LAGOS DECEMBER 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray battered Kayserispor 5-1 in the Trendyol Süper Lig fixture played at the Kadir Has Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Making his first start for Galatasaray after recovering from injury and losing the African Footballer of the Year title to compatriot Ademola Lookman, he wasted no time proving […]
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LAGOS DECEMBER 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-WRESTLING legend Rey Misterio Snr has died aged 66 – just weeks after a family tragedy. Misterio Snr, real name Miguel Ángel López Días, was the uncle of WWE hall of fame entrant Rey Mysterio. The masked luchador started wrestling in 1976 and officially retired in 2009. Mexican wrestling company Lucha Libre […]
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LAGOS DECEMBER 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia. Having inflicted a first career defeat on Briton Fury by split decision seven months ago, Usyk’s astuteness and will to win […]
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LAGOS DECEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The police have raided at least two offices of Napoli after corruption investigations into the transfer of Victor Osimhen from Lille were launched in both Italy and France. This followed startling revelations by the former Lille President Olivier Letang that the French club only received Seven Million Euros from the reported 70 […]
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LAGOS DECEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ademola Lookman has his mind made up regarding his next destination, with the Atalanta striker being chased by the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool. All three clubs are seeking to add the centre-forward to their ranks during 2025, with Lookman having enjoyed an outstanding year with the Serie A club, notably […]
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LAGOS DECEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The older brother of Paul Pogba, former Manchester United midfielder, has been sentenced to a three year jail term, two years suspended, after being convicted of attempting to extort the French footballer. Mathias Pogba, who was also fined €20,000 (£16,500), will avoid time behind bars and instead serve one year wearing an […]
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LAGOS DECEMBER 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Tyson Fury insisted that there would be no joking around ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, as both heavyweights were subdued in a bizarre press conference on Thursday. Usyk beat Fury on a split-decision in Saudi Arabia in May to become a four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion, and the pair will meet […]
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LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-In a heartwarming display of support, Real Madrid icon Ronaldo Nazario has lauded Vinicius Jr. after the young Brazilian was named The Best men’s player at FIFA’s 2024 The Best awards ceremony. The 48-year-old legend described Vinicius as ‘resilient,’ recognizing his unwavering spirit in overcoming the racial abuse that has plagued his […]
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LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman yesterday won the CAF African Player of the Year for the first time ever in the Moroccan city of Marrakech, succeeding his compatriot Victor Osimhen, who was the recipient of the award last year, Nation Sports reports. Lookman has been consistent for both club and country in the year under […]
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LAGOS DECEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Italian Serie A side Napoli has confirmed the price tag of Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Osimhen is currently on loan to the Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray and his performance has earned more admiration from the top clubs across Europe. He had a season-long loan deal, but […]
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