Sports – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:58:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Sports – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Dangote Cement Champions Youth Empowerment Through Sports and Education Initiatives Across Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-cement-champions-youth-empowerment-through-sports-and-education-initiatives-across-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-cement-champions-youth-empowerment-through-sports-and-education-initiatives-across-nigeria/#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470383 Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s leading cement producer, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment in Nigeria through a series of community-driven initiatives focusing on sports development, education, and skills acquisition. The company said the initiatives are part of its broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda aimed at fostering sustainable development, creating opportunities for young people, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-cement-champions-youth-empowerment-through-sports-and-education-initiatives-across-nigeria/feed/ 0 I’ll Keep Men Out Of Women’s Sports – Donald Trump https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-keep-men-out-of-womens-sports-donald-trump/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-keep-men-out-of-womens-sports-donald-trump/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386178 Ex-USA President, Donald Trump has come out to react to the Olympic boxing gender row. This is coming after Algerian fighter, Imane Khelif’s brutal defeat of Italy’s Angela Carini. Angela threw in the towel in less than 60 seconds, saying, “This is unjust. I am heartbroken. I went to the ring to honour my father. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-keep-men-out-of-womens-sports-donald-trump/feed/ 0 Crypto & Sports Collide: Sports Betting Platform Welcomes New Celebrity Faces https://www.theinfostride.com/crypto-sports-collide-sports-betting-platform-welcomes-new-celebrity-faces/ https://www.theinfostride.com/crypto-sports-collide-sports-betting-platform-welcomes-new-celebrity-faces/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 21:42:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378798 Sportsbet.io, a leading crypto sports betting site, has announced the addition of three new ambassadors to its team, expanding its influence in both the crypto and sports communities. According to a statement, the new ambassadors have joined shortly after King Kaka, a renowned rapper and existing Sportsbet.io ambassador, won $9,000 in USDT stablecoin cryptocurrency by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/crypto-sports-collide-sports-betting-platform-welcomes-new-celebrity-faces/feed/ 0 Winning Big with Small Stakes: A Bangbet Guide to Budget-Friendly Sports Betting in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/winning-big-with-small-stakes-a-bangbet-guide-to-budget-friendly-sports-betting-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/winning-big-with-small-stakes-a-bangbet-guide-to-budget-friendly-sports-betting-in-nigeria/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:16:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374825 The sports betting landscape in Nigeria has witnessed a meteoric rise, with the allure of winning big on your favourite teams becoming an increasingly popular pastime. Bangbet, a leader in Nigeria’s betting scene, introduces an innovative way to enjoy this thrill without straining your finances. Through prop betting, a method that focuses on individual occurrences [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/winning-big-with-small-stakes-a-bangbet-guide-to-budget-friendly-sports-betting-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 I’ll Keep Fighting The Urge To Quit Formula One – Lewis Hamilton https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-keep-fighting-the-urge-to-quit-formula-one-lewis-hamilton/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-keep-fighting-the-urge-to-quit-formula-one-lewis-hamilton/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:26:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=344231 Popular Formula One car racer, Lewis Hamilton has come out to admit that he struggles to keep up with the sport sometimes. He recently had his say via his Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even if he has thought about quitting the sport sometimes, he can reassure fans that he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-keep-fighting-the-urge-to-quit-formula-one-lewis-hamilton/feed/ 0 Olisa Agbakoba Legal announces Its Startup Growth Capsule https://www.theinfostride.com/olisa-agbakoba-legal-announces-its-startup-growth-capsule/ https://www.theinfostride.com/olisa-agbakoba-legal-announces-its-startup-growth-capsule/#respond Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:51:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=341432 Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) is pleased to announce its Startup Growth Capsule (Cohort II), an exciting legal and business accelerator initiative of its Sports, Entertainment and Technology (SET) practice group. This capsule program was originally created in 2021 to bridge the gap in the Startup ecosystem for quality startup-friendly legal services. Nigeria currently has the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/olisa-agbakoba-legal-announces-its-startup-growth-capsule/feed/ 0 Transgender Women Shouldn’t Compete With Biological Women In Sports – Macy Gray https://www.theinfostride.com/transgender-women-shouldnt-compete-with-biological-women-in-sports-macy-gray/ https://www.theinfostride.com/transgender-women-shouldnt-compete-with-biological-women-in-sports-macy-gray/#respond Wed, 06 Jul 2022 01:05:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=327975 Grammy award-winning singer, Macy Gray has come out to say that she doesn’t believe that transgender women should be allowed to compete against biological women in sport. She recently had her say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to her, just because a man decides to change his parts doesn’t [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/transgender-women-shouldnt-compete-with-biological-women-in-sports-macy-gray/feed/ 0 Big News! The InfoStride launches Android Mobile App https://www.theinfostride.com/the-infostride-launches-android-mobile-apps/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-infostride-launches-android-mobile-apps/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2019 21:42:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238983 The InfoStride, a foremost online news and media outfit, has released her flagship Android mobile application named “InfoStride News” to cater for the yearning needs of her readers. After successful beta web app, this all-mobile experience offers more intuitive and simple interface for users to enjoy our latest breaking news on the go. The InfoStride [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-infostride-launches-android-mobile-apps/feed/ 1 Lil Wayne Is Happy With His Sports Agency’s Success https://www.theinfostride.com/lil-wayne-is-happy-with-his-sports-agencys-success/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 06:54:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226905 Lil Wayne is happy with the way his sports agency, Young Money AAPA has developed since he it began operations in 2016. The rapper is excited because of the amount of talented athletes he has been able to entice ever since. Just last week, Lil Wayne signed a new deal with fast-rising star Deandre Baker, [...]

