Falconets arrive in Colombia for South Korean clash
Nigeria’s Falconets have taken up residence at their Wyndhad Hotel, Bogota, where the team will stay for their first two matches of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024.
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Winners to get N1m as Lagos Scrabble Classics hold Sept 28
Organisers of this year’s Lekki Scrabble Classics have announced that the event will hold on September 28 and 29, at the Peninsula Hotel, Lagos. They have also announced a N1 million prize money for the winner of the classics.
Liverpool sign Chiesa from Juventus in cut-price deal
Federico Chiesa joined Liverpool from Juventus on Thursday in a deal worth a reported £12.5 million ($16.5 million) for the Italian international, who has been dogged by injuries.
Trippier retires from international football
Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier announced his retirement from international football on Thursday after winning 54 caps for England.
Chelsea ‘keeper Kepa joins Bournemouth on loan
Kepa Arrizabalaga kicked off an expected exodus of out-of-favour Chelsea players in the final 48 hours of the transfer window by joining Bournemouth on a season-long loan on Thursday.
Liverpool draws Real Madrid, Arsenal as Man City plays PSG
Liverpool will face Champions League holders Real Madrid on their return to the competition following the draw for the new-look format. Manchester City and Arsenal both play Paris St-Germain in their fixtures, while Aston Villa take on Scottish champions, Celtic.
Nigeria archers shine in Côte d’Ivoire, win 16 medals
The Nigerian archery team won 16 medals, comprising 10 gold, two silver, and four bronze, at the 11th International Archery Grand Prix and the 14th West and Central African Archery Zone Championship (TIZOCATA) in Côte d’Ivoire.
Salah out to ‘enjoy’ final year of Liverpool contract
Mohamed Salah said he is not focused on his future beyond this season, with less than a year to run on his contract at Liverpool.