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  By Muzammil Dalha Yola  In a historic turn of events, the Euro 2024 top goal scorer award has been shared among six players, each finishing the tournament with three goals. Spain's Dani Olmo, England's Harry Kane, Georgia's Georges Mikautadze, the Netherlands' Cody Gakpo, Slovakia's Ivan Schranz, and Germany's Jamal Musiala have all been awarded the Golden Boot. This unprecedented sharing of the award highlights the competitive nature of the tournament, which saw several players excel in front of goal. Dani Olmo's goals played a crucial role in Spain's journey to the championship title, while Harry Kane's strikes helped England reach the semifinals. Georges Mikautadze's impressive performances for Georgia earned him a share of the award, alongside Cody Gakpo's crucial goals for the Netherlands. Ivan Schranz's contributions to Slovakia's campaign and Jamal Musiala's impact on Germany's team also earned them a piece of the Gol...

  By Muzammil Dalha Yola  German forward Thomas Mueller has announced his retirement from international soccer after a 14-year career that included the 2014 World Cup title. Mueller made the announcement on Monday in a video posted on YouTube, saying, “After 131 national team games and 45 goals, I am saying goodbye.” The 34-year-old Bayern Munich striker played for Germany 131 times, scoring 45 goals. Mueller’s final appearance for Germany was as a substitute in the host nation’s quarterfinal loss to eventual Euro 2024 winner Spain. Mueller’s international debut came in 2010 in a 1-0 loss to Argentina. He played in four World Cups and four European Championships. Mueller was also a standout player at the 2010 World Cup, winning the Golden Boot as top scorer and being voted the best young player of the tournament. In 2014, Mueller became a world champion with Germany in Brazil, scoring five goals. He is third in all-time appearances for Germany's men's team, trailing only Miros...

  By Muzammil Dalha Yola  Clever Warriors FC Kano has announced the departure of Coach Bashir Adede, whose contract with the club has expired. The decision was made by mutual consent, according to club President Dr. Najib Sabo Kurawa. In a phone conversation, Dr. Kurawa confirmed that the club and Coach Adede have parted ways, wishing him the best of luck in his future endeavors. Adede led the team to the final playoff of the New Year Mega Lottery NLO 2023/24 season, where they narrowly lost to Barau FC in Abuja. Dr. Kurawa emphasized that Clever Warriors FC remains committed to developing and promoting young players in Kano State and beyond. The club will soon announce a new Technical Adviser for the upcoming season, he added. The departure of Coach Adede marks the end of an era with Clever Warriors FC, but the club is eager to continue its growth and success in the Nigerian football landscape.

By Nasir Gide  The highly anticipated Dambe Warriors Circuit 14 championship took place in Marabar Nyanya, Nasarawa state, and lived up to its expectations. Hundreds of spectators gathered at the Arena to witness the historic battles between Arewa, Kudu, Gurumada, and Jamus warriors. The Circuit Fight 14 in Nasarawa, focused on community engagement and fan excitement, proved to be the most thrilling Dambe Warriors league in history. In the Lightweight Championship, Katsina-based Dambe boxer Yar'mage, the season two champion, defeated Bahagon Zayyanu with a score of 89-82, while Garkuwan Kurma won by a point over Manu Garkuwan Cindo. Bahagon Nasarawa defeated Autan Kudawa in a three-round fight in the regular season finale. In the middleweight division, Dogon Messi edged out Bahagon Yan'sanda by a single point with a score of 114-113, while Zazu defeated Dan Nigeria 87-84. Sha'aban narrowly defeated the reigning champion Ramadan with a score of 87-85 in their highly anticipa...

  By Muzammil Dalha Yola  Former board member of Nigeria Traditional Sports Federation, Alhaji Inuwa Isah said Bauchi state has begun the revival of Langa which was one of the fastest growing sports in Nigeria. Alhaji Isah stated this during the ongoing Bauchi State Sports Festival in Bauchi on Saturday. He said the introduction of Langa in the state sports festival will help discover more players ahead of upcoming National Championships and reshape the mentality of younger athletes. The Member of Nigeria Traditional Sports Federation (Technical Committee) revealed that stakeholders are in touch on means of reintroducing the sport back to the National Sports Festival. He said, “Langa used to be one of the most famous traditional sports in Nigeria but I cannot say the same today. Langa was missing from the 2022 National Sports Festival in Delta state which was worrisome to stakeholders. Ayo, Dambe and Kokowa made it to the NSF after public outcry by traditional sports lovers bu...

  By Muzammil Dalha Yola  Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has made a staggering €200 million offer to Napoli for the highly sought-after duo, Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to Corriere dello Sport. This move aims to bolster PSG's attacking lineup following the departure of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid. Napoli's new manager, Antonio Conte, is determined to keep Kvaratskhelia, highlighting his crucial role in the team. However, Osimhen's future appears more uncertain, with a €130 million release clause in his contract, making a transfer possible if PSG meets the conditions. This bid comes as a strategic move by PSG to revamp their attack after Mbappe's exit. The French giants are eager to strengthen their squad and believe the Napoli duo can make a significant impact. Napoli, on the other hand, is reluctant to let go of their key players, setting the stage for a potential transfer battle.

By Muzammil Dalha Yola  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano State Chapter, appeals to the Kano State Government to appoint technocrats and professionals with vast knowledge of sports to manage the affairs of Kano Pillars FC and all other sports sectors in the state. This move, we believe, will yield positive outcomes and elevate the standard of sports in Kano State. This was disclosed by the association press release signed by its Chairman and Secretary Zaharaddeen Sale and Muhammad Nur Tijjani on saturday 13th July 2024. SWAN also calls for the renovations and upgrading of Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars Stadium, Mahaha Sports Complex, Ado Bayero Square, and all other sporting facilities in the state. This will provide conducive environments for athletes to thrive and host national and international events. To support the development of sports in Kano State, SWAN Kano Chapter has established an advisory committee comprising experienced and intellectual members...