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]]> Ronaldo Is A Sports World Icon – Puente https://www.theinfostride.com/ronaldo-is-a-sports-world-icon-puente/ Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:50:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214950 Brazil and Real Madrid legend Ronaldo will become the primary owner of Real Valladolid. Ronaldo, who will purchase a 51 percent stake in the club for €30 million, joined current majority owner and president Carlos Suarez and city mayor Oscar Puente at a ceremony at the city hall on Monday. “I have gone through many [...]

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]]> Nigerian Youths Responsible For Aiding And Abetting Corruption – Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-youths-responsible-for-aiding-and-abetting-corruption-minister/ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:41:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108912 The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalong, on Tuesday passed a damning verdict on the Nigerian youth as he blamed them for aiding and abetting corruption. Mr. Dalong said the youth submit themselves to people with questionable wealth, most especially those in government and charged them to play key roles in the fight against [...]

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]]> Governor Lalong Commends President Buhari For Appointing Dalung As Youth And Sports Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-lalong-commends-president-buhari-for-appointing-dalung-as-youth-and-sports-minister/ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:30:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108030 Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Solomon Dalung as the Minister of Youth and Sports. He described the appointment as an honor not only to the personality involved, but to Plateau State in general. Simon Lalong was represented by the Plateau State Liaison Officer in Abuja, who led a [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Promises To Boost Tourism, Create Jobs Through Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-promises-to-boost-tourism-create-jobs-through-sports/ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:32:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101665 The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode has reiterated his administration’s commitment to using sports as a veritable tool to take the youths off the streets and provide them with a means of livelihood. He also plans to use it to boost tourism in the state. “I am committed to continue in the tradition of [...]

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]]> Stats Show Manchester United’s Martial Will Reclaim Spotlight from Arsenal’s Sanchez https://www.theinfostride.com/stats-show-manchester-uniteds-martial-will-reclaim-spotlight-from-arsenals-sanchez/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:36:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101563 Alexis Sanchez, 26, was afforded an extended break by manager Arsene Wenger after the Copa America success with his national team, and despite posting series of videos on his Instagram page that shows him keeping fitness level during his summer holiday, the reality had opened up for a lengthy waiting game before last Saturday’s humbling [...]

