Month: November 2025

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I’ve Been Unlucky With Goals for Super Eagles — Boniface

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has admitted that his goal return for the Super Eagles has fallen short of expectations but says his passion and commitment to representing the country remain unwavering. Speaking with sports journalist Oma Akatugba, the 24-year-old Bayer Leverkusen forward said he feels proud every time he wears the national team jersey, even though his performances have drawn mixed reactions from fans. “I’ve been unlucky with the national

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Sport

EPL: Slot Urges Patience as Isak Returns to Liverpool Training

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has called for patience as record signing Alexander Isak prepares to return to training ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash against Manchester City. The Swedish striker, who joined Liverpool from Newcastle United in September for a British-record £125 million ($164 million), has been sidelined for three weeks with a groin injury sustained during the Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt last month. “He will train

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Entertainment News

Offset Rejects $10m Divorce Offer, Demands Half of Cardi B’s Assets

  American rapper Offset has reportedly rejected a $10 million divorce settlement from his estranged wife, Cardi B, demanding instead half of their combined assets. Sources close to the couple say the Migos rapper insists he played a key role in Cardi B’s success and therefore deserves an equal share of the wealth built during their marriage. The pair, who tied the knot in 2017, share three children. Their relationship

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News

18 Detained in Turkey Over Referees’ Football Betting Scandal

Turkish authorities have detained 18 people as part of an investigation into referees suspected of betting on football matches, the Istanbul prosecutor’s office confirmed on Friday. According to the statement, 21 arrest warrants were issued — including for 17 referees and the president of a first-division club — as investigators probe alleged match-fixing and abuse of power within Turkish football. The scandal follows last week’s decision by the Turkish Football

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EPL: Rooney Urges Chelsea Senior Players to Challenge Maresca Over Constant Team Changes

Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has called on Chelsea’s senior players to question manager Enzo Maresca’s frequent squad rotations, warning that the lack of consistency could affect team chemistry. Maresca made seven changes to his starting XI in Wednesday’s 2-2 Champions League draw against Qarabag, marking the fifth consecutive match in which he has rotated his side by at least seven players across all competitions. Speaking on The Wayne

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Entertainment News

Hilda Baci Receives Second Guinness World Record for World’s Largest Jollof Rice Pot

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially received her second Guinness World Record title, this time for cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. The recognition follows her record-breaking cookout in Lagos back in September, where she and her team prepared 8,780 kilograms (19,356 pounds) of jollof rice — a feat that wowed food lovers across the country. The new plaque makes Hilda the first Nigerian chef to hold

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Haaland Plays Down Comparisons with Ronaldo, Messi

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has dismissed growing comparisons between himself and football greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, saying he is focused on becoming the best version of himself rather than chasing their records. In a post shared by football journalist Fabrizio Romano on X (formerly Twitter), the Norwegian striker was quoted as saying: “No, not at all! No one can get close to Ronaldo and Messi, so no…

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Entertainment News

Nigeria’s Condition Has Been Depressing for Me – Falz

  Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has expressed deep concern over the growing tribal and religious tension in the country, saying the situation has been “depressing” for him. The award-winning artiste lamented how Nigerians continue to allow political and religious differences to create division, instead of uniting to demand accountability from leaders. His reaction came amid heated social media debates between Christian and Muslim youths

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Sport

CAF Unveils 2025/26 Champions League Group Stage Draw

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the group stage draw for the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League, setting the stage for a thrilling continental showdown. The draw, conducted at the SuperSport studios in Johannesburg on Monday, features some of Africa’s biggest football powerhouses, including defending champions Pyramids FC, Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Espérance de Tunis. Group A: Clash of the Heavyweights Group A headlines the draw with

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