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2019 AFCON: Six Changes We Will See In Nigeria Vs Uganda

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, will make a set of changes to the national team before they face Uganda in Tuesday’s international friendly, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State. The Super Eagles picked their ticket to the

Obasanjo Commissions Stephen Keshi Stadium

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday November 19, 2018, commissioned the 23,000 capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. Though the stadium has before played host to several events, the commissioning ceremony marked the official opening of the facility.

Super Eagles Make AFCON Qualification

On Saturday, November 17, 2018, the Super Eagles of Nigeria seized their qualification ticket into the final round of the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers. One goal made all the difference for the Eagles, who booked their spot

Pinnick Praises FIFA For Approving Stephen Keshi Stadium For International Matches

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has lauded the world football governing body, FIFA, for approving the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba for international football matches. Pinnick made this statement on Sunday, at the Asaba International Airport,

2019 AFCON Qualifiers: Kiddominant To Perform During Nigeria vs South Africa Match

kiddominant Nigerian producer, Kiddominant, and South African rapper, Kieran Jarryd Forbes, also known as AKA, will both be performing their single ‘Fela in the Versace’, at the FNB Stadium in South Africa just before the Super Eagles take on the

Moses Retired Because Of Sarri, Says Dikko

The Second Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Shehu Dikko, has revealed the real reason behind Victor Moses’ early exit from his international duties. The former Super Eagles forward, who announced his retirement in August 2018, told the general

Gov Okowa Pledges $25,000 To Super Eagles For Every Goal Against South Africa

The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has pledged a cash reward of $25,000 to the Super Eagles for every goal they score against South Africa in their 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying clash on Saturday, November 17, 2018.

AWCON 2018: We Are Ready To Win The Cup Again, Says Ebi

The Super Falcons are ready to take on any team in their way as they commence their campaign for the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) on Sunday, November 18th, 2018. Speaking to the media, the newly named team

Golden Moments In Sport: 2014 AWC – When The Super Falcons ‘Spelt’ Z-A-M-B-I-A

Tuesday 14th October, 2014 was a great day for the Super Falcons of Nigeria in their 2014 African Women Championships campaign run as they took on Zambia. The Super Falcons made mincemeat of the She-Polopolo, defeating them 6-0 in their

2018 Lagos Women Run: Akusho Sets New Record

Seasoned long distance runner and the winner of the 2018 Access Bank Lagos Marathon, Rose Akusho, has once again shown off her distance prowess as she dominated the Lagos Women’s Run to emerge the winner of the ₦500,000 cash prize.

Former Super Falcons Midfielder, Ameh, Dies

It is a sad day for sports in Nigeria today, as the Nigeria Football Federation announced the death of former Super Falcon midfielder, Ajuma Ameh-Otache, who passed away at the age of 33. The prolific midfielder was struck with a

200 Students Trained By Nigeria Cricket Federation In Nasarawa

About 200 primary and secondary school students have received first-rate cricket training in Nasarawa state. The orientation program, which was sponsored by the Cricket Federation of Nigeria in partnership with Price House Water, was made available to pupils across ten

17 Year Old Golfer Wins Full University Scholarship

Olalere Olakunle, a 17 year old amateur golfer, has won himself a full scholarship to the Elizade University Ilara Mokin, Ondo state. The youngster participated in the Amateur men’s category of the just concluded 15th edition of Elizabeth Wuraola Ojo

Did You Know? The Yak Was The First African To Score A UEFA Hat-Trick

About one year ago, former Super Eagles forward, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, announced his retirement from football on his 35th birthday. The defense bully fondly called ‘The Yak’, made a total of 250 career appearances — 57 of which was for Nigeria

FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup: D’Tigers, D’Tigeress Arrive Lomé

The Nigeria senior men and women’s basketball teams have both arrived in Lomé, Togo for the 2018 Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) 3×3 Africa Cup. Kano Pillars star, Azouma Dike, will lead the men’s team, comprised of club teammates,

Super Falcons To Battle Equatorial Guinea As CAF Dismiss Kenya

The Nigeria senior women’s football team, Super Falcons, have been billed to face Equatorial Guinea instead of Kenya, in their final 2018 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Group B fixture. Equatorial Guinea was previously barred from featuring in the 2018

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