9 h. ago FG mourns death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda, orders probe

The Federal Government on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Nigerian professional footballer, Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda. The Federal Government, in a statement issued by the acting spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Nigerian football community. Lawal, who was Read More

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12 h. ago Abubakar Lawal: Death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda confirmed

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death of a former Nigerian Under-20 international footballer, Mr Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda. The Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, in a statement issued in Abuja, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is deeply saddened by the tragic death of […] The post Abubakar Lawal: Death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda confirmed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Ugandan police investigate mysterious death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal

Ugandan authorities have launched an investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who allegedly fell from a shopping read more Ugandan police investigate mysterious death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal

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14 h. ago FG demands probe into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda 

The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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15 h. ago FG demands probes into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda 

The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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37 h. ago Nigerian footballer, Abubakar Lawal, falls to death in Uganda

Ugandan police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The 29-year-old striker played for local premiership club Vipers. He fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade early on Monday, police said in a statement. He had been visiting a Read More

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3 d. ago Carloha, NFF partner to drive football development in Nigeria

Carloha, the exclusive dealer and franchise holder of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has partnered with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) read more Carloha, NFF partner to drive football development in Nigeria

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5 d. ago Osimhen’s goal not enough as Galatasary bow out of Europa League

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen’s goal was not enough to advance Galatasary to the round 16 of the Europa League on Thursday. The defeat marked another disappointing chapter for Nigerian footballers in European competitions, following Lookman’s exit with Atalanta just 24 hours earlier. Osimhen, who missed the first leg due to suspension, was eager to make Read More

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5 d. ago He was a consummate freedom fighter, Afe Babalola mourns Clark’s death

Tribune Online He was a consummate freedom fighter, Afe Babalola mourns Clark’s death Founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has described the late Chief Edwin Clark as a consummate freedom fighter who will be greatly missed for his role in the country. Babalola, in a condolence message made available to the Nigerian Tribune on Thursday, said the death of the leader of the Pan […] He was a consummate freedom fighter, Afe Babalola mourns Clark’s death Tribune Online

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5 d. ago The Business of Football: Analyzing the Financial Side of Nigerian Leagues

Nigeria has a rich sporting history, particularly in football. The sport is deeply ingrained in the country’s culture and has read more The Business of Football: Analyzing the Financial Side of Nigerian Leagues

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7 d. ago Obasanjo Mourns Edwin Clark, Says Late PANDEF Leader Was Accomplished Politician

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday, mourned the death of the elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark who passed away at the age of 97, describing him as an accomplished politician and community leader. The former president, in a condolence message he issued in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, a copy of which was made available […]

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