Archives Tag: football
Top 10 Sporting Individuals of the Year
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
Asisat Oshoala Makes History at the FIFA Women’s World Cup
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
Super Falcons Triumph Over Australia in Thrilling Encounter
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
Enyimba International Secures 9th NPFL Title
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
Victor Osimhen Guides Napoli to Scudetto title
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
The Achraf Hakimi Partnership: 3 Lessons To Learn on The Importance of Setting Up Structures
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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How Nigerians Should Remember the Late Pele
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
Four Nigerian Women That Made Sporting History In One Week
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
Governor Nyesom Wike Gifts Rivers United Players $12,000 Each
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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2022 WAFCON: Falcons Beat Cameroun, Bag World Cup Ticket
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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2022 WAFCON: Falcons Return To Winning Ways
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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Weekend Sports RoundUp: Flamingoes Through To U-17 Women’s World Cup
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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Jose Peseiro Invites 27 Eagles For Sierra Leone Clash
April 19, 2022
Nigeria will be aiming to reestablish dominance in African football after failing to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Read more about Sports Head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro, has handed invitations to 27 players ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone and … Continue reading Jose Peseiro Invites 27 Eagles For Sierra Leone Clash
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Weekend Sports RoundUp: Flying Eagles Beat Benin Republic
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national U-20 men’s football team, the Flying Eagles, made the nation proud after winning the WAFU B U-20 tournament in Niger. The Ladan Bosso led side beat next-door neighbours Benin Republic 3-1 in the final of the competition on Friday, May 20, 2022. A brace from Tolulope Ojo and a strike from Ibrahim Muhammad … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Flying Eagles Beat Benin Republic
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Weekend Sports RoundUp: Eagles In A Stalemate With Black Stars
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria played out a 0-0 draw against the Black Stars of Ghana in the first leg of their Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers played at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, on Friday, March 25, 2022. Read more about Sports Despite the large presence of Ghanaian fans at the 40,000 … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Eagles In A Stalemate With Black Stars
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