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#Euro2016: Luka Modric screamer gives Croatia victory over Turkey (WATCH)
Midfield maestro, Luka Modric led his Croatian side to a win over Turkey at the Parc Des Princes on Sunday. The Champions League winner scored a goal of the tournament…
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‘Most Nigerian football coaches are hypertensive’
About 75 percent of Nigerian coaches are hypertensive, says the President of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Bitrus Bewarang. Bewarang's statement comes on the heels of the deaths of two…
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#Euro2016: Wasteful England suffer opening match blues (WATCH)
England were left stunned as a Denis Glushakov's goal denied them a win in their Euro 2016 opening clash against Russia on Saturday in Marseille. It appeared Roy Hodgson's men were going…
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6 things to know about the coaching career of late Amodu Shuaibu
Another shocking loss has hit Nigerian football in the form of the death of Amodu Shuiabu, former Nigerian Super Eagles coach. Last year, he was appointed again to help the…
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#Euro2016: Beautiful scenes from opening day of Europe’s championship (PHOTOS)
It was an amazing night of football and entertainment as the Stade de France set the ball rolling for the commencement of the 2016 edition of the UEFA European Championship…
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Copa America: Messi-inspired Argentina demolish Panama
He can be quiet off the pitch but when there is a call for someone to rise to the occasion, Lionel Messi is always there to deliver in picturesque fashion. The…
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#AliFuneral: Top moments from Muhammad Ali’s memorial service (WATCH)
Thousands have converged at the KFC Yum! Center arena, where Muhammed Ali began his amateur boxing career as a 12-year-old to bid their last farewell to the influential and inspirational…
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#AliFuneral: Roll call of VIPs present at Muhammad Ali’s memorial service
"You know a good man when he dies and his neighbours cry but you know a great man when he dies and the world mourns together " Muhammad Ali is…
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#AliFuneral: Muhammad Ali ‘The Greatest’ goes home (PHOTOS)
It has been an emotional week as family, friends fans, colleagues and the entire world mourned the loss of boxing legend, Muhammad Ali also known as The Greatest. The 74-year-old's body…
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Luis Suarez throws a tantrum after being told he can’t play (WATCH)
Uruguayan attacker, Luis Suarez is back with his mischievous antics and temperamental behaviour on the pitch. In his country's last match at the ongoing Copa America against Venezuela, Suarez, who was on…
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Everything you need to know about Muhammad Ali’s burial today
Today, the world is set to pay its last tribute to a man who used his talents to entertain and inspire his generation and the ones to come. Muhammad Ali…
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Entertainment Roundup: Beyonce keeps smashing records | Nigerian sues Jay Z, Rihanna | More Stories
Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept - and are now buzzing this morning. ‘Olamide left me on the streets with no…
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Aderonke Ogunleye: My last encounter with Stephen Keshi
“Hello Sir, I am Aderonke Ogunleye, a sports journalist from MTNfootball.com, I want you to react to your new appointment as the Eagles Coach,” I called his number in the…
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‘I have missed playing tennis’ | Maria Sharapova to fight 2-year ban
On Wednesday, Maria Sharapova was handed a two year suspension away by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for doping. However, the star has declared she will be appealing the ban as…
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Opinion: Nigeria has lost a treasure in Keshi
by Tobi Adebiyi These days, in this part of the world waking up to news of sad occurrences, unfortunately, happens far too often. The rate at which ill events unfold…
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RMD writes moving tribute to his ‘brother’, Stephen Keshi
Former Nigerian skipper and coach of the Super Eagles , Stephen Keshi passed on to the great beyond. In honour of the the Nigerian football legend, Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe…
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Mourinho’s first signing at Manchester United is an African (PHOTOS)
Jose Mourinho, who has begun building a team for next season, has made a central defender his first signing. Minutes ago, Manchester United unveiled Ivorian defender, Eric Bertrand Bailly who was signed from Villarreal CF…
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Obafemi Martins bashed for not paying respect to his former coach, Stephen Keshi
Nigerian International, Obafemi Martins has faced heavy criticism from some disgruntled followers on his Instagram for not honouring his former coach, Stephen Keshi who passed away this morning. The…
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Stephen Keshi: The world reacts to sudden death of Nigerian football legend
The nation has been thrown into a state of mourning after it lost one of its champions, Stephen Keshi to the cold hands of death in the wee hours of Wednesday…
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BREAKING: ‘The Big Boss’ Stephen Keshi is dead
Former Super Eagles captain and coach Stephen Keshi has passed on, TheCable reports. The website reports that he died of a cardiac arrest in Benin City, Edo state, in the early hours…
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This is the role Will Smith will play during Muhammad Ali’s funeral
Actor, Will Smith has been named as one of the pallbearers for Muhammad Ali's funeral on Friday in his home town of Louisville, Kentucky. Will Smith, who played the boxing legend in the…
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Muhammad Ali’s body arrives hometown for funeral (VIDEO)
Ahead of his funeral on Friday, June 11 2016, Muhammad Ali's casket arrived in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday. The 74-year-old died in a Phoenix hospital last week…
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How the world mourned Muhammad Ali
It's a sad but glorious day for the world as a man of valor and substance triumphantly passed on into the great beyond this morning. The legendary Muhammad Ali, a…
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Genevieve Nnaji, D’banj, other Nigerian celebrities pay tribute to Muhammad Ali
Several Nigerian celebrities have paid glowing tributes to the late Muhammad Ali who passed away today. From actress Genevieve Nnaji to singer, D'banj they have all flooded social media to extol the boxing…
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Flashback: When Muhammad Ali visited Nigeria (PHOTOS)
The late Muhammad Ali, made many trips around the world while he was alive, particularly to Africa in a bid to get reconnected to his roots as his paternal grandmother was…
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How Muhammad Ali inspired Olamide’s ‘Eyan Mayweather’ album cover
They say great people leave great legacies for others to follow and this is the same narrative for one of the greatest sportsmen the world ever watched. Muhammad Ali did…
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How Muhammad Ali dodged 21 punches in 10 seconds (WATCH)
'Float like a Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee, The hands can't hit what the eyes can't see' Those words were said by the late Muhammad Ali just before his bout…
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Arsenal trigger Jamie Vardy’s £20m release clause [DETAILS]
Reports have emerged tonight that Arsenal Football Club has taken interest in Leicester's top marksman, Jamie Vardy and the North London has reportedly triggered the release clause in his contract.…
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Boxing legend, Muhammad Ali hospitalised
Boxing Icon, Muhammad Ali has been rushed to the hospital following a respiratory issue. His representative, Bob Gunnel revealed this in a statement put out on Thursday. In the statement, he…
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After 8 years, Dani Alves ‘decides to leave’ Barcelona for Juventus
Barcelona right back, Dani Alves is reportedly heading to Juventus on a free transfer this summer. Technical secretary of the club, Robert Fernandez revealed this whilst speaking to press men today.…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy