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Kevin-Prince Boateng claims he was ‘forced to lie’ at Barcelona to say Lionel Messi was the best player in the world despite believing Cristiano Ronaldo was
Former Ghana international, Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed he was ‘forced’ to lie and say Lionel Messi was the best player in the world when he joined Barcelona otherwise he ‘wouldn’t play’. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s VIBE with FIVE podcast, Boateng claimed it was ‘one of the biggest lies of my life’ as he had always supported Real Madrid growing up and ‘loved’ Cristiano Ronaldo. ‘I remember that when I arrived in Barcelona they immediately asked me who the best player in the world was. I had to say it was Lionel Messi, I lied. It was one of the biggest…
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Reactions as footballer Michelle Alozie refers to a woman as her “husband”
Super Falcons standout Michelle Alozie sparked conversations and online activity when she posted a photo alongside a lady, humorously labeling her as “my husband.” In the image, the woman is embracing Alozie from behind. The Nigerian footballer captioned the photo: “Happy us over them day.” She added: “to my husband”. The photo quickly made its way to X as Nigerians speculated about her sexuality. Alozie has now clarified. Apparently, it is the others lady’s birthday and she was simply celebrating her. “I like guys. Lol. Relax” Alozie wrote.
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Tobi Amusan wins third consecutive Diamond League trophy
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan secured her third consecutive Diamond League trophy, triumphing in the fiercely competitive 100m hurdles event with a record time of 12:33 seconds on the night of Sunday, September 17, 2023. Jasmine Camacho-Quin from Puerto Rico clinched second place with a timing of 12.38 seconds, followed by Kendra Harrison from the US in third with a time of 12.44 seconds, and the world champion Danielle Williams from Jamaica finishing fourth with a time of 12.47 seconds. Amusan set this record at the Eugene, Oregon, USA competition, where she also earned the world title in 2022. She first claimed…
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Super Falcons forward, Oparanozie announces retirement from professional football
Super Falcons forward Desire Oparanozie has announced her retirement from professional football. She shared the news in a post on social media. “To my fans, family, and friends, thank you for the show of love and support over the years. It’s time to take a bow, as I believe there’s no better time than now. I’m officially announcing my retirement from professional football for both club and country, she wrote “To every team and coach I have played for, to every mate I’ve played alongside, and to every opponent I have played against, thank you all for being part of…
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Ronaldo insists his rivalry with Lionel Messi is OVER
Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered the hammer blow to fans hoping he and great rival Lionel Messi might rekindle their rivalry once more, insisting that their time ‘is gone’. Messi and Ronaldo shared the stage for more than a decade at the pinnacle of football – largely on either side of the Barcelona-Real Madrid divide – sharing a total of 12 Ballon d’Or awards between them in 13 years. Ronaldo’s move to Juventus saw an end to their serial meetings each season back in 2019, before a move to Saudi Arabia in January 2023, and Messi’s switch to Inter Miami this season, saw them…
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I don’t want to play football forever, I want to start having babies – Super Falcons forward, Francisca Ordega
Francisca Ordega, a forward for the Super Falcons, has openly shared her eagerness to start her own family. Ordega was a member of the Super Falcons team that experienced a loss to England in the round of 16 during the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with the match culminating in a penalty shootout. In a recent interview, the 29-year-old athlete mentioned her anticipation for the possibility of becoming pregnant within the next four years. “Four years? I think I will be pregnant, I think I will have my babies then. Four years, I might have babies. I love babies. I might…
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Doping: Tribunal clears Tobi Amusan of rule violation
Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan expressed her excitement after an Independent Tribunal cleared her to compete in the upcoming World Athletics Championships. Following three whereabouts failures and an anti-doping rule violation charge for missing out-of-competition tests, Amusan contested the accusation. The athlete was ruled not guilty of an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) and has taken to Instagram to express gratitude to God.She said, “Thank you Daddy. This morning I found out that the Independent Tribunal that heard my case has ruled that I did not violate the whereabouts rules and as a result, I will not be sanctioned and none of…
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First Lady hosts D’tigresses, Super Falcons at Presidential Villa
On Monday, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, welcomed the members of the Nigerian female football team, the Super Falcons, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Following their elimination from the current FIFA Women’s World Cup, which is jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the Super Falcons suffered a defeat via penalties against the English team on August 7. The First Lady had previously organized a similar gathering with the triumphant Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigresses, on the previous Monday. She has been consistently supporting Nigerian female sports figures by hosting them and boosting their morale.
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Fifa WWC 2023: Super Falcons fail to advance to quarter-finals after losing to England
The Super Falcons of Nigeria faced have been unable to progress to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 as they were defeated by England in a tense penalty shootout. Throughout the 90-minute playtime and an additional 30 minutes of extra time, both teams were unable to score any goals, resulting in a goalless scoreline. Despite England losing one player due to a red card issued to Lauren James for a foul on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie, the Nigerian team showed promising attacking potential. However, England’s strong defensive efforts pushed the game into extra time, ultimately leading to a…
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BREAKING: Nigeria’s D’Tigress Win Afrobasket For Fourth Consecutive Time
Securing their fourth consecutive championship, Nigeria emerged victorious in the 2023 Women’s Afrobasket The D’Tigress triumphed over Senegal with a score of 84-74 during the tournament hosted in Kigali, Rwanda. This achievement places Nigeria as the second African team, alongside Senegal, to claim the title four times in a row.
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2023 Women’s world cup: FIFA to pay Nigerian Squad prize bonus directly after NFF canceled their match bonuses
The prize money for the participation of Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the 2023 Women’s World Cup will be received directly from the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), according to FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura. This was revealed to the Nigerian women’s team on Monday in the dressing room of Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium after their 0-0 draw against the Republic of Ireland in the final group stage match of the World Cup. In a video posted by UK-based Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, Samoura conveyed to the Super Falcons, “It is because of you that for the first time in FIFA’s history,…
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Super Falcons qualify for World Cup round of 16
The Super Falcons have advanced to the round of 16 in the ongoing Women’s World Cup (WWC). Nigeria secured their spot in the knockout stage with a crucial goalless draw against the Republic of Ireland at the Suncorp Stadium in Milton, Australia, on Monday. Having earned four points from their previous two games, Nigeria only needed to avoid defeat against Ireland to progress to the knockout round. Ireland’s elimination from the competition was confirmed following their 2-1 loss to Canada in their previous match. The Falcons are billed to play the winner of Group D — England, Denmark, China and…
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