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actress Mary Mina, portraying a high priestess, ignited the torch using a backup flame instead of a parabolic mirror...
17/04/2024

actress Mary Mina, portraying a high priestess, ignited the torch using a backup flame instead of a parabolic mirror due to cloudy skies during a spectacular ceremony in ancient Olympia, marking the 100-day countdown for the Games. The torch will journey through Greece and , covering over 5,000 kilometers until it arrives in Paris for the opening ceremony on July 26.

The relay began with Greek rower Stefanos Douskos, a gold medalist in 2021, running to a monument containing the heart of French Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the driving force behind the modern Olympic movement, symbolizing the historic link between the two nations.

The 23-year-old and Paris FC goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is one of the nominees for the Ligue 1 Feminine award in . ...
17/04/2024

The 23-year-old and Paris FC goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is one of the nominees for the Ligue 1 Feminine award in .

staged a remarkable comeback as Kylian Mbappe scored twice in a chaotic showdown to dismantle and secure their spot ...
16/04/2024

staged a remarkable comeback as Kylian Mbappe scored twice in a chaotic showdown to dismantle and secure their spot in the Champions League semi-finals.

Despite trailing 3-2 after the first leg, PSG capitalized on an early Barcelona red card to clinch victory and advance to the last four for the first time since 2021. The first leg of the semi-final is scheduled for April 30th, with the second leg to follow on May 7th.

stormed into their first semi-final in 11 years with a remarkable second-half comeback, defeating 5-4 on aggregate...
16/04/2024

stormed into their first semi-final in 11 years with a remarkable second-half comeback, defeating 5-4 on aggregate.

Despite trailing 2-1 from the first leg in , Dortmund swiftly reversed their fortunes in the tie, with Julian Brandt and Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen finding the net from challenging angles in the opening half.

honors football sensation Victor Osimhen with a magnificent sculpture.
15/04/2024

honors football sensation Victor Osimhen with a magnificent sculpture.

15/04/2024

The Beijing Half Marathon organizers are investigating after footage shared widely online appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China's He Jie to win. In the footage, Ethiopian athlete Dejene Hailu and Kenyan runners Robert Keter and W***y Mnangat can be seen pointing to the finish line and apparently waving He Jie out in front, while appearing to slow down. Moments later, He Jie crossed the finish line a mere second ahead of the three African runners, who even congratulated him.

In an electrifying performance that ignited the hearts of fans, midfielder Cole Palmer and teammates displayed a maste...
15/04/2024

In an electrifying performance that ignited the hearts of fans, midfielder Cole Palmer and teammates displayed a masterclass performance, stunning with a 6-0 in an awe-inspiring display at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. Palmer's scoring a mesmerizing hat-trick within a mere 29 minutes.

While just before halftime, Jackson compounded Everton's misery by volleying in Marc Cucurella's cut-back, while Palmer secured his fourth goal from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute. And substitute Alfie Gilchrist's first goal for the club from a tight angle.

Victor Boniface's possible chances of winning the Player of the Year award are very possible, On these impressive stat...
15/04/2024

Victor Boniface's possible chances of winning the Player of the Year award are very possible,

On these impressive stats:

27 goal contributions in 27 games for ,

Securing the title and a 60% chance of winning the Europa League.

Based on these stats, is there any other player who poses a threat to him?

Willie Limond, the former and super-lightweight champion, has passed away at the age of 45. Hailing from Glasgow, Li...
15/04/2024

Willie Limond, the former and super-lightweight champion, has passed away at the age of 45. Hailing from Glasgow, Limond enjoyed a successful professional boxing career, securing victory in 42 out of his 48 fights between 1999 and 2023, with 13 wins by knockout.

delivered a remarkable performance, shocking at the Emirates Stadium and propelling to the forefront of the Premie...
14/04/2024

delivered a remarkable performance, shocking at the Emirates Stadium and propelling to the forefront of the Premier League title race. Despite high expectations following Liverpool's surprising defeat to . #

Premier League title race hits significant setback following a disappointing 1-0 loss to at Anfield after Eberechi E...
14/04/2024

Premier League title race hits significant setback following a disappointing 1-0 loss to at Anfield after Eberechi Eze capitalized on Tyrick Mitchell's cut-back to complete a fluid Palace attack, granting the visitors a deserved lead heading into halftime.

Bayer Leverkusen lifted the Bundesliga title for the first time in their 120-year history on Sunday, a 5-0 victory over ...
14/04/2024

Bayer Leverkusen lifted the Bundesliga title for the first time in their 120-year history on Sunday, a 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen breaking Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the German top flight.

FULL TIME | FA Cup semi-finalManchester United 2-1 Chelsea
14/04/2024

FULL TIME | FA Cup semi-final
Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea

HALF TIME | FA Cup semi-finalManchester United 2-1 Chelsea
14/04/2024

HALF TIME | FA Cup semi-final
Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea

[PARIS OLYMPICS]Supporters weeping after suffers 2-0 defeat at home and lost Women’s football slots to .
14/04/2024

[PARIS OLYMPICS]
Supporters weeping after suffers 2-0 defeat at home and lost Women’s football slots to .

