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Joshua insists he’s among world’s best heavyweights despite defeats

Joshua insists he’s among world’s best heavyweights despite defeats

Anthony Joshua has insisted he remains among the world’s leading heavyweights ahead of his return to the ring next weekend. The British boxer will be back in action on Saturday when he faces Jermaine Franklin of the United States at London’s 02 Arena. The 33-year-old will be bidding for his first win since 2020 after […]
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Put vows to put Zambia to the ‘sword’

Put vows to put Zambia to the ‘sword’

After chalking up all three points against Ethiopia with an emphatic 4-0 win in group C of the 2013 African Nations Cup, Burkina Faso coach Paul Put said his team is totally focused on beating Zambia in their last group game to qualify for the quarter-final.

We won’t sack Keshi now – NFF

We won’t sack Keshi now – NFF

Are you among those agitating for change over the poor results from the Eagles in the Nations Cup? The Nigeria Football Federation has given a tacit backing to the team and their technical officials describing them “as work in progress”.

Yobo hails Omeruo, Oboabona partnership

Yobo hails Omeruo, Oboabona partnership

Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo said youngsters Kenneth Omeruo and Godfrey Oboabona gave a good account of themselves in the heart of the Eagles defence in their game against Zambia on Friday.

Eagles need new attitude to make an impact, says Lawal

Eagles need new attitude to make an impact, says Lawal

Atlanta ’96 gold medalist, Garba Lawal has said it is not impossible for the Super Eagles to become one of the front runners in the race for the coveted trophy of the Africa Nations Cup in South Africa.

We need a new strategy, Mikel confesses

We need a new strategy, Mikel confesses

Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has said that the team needs to work harder and find a way to kill matches after Friday’s 1-1 draw against defending African champions Zambia in Mbombela.