Archives Tag: football
Super Eagles Travel By Water For The First Time In 71 Years
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria made history on Friday, March 26, 2021, after travelling to the Republic of Benin through a boat trip for their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against their West African neighbours. Read more about Sports The last time the three-time African champions travelled by water was over 71 … Continue reading Super Eagles Travel By Water For The First Time In 71 Years
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NPFL 21: Odeyemi Ebenezer Ends Enyimba’s Nine-Game Unbeaten Streak
April 19, 2022
Mountain of Fire Ministries FC of Lagos ended Enyimba’s nine games unbeaten streak in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the Agege Stadium. A 22nd-minute strike from Odeyemi Ebenezer was all the Olukoya Boys needed to beat the eight times league champions. Read more about Sports Enyimba who were without … Continue reading NPFL 21: Odeyemi Ebenezer Ends Enyimba’s Nine-Game Unbeaten Streak
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2022 AFCON Qualifier: We Want To End Benin’s Eight-Year Home Unbeaten Streak – Ahmed Musa
April 19, 2022
Captain of the Nigerian senior national football team, Ahmed Musa, has expressed confidence that the team will win the all-important 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier clash against the Squirrels of Benin. Despite being aware of Benin Republic’s eight-year unbeaten streak at home, Musa who won the 2013 AFCON with the Eagles trusts his … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifier: We Want To End Benin’s Eight-Year Home Unbeaten Streak – Ahmed Musa
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Weekend Sports Roundup
April 19, 2022
Kelechi Iheanacho has made it a consistent manner to be the talk of weekends. The Leicester City of England star has been in blistering form these past few weeks. In the much anticipated English FA Cup quarterfinal clash against Manchester United, the self-acclaimed ”senior man” bagged a brace and assisted a goal in Leicester’s … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Adeleke Adekunle Replaces Omeruo
April 19, 2022
In the spirit of replacements inside the Super Eagles camp, yet another invitee has been replaced by head coach, Gernot Rohr. Read more about Sports Abia warriors defender, Adeleke Adekunle has been called up to the Super Eagles to replace Kenneth Omeruo who is recovering from an injury and has been restricted by Leganes from … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Adeleke Adekunle Replaces Omeruo
Anayo Iwuala Replaces Sadiq Umar
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, has had to tweak the Super Eagles squad three times this week due to injuries to players and COVID-19 restrictions in Europe. This has seen Paul Onuachu who was on the standby list and Henry Onyekuru benefit from. Read more about Sports The latest well-deserved beneficiary is Anayo Iwuala … Continue reading Anayo Iwuala Replaces Sadiq Umar
2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Onuachu And Onyekuru Replace Moses And Kalu
April 19, 2022
KRC Genk of Belgium striker, Paul Onuachu, has been called up to replace Moses Simon in the Super Eagles squad for the 2022 AFCON qualifier matches against Benin Republic on March 27, 2021, and Lesotho on March 30th. Read more about Sports Moses Simon was omitted from the list owing to COVID-19 travel restrictions … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Onuachu And Onyekuru Replace Moses And Kalu
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Nigerians In Sports: Mimisen Iyorhe
April 19, 2022
Nigerian women in all fields of life have continued to make remarkable exploits and project the country in positive light globally. Our focus for Nigerians in sports today is a woman who has used her whistle to fly the country’s flag high at the continental and global level, she is none other than Mimisen … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Mimisen Iyorhe
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Weekend Sports Roundup
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, was the talk of the weekend after bagging his first Premier League hat trick for Leicester City in their 5-0 thumping of relegation-threatened Sheffield United on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at the King Power Stadium. Read more about Sports The Nigerian star was handed his fourth consecutive … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Adepoju Confident Invited Eagles Can Get The Job Done
April 19, 2022
Ex-Nigerian international, Mutiu Adepoju, has expressed confidence in the 24-man list invited by coach Gernot Rohr to execute Nigeria’s last two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers matches against Benin Republic and Lesotho. Read more about Sports Coach Rohr on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, handed an invitation to 24 players including the likes of Wilfred … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Adepoju Confident Invited Eagles Can Get The Job Done
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Nigeria Can Win 2022 AFCON – Alex Iwobi
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has expressed his belief in the country’s national team to win the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroun. Read more about Sports Nigeria is yet to qualify for the tournament, but the Everton FC of England star is optimistic that the Eagles who need two points … Continue reading Nigeria Can Win 2022 AFCON – Alex Iwobi
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr Invites 24 Players
April 19, 2022
Chief coach of the Nigerian national team, Gernot Rohr, has handed an invitation to 24 players that will prosecute Nigeria’s all-important 2022 AFCON qualifying matches against Benin Republic on March 27, 2021, and Lesotho on March 30. The list comprises three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfield players, and eight forwards/strikers. Read more about Sports … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr Invites 24 Players
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Throwback Thursday: Nigeria VS Zambia (2010 AFCON Quarterfinals)
April 19, 2022
Without a doubt, Nigerians are one of the most passionate football fans on earth and would go the extra mile to show their support for the country’s national football teams when the occasion calls for it. After narrowly qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Late Shuaibu Amodu led Super Eagles squad would … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Nigeria VS Zambia (2010 AFCON Quarterfinals)
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Nigerians In Sports: Paul Onuachu
April 19, 2022
Red-hot Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Paul Onuachu is our focus for today. The Nigerian forward who plies his trade in the Belgian league with KRC Genk has been in top form this season (2020/2021), scoring 25 league goals so far and is about breaking the league’s all-time record of 30 goals. Read more … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Paul Onuachu
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Weekend Sports Roundup
April 19, 2022
Over the weekend, the Nigeria Professional Football League had some thrilling encounters for fans. A 2-0 win over visiting Warri Wolves saw Kwara United reclaim the top spot in the league at the Ilorin Township Stadium on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Read more about Weekend Sports Roundup An eight-minute strike from Stephen Jude put … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup
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