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Weekend Sports Roundup: Victor Osimhen Ruled Out

  The Nigerian football space saw some controversy over the weekend as the Super Eagles continue preparations ahead of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Watford FC of England refused to release Emmanuel Dennis for the AFCON, while

Jose Peseiro Named New Super Eagles Coach

  Peseiro takes over from Gernot Rohr who was sacked in early December. The leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro to become the new national team handler. The Nigerian football ruling body sacked

How An Organisation, Chess In Slums Africa, Is Changing The Narrative For Good

  When we talk about the game of chess and chess championship as a whole, Africa or even Nigeria rarely comes to mind. Chess games and chess players are often associated with people termed as “geniuses” that comes mostly from

Weekend Sports RoundUp: Remo Stars Continues Impressive Run

  Remo Stars continued their impressive run in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after beating Heartland FC 3-0 in their second league game on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Andy Okpe’s brace and Samuel Anakwe’s lone strike was all the

Top 10 Nigerian Sportswomen Of 2021

  Nigerian women have always lived up to expectations in the world of sports. 2021 was not a different year for Nigerian female athletes as they gave their best, as usual, in the competition front. Connect Nigeria presents some of

AFCON 2022: Eguaveon Releases 28-Man Squad

  The interim coach of the Super Eagles handed an invitation to a few new faces ahead of the continental showpiece. Read more about Sports Interim coach of the Nigerian national team Augustine Eguavoen has released a list of 28

Top 10 Nigerian Sportsmen Of 2021

  In 2021, Nigerian athletes on the global and domestic front turned out really impressive for brands they represent and their fatherland. From football to basketball and athletics, these sportsmen made 2021 a fun-filled and interesting one for sports enthusiasts.

2022 AFCON: Peter Rufai Confident Eguavoen Can Win Titles With Eagles

  Ex-Nigerian international Peter Rufai has expressed confidence in the ability of Super Eagles interim coach Austine Eguaveon to lead the team to a fourth African title in Cameroon. Read more about Sports Eguavoen was named as head of the

Eguavoen Vows To Inject Discipline Into Super Eagles

  Interim head coach of the Nigerian national team Austin Eguavoen has vowed to inject discipline into the Super Eagles ahead of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The former Super Eagles defender made the disclosure during an

Weekend Sports RoundUp: NPFL Is Back

  The 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season kicked off on Friday, December 18, 2021, with MFM playing host to Remo Stars at the Onikan Arena in Lagos. The away side emerged top of the encounter with a 2-0

Eguavoen Says Eagles Can Win 2022 AFCON

  The interim coach of the Nigerian national team Augustine Eguavoen has stated that the Super Eagles has what it takes to become African champions for the fourth time in Cameroon where the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations is slated

NFF Fires Gernot Rohr, Appoints Austine Eguavoen

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has severed ties with Gernot Rohr as the head coach of the Nigerian national team. Read more about Sports An official statement on the website of the NFF on Sunday, December 12, 2021, confirmed the

AFCON 2022: Ugbade Confident About Eagles’ Chances With Adequate Preparation

  Ex-Nigerian international Nduka Ugbade has expressed confidence in the ability of the Super Eagles to win the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to hold from January 9- February 6, 2022 in Cameroun. Read more about Sports In

Weekend Sports RoundUp: Emmanuel Dennis Wins Watford Player Of The Month

  Nigeria Professional Football League giants Enyimba moved a step closer towards making the next round of the CAF Confederations Cup after beating Al Ittihad of Libya 2-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Read

Morocco 2022: Falcons Must Beat Ivoirians- Onome Ebi

  Nigerian women’s national team defender Onome Ebi has said the 9-time African champions have been condemned to beat the Ivoirian women’s national team to qualify for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco and FIFA Women’s World

Weekend Sports RoundUp: Emmanuel Dennis

  Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Emmanuel Dennis continued with his superb form for Watford on Sunday, November 28, 2021. The Nigerian scored in the Hornets’ 4-2 loss to Leicester City but made history as just the sixth player to

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