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Oshoala Embroiled in Transfer Tug of War Between Chelsea and Liverpool

English Super League teams, Liverpool Ladies and Chelsea Ladies are prepared to battle for the services of Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, according to reports in England. Oshoala, 20, is currently on the books of Nigerian club side, Rivers Angels

Nigerian Tennis Players Impress in Togo

According to Punch Newspaper, three Nigerian youth tennis players have qualified for the finals of various categories at the ongoing International Tennis Federation West and Central African Circuit in Togo. Martins Abamu earned a hard-fought win over Frederick Coulibaly of

Nigeria and England Jostle for Iwobi

Nigeria and England are prepared to jostle for the services of Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi. Iwobi, who is Austin Jay Jay Okocha’s nephew, was born in Lagos and is eligible to represent both countries. The Arsenal U-21 captain has previously

Manchester City Block Iheanacho and Nwakali From Representing Nigeria

Reigning English Premier League champions, Manchester City have announced Nigerian duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidi Nwakali will be unavailable for the African Youth Championship (AYC) in Senegal. Both players were among the nine overseas players that had been called up

Sudan Opts Out, Eagle ‘B’ Team To Face Yemen

The Sudanese Football Federation have reportedly opted out of the scheduled friendly with Super Eagles’ home based side on January 17th in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Super Eagles ‘B’ team were scheduled to face Sudan on January 17th and Finland

Egwuekwe In Hot Demand

Super Eagles defender, Azubuike Egwuekwe is on the verge of joining the GLO Nigerian Premier League exodus to Europe. Egwuekwe, 25, has been linked with the likes of Panathinaikos, Penafiel, West Ham United, Watford and Udinese in this January transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Again

Real Madrid of Spain and Portugal national team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned FIFA World Footballer of the Year award ahead of arch rival, Lionel Messi, Barcelona’s Argentine ‘martian’ and German custodian, Manuel Neuer at a glittering FIFA awards ceremony

Aruna Quadri Makes History

Nigeria table tennis star, Aruna Quadri made history on Wednesday when he became the first African to be crowned World Best Player by World Table Tennis governing body, ITTF, at an award ceremony at the Armani Hotel, Dubai, United Arab

Enyeama Bags Another Award

Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper and captain, Vincent Enyeama has been named the Goal Nigeria Player of the Year 2014. Enyeama, who bagged the Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year award at the weekend, garnered 55% of the votes cast

Remembering Enyimba and Super Eagles Star Romanus Orjinta

The Nigerian football community was thrown into great mourning following news of the sudden demise of former Super Eagles and Enyimba defender Romanus Orjinta. Orjinta was found dead in his Enugu apartment by his neighbours on New Year’s eve. He

Enyeama Wins Best Keeper in Ligue 1

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has been selected as the best keeper in Ligue 1 for the second consecutive season by French Newspaper, L’Equipe. The 32-year-old was in outstanding form for Lille Metropole in the 2013/2014 season. However, Enyeama and

Looking Back at 2014: The Year in Sports

The year is gradually coming to a close with just over 48 hours to spare. The country has met some of her targets while others have been hampered due to political instability and acts of violence in the northern parts

Okagbare Finishes 2014 as World’s Best Sprinter

Blessing Okagbare capped off a tremendous year as she emerged World’s best sprinter in 2014 according to an online review of the world top 10 sprinters in 2014. Okagbare was picked ahead of US sprinter and five-time Olympic medalist, Justin

Siasia Trims Squad Down to 39

Samson Siasia, head coach of Nigeria’s Under-23 football team, has trimmed his squad down to 39 players as he gears up for the 2015 All Africa Games. Siasia, who took Nigeria to Olympic Silver in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, named

Manu Garba Invites 30 For African Youth Championship

Nigeria Men’s U-20 football head coach, Manu Garba has called up 30 players to the Flying Eagles training camp in Kaduna in preparation for the forthcoming African Youth Championship billed for March 2015 in Senegal. Nigeria have been grouped alongside

Nigeria Shines in Club World Cup

Nigerian striker Sanni Issa scored the winning penalty kick as his club side, Auckland City of New Zealand finished third at the just concluded Club World Cup in Marrakech, Morocco. The OFC minnows signed the Nigerian from Vanatau side, Amicale

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