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]]> Chelsea Doctor Eva Carneiro Quits Weeks after Jose Mourinho Criticism https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-doctor-eva-carneiro-quits-weeks-after-jose-mourinho-criticism/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:38:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100496 Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro has left the club six weeks after he was criticised by manager Jose Mourinho. The first-team doctor is understood to be weighing up her legal position and despite request from the Premier League champions will not return to work. The Gibraltarian sports medicine specialist was relegated to training ground roles in the [...]

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]]> Nigeria U-17 Coach Manu Garba Debunks Claims He Has Joined Giwa FC https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-u-17-coach-manu-garba-debunks-claims-he-has-joined-giwa-fc/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:19:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99824 Nigeria’s Under-17 coach Manu Garba has refuted claims that he has joined Giwa FC. The Glo Premier League side severed ties with their former handler Aminu Musa earlier this week, before a tweet from a supposed club Twitter account alleged that Manu has signed for the Jos Elephants and, was even introduced to the squad [...]

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]]> #Football > Super Falcons Await Semi-final Opponents after Stunning Defeat https://www.theinfostride.com/sport-falcons-await-last-4-opponents-after-stunning-defeat/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 10:40:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/sport-falcons-await-last-4-opponents-after-stunning-defeat/ Nigeria’s Super Falcons, were shocked 2-1 by Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday and now await the outcome of Sunday’s clash between Ghana and Cameroon to know their semi-final opponents. The reigning African champions, who had earlier thrashed Congo and Tanzania, lost their last group game on Saturday to finish the group stage with six points. Cameroon [...]

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]]> #Football > Nigeria’s U-23 Coach Samson Siasia Lauds Nerveless Dream Team VI https://www.theinfostride.com/sport-siasia-lauds-nerveless-dream-team-vi/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 08:25:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/sport-siasia-lauds-nerveless-dream-team-vi/ Nigeria U-23 team Coach, Samson Siasia, has praised his side’s fighting spirit after Saturday’s hard earned 1-1 draw against Senegal in their final group fixture of the ongoing All-Africa Games. The draw ensured the Dream Team VI top Group B and avoid facing host nation Congo in the semi-finals on Tuesday. “My boys made me [...]

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]]> #Tennis > Italian Flavia Pennetta Wins 2015 US Open Women’s Singles https://www.theinfostride.com/sport-italian-pennetta-wins-us-open-womens-singles/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 07:57:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/sport-italian-pennetta-wins-us-open-womens-singles/ Italian Flavia Pennetta defeated compatriot Roberta Vinci 7-6(7-4) 6-2 to clinch the US Open on Saturday. Moments after winning her first ever Grand Slam final, in a first-ever all-Italian singles showdown and the first to be contested by two women in ages +30 in the Open era, the 33-year-old announced her retirement. “Before I started [...]

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]]> #Sport > Odion Jude Ighalo Signs New Contract at Watford https://www.theinfostride.com/sport-jude-ighalo-signs-new-contract-at-watford/ Fri, 11 Sep 2015 16:33:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/sport-jude-ighalo-signs-new-contract-at-watford/ Odion Ighalo has signed a new five-year contract with Watford expected to keep him at Vicarage Road until 2020. The 26-year-old has scored 21 goals in 42 appearances since signing for Watford initially on loan from Udinese in July 2014. “I’m grateful for this deal, and I’m very happy to be here,” he told the [...]

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]]> #Athletics > Blessing Okagbare Banned From Rio Olympics https://www.theinfostride.com/sport-okagbare-banned-from-rio-olympics/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 20:38:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/sport-okagbare-banned-from-rio-olympics/ Following her decision to skip the 2015 All Africa Games, the National Sports Commission and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria have placed a ban on sprinter, Blessing Okagbare; excluding her from representing the country, at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil. Okagbare, had a dismal outing at the IAAF World championships in Beijing, China. [...]

