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NBA: Giannis outshines Embiid in week 15

NBA: Giannis outshines Embiid in week 15

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was the star of the weekend as he erupted for 50 points in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 135-110 blowout victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The Greek-Nigerian outshone Cameroon and Philadelphia 76ers’ big man Joel Embiid, who scored 47 points, grabbed ten rebounds, had three steals, and had two blocks in the battle against reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and his Denver...

U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets to learn group opponents in February

U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets to learn group opponents in February

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets will know their group opponents for the 15th edition of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations on Wednesday, February 1. CAF revealed in a press release that the final draw for the tournament will take place at the Cercle National de l'Armée in Algiers, Algeria this week at 12pm WAT and will be broadcast live on Afrosport TV. 12 teams, including hosts Algeria...

Done Deal: Moroccan sensation Ounahi joins Marseille 

Done Deal: Moroccan sensation Ounahi joins Marseille 

Marseille have acquired the services of Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi on a four-and-a-half-year contract from Ligue 1 rivals Angers. Ounahi joins the nine-time French champions in a deal estimated to be around €10 million, including €2 million add-ons. The 22-year-old was one of the breakout stars at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as his impressive performances in the midfield helped the Atlas Lions of Morocco make...

Kwara Utd coach Audu gets two-match ultimatum

Kwara Utd coach Audu gets two-match ultimatum

The Kwara State Government has given a two-game warning to Kwara United's technical crew, led by head coach Azeez Audu Mohammed, following their 3-0 defeat to Enyimba FC on Sunday. The Afonja Warriors are currently winless in the new Nigeria Premier Football League season, with two draws and two losses in four games so far. The club revealed the news of ultimatum through a post on...

Osimhen replies Lookman with goal in Napoli’s win

Osimhen replies Lookman with goal in Napoli’s win

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has responded to compatriot Ademola Lookman's comment about catching up to him with a sublime strike in a nailbiting 2-1 win over AS Roma on Sunday. The strike was the Super Eagles forward's 14th in the Italian top flight this season, tying his last season's record in eleven fewer games. Osimhen and substitute Giovanni Simone scored either side of Stephan El Shaarawy's...