The late goal from Nduka secures Sky Blue Stars’ title aspirations
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The late goal from Nduka secures Sky Blue Stars’ title aspirations

The Captain Junior Nduka managed a crucial stoppage-time winner for Remo Stars against former champions Kano Pillars with a 2-1 victory in Ikenne during match-day 34 of the Nigeria Premier Football League. This victory keeps their hopes for the title alive, as reported by PUNCH Sports Extra. The tense match seemed headed towards a potential stalemate for Remo Stars, but Nduka capitalized on a goalkeeping mistake by Kano Pillars’ keeper Muhammad Galadima, sparking jubilation among the home fans for their first triumph over Kano Pillars in the NPFL. The win elevated Remo to 59 points, just one point behind Rangers, who are set to play Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena today. Young defender Ahmed Akinyele, who had an own goal in...
The group opponents of Falconets to be revealed on Wednesday
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The group opponents of Falconets to be revealed on Wednesday

Expectations are high as the Nigeria U-20 Women’s team, also known as the Falconets, are eagerly awaiting the announcement of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup group opponents on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The draw, scheduled to take place in Bogota, Colombia, will involve the allocation of the 24 qualified teams into six groups, each comprising four teams for the final competition. The Falconets have consistently participated in every edition of the competition and have reached the finals twice, finishing as runners-up on both occasions against Germany in 2010 and 2014. They have now secured a spot in the upcoming tournament in Colombia, which is set to take place from Saturday, August 31 to Sunday, September 22, 2024, alongside other African nations in...
StarTimes NPFL Live Broadcast Receives High Praise from Players and Coaches
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StarTimes NPFL Live Broadcast Receives High Praise from Players and Coaches

Players and coaches in the Nigeria Premier Football League have expressed their appreciation for the live television broadcast of matches in the league as the 2023/24 season approaches its conclusion, reports NewsNow. The NPFL is broadcast live on Beta Sports channel 244 on match days. Prior to the start of the current season, the NPFL board signed a five-year deal worth N6bn with StarTimes to bring the country's elite league back to television. The first televised game was the match-day eight encounter between Akwa United and Remo Stars at the Eket Township Stadium on Sunday, November 19. The number of live matches was later increased from two to four in February, in addition to streaming services provided by Propel Sports Africa at all match venues. Daniel ...
The Impact of StarTimes NPFL Live Broadcast Earns High Praise from Players and Coaches
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The Impact of StarTimes NPFL Live Broadcast Earns High Praise from Players and Coaches

Players and coaches participating in the Nigeria Premier Football League are lauding the significant benefits of live television broadcast of matches as the 2023/24 season approaches its conclusion, according to a report from NewsNow. The NPFL is now being aired live on Beta Sports channel 244 during match days. At the beginning of this season, the NPFL board finalized a five-year N6 billion deal with StarTimes to ensure the country’s premier league returns to television, with the first live televised match being the game between Akwa United and Remo Stars on Sunday, November 19 at the Eket Township Stadium. The number of live broadcasted matches was subsequently increased from two to four in February, in addition to streaming services provi...
The 15th UCL Victory: Real Madrid Triumphs Over Dortmund
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The 15th UCL Victory: Real Madrid Triumphs Over Dortmund

Real Madrid clinched their 15th European Cup title with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium. Goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinícius Júnior sealed the win for the Spanish giants. In a tense encounter, Dortmund had early chances with Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi coming close to scoring. Thibaut Courtois made crucial saves to keep Real Madrid in the game. Despite Dortmund's dominance, Real Madrid took the lead through Carvajal's header from a corner delivered by Toni Kroos. Vinícius Júnior sealed the victory with a goal from Jude Bellingham's pass. The win marked Real Madrid's fourth LaLiga and European Cup double, further solidifying their legacy in European football. It was also a memorable farewell for Toni Kroos, who...
Struggling With New Techniques and Anthem: Adekuoroye’s Challenge
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Struggling With New Techniques and Anthem: Adekuoroye’s Challenge

Nigeria's freestyle wrestler, Odunayo Adekuoroye, is finding it tough to balance learning a new national anthem and practicing new techniques as she gears up for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In a recent Instagram post, the 30-year-old athlete shared her concerns, adding her voice to the growing collective of Nigerian sports personalities who are hesitant about reverting to an old anthem that was phased out long before their time. "It's challenging for me to focus on mastering new techniques while also adapting to a new anthem," expressed the newlywed, who made history by becoming the first Nigerian wrestler to secure a spot at the Olympics. She clinched a bronze medal in the women's 57kg category at the World Championships in Belgrade after defeating Turkey's Elvira Kamaloglu 9-5. ...
B-Voca on the Power of Music in Sharing Personal Stories
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B-Voca on the Power of Music in Sharing Personal Stories

According to B-Voca, music serves as a medium for her to effectively convey her personal experiences. Addressing the release of her Extended Play album titled "If Colour Was a Person," the singer emphasized how the EP provides a platform for her to articulate her emotions and experiences as an artist. In a statement shared with Sunday Scoop, she expressed how the positive reception of her debut track "Owo ni Koko" fueled her drive to strive for excellence in her craft. Under the umbrella of Blakkroot Entertainment, B-Voca remarked, “The overwhelming support for Owo ni Koko demonstrated my ability to connect with my audience and afforded me opportunities to perform alongside A-list acts on significant stages.” Elaborating on her latest EP, B-Voca described it as a fusion of different ge...
Nigerians Suggest Super Eagles Mime New National Anthem
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Nigerians Suggest Super Eagles Mime New National Anthem

The advice given to the Super Eagles players is to consider miming the new National Anthem instead of feeling pressured to sing it during the CAF World Cup qualifying match against South Africa at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on June 7, according to a report by PUNCH Sports Extra. This suggestion arose in response to a Facebook post by former Nigeria goalkeeper Peterside Idah, who expressed concerns about the players' ability to sing the old anthem reintroduced by the federal government on May 29 with the approval of the National Assembly. Former Enyimba goalkeeper, pastor, and football analyst, Peterside Idah, mentioned, "I hope these Super Eagles players will not embarrass us during the National Anthem,” which sparked various comments. Dimeji Lawal, former Nigerian f...
September 21 Fight for IBF Title
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September 21 Fight for IBF Title

Anthony Joshua is eying the IBF world title, with a potential match against the winner between Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on September 21. This opportunity arises if the title is stripped from Oleksandr Usyk, as reported by PUNCH. Usyk emerged victorious over Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia on May 18, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years. However, there are speculations that the IBF belt might be taken away from him soon. Initially, the IBF title was expected to be contested on Saturday, June 1, 2024, during the Filip Hrgovic vs. Daniel Dubois fight in Riyadh. Surprisingly, the IBF opted to introduce an interim belt for that event. For now, Usyk retains the official title along with his undi...
Residents Take on Responsibilities as Electricity Distribution Companies Neglect Infrastructure
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Residents Take on Responsibilities as Electricity Distribution Companies Neglect Infrastructure

Many electricity consumers have expressed frustration over power distribution companies shirking their responsibility of providing essential electricity infrastructure, GODFREY GEORGE reports Living in a two-bedroom apartment in the Mushin area of Lagos State has been a constant struggle for 44-year-old businesswoman and mother of two, Mrs Oge Atunwa. “Since I moved here in 2021, our transformer has malfunctioned four times, and each time, it was the consumers who footed the repair bills,” Atunwa shared with our correspondent. She mentioned that it had become a routine for her to receive requests via the estate WhatsApp group for financial contributions whenever there was a breakdown in the power infrastructure. In a recent incident in ...