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Eagles Camp Full Ahead Algeria And Tunisia Clashes

  The camp of the Nigerian national team was filled to the brim on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, after team captain, Ahmed Musa, and Genk of Belgium striker, Paul Onuachu, arrived the team’s hotel in Austria as preparations for the

NFF Appoints Randy Waldrum As New Super Falcons Coach

  The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday, October 5, 2020, announced the appointment of an American soccer coach, Randy Waldrum, as the new Head Coach of the Nigerian Women’s National Team, the Super Falcons. The eleven-time Africa Women’s Cup of

Nigerians In Sports: Akpoguma Cleared By FIFA To Play For Nigeria

  Kevin Akpoguma has gotten clearance from FIFA to play for the Nigerian national team with immediate effect. The Hoffenheim defender who was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a German mother decided to switch allegiance from Germany

Super Eagles Camp Open Ahead Algeria And Tunisia Friendlies

  Ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly matches against Algeria and Tunisia in Austria, the camp of the Super Eagles officially opened today, Monday, October 5, 2020. Expected to keep the players in great shape ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of

Kevin Akpoguma Eager For Eagles Switch

  Hoffenheim of German central back, Kevin Akpoguma, has expressed his eagerness to wear the Nigerian national team jersey after switching his allegiance from Germany to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations bronze-medalists. Akpoguma, 25, was born and raised in

Sports Development In The Last 60 Years

As Nigeria celebrates her 60th Independence anniversary today, it is imperative to understand the growth and development of the sports sector which more than any other sector, puts the country on the global map. In 60 years, football has proven

Nigerians In Sports: Ekong Joins Watford

  Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong, has penned a five-year deal with English Championship side, Watford FC. The Super Eagles vice-captain switched from Italian Serie A side, Udinese, to the English side which was relegated to the Championship during the 2019/2020

Isreal Adesanya Beats Costa To Retain UFC Middleweight Title

  Nigerian Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion, Israel Adesanya, on the night of Saturday, September 26, 2020, beat his Brazilian opponent, Paulo Costa, to retain his middleweight title. In a dominant display, Adesanya beat Costa in the second round by

Ministry Of Sports Expands National Principals’ Cup To Include Other Sports

  In a bid to improve the performance of Nigerian sportsmen and women at the continental and global level, the Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has expanded the National Principals’ Cup to accommodate other sports other than just

Super Eagles: Ndidi Ruled Out Of October Friendlies

  Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has pulled out of the Super Eagles October fixtures against Ivory Coast and Tunisia due to a groin injury he sustained during Leicester City’s 4-2 victory over Burnley in the English Premier League. The Foxes

Igali Seek Government Support Towards Becoming The First Black African Member Of The UWW Bureau

  Hon. Daniel Igali, President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has asked for the support of the Nigerian government in his bid towards becoming the first black African member of the United World Wrestling (UWW) bureau. On Tuesday, September

Rohr Invites 25-Man For Ivory Coast And Tunisia Friendlies

  Chief Coach of the Nigerian national team, Gernot Rohr, has released a 25-man list for the team’s upcoming friendlies against Ivory Coast and Tunisia in Austria come October 2020. The list comprises of three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders,

Efe Ajagba Extends Unbeaten Streak After Victory Over Rice

  Nigerian boxer, Efe Ajagba, continued with his impressive run of form on Sunday, September 20, 2020, after beating American boxer, Jonathan Rice, in Las Vegas. Ajagba who beat Rice with a wide unanimous points decision extended his unbeaten run

Super Eagles Make Top 30 In World Football Rankings

  For the first time in seven years, the Super Eagles have moved up to the top 30 of countries in world football. In the FIFA/Coca-Cola rankings released on Thursday, September 17, 2020, Nigeria moved up from 31st to 29th

Townsend Hails Incredible Eberechi Eze

  England and Crystal Palace’s player, Andros Townsend, has hailed his new Nigerian teammate, Eberechi Eze, as an ‘’incredible talent’’ after playing together for several weeks with the Nigerian starlet. Eze, 22, was handed his first full debut for the

Bukayo Saka Makes Golden Boy List

  Arsenal FC of England Nigerian-eligible footballer, Bukayo Saka, has made the cut for the 40 man list of the 2020 Golden Boy award. Saka, 19, is the only player of Nigerian descent to make this year’s list. Stars like

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