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]]> D’Tigers Dismantle Silverbacks of Uganda in Afrobasket | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/video-dtigers-dismantle-silverbacks-of-uganda-in-afrobasket-sports/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 17:59:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/video-dtigers-dismantle-silverbacks-of-uganda-in-afrobasket-sports/ Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball national team, D’Tigers, recorded their second successive win in Afrobasket 2015, coasting to a comfortable 98-59 victory against debutants Uganda. Chamberlain Oguchi continued his impressive outing in Rades, notching up 30 points and eight rebounds, with Al-Farouk Aminu complimenting with 14 points. Proceedings was halted for over two minutes (2.17secs) in [...]

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]]> Nigeria U-23 Striker Godwin Saviour to Sign for Belgian Club after Successful Medical | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-u-23-striker-saviour-to-sign-for-belgian-club-after-successful-medical-sports/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:40:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/nigeria-u-23-striker-saviour-to-sign-for-belgian-club-after-successful-medical-sports/ Nigeria Under-23 striker Godwin Saviour has passed a medical and is set to sign a three-year deal with Belgian club KV Oostende. Saviour, who was accompanied by his agent to Belgium, had the medical on arrival in Brussels from Nigeria on Thursday. They are expected to embark on a road trip to Oestende on Friday [...]

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]]> Chelsea Didn’t Sign Player Wanted By Man Utd – Mourinho | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/mourinho-chelsea-didnt-sign-player-wanted-by-man-utd-sports/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:40:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/mourinho-chelsea-didnt-sign-player-wanted-by-man-utd-sports/ Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has refused to be drawn into reports that Chelsea beat Manchester United to the penmanship of former Barcelona forward Pedro. The Blues completed a £21m signing of the Spaniard from the La Liga champions on Thursday, after the 28-year-old had been mentioned as a transfer target for Premier League rivals United [...]

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]]> Man City Defender Zabaleta Out for a Month | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/man-city-defender-zabaleta-out-for-a-month-sports/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:40:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/man-city-defender-zabaleta-out-for-a-month-sports/ Pablo Zabaleta Has Yet to Feature for the Citizens his Seasons. Image: Getty.[/caption]Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta faces four weeks on the sidelines after damaging his knee ligament in training. The Argentine international has yet to feature for the Premier League leaders, who have won all two of their matches this season by same 3-0 [...]

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]]> Martinez Denies Knowledge of Any Stones Transfer Request | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/martinez-denies-knowledge-of-any-stones-transfer-request-sports/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:40:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/martinez-denies-knowledge-of-any-stones-transfer-request-sports/ Everton manager Roberto Martinez says he has not a clue about any transfer request made by defender John Stones. This is on the backdrop of a report by the Sun that the England international is considering handing in an official request in an attempt to force a big-money move to Chelsea. Martinez completely denied being [...]

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]]> Van Gaal Talks Pedro, Ties With Woodward Ahead Of Newcastle | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/van-gaal-talks-pedro-ties-with-woodward-ahead-of-newcastle-sports/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:40:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/van-gaal-talks-pedro-ties-with-woodward-ahead-of-newcastle-sports/ Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he has a good working relationship with the club’s executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, and has been in regular contact with the latter on transfers. United have signed winger Memphis Depay, midfielders Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger, defender Matteo Darmian and goalkeeper Sergio Romero in the close season. They [...]

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]]> Algerian Midfielder Mehdi Abeid Returns to Panathinaikos | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/algerian-midfielder-mehdi-abeid-returns-to-panathinaikos-sports/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:15:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/algerian-midfielder-mehdi-abeid-returns-to-panathinaikos-sports/ Algerian midfielder Mehdi Abeid has joined Panathinaikos from Newcastle for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old signed for the Magpies in May 2011 and made 21 appearances in over two-and-a-half seasons. Abeid had a successful loan spell at the Greek club during the 2013-14 season, scoring seven goals in 28 league appearances. A statement by Panathinakos [...]

