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A 16-year-old Student of Okpanam High School, Asaba, Delta State, Embah Godspower has emerged winner of the Orerokpe 10 KM Road Race pre-tournament event held at Stephen Keshi Stadium. The Student finished the preparatory race in 17.47 minutes, in an event contested by 26 males and three females. A student of West End Mixed Secondary…
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France forward Ousmane Dembele has been left out of Paris Saint-Germain’s squad for their Champions League game at Arsenal on Tuesday, a source close to the club told AFP. Dembele’s absence is not injury-related but “a decision of the coach” Luis Enrique, the source told AFP. It appears to be a disciplinary measure following…
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to miss a couple of weeks after his club diagnosed him with a hip muscle injury. Spanish media estimate he will return in mid-October after the impending international break, missing the Champions League visit to Lille on Wednesday and next weekend’s home La Liga match against Villarreal. “After…
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France’s 2018 World Cup-winning star Antoine Griezmann on Monday announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a 10-year career with his country. “It is with a heart full of memories that I am closing this chapter of my life,” France vice-captain Griezmann, 33, wrote on X. The Atletico Madrid forward made his…
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Napoli saw off lowly Monza 2-0 at home on Sunday to leapfrog to the top of the table with goals from Matteo Politano and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. After starting last season as champions and finishing a disappointing 10th place, Napoli have rediscovered their form this campaign, racking up four wins in six outings under coach Antonio…