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Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, potentially in transfer negotiations to leave their Italian clubs, have received call-ups for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. William Ekong, Ola Aina, and Taiwo Awoniyi have also been reinstated to the squa

The decision to appoint Bruno Labbadia as Nigeria's new coach stems from a clear objective: to strengthen the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) recognised the need for an experienced leader who could guide the team to success

On Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed that the Canadian government will enforce a 100% tariff on electric vehicles manufactured in China, joining other Western nations to restrain Chinas dominant electric vehicle industry. Trudeau stated, We're doing it in alignment, in para

The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has disclosed that Kenyan banks operating in Tanzania saw a substantial 74.7% rise in pre-tax earnings. Their combined revenue reached TSh91.4 billion for the review period, up from TSh52.3 billion in the same period last year. According to BoT data, the Kenya

The push to maintain physical cash has led to the innovative use of polymer as a long-lasting, secure, and eco-friendly alternative for making banknotes . The first recorded use of polymer notes was in Australia in 1988 when the $10 bill was introduced to mark the nations bicentennial c

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has finalised an agreement to appoint Bruno Labbadia as the new Super Eagles coach. A top official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated, Nigerians are yearning for a coach with pedigree that can turn things around for the Super Eagles and tha

Brighton has secured the signing of midfielder Matt ORiley from Scottish champions Celtic for a fee reported to exceed £25 million. The London-born Denmark international has committed to a five-year contract, keeping him at the club until June 2029. ORiley, 23, featured in 125

The most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever auctioned , a jersey worn by US baseball icon Babe Ruth, fetched a staggering $24.1 million, breaking the previous record. The online auction for the New York Yankees jersey spanned several weeks. It was anticipated to surpass the prev

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76 after succumbing to his fight with cancer. His family announced on Monday that Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away surrounded by his loved ones after battling a lengthy illness. In January, he revealed that he had been