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]]> Super Eagles Invitee Joel Obi Out for a Week | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/super-eagles-invitee-joel-obi-out-for-a-week-sports/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:40:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/super-eagles-invitee-joel-obi-out-for-a-week-sports/ Torino midfielder Joel Obi will be sidelined for a week, his club have announced. The midfielder underwent tests on Thursday after persisting symptoms of pains to the flexor muscle of the left thigh. The club said in a statement on its official website that Obi is suffering from overload on the leg: “MRI he underwent [...]

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]]> EPL So Far; How The Top Teams Have Faired | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/epl-so-far-how-the-top-teams-have-faired-sports/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 11:52:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/epl-so-far-how-the-top-teams-have-faired-sports/ The long awaited 2015/2016 season started two weekends ago. As it enters its third weekend, INFORMATION NIGERIA takes a look at how the season has been so far for the top teams. The season opener saw Manchester United take on north London side, Tottenham Hotspur at the theater of dreams. The match ended very uneventful [...]

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]]> Falconets Of Nigeria Resume Camp on Saturday | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/falconets-resume-camp-on-saturday-sports/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:40:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/falconets-resume-camp-on-saturday-sports/ The Nigeria women’s U-20 national team, Falconets will resume preparation for their 2016 Fifa U-20 Women’s World Cup third round qualifying match against the DR Congo on Saturday. The Falconets defeated Liberia 14-1 over two legs in the second round to book a date with Congo Brazaville- 5-0 aggregate conquerors against Namibia. The winner of the [...]

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]]> Man City Complete Nicolas Otamendi Signing | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/man-city-complete-nicolas-otamendi-signing-sports/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:40:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/man-city-complete-nicolas-otamendi-signing-sports/ Manchester City have completed the signing of Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia on a five-year deal. The Argentine international centre-back scored six goals in 35 La Liga appearances last season and was named in Team of the Season. Otamendi told City’s website: “I am here to give my best, to fight game by game and push [...]

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]]> Boxing: Unbeaten Lateef Kayode Vies for WBA Cruiserweight Belt | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/boxing-unbeaten-lateef-kayode-vies-for-wba-cruiserweight-belt-sports/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:40:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/boxing-unbeaten-lateef-kayode-vies-for-wba-cruiserweight-belt-sports/ Undefeated Nigerian boxer Lateef ‘power’ Kayode has been confirmed as a challenger for the WBA cruiserweight title against Denis Lebedev. Kayode (21-0-0, 16KOs) will slug it out with 36-year-old Russian Lebedev in a 12 round bout at the Basket-Hall Arena in Kazan on 4 November, according to the latter’s manager Vadim Kornilov via RingTV. Lebedev [...]

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]]> Chelsea Sign Pedro from Barcalona | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-sign-pedro-from-barca-sports/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:12:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/chelsea-sign-pedro-from-barca-sports/ Chelsea has announced the signing offrom Barcelona on a four-year deal. Pedro is a product of Barca’s La Masia academy and has  scored 39 goals in 326 appearances since his debut in 2008. He made 50 appearances last season and won his third Champions League winner’s medal with the Baulgranas same season. The winger, who could also [...]

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]]> Lobi Stars to Play Akwa United in Federation Cup Final | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/lobi-stars-to-play-akwa-united-in-fed-cup-final-sports/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 08:40:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/lobi-stars-to-play-akwa-united-in-fed-cup-final-sports/ Lobi Stars and Akwa United booked their slots in the final of this year’s men Federation Cup, after sending off Enugu Rangers and Nasarawa United in their respective semi-finals on Wednesday. Udoh Aniekpemo was the hero in Abeokuta as Akwa United advanced into the final of the oldest football tournament in the country, courtesy of [...]

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]]> Newcastle Sign Thauvin from Marseille | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/newcastle-sign-thauvin-from-marseille-sports/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 06:31:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/newcastle-sign-thauvin-from-marseille-sports/ Newcastle United have completed the signing of French winger Florian Thauvin from Olympique Marseille. The 22-year-old signed a five-year contract with the Magpies on Wednesday in a deal which saw Remy Cabella move the opposite direction on loan. “Florian is a player the club have been watching for a long time and I am delighted [...]

