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April 19, 2022

The Watford FC of England man is eager for the commencement of 2023 AFCON qualifiers. Read more about Sports Super Eagles of Nigeria vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed optimism towards the chances of the Super Eagles flying again after the team failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar following a play-off … Continue reading Ekong Confident Super Eagles Will Fly Again

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian-eligible Aston Villa player, Carney Chukwuemeka, has expressed his excitement about making his English Premier League debut for the senior team of Aston Villa. Read more about Sports Chukwuemeka made his senior debut for Dean Smith’s men as an 88th-minute substitute for Marvelous Nakamba, in a thrilling 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night, … Continue reading Nigerian-Eligible Carney Chukwuemeka Thrilled By EPL Debut

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April 19, 2022

  Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi, scored his first league goal in 15 months for his English Premier League club, Everton FC, on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Molineux Stadium against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more about Sports Iwobi who has been a prominent feature for the Carlo Ancelotti led side, grabbed his … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Alex Iwobi Scores First EPL Goal In 15 Months

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April 19, 2022

  Arsenal FC of England Nigerian-eligible footballer, Bukayo Saka, has made the cut for the 40 man list of the 2020 Golden Boy award. Saka, 19, is the only player of Nigerian descent to make this year’s list. Stars like Joshua Zirkzee of Bayern Munich and Karim Adeyemi of Red Bull Salzburg failed to make … Continue reading Bukayo Saka Makes Golden Boy List

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April 19, 2022

  Leicester City FC of England and Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has been nominated for Goal of the Season award for the Foxes. An official statement on Leicester City’s verified Twitter handle today, July 22, 2020, saw 12 goals nominated for the award with the Nigerian’s brilliant goal against Brentford in the … Continue reading Iheanacho Nominated For Goal Of The Season Award

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April 19, 2022

  Former Lille and retired Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, started his journey in the world of coaching after being appointed the new goalkeeper coach of French National 3 club, Iris Club de Croix. Information released on the French club’s official Facebook page revealed that the ex-Eagles captain will be responsible for training goalkeepers in … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Enyeama Begins Coaching Career With French Club

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April 19, 2022

  Nigeria’s Super Falcons have beaten their European (England) and Oceania (Australia) opponents this time, not on the pitch but in the best 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Jersey contest. The home kit of the African champions has been voted the best jersey worn at the women’s tournament which was hosted in France last year. … Continue reading Super Falcons Emerge Winner Of The FIFA Women’s World Cup Jersey Contest

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April 19, 2022

  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed his belief in Odion Ighalo with high hopes that the on-loan Shanghai Shenhua striker will continue with his impressive form for the English Premier League giants as they restart their quest for a Champions League ticket. The Nigerian striker who turned 31 on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, has proved … Continue reading We’re Delighted Odion Is Staying With Us: Solskjaer

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April 19, 2022

Odion Ighalo and Manchester United can now breathe easy after weeks of uncertainty regarding the fate of the on-loan Shanghai Shenhua striker in Manchester. This comes after both clubs agreed to extend the Nigerian striker’s loan stint with the English Premier League giants until January 2021. What makes it all good is the agreement in … Continue reading Man Utd Extends Ighalo’s Loan Deal

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April 19, 2022

On-loan Manchester United star, Odion Ighalo, has been offered a two-year contract extension by his parent club, Shanghai Shenhua. The deal will see the former Super Eagles star earn more than £400,000 per week (160 million naira). Shanghai Shenhua is willing to reward the Nigerian for his exceptional displays since joining Manchester United in the … Continue reading Ighalo Offered A New £400,000 Per Week (160 million Naira) Deal By Chinese Club

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April 19, 2022

Ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, on Monday, February 17, 2020, made history as he became the 200th footballer to feature for Manchester United Football Club of England, and the first Nigerian to wear the colour of the Red Devils. Read more about Odion Ighalo The 2019 AFCON highest goal scorer made his debut against West London … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Makes History In Manchester United Debut

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April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has expressed his excitement at joining Manchester United. The Nigerian completed a loan switch from his Chinese Club, Shanghai Shenhua to United, and has fulfilled his lifelong dream of playing for the English side. Ighalo’s deal with the Red Devils will expire after six months without an option to … Continue reading Ighalo Delighted With United Move

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April 19, 2022

Former Arsenal player, Chuba Akpom, has pledged his international future to Nigeria, switching allegiance from his country of birth, England. Akpom, 23, who currently plays for Greek giants POAK, is eligible to feature in the green and white stripes Super Eagles jersey owing to the fact that he posses’ dual-nationality and has not featured for … Continue reading Akpom Dumps England For Eagles

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April 19, 2022

Scottish-based Nigerian forward, Joseph Aribo, has vowed to stick with the Nigerian national team despite being eligible to play for England, his country of birth. The Glasgow Rangers’ forward is one of the new invitees to the Super Eagles camp after a series of impressive performances in the Scottish Premier League, which has seen him … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Joseph Aribo Vows To Stick With Eagles

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria 1:2 England Did the preparations pay-off? Nigeria conceded a 1-2 defeat to England on Saturday at the Wembley Stadium, London and from all indications there is yet more work for the team to get done if they plan on making African history at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Both teams have only clashed at … Continue reading Weekend Highlights

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