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Africa U-23 Nations Cup: Nigeria Defeat Algeria to Emerge Winners
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria U-23 team emerged the champions of Africa for the first time yesterday following their 2-1 win over Algeria in the final of the second edition of the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium, Dakar. Top goalscorer in the tournament, Oghenekaro Etebo scored a brace in the first half … Continue reading Africa U-23 Nations Cup: Nigeria Defeat Algeria to Emerge Winners
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Nigeria Qualifies for CHAN
April 19, 2022
Nigeria were held to a goalless draw by Burkina Faso at Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou yesterday but it was enough for them to qualify for the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be held in Rwanda. The home-based Eagles went into the game with a 2-goal advantage having won the first leg 2-0 … Continue reading Nigeria Qualifies for CHAN
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The New Football Season is Here
April 19, 2022
The new European football season kicked off this weekend with great entertainment and excitement. English football season traditionally starts with a fixture between current English Premier League winners and reigning English FA Cup Champions. As a result, Chelsea, who have Nigerian Internationals, Victor Moses and John Mikel Obi on the team, faced an Arsenal side that … Continue reading The New Football Season is Here
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Sunday Oliseh Makes a Dramatic U-Turn
April 19, 2022
New Super Eagles’ handler, Sunday Oliseh has made a dramatic turn on his decision to invite only players in first division clubs to the national team. Oliseh has decided to extend the national pool to goalkeepers and exceptional players in lower divisions. Speaking in a Youtube video uploaded on Monday, the 40-year-old coach said, “Of … Continue reading Sunday Oliseh Makes a Dramatic U-Turn
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