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Nigeria Football Supporters Club Lands in Coted'Ivoire to Rally Behind Super Eagles for AFCON Glory

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O.. The Nigeria Football Supporters Club has arrived in Coted'Ivoire for the much-anticipated African Cup of Nations 2024, bringing the unmistakable energy and fervor that has made them a beloved fixture in football arenas around the world. Their vibrant presence and unwavering support for the Super Eagles have not only captured the hearts of fans but also garnered international recognition. This fervent group of supporters has been a driving force behind Nigeria's success on t

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Cristiano Ronaldo knocked off top spot as 29-year-old Spaniard becomes world’s highest-paid sportsma

The world's highest-paid athlete is now Spanish golfer Jon Rahm, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo, the star player for Al Nassr.Rahm is the current Masters winner and the third-ranked golfer in the world. The Spaniard, who was a fervent opponent of the dissident Saudi-backed LIV tour, dramatically changed his mind and signed a contract for the 2024 season. According to Metro, in doing so, the 29-year-old surpassed Ronaldo's earnings for the entire year. As the highest-paid athlete in 2023, Rahm ($30

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TONI KROOS RETIRED OFFICIALLY FROM FOOTBALL

Germany great Toni Kroos officially bid farewell to football on Sunday, two days after his team's dramatic loss to Spain in the quarterfinals of the European Championship. Mikel Merino's game-winning goal in the last minute of extra time handed Spain a 2-1 victory that knocked out the host nation and ended Kroos' playing career. "So that's it," Kroos wrote in a post on Instagram on Sunday. "But before I take a break and at least try to realise what happened over the last 17 years I don't want t