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Odion Ighalo & Asisat Oshoala in Contention for CAF Awards

Ex-Nigerian international Odion Ighalo, is the only Nigerian footballer that made it to the 10-man shortlist of players for the African Footballer of the Year award. Out of the 30-man list initially released by the Confederation of African Football, Odion

Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: When Nigeria Beat Belgium At The 2008 Olympics In China

Since Nigeria’s victory in men’s football category at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games in the USA, football fans from the West African nation became expectant of victory each time any set of Olympic Eagles file out to represent them at

Nigerians In Sports: Ebere Eze Will Improve Eagles Squad

President of Nigeria’s Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has noted that persuading Queen Park Rangers midfielder, Ebere Eze, to play for the Super Eagles will improve the Nigerian national team squad. Pinnick who held a private meeting with the midfielder in

Sports Events This Month

However, Connect Nigeria presents you with sporting events that will make your December fun. Read more about Sports CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage Matches Officially Kicks Off The group stage matches of the CAF Confederations Cup kicked off on December

Chiamaka Nnadozie Named Best Goalkeeper in Africa, Ranked 16th in the World

Nigeria women’s national team goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been named the best shot-stopper in Africa, and 16th best goalkeeper in the world by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). Nnadozie – who played an instrumental role in

Tokyo 2020: D’Tigress will Qualify – Elonu

Captain of the Nigerian women’s national basketball team, Adaora Elonu, has stated that D’Tigress are just getting started despite going unbeaten in four years and achieving an incredible 16-0 record which has handed Nigeria the undisputed crown in African basketball.

Nigerians In Sports: Asisat Oshoala set to Inspire Young Nigerian Girls with Football4Girls Africa Project

Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, is set to organize a clinic and championship for young girls under the aegis of her foundation in Lagos State in December 2019. The event will hold in two phases with the first scheduled to

2019 CAF Awards: Ighalo, Ndidi, Osimhen, Oshoala, and Nnadozie Shortlisted for Awards

Nigerian football stars have been shortlisted for the preliminary list of players for the 2019 CAF African Player of the Year Award, which is slated to hold in Egypt by January 7, 2020. The trio of former Super Eagles striker,

Iwobi, Ndidi, Uzoho, and Ighalo Shortlisted for CAF Best XI 2019

Super Eagles midfielders, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, alongside goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, and ex-international Odion Ighalo, have all been shortlisted for the 2019 CAF Best XI. Shanghai Shenhua of China striker, Ighalo, was impressive at the 2019 Africa Cup of

Sports Ministry Partners With NESG to Re-position Sports as Business in Nigeria

In a bid to re-position sports as a business platform in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development formed a partnership with the National Economic Summit Group (NESG) at the first inter-ministerial summit on sports development which held

Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: When Nigeria beat Ethiopia in the 2013 AFCON

Many Nigerian soccer fans remember the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in South Africa as one the Super Eagles emerged against all odds to win the continental tournament. During the tournament, there were defining moments that can be regarded

Nigerians In Sports: Onyekuru wants Turkey Return

Super Eagles forward, Henry Onyekuru, has rejected offers from Russian clubs, CSKA Moscow and Locomotiv Moscow, preferring a loan switch to Turkish Super Lig giants, Galatasary. Read more about other Nigerians in sports The Nigerian international has struggled for game

2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria beat Lesotho to extend lead in Group L

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Lesotho 4-2 in their second Group L 2021 AFCON qualifiers match at the Setsoto Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Lille OSC of France striker, Victor Osimhen, was the Eagles star man in Maseru

South Africa Game Must-Win For Olympic Eagles – Azubuike Okechukwu

Nigerian national U23 team captain, Azubuike Okechukwu, has stated that today’s (November 15, 2019) encounter with the South Africa is a must-win game for the Olympic Eagles. The coach Imama Amapakabo charged side will head into their final group match

I want to win the 2021 AFCON with Eagles – Gernot Rohr

Head coach of the Nigerian national team, Gernot Rohr, has expressed his desire to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon with the Super Eagles after leading the West African side to victory over Benin Republic ( 2-1)

2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles Beat Benin 2-1

The Super Eagles of Nigeria came from behind to beat the Benin Republic national team in their first 2021 AFCON qualifiers match after Stephane Sessegnon had gifted the visitors the lead two minutes into the match. Sessegnon shocked the hosts

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