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NPFL: Kano Pillars announce signing of Oheagbu from Rivers United

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NPFL: Kano Pillars announce signing of Oheagbu from Rivers United

 

Kano Pillars Football Club has announced the signing of central defender, Anthony Oheagbu, from Rivers United, on a one year deal.

 

This is contained in a statement issued by the Media Officer of the club, Rilwan Malikawa on Monday in Kano.

 

Speaking shortly after signing the contract, Oheagbu described Kano Pillars football club as historic team in the Nigeria Professional football league.

 

He said playing at the club would be a joy n his football carrier.

 

The defender pointed out that he was confidence he would assist the club to reach the highest level in the forthcoming 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional football league.

 

He also thanked Technical Adviser of the club, Abdu Maikaba, for having confidence in him and invited him to join the club.

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Ademola Lookman Named CAF Men’s Player of the Year 2024

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Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year, solidifying his position among the world’s top players this year.

 

The Super Eagles forward triumphed over competition from South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, Côte d’Ivoire’s Simon Adingra, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, and Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy to claim the prestigious award.

 

Lookman’s victory ensures the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award remains in Nigeria, following teammate Victor Osimhen’s win in 2023.

 

The Atalanta forward, who received the accolade in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night, described the achievement as “incredible” and expressed being “extremely proud” of the recognition.

 

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The 3rd Brigade Nigerian Army Team (3 Stallion) on Monday emerged as the overall winner of the 2024 Nigerian Navy Logistics College Sports Week in Kano.

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The 3rd Brigade Nigerian Army Team (3 Stallion) on Monday emerged as the overall winner of the 2024 Nigerian Navy Logistics College Sports Week in Kano.

The event, which was held at the Nigerian Navy Logistics College in Dawakin-Tofa Local Government featured teams from the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Police, and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The competition featured various sports such as football, volleyball, basketball, scrabble, chess, badminton, table tennis, tug-of-war, and track and field athletics.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that at the conclusion of the competition, Three Stallion secured the top spot with an impressive haul of 10 gold, six silver, and four bronze medals.

Speaking at the event, Brig. Gen. Ahmed Tukur, Commander of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, expressed pride in the athletes’ perseverance, exceptional performance, and dedication.

He assured them of the Brigade’s continued support and presented a token of appreciation in recognition of their achievement.

Tukur also commended other participants for their performance and sportsmanship.

He further lauded the Nigerian Navy for organizing the competition.

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Breaking: Dubois defeats Joshua with stunning knockout win in 5th round

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Daniel Dubois defied all expectations as he blasted Anthony Joshua out in five rounds at Wembley Stadium.

Dubois retained the IBF heavyweight world title but it was a stunning upset as he took apart the acclaimed former two-time world heavyweight champion.

A monstrous right hand to the chin dropped Joshua heavily in the first round.

In the second, Dubois swarmed all over him and Joshua was shipping severe shots.

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