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CAF U23 AFCON: Olympic Eagles Beat Zambia

Nigerian national U23 team, the Olympic Eagles, boosted their chances of qualifying for the semi-final round of the 2019 CAF U23 Cup of Nations currently ongoing in Egypt after beating the Zambian U23 team 3-1 on the evening of Tuesday,

Nigerians In Sports: Aribo Thrilled at the Prospect of Playing in Nigeria for the first time

Nigeria and Glasgow Rangers of Scotland midfielder, Joe Aribo, is excited at the prospect of featuring for the Super Eagles for the first time on Nigerian turf, in front football-loving Nigerians on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the Godswill Akpabio

2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Commence Preparation Ahead of Benin Match

The Super Eagles of Nigeria fully commenced preparation on Monday, November 11, 2019, for their AFCON 2021 qualifying match against the Squirrels of Benin. Team captain, Ahmed Musa, alongside with 13 other players arrived the Ibom Meridien Hotel and Resorts

CAF U23 AFCON: Olympic Eagles lose to Cote d’Ivoire

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles lost their first group game at the ongoing CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt on Saturday, November 9, 2019. A 1-0 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire has left the Nigerian team at the bottom of Group

NPFL: Lobi Stars Record Biggest Matchday-2 Win

The Matchday two of the Nigerian Professional Football League left Nigerian soccer fans thrilled as Lobi Stars of Makurdi were the only home team to have recorded a victory on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Jos-based Plateau United registered a 1-0

CAF U-23 AFCON: Amapakabo Optimistic

Head coach of the Nigerian national U23 team, the Olympic Eagles, Imama Amapakabo, has expressed optimism towards the team’s chances of making a positive impact at the 2019 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, which is scheduled to hold in

2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup: Super Sand Eagles to Depart for Paraguay

Nigeria’s national Beach Soccer team, the Super Sand Eagles, are set to depart the country for Paraguay on Friday, November 8, 2019, ahead of the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Players and officials of the sand Eagles will jet

Troost-Ekong Extends Contract with Udinese

Super Eagles of Nigeria central back, William Troost-Ekong, has expressed excitement over extending his contract with his Italian club, Udinese, and has vowed to remain committed. The new deal was signed by Ekong on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 and will

Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: Enyimba’s Emergence as CAF Champions in 2003

The CAF Champions League, founded in 1964, is the biggest football club competition in Africa. The tournament pitches clubs from different African countries against each other and is not only popular as the continent’s biggest football event at the club

FIFA U17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets Eliminated by the Dutch

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have been knocked out of the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil. A Sontje Hansen’s hat-trick was all the Netherlands needed to see off the African footballing giants, and book a place in the

FIFA U17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets Confront The Netherlands for Quarterfinal Spot

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will look to book a spot in the quarterfinal round of the ongoing FIFA U17 World Cup ongoing in Brazil. The Nigerian side, pitched against the Netherlands, will go into the encounter as favourites after emerging top

Nigerians In Sports: Kelechi Iheanacho’s goal nominated for Goal of the Month

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, goal in the Carabao Cup has been nominated for Leicester City’s Goal of the Month for October 2019. Iheanacho gifted the Foxes the lead in the seventh minute of the game against the

CAF Confederations Cup: Enyimba and Rangers Advance into Group Stage

Nigeria’s representatives at the CAF Confederations Cup, Enyimba FC of Aba and Enugu Rangers, have made it to the group stage of the continental competition. Enyimba qualified in style with a 4-1 aggregate victory over their South African opponents, TS

Golden Eaglets Will Bounce Back from Australia Defeat – Olawale

Golden Eaglets of Nigeria forward, Peter Olawale, has expressed optimism that the team will bounce back after suffering a 2-1 defeat in the hands of their Australian opponents on Friday, November 1, 2019. Despite making 34 attempts on goal, the

Nigeria Professional Football League Kicks Off

The 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season officially kicked off on Sunday, November 3, 2019. A 1-0 victory over Heartland FC at the Okigwe Township Stadium meant MFM FC were the only team to register an away win in the

2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup: Eaglets Aim For Perfect Group Stage Finish

The Golden Eaglets will aim to wrap up their group stage fixtures at the ongoing 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in a perfect style when they confront the Australian national U-17 side in Brasilia today, November 1, 2019, for their

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