Nigerian🇳🇬chess master Tunde Onakoya has announced his plan to break the Guinness World record for the longest chess mar...
14/04/2024

Nigerian🇳🇬chess master Tunde Onakoya has announced his plan to break the Guinness World record for the longest chess marathon without losing a game.

Marcel Sabitzer's first-half brace propelled 10 men to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over , giving them a 13-point gap to...
13/04/2024

Marcel Sabitzer's first-half brace propelled 10 men to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over , giving them a 13-point gap to second-place while denying the Foals the opportunity to secure a fourth consecutive home win against Dortmund for the first time since 1972.

The Vitality Stadium witnessed an intense battle that ended in a 2-2 draw between and , leaving both teams with a sin...
13/04/2024

The Vitality Stadium witnessed an intense battle that ended in a 2-2 draw between and , leaving both teams with a single point each. As captain Bruno Fernandes, resilience leads to twice equalizing from behind.

Despite their efforts, United's winless streak in the Premier League stretched to four games as they were unable to secure the victory against Bournemouth.

enters the Premier League top table temporarily, following a 5-1 humiliating defeat over . The dominance was evident ...
13/04/2024

enters the Premier League top table temporarily, following a 5-1 humiliating defeat over .

The dominance was evident early on as City seized the lead within just 65 seconds at the Etihad Stadium, from Erling Haaland's fortuitous volley deflected off Luton's Daiki Hashioka.

's striker Alexander Isak has scored 21 goals in 34 games across all competitions this season. His impressive form cont...
13/04/2024

's striker Alexander Isak has scored 21 goals in 34 games across all competitions this season. His impressive form continued at St James' Park as he scored twice against , aiding Newcastle's push for European football next season.

PARIS OLYMPICS 🚀Another Nigerian athlete, Favour Ofili books Olympics ticket - Ofili, an African record holder, finished...
13/04/2024

PARIS OLYMPICS 🚀
Another Nigerian athlete, Favour Ofili books Olympics ticket - Ofili, an African record holder, finished her 200m race within 22.33 seconds to beat the Olympic benchmark of 22.57 seconds to grab the Paris 2024 ticket.

Osimhen's crazy lift for a goal, no be this season e begins.
13/04/2024

Osimhen's crazy lift for a goal, no be this season e begins.

President, Patrice Motsepe has arrived in Luanda for a two-day visit in Angola. He was welcomed by Angolan Football Fe...
13/04/2024

President, Patrice Motsepe has arrived in Luanda for a two-day visit in Angola. He was welcomed by Angolan Football Federation President, Artur de Almeida e Silva.

PSG close In on Victor Osimhen deal, discloses salary offer for Nigerian star.
13/04/2024

PSG close In on Victor Osimhen deal, discloses salary offer for Nigerian star.

U17 wins Premier League Cup after beating Wolves 3-1..
12/04/2024

U17 wins Premier League Cup after beating Wolves 3-1..

In a tense quarter-final encounter, secured a narrow advantage against despite a late fightback from the visitors....
10/04/2024

In a tense quarter-final encounter, secured a narrow advantage against despite a late fightback from the visitors. Diego Simeone's side capitalized on Dortmund's early nerves, with Rodrigo de Paul and Samuel Lino putting them ahead in the first half.

Dortmund rallied after the break, with Sebastien Haller's goal injecting suspense into the match. However, Atletico survived late scares, including a near-miss from Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and a header from Julian Brandt hitting the woodwork.

With the tie finely balanced, Atletico heads into the second leg at Dortmund's Westfalenstadion with a slender edge next Tuesday.

In a gripping quarter-final clash in , , under the guidance of Xavi, orchestrated a remarkable comeback against . D...
10/04/2024

In a gripping quarter-final clash in , , under the guidance of Xavi, orchestrated a remarkable comeback against . Despite facing a daunting Parisian crowd, Barcelona utilized their bench effectively as Raphinha's opener was countered by PSG's swift response through Dembele and Vitinha.

Amidst relentless pressure from PSG, Barcelona's super-sub, notably Pedri and Christensen, proved pivotal. Pedri's sublime assist led to Raphinha's second goal, while Christensen's unmarked header secured the crucial victory.

With the tie delicately poised, all eyes turn to the second leg in Spain on Tuesday, 16 April.

and 's 's qualifications have set the battle for the Games.
10/04/2024

and 's 's qualifications have set the battle for the Games.

Defending champions and clashed in a captivating Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Bernabeu, ending in...
09/04/2024

Defending champions and clashed in a captivating Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Bernabeu, ending in a thrilling 3-3 draw. The match saw City taking an early lead with a clever free-kick by Bernardo Silva, only to be pegged back twice by deflected strikes from Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo.

