimhen’s injury, with Awoniyi called up to provide an alternative in the national team’s preparations and matches for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
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Sports · Daily Trust ·
Osimhen ruled out of AFCON Qualifiers due to injury
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers because of an injury. His absence means he will not be available for the national team in the affected qualifying matches, although the headline does not provide details about the injury or his expected recovery timeline.
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Sports · Channels TV ·
Awoniyi Replaces Osimhen in Super Eagles Squad For 2027 AFCON Qualifiers
Taiwo Awoniyi has replaced Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The change means Awoniyi will represent the national team in the upcoming qualifying matches, while Osimhen will not be part of the squad for those fixtures.
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Sports · Daily Post ·Turkey: ‘Galatasaray is ordinary without Osimhen’ – Michael Lahoud
Michael Lahoud has said Turkish club Galatasaray is an ordinary team without Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen. His assessment highlights Osimhen’s perceived importance to the club, though the headline provides no further details about the circumstances or reasoning behind the former footballer’s remarks.
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Sports · The Punch ·Awoniyi replaces injured Osimhen for 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace Victor Osimhen, who is injured, in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. The change affects the Super Eagles’ preparations and selection for the upcoming qualifiers, with Awoniyi taking Osimhen’s place in the national team setup.
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Sports · The Punch ·
PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi under investigation in France for conflict of interest
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi is reportedly under investigation by French authorities over an alleged conflict of interest. The inquiry places the club chief under scrutiny in France, although the headline does not provide details about the suspected conduct, the stage of the investigation or any formal findings against him.
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Sports · Daily Post ·PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi under investigation
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi is reportedly under investigation, according to Daily Post. The headline does not specify the nature of the inquiry, the authorities involved, the allegations, or any potential consequences for the club executive.
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Sports · Daily Post ·Turkey: Iheanacho savours Bursaspor’s victory over Batman Petrolspor
Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho welcomed Bursaspor’s victory over Batman Petrolspor in Turkey. The headline indicates that the match result brought him satisfaction, but provides no further details about his performance, the scoreline, competition, or his comments regarding the win.
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Sports · Vanguard ·Taiwo Awoniyi replaces injured Osimhen for AFCON qualifiers
Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Osimhen’s injury has ruled him out of the fixtures, prompting the change as the national team prepares for its qualifying campaign.
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Sports · Complete Sports ·
AFCONQ 2027: I’m Ready To Help Super Eagles –Arokodare
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare says he is prepared to contribute to Nigeria’s campaign for qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. His comments indicate a willingness to support the national team as it pursues a place in the tournament, although the headline provides no further details about his role or plans.
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Sports · Daily Post ·AFCON 2027Q: Awoniyi replaces Osimhen in Super Eagles’ squad for Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau
Taiwo Awoniyi has replaced Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The change affects the team’s selection for the upcoming fixtures, with Awoniyi taking Osimhen’s place in the squad.
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