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Category: Sports

Kylian Mbappé Secures $61 Million Ruling for Unpaid Wages
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Kylian Mbappé Secures $61 Million Ruling for Unpaid Wages

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

The French league’s legal commission has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay Kylian Mbappé €55 million ($61 million) in unpaid…

Mbappé Turns Down $60M Mediation Proposal in PSG Dispute
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Mbappé Turns Down $60M Mediation Proposal in PSG Dispute

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Kylian Mbappé has rejected a mediation offer from the French soccer league’s legal commission in his ongoing financial dispute with…

Rwanda and Nigeria End in Scoreless Draw at Amahoro Stadium
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Rwanda and Nigeria End in Scoreless Draw at Amahoro Stadium

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Rwanda’s Amavubi Stars held Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a goalless draw Tuesday in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

Nigeria Wraps Up Paralympics with Seven Medals
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Nigeria Wraps Up Paralympics with Seven Medals

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Nigeria wrapped up its campaign at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, finishing 40th in the overall medal standings with a…

Paris to Name Sports Venue After Late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei
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Paris to Name Sports Venue After Late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

The city of Paris plans to honor the late Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue after…

Nigerian Powerlifter Esther Nworgu Wins Silver Despite Injury
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Nigerian Powerlifter Esther Nworgu Wins Silver Despite Injury

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Nigerian Paralympic powerlifter Esther Nworgu said winning the silver medal in Paris was “like heaven” after dislocating her shoulder just…

Algeria Confident Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers
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Algeria Confident Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Algeria’s national team trained at their headquarters in Algiers on Tuesday in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…

Osimhen Receives Enthusiastic Welcome from Galatasaray Fans Amid Loan Talks
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Osimhen Receives Enthusiastic Welcome from Galatasaray Fans Amid Loan Talks

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was greeted with a fervent reception at Istanbul Airport early Tuesday as he arrived to join…

Ivorian Defender Sol Bamba Dies at 39
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Ivorian Defender Sol Bamba Dies at 39

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Tributes are pouring in for former Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba, who has died at the age of 39. Turkish…

Paralympic Village Ready to Host Athletes with Final Adjustments
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Paralympic Village Ready to Host Athletes with Final Adjustments

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

With less than 10 days until Paralympic athletes from 182 delegations across five continents arrive, the Paralympic Village near Paris…

Thierry Henry Resigns as France Under-21 Coach After Olympic Silver
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Thierry Henry Resigns as France Under-21 Coach After Olympic Silver

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Thierry Henry stepped down as coach of France’s Under-21 team following their silver medal win at the Olympics earlier this…

Imane Khelif, Kaylia Nemour Receive Warm Welcome in Algeria After Olympics
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Imane Khelif, Kaylia Nemour Receive Warm Welcome in Algeria After Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif returned to Algeria on Monday, greeted by a warm reception as the nation rallied behind…

Kenya Tops Africa in Paris 2024 Olympics
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Kenya Tops Africa in Paris 2024 Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024

The 33rd Olympic Games in Paris concluded yesterday, marking the end of 16 days of intense competition. Gold medals were…

Sri Lanka Claims First ODI Series Win Over India in 27 Years
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Sri Lanka Claims First ODI Series Win Over India in 27 Years

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Sri Lanka secured their first bilateral one-day international series win over India in 27 years with a 110-run victory in…

Francis Ngannou to Make MMA Return with PFL Debut
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Francis Ngannou to Make MMA Return with PFL Debut

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will make his return to mixed martial arts when he debuts with the Professional…

Khelif Advances to Olympic Final Amid Eligibility Controversy
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Khelif Advances to Olympic Final Amid Eligibility Controversy

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secured her place in the Olympic final on Friday with a decisive semi-final victory over Janjaem…

Afghanistan’s First Female Paralympian Aims for Gold in Paris
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Afghanistan’s First Female Paralympian Aims for Gold in Paris

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Zakia Khudadadi is poised to make history once again at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Khudadadi, a taekwondo athlete, broke new…

Cindy Ngamba Secures Historic First Medal for Refugee Team
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Cindy Ngamba Secures Historic First Medal for Refugee Team

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Cindy Ngamba made history Sunday by becoming the first athlete competing as a refugee to win an Olympic medal. The…

Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Secures Medal at Paris Olympics
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Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Secures Medal at Paris Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinched a medal at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, drawing cheers from fans amid a backdrop…

Nigerian Women’s Basketball Team Advances to Olympic Quarterfinals
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Nigerian Women’s Basketball Team Advances to Olympic Quarterfinals

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Ezinne Kalu scored 21 points as Nigeria made Olympic history by becoming the first African team, male or female, to…

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