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Messi, Aguero, Di Maria to Feature for Argentina in Nigeria Friendly

Jorge Sampaoli, Argentina manager has put together a 22-man squad including Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero for their upcoming friendly against Russia and Nigeria in Russia come November. Jorge Sampaoli, coached Argentina to finish third place in the CONMEBOL qualifications

Nigeria vs Argentina: NFF Confirms Friendly

The Nigerian Football Federation has confirmed speculations that Nigeria will take on Argentina in a high-profile international friendly in Krasnodar Arena Stadium in Russian on Tuesday, 14 November. The NFF confirmed the information through it’s General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi,

Anthony Joshua May Face Tyson Fury

The International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) Champion, Anthony Joshua may face Tyson Fury in a boxing bout. The champ revealed that his promoter Eddie Hearn has made contact with Tyson Fury about the possibility of the

Anthony Joshua retains IBF World title, Heavyweight Parker, Judgmental

The Nigeria-Britsh boxing Superstar Anthony Joshua defeated Carlos Takam with a tenth-round technical knockout at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff on Saturday night. AJ as he is popularly known defeated Takam in the tenth round after suffering a nose injury in

FIFA Rejects Zambia’s Protest Over Disallowed Goal in Nigerian Match

FIFA has rejected Zambia’s protest against Nigeria for the 2018 World Cup Qualifier. Following their loss to Nigeria in Uyo at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on October 7, the Chipolopolo have protested that FIFA looks back into the game due

Nigerian Boxer Oyeleye To Face Mexico’s Reyes In Las Vegas

Nigerian boxer Oluwafemi Oyeleye, who was born on the 22nd of October 1994 is set to take on Mexico’s Hector Reyes in a middleweight challenge contest in Las Vegas, United States of America on Saturday. The fight which is under

Women’s Aiteo Cup: Rivers Angels Claim Record 7th Trophy

Rivers Angels are the 2017 Women’s Aiteo Cup winners after defeating Ibom Angels 3-0 on penalties in the final played at the Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos on Wednesday. The matchup went on full-time with each team putting in a

Nigeria vs England: NFF Confirms Approach From England

The Nigerian senior men’s football team, the Super Eagles qualified for the final rounds of the World Cup in Russia next year after they defeated Zambia 1:0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The team would need a lot

Nigerian Keeper Makes Spanish League History

Former Golden Eaglets goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, had a remarkable start for Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday after keeping a 0-0 clean sheet draw at Eibar with four crucial saves to his name. Uzoho, who is the youngest foreign goalkeeper to

Nigerian Footballers Abroad: Ajayi, Iheanacho, Ndidi and Others Shine

Nigerian forward Junior Ajayi was in action for Al Ahly as they defeated bottom team El Raja Marsa Matruh in the Egyptian first division on Monday night. The Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medal winner with Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles, who scored

Onyekuru Scores Twice as Anderlecht triumph over KV Mechelen

Nigerian starlet Onyekuru scored a brace in Anderlecht’s 4-3 away win against KV Mechelen in the Belgian top division on Friday to put the team in third place with 18 points just behind table-toppers Club Brugge. Onyekuru who is on

Russia 2018: FIFA to Pay Nigeria for World Cup Qualification

Following the qualification of the Nigerian men’s senior football team, the Super Eagles, for the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is set to pay Nigeria a total of $12.5 million. $2.5 million

Akwa united Win Niger Tornadoes and emerge Aiteo Cup Champions

Aiteo Cup Finals Niger Tornadoes vs Akwa United

The People of Agege and all of Lagos have an exciting weekend planned out for them as the finals of the 2017 Aiteo Cup tournament will hold in the Agege Stadium on Sunday 15th October 2017. Niger Tornadoes and Akwa

Yobe Desert Stars and Heartland FC Return to NPFL

Things are looking up for the northern-based team YDS’; after 15 years long absence from the professional League. The stars picked the berth after defeating Adamawa United 2: nil in a Nigeria National League game on Wednesday. Goals from Maigari

Coach Rohr names Carl Ikeme Real ‘MVP’

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo defeated Zambia 1-0 and qualified for the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The players were above everyone else the happiest after the

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