August 13, 2025

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Shaibu’s Wife Clinches Back-to-Back Victory at BCG Ladies Tournament

Maryann Philip-Shaibu, wife of the immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State, has made history by winning the Benin Club Golf Ladies Tournament for the second consecutive year, securing the title for the 2024/2025 season. With this remarkable achievement, Mrs. Philip-Shaibu becomes the first person in the history of the Benin Club Golf Section to

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Rivers United Narrow Gap in NPFL Title Race with Win Over Remo Stars –

Rivers United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) leaders, Remo Stars, on Sunday, thanks to an 84th-minute header from Bolu Sholumade. The win at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt reduced the gap between second-placed Rivers United and Remo Stars to just five points in the 2024/25 NPFL title

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Chukwueze Unfazed by Bench Role at AC Milan, Prioritizes Team Success

Samuel Chukwueze, winger for Italian football giants AC Milan, has expressed that while he desires more playing time, the team’s overall success remains his top priority. In an interview with DAZN, Chukwueze, who has been a regular feature for Milan this season, reiterated that the ambition and unity of the team are far more important

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Messi Scores But Inter Miami Held to 1-1 Draw Against Toronto FC

Lionel Messi found the back of the net, but Inter Miami were held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Toronto FC in a Major League Soccer (MLS) clash on Sunday. Toronto FC, who are yet to register a win this season, showed resilience throughout the match and created enough chances to have claimed all three

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Southampton Confirm Relegation with Defeat at Tottenham: A Season to Forget

Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League has finally been confirmed after a crushing 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, leaving them with no chance of survival in the top flight. This defeat marked a painful milestone as the Saints became the first team in Premier League history to be relegated with seven matches still left to

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Manchester Derby: A Reflection of Declining Standards and the Need for Change

The 196th Manchester derby at Old Trafford ended in a lacklustre 0-0 draw, a result that only highlighted the growing concerns over the state of both teams. In what many described as one of the dullest derbies in recent memory, the match lacked the usual intensity and passion that has defined these encounters in the

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Maresca’s Gamble on Team Selection Backfires as Chelsea Draw with Brentford

Enzo Maresca’s decision to rest key players for Chelsea’s trip to Brentford on Sunday sparked surprise among many fans, and following the team’s disappointing goalless draw, the criticism over his choices grew louder. The result, which extended Chelsea’s winless away run to eight matches, left their Champions League qualification hopes hanging in the balance. Maresca

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Leishman Claims First LIV Golf Individual Title in Miami

Marc Leishman secured his first individual title in LIV Golf, edging out South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel by one stroke in the final round at LIV Miami. The 41-year-old Australian finished the tournament with a six-under-par total, after shooting a solid four-under 68 on the final day. Leishman, who was three shots behind Bryson DeChambeau at

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3SC Fans Hold Ikorodu City Hostage After Intense Derby Draw

The tense Southwest derby between Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City ended in a goalless draw on Sunday at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, but the match took a dangerous turn afterward. In a shocking incident, irate fans of Shooting Stars Football Club (3SC) reportedly held Ikorodu City players and officials hostage, leaving the visitors

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Verstappen Secures Victory in Japan, Fends Off Norris and Piastri

Max Verstappen has claimed his first Formula 1 victory of the 2025 season at the Japanese Grand Prix, marking his fourth consecutive win at the Suzuka Circuit. The Red Bull driver successfully defended his pole position against a strong challenge from McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Verstappen started strongly, maintaining his lead over Norris

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