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NPFL: Remo Stars back on top after beating El-Kanemi Warriors

NPFL: Remo Stars back on top after beating El-Kanemi Warriors

Remo Stars defeated El-Kanemi Warriors 2-0 on Sunday to return to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table, Afrosport reports. The Skye-Blue stars missed the services of captain Nduka Junior, experienced striker Sikiru Alimi, midfielder Jide Fatokun and full-back Sodiq Ismail who are currently with the Super Eagles B team ahead of the forthcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers against Ghana coming up...

NPFL: Shooting Stars upset Pillars in Kano, edge closer to continental spot

NPFL: Shooting Stars edge Sunshine Stars in Southwest Derby

Alex Aghaowa's first-half goal earned Shooting Stars a 1-0 win away at Southwest rivals, Sunshine Stars in Ikenne in a matchday 16 encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Afrosport reports. The defender dashed forward and made his presence count upfront by slotting the ball past the Sunshine Stars goalkeeper after a brilliant team move in the 28th minute. Shooting Stars goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal kept...

Nick Kyrgios confirmed for 2025 Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios confirmed for 2025 Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios will make his long-awaited return to Grand Slam tennis at the 2025 Australian Open in January after securing a place in the main draw with his protected ranking, Afrosport reports. The 29-year-old has not played at a Grand Slam since September 2022, when he lost in the quarter-finals of the US Open due to a series of injuries to his knee, foot, and wrist....

PL Roundup: Salah scores as Liverpool hold Arsenal at Emirates; Chelsea edge Newcastle

Arsenal fan shot dead in Uganda for celebrating win over Man United

A 30-year-old Arsenal fan identified as John Ssenyonga was reportedly shot dead by a security guard in the Kalungu district of Central Uganda on Wednesday. The incident took place at Afric Restaurant in the Uganda Cares building, Lukaya Town Council. Ssenyonga was celebrating Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates when the altercation took place. The security personnel, identified as Richard Okecho, had ordered...