Archives Tag: Arinze Ude
London 2012: Paralympics Day 9 For Team Nigeria.
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Saidi Adedeji, Suwaibidu Galadima and Frank Johnwill all participated in the Men’s 100m T46 heats. Frank Johnwill finished finished second in Heat 1 in season best time of 11.12secs to qualify for the final round of the event. Galadima also qualified for the final round finishing in 4th position in Heat … Continue reading London 2012: Paralympics Day 9 For Team Nigeria.
London 2012: Paralympics Day 8 For Team Nigeria!
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Gloria Anozie added another Gold medal to Nigeria’s medal haul at the on going Paralympics in London. She won the Gold in Women’s +82.50kg Power-Lifting event to bring Nigeria’s total medal haul in the Power-Lifting event to 12 (6 Golds, 5 Silvers and 1 Bronze) placing the country on first position in … Continue reading London 2012: Paralympics Day 8 For Team Nigeria!
London 2012: Paralympics Day 7 For Team Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Nigeria won yet another Gold medal in Power-Lifting event at the on going Paralympics in London. 21 year-old Loveline Obiji capped a wonderful performance with a Gold medal in the Women’s 82.50kg category (PowerLifting). Obiji, who will celebrate her 22nd birthday next tuesday lifted 145kg to beat Egyptian Randa Mahmoud who settled … Continue reading London 2012: Paralympics Day 7 For Team Nigeria
Efe Ambrose Signs For The Bhoys!
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. After spending three years in the Israel top division with Ashdod FC, Nigerian International defender, Efe Ambrose has made the leap to Scottish giants, Celtic FC in a three year deal. Ambrose and Getafe forward, Miku both had their medicals at Ross Hall on Friday night as Celtic try to fortify their … Continue reading Efe Ambrose Signs For The Bhoys!
London 2012: Day 5 In The Paralympics For Team Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Nigeria won her fifth silver medal of the Olympiad when 35 year old, Lucy Ejike lifted 135kg in the women’s Power-lifting 56kg category. She was only bettered by Egyptian Fatma Omar who lifted 142kg. Ozlem Becerikli of Turkish descent took the Bronze medal. Nigeria’s Tolu-Tope finished in 5th position in the Men’s … Continue reading London 2012: Day 5 In The Paralympics For Team Nigeria
London 2012: Days 3 and 4 For The Paralympics!
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Day 3: Nigeria’s impressive outing at the Games continued yesterday as she won her second gold medal of the Games when 33year old Ivory Nwokorie in the Women’s PowerLifting Competition (44kg category). She lifted 109kg ahead of the Silver medallist, 32 year old Turk, Cigdem Dede who lifted 105kg and Bronze medallist, … Continue reading London 2012: Days 3 and 4 For The Paralympics!
London 2012 Paralympics Kick Off Today!
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. The 2012 London Paralympic Games will start today, 29th August 2012 and end on 9th September 2012. The 29-man Nigerian delegates arrived London on Thursday with high hopes of erasing and bettering the performance of their colleagues in the just concluded Olympic Games. The athletes were received by the Chef de Mission, … Continue reading London 2012 Paralympics Kick Off Today!
Super Eagles Squad List To Play In Liberia.
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi released his list of foreign stars to play against Liberia in the final round of African Cup of Nations qualifier in South Africa next month. Notable omissions were Mikel John Obi of Chelsea FC and West Bromwich Albion ace, Osaze Odemwigie. Joseph Yobo was recalled to the … Continue reading Super Eagles Squad List To Play In Liberia.
Victor Moses Is All For Chelsea!
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. On Friday, Chelsea signed Nigerian International, Victor Moses from Lanchashire side, Wigan Athletic for 9million pounds. Moses has always been courted by the London side and the management of Chelsea admitted Moses’ scintillating display against them prompted them in upping their bid for the winger. Moses passed his medical alongside fellow new … Continue reading Victor Moses Is All For Chelsea!
Obafemi Martins Fighting To Save His Career
April 19, 2022
Since his departure from English side, Newcastle united, Obafemi Martins has endured a torrid time. He left Newcastle for Wolfsburg in Germany and then Rubin Kazan.
West Brom Manager Rejects Bid On Odemwingie!
April 19, 2022
New West Brom manager, Steve Clarke has rebuffed rumours that the club is willing and looking to cash in on the Nigerian International, Osaze Odemwingie.
Osaze is one of the key players at the Hawthorns following his move from Locomotiv Moscow in 2010. He suffered a torrid time in the Russian capital but has since found his feet in England.
NBA Teams Court D’Tiger’s Chamberlain Oguchi
April 19, 2022
26 year old Nigerian basketball star, Chamberlain Oguchi has piqued the interest of the US National Basketball Association teams following a tremendous display with the D’Tigers at the just concluded Olympic Games.
Olympics 2012: Nigeria’s Empty Medal Basket.
April 19, 2022
During the last moments of the games, while some countries were having a nice time scooping up and celebrating gold medals, Nigeria was still trying to get a bronze medal.
Olympics 2012: Day Thirteen For Team Nigeria.
April 19, 2022
24 year-old Doreen Amata cleared her season best height of 1.90m in the Women’s High Jump event but it wasn’t enough to thrust her into the final round of the competition as she finished in 17th position.
Olympics 2012: Day Twelve For Team Nigeria.
April 19, 2022
Selim Nurudeen clocked 13.55 seconds in the semi-finals of the Men’s 110m Hurdles event thus did not make it to the final showdown. Odumosu Muziat Ajoke finished in last position in the Women’s 400M Hurdles final. She cleared all the hurdles in 55.31 seconds. Earlier, she ran a good race in the semi-finals in 55.40 seconds to obtain a spot in the final starting line up but couldn’t replicate the same form in the final