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    Nigeria ready to host Africa’s first Commonwealth Games in 2030- Tinubu

    September 19, 2025 (updated September 19, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    ‎Nigeria took a significant step towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, as it welcomed the Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee to Abuja on Thursday.‎ President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, formally received the delegation at the Presidential Villa.‎ He reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to hosting an inclusive, diverse, and world-class 2030 Commonwealth Games on African... Read more

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    EPL: Paul Merson Believes Ruben Amorim Would Have Thrived at Chelsea

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    EPL: Paul Merson Believes Ruben Amorim Would Have Thrived at Chelsea Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has suggested that Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim would have been a “perfect fit” for Chelsea, insisting the Portuguese coach’s style would suit the Blues far more than United. Chelsea are currently enjoying a strong run under Enzo Maresca, who replaced Mauricio Pochettino over... Read more

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    Bjorn Borg Opens Up on Cancer Battle and Life After Tennis

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Bjorn Borg Opens Up on Cancer Battle and Life After Tennis Tennis great Bjorn Borg has revealed he is living “day by day, year by year” after being diagnosed with an “extremely aggressive” prostate cancer. The 69-year-old shared the news in the final chapter of his autobiography Heartbeats: A Memoir, explaining that doctors told him the illness was already at... Read more

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    Harry Kane Hails Bayern’s “Outstanding” Win Over Chelsea in Champions League Opener

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Harry Kane Hails Bayern’s “Outstanding” Win Over Chelsea in Champions League Opener Harry Kane was full of praise for Bayern Munich’s performance after the Bundesliga champions began their Champions League campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Chelsea at the Allianz Arena. The England captain, who struck twice on the night, described the result as “outstanding” and admitted that the... Read more

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    Manchester United Posts Record £666.5m Revenue Despite Poor League Finish

    September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Manchester United Posts Record £666.5m Revenue Despite Poor League Finish Manchester United recorded record financial revenue of £666.5m in the last financial year, even as the men’s team endured one of their worst league campaigns in decades. United ended the Premier League season in 15th place—their lowest finish since relegation in 1973-74. But the start of a five-year front-of-shirt sponsorship... Read more

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