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Plateau United Thrash Gombe United 4-0 In NPFL Round 25

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:09:52 +0000

March 13, (THEWILL) – In a dominant display, Silas Nenrot netted a hat-trick as Plateau United handed Gombe United a 4-0 thrashing during their NPFL Round 25 clash on Wednesday. The home side left no room for doubt, securing a comfortable victory to strengthen their position in the league standings. The scoring was opened in […]

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Lobi Stars Claim 3-2 Victory Over Rivers United

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:55:09 +0000

March 13, (THEWILL) – Lobi Stars defeated Rivers United FC 3-2 in a thrilling Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) Round 25 match on Wednesday. Samuel Tiza Iorwuese opened the scoring for Lobi Stars in the 10th minute before Ukeme Williams equalised for Rivers United. Alao Danbani’s penalty gave Lobi Stars a 2-1 half-time lead. Kumaga […]

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Remo Stars Edge Past Bayelsa United In Tight Encounter

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:25:02 +0000

March 02, (THEWILL) – Remo Stars claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Bayelsa United in a tightly contested Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match played on Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium. The win sees the hosts maintain their position at the top of the league table, while Bayelsa United remain in 14th place. The […]

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NPFL Reinforces Commitment To Integrity

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:39:18 +0000

February 23, (THEWILL) – The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has reiterated its commitment to enforcing all rules and regulations as the second round of fixtures kicks off this weekend. COO Davidson Owumi held a meeting with department heads on Thursday, where he stressed the importance of increased vigilance. Owumi explained extra scrutiny was needed […]

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German Legend Beckenbauer Dies Aged 78

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:57:41 +0000

January 08, (THEWILL)- Franz Beckenbauer, one of football’s all-time greats, has died at the age of 78. His family confirmed that the German icon passed away peacefully on Sunday after falling ill over the Christmas period. Beckenbauer, who was affectionately called “Der Kaiser” (meaning The Emperor), is widely revered as the finest defender ever to […]

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Super Eagles let Fall 2-0 To Guinea In Final AFCON Warm-Up

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:41:07 +0000

January 08, (THEWILL) – In their final friendly match before the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles played to a 2-0 loss against Guinea. Manager José Peseiro made several changes to the starting squad from Sunday’s match, including bringing in Stanley Nwabili for keeper Francis Uzoho. Initial chances fell to Eagles Samuel Chukwueze, […]

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AFCON 2024: A Preview Of African Football’s Grand Stage

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 18:46:47 +0000

January 07, (THEWILL) – As the countdown to the kickoff of the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast approaches, fervent anticipation is sweeping across Nigeria and the football-passionate continent. This prestigious continental tournament holds a special place in African sporting folklore since its inception in 1957. What began as a modest competition […]

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Enoh Rallies Sports Chiefs For All Africa Medal Haul For Nigeria

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 17:57:15 +0000

January 07, (THEWILL) – With the All Africa Games in Accra, Ghana fast approaching, Nigeria’s Sports Minister, John Owan Enoh, has called for a pivotal strategy meeting on Thursday, January 11. The aim is to bring together the presidents of the country’s various sports federations to map out a synchronised plan for podium success. According […]

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Bayelsa Director Of Sports Commend Diri, Deputy For National Para-Games Back-To-Back Win

David Owei, THEWILL — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:52:24 +0000

January 04, (THEWILL) – The euphoria that greeted the resounding performance of Team Bayelsa in the second edition of the National Para Games is yet to settle down and it will be so, for a long time to come, at least if for nothing, but for the fact that the people of Bayelsa State are […]

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Osimhen Takes Top Nigerian Scorer Crown, Orban Surprises, Ighalo Follows

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 22:02:23 +0000

December 31, (THEWILL) – Victor Osimhen has cemented his place as Nigeria’s top scorer for 2023, netting an impressive 34 goals across club and country. In a compilation by Soar Super Eagles, the Napoli striker, who has been in scintillating form this year, finished two goals ahead of KAA Gent’s Gift Orban, who enjoyed a […]

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