Archives Tag: football

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The 2024 Paris Olympics in France will officially commence today, and Team Nigeria will be represented by 88 athletes; 23 men and 65 women across 12 sports. Read more about Sports Nigeria’s highest representation comes in athletics, with 18 male and 18 female representatives totalling 36 athletes. Football has the second-highest representatives, with 18 … Continue reading Team Nigeria at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Nigerian footballers performed exceptionally well in several elite leagues during the just-ended European football  2023/2024 season, significantly contributing to their clubs’ victories. The outstanding Nigerian athletes are ranked in this article according to their accomplishments, influence, and performances. Come celebrate the top 10 Nigerian players who turned heads in Europe this season. Read more … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Footballers in Europe’s 2023-2024 Season

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The recent unveiling of Finidi George as the new head coach of the Super Eagles marks a significant turning point for Nigerian football. This appointment, along with his carefully selected technical crew, appears to be a commendable move by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). For the first time in a long while, it feels … Continue reading NFF Unveils Finidi George as Super Eagles Head Coach

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SPORTS Top 10

April 19, 2022

  As we bid farewell to 2023, a year filled with challenges and triumphs, let’s take a moment to celebrate the remarkable achievements of some of Nigeria’s brightest sporting individuals across various sports. From the world of football to athletics, and basketball, these individuals have left an indelible mark on the global stage. Read more … Continue reading Top 10 Sporting Individuals of the Year

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  In a thrilling encounter at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Super Falcons of Nigeria showcased their prowess and determination by securing a hard-fought victory against host nation Australia. Amidst the celebratory atmosphere, one name shone brightly – Asisat Oshoala, the Super Sub, who etched her name in history as the first African player … Continue reading Asisat Oshoala Makes History at the FIFA Women’s World Cup

By chidozie-ahaneku

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  In a thrilling and action-packed encounter, the Super Falcons of Nigeria displayed their resilience and determination as they secured a remarkable victory against the host, Australia, in the second round of group-stage games. After an impressive draw against Canada in their opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, the Falcons gave their … Continue reading Super Falcons Triumph Over Australia in Thrilling Encounter

By chidozie-ahaneku

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

In a highly anticipated showdown, Enyimba International Football Club of Aba emerged victorious as they secured their 9th Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title. The intense clash took place during the Super Six tournament, where Enyimba faced off against formidable rivals Rivers United in a captivating 1-1 draw that left fans on the edge of … Continue reading Enyimba International Secures 9th NPFL Title

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen has achieved a major accomplishment in his career by winning the scudetto with Napoli. The Scudetto is the top-flight professional football league in Italy. Read more about Sports Today, May 4th, 2023, on matchday 33, Napoli clinched the 2022/23 Serie A title with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Udinese. This … Continue reading Victor Osimhen Guides Napoli to Scudetto title

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BUSINESS SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Over the weekend, the internet went agog with the story of Achraf Hakimi, 24 years old Moroccan professional footballer, who’s married to Hiba Abouk, his 36 years old Tunisian wife. Read more about Business The Paris Saint-Germain full-back, Achraf Hakimi has a reported net worth of $24 million and 80 per cent of which … Continue reading The Achraf Hakimi Partnership: 3 Lessons To Learn on The Importance of Setting Up Structures

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known mononymously as Pelé, is dead. The Brazilian football legend and three-time World Cup winner died at age 82 on this day, the 29th of December 2022. Read more about Sports Pele had been treated for colon cancer, following surgery to remove a tumour in September 2021, and had required … Continue reading How Nigerians Should Remember the Late Pele

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

In the space of one week, four Nigerian women have achieved feats that brought some form of respite to the nation in the midst of a tension-ridden political climate. Read more about Sports Asisat Oshoala set the ball rolling on the 21st of June, 2021 when she won the African Player of the year; her … Continue reading Four Nigerian Women That Made Sporting History In One Week

By chidozie-ahaneku

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

An impressed Governor Wike has vowed to gift the players more if they make it to the group stages of the CAF Champions League. Read more about Sports Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Rivers United, has been gifted the cash sum of $20,000 each (over 12 million Naira) for emerging champions of the Nigerian … Continue reading Governor Nyesom Wike Gifts Rivers United Players $12,000 Each

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

After a shaky start to the tournament, the nine-time African champions have re-established dominance on the continental front. Read more about Sports Nigerian national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, booked their ticket to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after beating Cameroun in the quarterfinals of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on … Continue reading 2022 WAFCON: Falcons Beat Cameroun, Bag World Cup Ticket

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The nine-time African champions saw off the Southern Africans in a tight encounter on Thursday night. Read more about Sports Nigerian national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, bounced back from their 2-1 defeat against South Africa in their first 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations game to beat Botswana 2-0 in their second game … Continue reading 2022 WAFCON: Falcons Return To Winning Ways

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigerian national women’s U-17 football team, the Flamingoes, qualified for the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup slated to hold in India from October 11-30, 2022. The Flamingoes were held to a goalless draw by Ethiopia at the MKO Abiola Stadium on Saturday, June 4, 2022, to qualify 1-0 on aggregate. Nigeria recorded a total … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Flamingoes Through To U-17 Women’s World Cup

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