Tag: Sports
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Burna Boy to Perform at 2023 UEFA Champions League Final
Grammy’s Award-winning singer, Burna Boy, will co-headline the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show by Pepsi, at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, June 10. This was revealed on Thursday on the UEFA Champions League website. Known for his global chart-topping hit ‘Last Last,’ the Nigerian star will bring his energy and…
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Sports Lovers, Fans and Consumers Embraced The Thrill At The Fearless Edition Of Fanfaro Autofest 2022 In Ibadan
The ancient city of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Sunday, December 4, 2022, embraced the thrill of Fearless Energy Drink, as auto-drifters from Nigeria and the world, super bikers, sports lovers, consumers, indigenes and visitors from across Africa converged at the Trans-Amusement Park to experience the audacious fun at the Fearless-Fanfaro Autofest 2022.…
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Rihanna to headline Super Bowl half-time show
Pop superstar Rihanna will headline the half-time show at February’s Super Bowl in Arizona, the NFL has announced. The nine-time Grammy winner broke the news by posting a photo of an NFL branded football to Twitter. Organisers called the 34-year-old a “generational talent” in a press release issued on Sunday night. The show is…
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Euro 2024: Russia Banned From Tournament – UEFA
Russia has been banned from qualification for Euro 2024 following the invasion of Ukraine, Uefa has confirmed. The country and its clubs have been banned from Uefa and Fifa competitions since the conflict began in February. The qualifying draw for Euro 2024, which will be hosted by Germany, will take place in Frankfurt on…
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Obama leads Tributes as Serena Williams Retires
U.S. former President Barack Obama and tennis great Billie Jean King led the tributes to Serena Williams after her U.S. Open third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic on Friday, likely the final match of her sparkling career. The 23-time singles Grand Slam champion’s 7-5 6-7(4) 6-1 defeat sparked a flood of messages on social media,…
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Serena Williams beats Danka Kovinic in US Open
Serena Williams extended her US Open farewell with a gritty opening win on an entertaining night packed with hope and celebration in New York. Williams, who is retiring after the tournament, won 6-3 6-3 against Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic. A near-capacity 25,000 crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium willed on their idol and she responded in…
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Liverpool equals EPL Record with 9-0 hammering of Bournemouth
Liverpool earned their first win of the season in stunning fashion after equalling the record for the biggest ever Premier League victory with a 9-0 thrashing of promoted Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday. Two goals inside the opening six minutes from Luis Diaz and Harvey Elliot put the hosts into a commanding position from…
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England Delivers Its Dream, Beating Germany to Win Euro 2022
England created history by winning their first major women’s tournament in a dramatic Euro 2022 final against old rivals and eight-time champions Germany at Wembley. Substitute Chloe Kelly poked home a loose ball from a corner to send the raucous record crowd of 87,192 into a frenzy with ten minutes of extra time remaining. She…
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Chelsea FC to Investigate Club’s Bullying Claims
Chelsea’s new owners have appointed an “external review team” to investigate allegations of bullying at the club. A New York Times article had earlier revealed that conditions in one department led to “toxic workplace culture”. It said former employee Richard Bignell took his own life in January, with the coroner’s report linking it to “despair…
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Egypt beats Cameroon to Advance to AFCON 2021 Final
Egypt is through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating hosts Cameroon 3-1 on penalties at the end of a goalless 120 minutes in Yaounde on Thursday. Goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal pulled off two spectacular saves as Egypt edged hosts Cameroon 3-1 in the penalty shoot-out to reach the final…