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]]> Man Utd Move in on Senegalese Sadio Mane | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/man-utd-move-in-on-senegalese-sadio-mane-sports/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 18:40:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/man-utd-move-in-on-senegalese-sadio-mane-sports/ Manchester United are said to have disclosed interest in signing Senegalese winger Sadio Mane from Southampton. The Old Trafford club reportedly made a bid for the 23-year-old last week; however, the Saints have denied receiving any offer. United had wanted to sign Barcelona forward Pedro Rodriguez, but have dropped out of the chase with the [...]

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]]> Enyimba Beat Kano Pillars to Move Top of Glo Premier League | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/enyimba-beat-pillars-to-move-top-of-glo-premier-league-sports/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 18:17:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/enyimba-beat-pillars-to-move-top-of-glo-premier-league-sports/ Enyimba International FC are back at the top of the Glo Premier League table after their 1-0 win over champions Kano Pillars in a Match Day 24 encounter. Enyimba now top the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table with 45 points from 24 games, two points above Sunshine Stars who lost 1-0 at Dolphins. Ifeanyi [...]

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]]> Road to Rio: D’Tigers Down Central African Republic at Afrobasket | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/road-to-rio-dtigers-down-central-african-republic-at-afrobasket-sports/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:56:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/road-to-rio-dtigers-down-central-african-republic-at-afrobasket-sports/ Nigeria men’s senior basketball national team, D’Tigers, got their Africa Basketball Championship (Afrobasket) campaign off to a winning start against the Central African Republic in Tunisia on Wednesday. Al-Farouk Aminu notched up 15 points; eight rebounds, but it was Chamberlain Oguchi who inspired the West Africans to an 88-63 win over the Central African Republic [...]

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]]> Nigeria Provide Alternative Venue for Sierra Leone-Ivory Coast Afcon Qualifier | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-provide-alternative-venue-for-sierra-leone-ivory-coast-afcon-qualifier-sports/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:40:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/nigeria-provide-alternative-venue-for-sierra-leone-ivory-coast-afcon-qualifier-sports/ The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the country will entertain Sierra Leone’s qualifying matches for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The Leone Stars hosts African champions Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday, 6 September, and the NFF said in a statement on Wednesday that either the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos or the [...]

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]]> NFF Concludes Arrangements for Eagles Game in Tanzania | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/nff-concludes-arrangements-for-eagles-game-in-tanzania-sports/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:40:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/nff-concludes-arrangements-for-eagles-game-in-tanzania-sports/ The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has finalised arrangements for its team ahead of a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying match in Dar es Salaam. The Super Eagles will play Tanzania on 5 September, hoping to continue in their bid to make the 2017 Cup of Nations in Gabon. According to thenff.com, plans to [...]

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]]> Leicester Sign Napoli Midfielder Inler | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/leicester-sign-napoli-midfielder-inler-sports/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:40:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/leicester-sign-napoli-midfielder-inler-sports/ Leicester have completed the signing of Napoli midfielder Gokhan Inler subject to international clearance. The 31-year-old will cost the Foxes a reported £3m and has penned a three-year deal at the King Power Stadium. “I’ve spoken with the manager and I’m very happy to be here because it’s a nice team. I’ve watched them lots [...]

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]]> Barca’s Pique Get Four Match Ban For Insulting Linesman | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/barcas-pique-get-four-match-ban-for-insulting-linesman-sports/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:40:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/barcas-pique-get-four-match-ban-for-insulting-linesman-sports/ Barcelona centre back Gerrard Pique has been hit with a four match ban following his sending off for insulting a linesman in Monday night’s Spanish Super Cup second leg against Athletic Bilbao. The Spaniard, who watched the first leg from the bench, was sent off in the 55th minute as Barca drew 1-1 at home [...]

