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Nigerians spend over N730billion on sport betting, report reveals

A recent research data has shown that Nigerians spend over 730 billion Naira annually on sports betting while at least two billion naira is generated daily. The data also revealed that over 60 million Nigerian punters spend over 3, 000 naira daily placing bet stakes. At least there are 50 betting sites in Nigeria with…

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It’s official! Anthony Joshua, Andy Ruiz rematch will take place in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, December 7

The much anticipated rematch fight by Anthony Joshua will be come up at the Middle East in Riyadh Saudi Arabia on December 7th as the deposed heavyweight boxing champion attempts to wrest back three of the four principal world title belts from Andy Ruiz Jr on neutral territory, The Telegraph reported. It is understood an…

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Arsenal rejects Everton’s £30m bid to sign Nigerian Alex Iwobi

Everton have submitted a £30m bid to sign Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi, according to reports. Marco Silva’s side had prioritised a move for Wilfried Zaha, but Crystal Palace are demanding £100m for their star player. Palace had received an offer from Everton of £70m plus James McCarthy and a season-long loan deal for Cenk Tosun,…

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Ganduje showers dollars on Kano pillars for winning Aiteo Cup

The governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has given all Kano Pillars players and officials $1,000 (N360,000) each, as a “preliminary gesture” for winning Aiteo Cup in Kaduna. The Kano team broke the 66-year jinx after defeating Niger Tornadoes 4-3 on penalties after regulation time ended 0-0. The governor, in a statement by his spokesman,…

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Messi given 3 month suspension from Argentina matches (Read reason)

Lionel Messi has been suspended from Argentina’s next three matches and given a $50,000 (£41,000) by CONMEBOL for his controversial comments made during the Copa America. The Barcelona superstar accused South America’s football governing body of corruption following the red card he received in Argentina’s 2-1 third-place playoff win against Chile. Messi will miss friendly…

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Andy Ruiz declines rematch with Joshua in UK over alleged ‘set up’

Andy Ruiz Jnr has declined a rematch to fight Anthony Joshua in the United Kingdom over an alleged ‘set-up’. The Mexican champion stunned the world on the 1st of June when he defeated Joshua in the seventh round to become WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO champion of the world. (Read Here) While reacting to the…

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Prosecutors absolve CR7 of rape allegations

Prosecutors in Las Vegas say that Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo will not face criminal charges over allegations he raped a woman at a Las Vegas hotel in 2009. After reviewing a police investigation into the claims, Clark County district attorney Steve Wolfson said on Monday there is not enough evidence to prove the allegations beyond…

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29 years after, Algeria claims 2nd AFCON trophy against Senegal (Watch the Highlights)

Algeria claimed its second Africa Cup of Nations trophy, 19 years after their first Algeria defeated 1-0 Senegal this Friday. Baghdad Bounedjah’s shot took huge deflection and looped in for Algeria. Senegal have never won Africa Cup of Nations

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Nigeria Crashes Out of AFCON Final (Watch highlight)

Nigeria have failed to reach the final of the 2019 AFCON after a loss to Algeria. The Super Eagles were beaten 2-1 on Sunday. Riyad Mahrez has scored the second goal to Algeria with a sensational free-kick into the far corner, at the end the game (90´) W Ekong scored the first Algeria goal. Ighalo…

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Pomp! as Anthony Joshua shows up in Lagos (Photos)

It was fun and fanfare as Anthony Joshua stormed Magodo area of Lagos on Saturday. Former World Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is in Nigeria with his mother Mrs Yetunde Joshua. The visit of Joshua to the community drew the attention of fans in the community who came out to see the Heavyweight boxer for the…

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