Archives Tag: football
How Football Inspired An Awakening In Nigeria’s Young population
April 19, 2022
“Soro soke” is a Yoruba phrase that lends itself to emphasis more than anything, in my own opinion. It literally translates to “speak up” in English. But have heard it in practical conversational use over the years, one can’t help the feeling that it means way much more. I cannot honestly dissect it without … Continue reading How Football Inspired An Awakening In Nigeria’s Young population
By david-okwara
Iheanacho Scores For Leicester City, Grabs Double Assist In Europa League Clash
April 19, 2022
Nigerian international, Kelechi Iheanacho, opened his goal-scoring account in the Europa League for Leicester City in Thursday’s (October 22, 2020) matchday one clash against Zorya. Iheanacho who led the Foxes attack ensured his team got off to a flying start in the competition with a 3-0 victory. The Nigerian set up James Maddison for … Continue reading Iheanacho Scores For Leicester City, Grabs Double Assist In Europa League Clash
By ugo-chinedu
Lekki Massacre: Ighalo Calls Out Nigerian Government
April 19, 2022
Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo, called out the Nigerian government on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, describing the government as ‘’killers’’ following the massacre at the Lekki toll gate, Lagos State. Ighalo who was an unused substitute in Manchester United’s matchday one 2-1 win over Paris Saint Germain in the UEFA Champions League … Continue reading Lekki Massacre: Ighalo Calls Out Nigerian Government
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Solksjaer Hails Ighalo As Important Squad Member
April 19, 2022
Despite not giving Odion Ighalo the nod to start in most games, Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, has insisted that the Nigerian striker is a vital part of his squad. Ighalo who has only featured thrice for Solksjaer’s men across all competitions this season was listed in the 21-man squad for today’s (October … Continue reading Solksjaer Hails Ighalo As Important Squad Member
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Tunisia Holds Eagles To A Stalemate
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended their October friendlies with a 1-1 draw against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia at the Jacques Lemans Arena, Austria, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Leicester City of England star, Kelechi Iheanacho, put the Eagles ahead in the 21st minute of the encounter before missing a penalty in the … Continue reading Tunisia Holds Eagles To A Stalemate
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Akpoguma Delighted With Eagles Debut Despite Defeat To Foxes
April 19, 2022
Hoffenheim of Germany defender, Kevin Akpoguma, has expressed his delight at making his Nigerian national team debut on Friday, October 9, 2020. A Ramy Bensebaini 6th minute strike was all the North Africans needed to claim victory on Friday night, but the former German U-20 national team captain is impressed with his debut and … Continue reading Akpoguma Delighted With Eagles Debut Despite Defeat To Foxes
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Shorunmu Hails Rohr’s Choice Of Goalkeepers For October Friendlies
April 19, 2022
Retired Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu, has hailed Gernot Rohr’s choice of goalkeepers for Nigeria’s international friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia. Gernot Rohr due to a number of reasons such as injury problems and club inactivity, overlooked Nigeria’s regular shot-stoppers, Daniel Akpeyi, Francis Uzoho, and Ikechukwu Ezenwa, and selected Dele Alampasu, Maduka … Continue reading Shorunmu Hails Rohr’s Choice Of Goalkeepers For October Friendlies
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Eagles Camp Full Ahead Algeria And Tunisia Clashes
April 19, 2022
The camp of the Nigerian national team was filled to the brim on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, after team captain, Ahmed Musa, and Genk of Belgium striker, Paul Onuachu, arrived the team’s hotel in Austria as preparations for the international friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia hit top gear. Read more about Sports Both players … Continue reading Eagles Camp Full Ahead Algeria And Tunisia Clashes
By ugo-chinedu
Nigerians In Sports: Akpoguma Cleared By FIFA To Play For Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Kevin Akpoguma has gotten clearance from FIFA to play for the Nigerian national team with immediate effect. The Hoffenheim defender who was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a German mother decided to switch allegiance from Germany to feature for the three times African champions. Akpoguma who has represented Germany at youth … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Akpoguma Cleared By FIFA To Play For Nigeria
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Kevin Akpoguma Eager For Eagles Switch
April 19, 2022
Hoffenheim of German central back, Kevin Akpoguma, has expressed his eagerness to wear the Nigerian national team jersey after switching his allegiance from Germany to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations bronze-medalists. Akpoguma, 25, was born and raised in Germany to a German mother and a Nigerian father which means he is eligible to … Continue reading Kevin Akpoguma Eager For Eagles Switch
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Sports Development In The Last 60 Years
April 19, 2022
As Nigeria celebrates her 60th Independence anniversary today, it is imperative to understand the growth and development of the sports sector which more than any other sector, puts the country on the global map. In 60 years, football has proven to be the most successful and dominant sports in the country as the Nigerian male … Continue reading Sports Development In The Last 60 Years
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Nigerians In Sports: Ekong Joins Watford
April 19, 2022
Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong, has penned a five-year deal with English Championship side, Watford FC. The Super Eagles vice-captain switched from Italian Serie A side, Udinese, to the English side which was relegated to the Championship during the 2019/2020 season. Financial details of Ekong’s transfer to England has been undisclosed as he joins Vladimir … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ekong Joins Watford
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Ministry Of Sports Expands National Principals’ Cup To Include Other Sports
April 19, 2022
In a bid to improve the performance of Nigerian sportsmen and women at the continental and global level, the Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has expanded the National Principals’ Cup to accommodate other sports other than just football. The expansion has seen the inclusion of Athletics, Boxing, Table Tennis, and Badminton. The … Continue reading Ministry Of Sports Expands National Principals’ Cup To Include Other Sports
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Super Eagles: Ndidi Ruled Out Of October Friendlies
April 19, 2022
Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has pulled out of the Super Eagles October fixtures against Ivory Coast and Tunisia due to a groin injury he sustained during Leicester City’s 4-2 victory over Burnley in the English Premier League. The Foxes boss, Brendan Rodgers, in a tweet confirmed that Ndidi might be sidelined for six to … Continue reading Super Eagles: Ndidi Ruled Out Of October Friendlies
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Rohr Invites 25-Man For Ivory Coast And Tunisia Friendlies
April 19, 2022
Chief Coach of the Nigerian national team, Gernot Rohr, has released a 25-man list for the team’s upcoming friendlies against Ivory Coast and Tunisia in Austria come October 2020. The list comprises of three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders, and nine forwards as Gernot Rohr looks to bolster his squad ahead of their upcoming … Continue reading Rohr Invites 25-Man For Ivory Coast And Tunisia Friendlies
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