Phil Foden's superb finish and Josko Gvardiol's impressive goal put City ahead, but Federico Valverde's stunning volley ensured the match ended on level terms. With an intriguing second leg set for Wednesday, April 17 at the Etihad Stadium, where City triumphed 4-0 last season, the stage is set for another dramatic encounter.

Despite late injury concerns for Foden, the anticipation builds for the rematch between the two football giants.

In a pulsating first-leg clash at Stadium, and battled to a 2-2 draw in their quarter-final encounter. Bukayo Sa...
09/04/2024

In a pulsating first-leg clash at Stadium, and battled to a 2-2 draw in their quarter-final encounter. Bukayo Saka fired the hosts ahead early on, but Bayern responded swiftly with Serge Gnabry's equalizer and a penalty converted by Harry Kane.

However, substitute Leandro Trossard salvaged a vital equalizer for Arsenal in the closing stages. As the teams head to Munich for the second leg on Wednesday, April 17, the stage is set for another intense showdown in this captivating European tie, promising more thrilling action to come.

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China launches investigation
China launches investigation

The Beijing Half Marathon organizers are investigating after footage shared widely online appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China's He Jie to win. In the footage, Ethiopian athlete Dejene Hailu and Kenyan runners Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat can be seen pointing to the finish line and apparently waving He Jie out in front, while appearing to slow down. Moments later, He Jie crossed the finish line a mere second ahead of the three African runners, who even congratulated him. #naijasports

#Nigeria's🇳🇬 Idowu Rasheed protested the judgements of Ghanaian Boxing Authorities after declaring the fight between him and Ghana ‘a Technical Draw.’ #naijasports #npresssports 🎥Dornu's Corner via Fight Gist Media

Man U 2-1 Chelsea - Lauren James finds the back of the net against Manchester United for the fourth time this season.

2ND HALF | South Africa vs Nigeria | CAF Women's 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
2ND HALF | South Africa vs Nigeria | CAF Women's 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

2ND HALF | South Africa vs Nigeria | CAF Women's 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

South Africa vs Nigeria | CAF Women's 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
South Africa vs Nigeria | CAF Women's 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

South Africa vs Nigeria | CAF Women's 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Rasheedat Ajibade scored on 43' to give Nigeria 1-0 lead against South Africa. #npresssports

Draws for 2024 Paris Olympics Basketball Tournaments | Live from Mies, Switzerland
Draws for 2024 Paris Olympics Basketball Tournaments | Live from Mies, Switzerland

Draws for 2024 Paris Olympics Basketball Tournaments. Nigeria, only African representative will competes at the event in France.

Video: An exciting new look of what European club football will be like awaits all of football lover Here are the features of the #UCL play from 2024/25. #npresssports

VIDEO: Esther Okoronkwo goal for #Nigeria 🇳🇬 that lead to a 1-0 victory against 🇨🇲Cameroon #superfalcons #npresssport #teamnigeria #superfalcons

As the #Paris #Olympics Qualifiers draw near, the #Nigerian women's national football team, the #SuperFalcons, touched down for training sessions. With a crucial match against #Cameroon on the horizon, their preparation highlights the significance of securing a victory to progress in the qualifiers. Though both teams are determined as they set their sights on the road to the #ParisOlympics. #npresssports

In the Champions League last-16 clash, #InterMilan secured a crucial advantage over #AtleticoMadrid as substitute Marko Arnautovic netted the only goal of the match. #npresssports

Video: Handover of the trophy to the #African football champion Ivory Coast. #npresssports #ivorycoast #AfricaCup #AFCON2024

Video: William Troost-Ekong's powerful header that gives Nigeria a 1-0 lead against Ivory Coast on 38' playing. #npresssports #AfricaCup #AFCON2024 #SuperEagles

#SuperEagles supporters and football fans in #PortHarcourt, speak of expectations on the #Africa Cup of Nations final between #Nigeria and #IvoryCoast. #npresssports #afcon #afcon2023 #afconfinal

Video: #Nigeria vs #SouthAfrica semi-final #AFCON penalty shot out. #npresssports #AfricaCup #AFCON2024

Video: GOAL! William Troost-Ekong scored from penalty spot giving #Nigeria a 1-0 lead against #SouthAfrica on 67' play. #npresssports #AfricaCup #AFCON2024

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Video! Oumar Diakite of #IvoryCoast) a scores a fantastic back-heel goal. He makes it a 1:2 lead against #Mali. #npresssports #AfricaCup #AFCON2024

Video: Simon Adingra of #IvoryCoast scored a rebound inside the box to equalize, making it 1:1 with #Mali on 90'. #npresssports #AfricaCup #AFCON2024

Video: Dorgeles Nene of #Mali scored from the edge of the box to give his team 1:0 against the #Ivorians on 71'. #npresssports #AfricaCup #AFCON2024

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