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The Nigerian Senate has pledged a ₦100 million reward for the Flamingos following the Under-17 women’s national football team’s groundbreaking triumph at the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup. The pledge came after a motion was presented by Senator Abdul Ningi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, who congratulated the players for their exceptional performance…
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Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi secured his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday after the defending champions finished second in the Eastern Conference following a wasteful 3-3 draw with Charlotte on the final day of the regular season. The Argentine superstar did not score but set up the first two goals at Miami’s Nu…
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo have congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria defeated Japan in the final in Rabat, Morocco, to become the first African country to win the competition, with goals from Awawu Bashiru…
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Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football. “To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt of our national team,” Ronaldo said in a video posted via his official X handle on Thursday. “I never felt it belonged to me alone, but for…
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Captain Raphinha has signed a contract extension until 2030, La Liga champions Barcelona announced on Thursday. The 29-year-old Brazilian forward, who joined the Catalan giants in 2022, had been contracted until 2028. “A declaration of intent. Our dear captain will continue to lead our project until 2030,” Barca wrote in a statement. Raphinha said in…
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Michael Carrick has said patience is required to return Manchester United to their former glory as he prepares for Sunday’s clash against Aston Villa, which could be his final match in charge. United ended a nine-game winless run with a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday.…
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Tottenham are highly reluctant to sell Lucas Bergvall to any of his admirers including Barcelona, though there is one way in which a January transfer could go through, Meziesblog can reveal. Interest from Barcelona, Napoli and Juventus in Lucas Bergvall remains as Meziesblog has previously reported, but Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to allow a January…
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Leeds United are in the mix to sign Maccabi Tel Aviv star Issouf Sissokho, but Meziesblog understands the Whites must move decisively to win the race, with rival suitors Levante preparing an offer. The 24-year-old Malian, who operates primarily as a defensive midfielder, has established himself as a regular in the Israeli top flight after…
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Manchester United are firmly in the race to sign Como defender Jacobo Ramon, with their scouting of the defender set to intensify following his impressive performance against the Red Devils, Meziesblog understands. The 21-year-old centre-back has established himself as one of Serie A’s most exciting youngsters, and scored when Como thrashed United 4-1 in the…
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Real Madrid will sign JJ Gabriel in the upcoming January transfer window, though this appears to be news to Manchester United, according to a well-placed source. Gabriel, 16, is widely regarded as not only one of the brightest prospects Man Utd have ever produced, but a player with the potential to be one of England’s…
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Why Xabi Alonso gave Estevao his first Premier League start of the season against Manchester United has been revealed, and it makes grim reading for the Red Devils. Why Estevao hadn’t been starting games for Chelsea had become more and more of a talking point the longer the streak extended. The 19-year-old already has 14…
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Vitamin D deficiency means your body does not have enough of the vitamin to keep your bones, muscles, and immune system working properly. It is common, often causes no obvious symptoms at first, and is easily confirmed with a simple blood test. When symptoms do appear, they can include tiredness, bone or muscle aches, muscle…
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Valencia manager Javier Aguirre has praised Nigerian international Umar Sadiq following his impressive return from injury, which helped the Spanish club secure a 1-0 victory over Elche in Sunday’s LaLiga encounter. The Super Eagles striker came off the substitutes’ bench in the second half and scored the decisive goal to give Valencia all three points…
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Senegal etched its name into the history books on Saturday when the 2026 Youth Olympic Games officially commenced in Diamniadio, making it the first African nation ever to stage an Olympic event. Crowds thronged the area around Abdoulaye Wade Stadium for the opening ceremony, greeting visiting delegations and celebrating what many described as a landmark…
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Nigeria’s Flamingos continued their impressive run at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 quarter-final victory over Venezuela on Sunday. Azeezat Oduntan scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the 89th minute, securing victory for the West Africans and a place in the semi-finals. The Flamingos pushed for a breakthrough…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, announcing that the tournament will return to its traditional two-year cycle. The decision was taken unanimously by the CAF Executive Committee (EXCO), according to a statement from the continental football governing body. CAF President…
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