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NFF Join Nigerians In Mourning Obaseki

The Nigeria Football Federation have joined the whole nation in mourning the death of former football administrator, Chief Oyuki Jackson Obaseki, who passed on the morning of Sunday, August 18, 2019. The former Chairman of the Nigeria Premier League and

Okagbare and Amusan Qualify for Zurich Finals

Nigeria sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare, confirmed her place in the final of the 200m in the Diamond League after finishing fifth in Birmingham to gather four points, increasing her total haul to 18 points, which was good enough to seal

D’Tigress Beats Senegal To Retain African Women Basketball Title

Nigerian basketball fans were sent into jubilation on Sunday, August 18, 2019 after the women national basketball team defeated Senegal in the final of the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket competition to retain their place as champions after wining the tournament in

Osimhen & Chukwueze Should Get More Eagles Play – Amunike

Nigerian football legend, Emmanuel Amunike, has opined that young stars like the duo of Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze be given more playing role in the Super Eagles. Osimhen, who hit a brace during his league debut with Lille, has

Nigerian Olympic Legend, Kab Olowu, Dies At 95

Nigerian Olympic legend, Alhaji Karim Ayinla Babalola (KAB) Olowu passed on August 14, 2019. KAB was popular for being part of Nigeria’s first delegation to the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand (now known as the Commonwealth Games),

Golden Eaglets Begin Camping Ahead Of U-17 World Cup

Nigerian national Under 17 team, the Golden Eaglets, have commenced camping ahead of the FIFA U17 World Cup slated to hold in Brazil between October 6 and November 17, 2019. The Nigerian side qualified for the tournament after emerging among

NFF Release 23 Man List For Ukraine Friendly

Twenty-three players have been invited by the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of an international friendly match against Ukraine, scheduled to hold on September 10, 2019, in Kiev, Ukraine. The duo of Joe Aribo, who plies his trade with Glasgow Rangers

Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: When Nigeria Beat Brazil At The Atlanta 1996 Olympics

Nigerian football has seen some incredible moments that has made citizens put aside ethnic affiliations and celebrate in unity. One of those epic moments was the semi-final match of the male football category at the 1996 Olympic Games hosted in

Jay Jay Okocha Turns 46!

Today marks the 46th Birthday of Nigerian football legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, and the entire football world is agog with wishes for the retired Super Eagles captain. The Nigeria Football Federation, FIFA, and European football governing body UEFA left

Osimhen Hits Brace In Lille Debut

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, opened his goal scoring account for French league side Lille OSC with a brace. The Nigerian forward was on for the entire duration of the game in what was his league debut for

Nigerians In Sports: Samuel Chukwueze Makes UEFA Top 50 List

Samuel Chukwueze is the rave of the moment. The Super Eagles forward, who was part of the Nigerian squad that finished third in the recently concluded 2018 Africa Cup Of Nations in Egypt, has seen tremendous success trail him. The

Do You Know? Ahmed Musa Is Nigeria’s Highest FIFA World Cup Goal Scorer

Many Nigerian soccer fans will find it difficult to forget Ahmed Musa’s brace against World Cup debutants Iceland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia. Musa’s first goal came in the 49th minute of the game after receiving

Nigeria To Face Ukraine In An International Friendly

After a decent outing at the recently concluded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt – which saw them take home the bronze medal – the Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to action cum September 10, 2019 in an

Alex Iwobi Becomes Most Expensive Nigerian Footballer After Completing Switch to Everton

Nigerian international, Alex Iwobi, is now Nigeria’s most expensive footballer after completing his move from Arsenal FC to Everton FC on English summer transfer deadline day, August 8, 2019. Iwobi’s move to the Toffees mean he has overtaken fellow compatriot,

Imam Amapakabo Release 35 Man List For Sudan Encounter

Coach of Nigeria U-23 national team, Imama Amapakabo, has invited 35 players to camp in preparation for the all important final qualifying round matches for the 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations against the Sudanese team set to hold on

Kano Pillars And Niger Tornadoes Get West African Officials For Continental Ties

Nigerian Professional Football League side, Kano Pillars, and relegated Niger Tornadoes got West African referees to officiate their 2nd leg continental ties. This development follows the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to appoint Benin Republic’s Djindo Louis

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