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]]> Siasia Calls for NFF Intervention as Clubs Refuse to Release Players for Dream Team VI | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/siasia-calls-for-nff-intervention-as-clubs-refuse-to-release-players-for-dream-team-vi-sports/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:38:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/siasia-calls-for-nff-intervention-as-clubs-refuse-to-release-players-for-dream-team-vi-sports/ Head coach of the Nigeria U-23 national team, Samson Siasia, has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to advice Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) sides to release players for preparation for the All-Africa Games in Congo Brazaville slated for between 3–18 September . The coach, who had only eight of the invited players available [...]

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]]> Injury Rules Out Heartland Pair Obiazo & Reuben from Eagles Duty | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/injury-rules-out-heartland-pair-obiazo-reuben-from-eagles-duty-sports/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:18:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/injury-rules-out-heartland-pair-obiazo-reuben-from-eagles-duty-sports/ Heartland FC duo of David Obiozo and Nelson Obonnaya have been dropped from the Super Eagles camp through injuries. Following examination by the team’s medical doctor, it was agreed that both goalkeeper Obiozo and forward Ogbonnaya be excused from the country’s preparation for a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Tanzania in Dar [...]

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]]> Transfer Coup: Chelsea Reach Agreement With Barca Over Pedro | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/transfer-coup-chelsea-reach-agreement-with-barca-over-pedro-sports/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:03:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/transfer-coup-chelsea-reach-agreement-with-barca-over-pedro-sports/ Pedro Rodriguez is in London ahead of a possible move to Premier League champions Chelsea. The 28-year-old has long been linked with Manchester United, with the side’s executive vice-president Ed Woodward traveling to Barcelona on Monday to try and put paid to what had become an overdue negotiation with the Spanish champions. Pedro is flying [...]

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]]> British Former Olympic Champion Coe Becomes IAAF President | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/british-former-olympic-champion-coe-becomes-iaaf-president-sports/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 06:14:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/british-former-olympic-champion-coe-becomes-iaaf-president-sports/ Former Olympic 1500m champions Sebastian Coe has been voted new president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). Englishman, Lord Coe, 58, succeeds Senegalese Lamine Diack, 82, who has been head of athletics’ governing body since 1999. The elections was held in Beijing just three days before the 2015 World Championships. Votes came from [...]

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]]> Swansea City 2 – 0 Newcastle United: Gomis and Ayew Sink Ten-Man Magpies | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/swansea-2-0-newcastle-gomis-ayew-sink-ten-man-magpies-sports/ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:40:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/swansea-2-0-newcastle-gomis-ayew-sink-ten-man-magpies-sports/ Goals from Bafetimbi Gomis and Andre Ayew’s second Premier League goal inspired Swansea City to a 2-0 win at home to Newcastle United on Saturday. Daryl janmaat’s miserable afternoon culminated with a second booking, leaving the Tyne side outfit to finish the match with ten men at the Liberty Stadium. Jack Cork came on for [...]

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]]> Keshi Gets N120m New Eagles Deal https://www.theinfostride.com/keshi-gets-n120m-new-eagles-deal/ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 10:21:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=73397 Out-of-contract Super Eagles boss,Stephen Keshi will be offered a two-year deal worth N120m following the recommendation of the technical and development sub-committee of the Nigeria Football Federation that the big boss should be retained . . The sub-committee,Complete Sports scooped recommended a two-year deal for the former Eagles captain with a N7m monthly pay but [...]

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]]> Obasi Returns To Schalke In Two Weeks https://www.theinfostride.com/obasi-returns-to-schalke-in-two-weeks/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:43:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72443 Super Eagles winger Chinedu Obasi could be back in action for Schalke 04 in two weeks, the player has confirmed to Complete Sports. . Obasi, who has made 28 appearances for the Super Eagles, suffered a shin injury for the second time in his career last year but says his time in exile will turn [...]

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