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Safety Shooters, Grasshoppers In Good Start As Prudent Energy Handball Tournament Commences

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4 years ago

October 22, 2021

Our Reporter, Abeokuta

SAFELY Shooters, Lagos Seasiders, Kano Pillars, Safety Babes, Imo Grasshoppers all won their opening games on Thursday on the opening day of Prudent Energy Handball Premier League holding at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

The defending champions in the male event, Safety Shooters handed Plateau Vipers 22-18 defeat for the first since the current sponsor, Prudent Energy took over the funding of the premier league.

The duel was a close contest watched by a delightful fans, who trooped to the centre to watch the epic encounter.

In the other male games, Lagos Seasiders narrowly beat De: Defenders 22-21, as Kano Pillars humbled Confluence Stars 29-26 played yesterday.

In the female class, Safety Babes opened their account by beating Kada Stars 24-17, while Imo Grasshoppers had no mercy over new entrant to the premier league, Bayelsa Queens, who they beat 36-26.

However, Day two of the championship will begin today with clashes in the male fixtures as Kada Stars will take on Safety Shooters in the first match, while Plateau Vipers will slug it out with Niger United, as Kano Pillars battle D: Defenders.

Other games are new entrant, Police Machines taking on Lagos Seasiders, while another new comer, Tojemarine Academy will try their strength against old horse, Confluence Stars.

In the female category, Imo Grasshoppers will square up with Edo Dynamos, while the defending champions, Adorable Angels will meet Defenders Babes, as COAS Shooters have a date against Rima Babes.

Other games are Bayelsa Queens against Safety Babes, Kada Queens versus Seasider Babes, Confluence Queens against Plateau Peacorks.

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JUST IN: Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms Al Nassr’s Stay, To Sign New Deal

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1 week ago

June 9, 2025

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Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to extend his stay with Saudi pro side Al Nassr and is even ready to sign a new deal.

According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on X on Monday, the Portuguese have dismissed rumours of leaving Al Nassr.

The post read, “Cristiano Ronaldo confirms plan to stay at Al Nassr by signing a new deal.

“My future? Basically, nothing is gonna change. Staying at Al Nassr? Yea.”

Recall that the 40-year-old on Sunday helped his national team to secure the Nation’s League for the second time four years after the Nation’s League was unveiled.

Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr in December 2022 on a record-breaking deal, has played a transformative role both on and off the pitch.

His arrival marked a turning point for Saudi football, drawing global attention to the Saudi Pro League and triggering a wave of high-profile signings across the league.

During his time at Al Nassr so far, Ronaldo has delivered impressive performances, scoring consistently and helping the club remain competitive at the top level. His presence has not only boosted the club’s visibility but also played a key role in the league’s growing popularity worldwide.

The announcement of his continued stay is seen as a significant boost for Al Nassr and the Saudi Pro League as a whole. It also signals Ronaldo’s long-term commitment to the ambitious football project unfolding in the region.

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Brazil Star, Neymar Tests Positive For COVID-19

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1 week ago

June 8, 2025

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Brazil forward Neymar has been sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19, Santos announced in a statement cited by Brazilian media.

The 33-year-old began showing symptoms on Thursday and was immediately withdrawn from all team activities. Medical tests later confirmed the viral infection, the Brazil Serie A club said on Saturday.

Santos did not specify how long Neymar will be out of action and did not respond immediately to a Reuters request for comment.

Neymar is already set to miss Thursday’s league match at Fortaleza due to suspension.

That Fortaleza game will be Santos’ final fixture before the Brazilian league pauses for the Club World Cup in the United States, scheduled from June 14 to July 13.

The former Barcelona forward’s future with Santos remains uncertain as his contract expires on June 30.

Limited by injury, Neymar has made 12 appearances across all competitions this season, tallying three goals and three assists.

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Osimhen Rejects Al Hilal 5th Offer, Wants To Stay In Europe

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1 week ago

June 8, 2025

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has officially turned down a fifth offer from Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal, reaffirming his desire to remain in Europe.

In a post shared via X (formerly Twitter) handle, journalist Buchi Laba. Laba revealed that Osimhen has shut the door on any potential move to Saudi Arabia, regardless of the financial incentives.

“Victor Osimhen officially rejects Al Hilal 5th offer,” Laba wrote. “He has decided to not move there no matter the money offered. Case closed.”

Osimhen, who has been a subject of transfer speculation in recent months, appears to be in no rush to make a decision about his next move.

Sources close to the player suggest that his main priority is to continue his career in Europe, where he feels more competitively challenged.

“Main priority is to stay back in Europe,” Laba added, noting that “a top Italian club [is] very interested and other European clubs” are also keeping tabs on the Nigerian forward.

The 26-year-old Napoli star has been linked with several clubs across Europe, including teams in the Premier League and Serie A.

However, he is reportedly taking his time to evaluate the best sporting project before making his next move.

Osimhen was instrumental in Napoli’s Serie A title win in the 2022/23 season and also helped Galatasaray to a domestic double during his loan spell in Turkey last season.