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Resolute Goalkeeper Nnadozie Rescues Nigeria In World Cup Opener Against Canada

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
July 21, (THEWILL) - Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie put in a player of the match performance as Nigeria kicked off their Women's World Cup Group B campaign with a 0-0 draw against Olympic champions, Canada, in Melbourne. The 22-year-old...
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Davido Becomes First African To Sell Out 16,000 Capacity Venue In Canada

Shade Wesley-Metibogun, THEWILL -
July 17, (THEWILL) - David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has become the first African to sell out a 16,000 sitting capacity venue in Canada for his show. The singer was in Toronto, Canada, for his show, which was...
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Canada Advances To Gold Cup Quarterfinals With 4-2 Triumph Over Cuba

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
July 05, (THEWILL) - Canada emerged victorious in their final group match at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, defeating Cuba 4-2 on Tuesday night. Junior Hoilett opened the scoring for Canada in the 21st minute with a well-taken penalty kick....
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Nigerian Stars Itsekiri, Olatoye, Ibadin To Compete In Edmonton Invitational

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
July 02, (THEWILL) - Nigerian track stars, Usheoritse Itsekiri, Sade Olatoye, and Edose Ibadin, are set to participate at the Edmonton Invitational in Canada, marking the first time this year that these three athletes from Nigeria will compete together....
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Canada To Invest In Ogun Agriculture, Technology, Others

Segun Ayinde, THEWILL -
May 10, (THEWILL) – Canadian Government has indicated interest in investing in the agricultural and technological sectors of the Ogun State economy, as part of efforts to strengthen the over 60 years relationship with Nigeria. The Canadian Ambassador to...
Entertainment & Society

Davido’s Songs Most Played In France, UK, Nigeria, Canada – Spotify

Shade Wesley-Metibogun, THEWILL -
April 05, (THEWILL) - Spotify, an online streaming platform, has revealed that David Adeleke, aka Davido’s songs, are the most streamed in United Kingdom, Nigeria, Canada and France. Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, Victor Okpala, made...
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Swanson Scores Twice As USWNT Defeat Canada In SheBelieves Cup Opener

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
February 17, (THEWILL) - Mallory Swanson was the star of the show, as the U.S. women's national team (USWNT) secured a 2-0 victory over Canada in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Florida. Swanson scored...
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Canada Women’s Soccer Team Aborts Strike After Legal Threats

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
February 13, (THEWILL) - Canada's women's national soccer team has cancelled its proposed strike, following legal threats from Canada Soccer. The team had planned to strike last week to demand pay equality and improved funding for their sport, but...
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Canadian Police Charge Two Nigerians With Airline Ticket Fraud

Aina Ojonugwa, THEWILL -
January 30, (THEWILL) - Two Nigerian nationals in Canada, Gbemisola Akinrinade (a resident of Brampton) and Adebowale Adiatu (a resident of Vaughan) have been charged by the Canadian Police authority for alleged airline ticket fraud. A statement by Canadian...
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Qatar 2022: Morocco Finish Top Of Group F With 2-1 Defeat Of Canada, Advance To R16

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
December 01, (THEWILL) - After defeating Canada 2-1 on Thursday, Morocco became the first African team to win a World Cup group in 24 years, after the exploits of Nigeria in 1998. Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri's goals in the...
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Mended Fences: 1,000 Goals In Sight As Ronaldo and Portugal Reconciliation Takes Shape

Cristiano Ronaldo’s turbulent relationship with the Portugal national team could be heading towards an unexpected reconciliation, with reports suggesting the veteran forward may return for one final international chapter as he closes in on the historic 1,000-goal milestone.
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