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April 19, 2022

  For the first time in seven years, the Super Eagles have moved up to the top 30 of countries in world football. In the FIFA/Coca-Cola rankings released on Thursday, September 17, 2020, Nigeria moved up from 31st to 29th position in the global football log. The last time the Super Eagles made the top 30 … Continue reading Super Eagles Make Top 30 In World Football Rankings

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April 19, 2022

  England and Crystal Palace’s player, Andros Townsend, has hailed his new Nigerian teammate, Eberechi Eze, as an ‘’incredible talent’’ after playing together for several weeks with the Nigerian starlet. Eze, 22, was handed his first full debut for the Eagles by Roy Hodgson on the night of Tuesday, September 15, 2020, as they were … Continue reading Townsend Hails Incredible Eberechi Eze

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April 19, 2022

  Arsenal FC of England Nigerian-eligible footballer, Bukayo Saka, has made the cut for the 40 man list of the 2020 Golden Boy award. Saka, 19, is the only player of Nigerian descent to make this year’s list. Stars like Joshua Zirkzee of Bayern Munich and Karim Adeyemi of Red Bull Salzburg failed to make … Continue reading Bukayo Saka Makes Golden Boy List

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April 19, 2022

  In a bid to develop grassroots football in all parts of the globe, world football governing body, FIFA, is set to embark on the construction of two mini stadia in Nigeria. While one of the stadia will be situated in Ugborodo community of Warri southwest Council of Delta State, the other will be located … Continue reading FIFA Set To Construct Two Mini Stadiums In Nigeria

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian footballer, Oghenekaro Etebo, has sealed a one-year loan move to Turkish Super Lig side, Galatasary, after having a successful medical on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at the club. Etebo who is going on his second loan spell since joining Stoke City, spent the second half of the 2019/2020 season with Spanish La Liga side, … Continue reading Etebo Joins Galatasary

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian defender, Tyrone Ebuehi, has expressed his eagerness to return to the Nigerian national team fold after returning from a long term injury that threatened his football career. Tyrone, 24, joined Portuguese league giants, Benfica, after an impressive outing at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia with the Super Eagles. Despite Nigeria’s elimination at … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Tyrone Ebuehi Eager For Eagles Return

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian footballer, Emueje Ogbiagbevha, finished as joint top scorer in the recently concluded 2019/2020 UEFA Women’s Champions League. Ogbiagbevha who plies her trade with Belarusian side, Minsk FC, registered 10 strikes alongside Arsenal FC’s Vivianne Miedema and Berglind Bjorg of Breidablik, as the trio topped the scorers’ chart for the European competition. Read more about … Continue reading UEFA Women’s Champions League: Ogbiagbevha Emerges Joint Top Scorer

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April 19, 2022

  As the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) continues with plans on how to see the Super Eagles return to action after the corona-induced long layoff, the President of the NFF, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has stated that the Super Eagles will play two high profile international friendly matches come October 2020. In a series of tweets … Continue reading NFF Lines Up Cote d’Ivoire And Tunisia Friendlies For Super Eagles

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April 19, 2022

  Super Eagles of Nigeria defender, Ifeanyi Anaemena, has penned an emotional farewell message to fans of Enyimba FC after departing the Aba-based club to join Stanley Eguma’s side, Rivers United. Anaemena who was solid at the heart of the defence of the Peoples Elephants for six years, and captained them to domestic glory several … Continue reading NPFL: Anaemena Bids Enyimba Farewell As He Joins Rivers United

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April 19, 2022

  Today, September 1, 2020, marks the birthday of Super Eagles of Nigeria defender, William Troost-Ekong. Fans within and outside Nigeria have continued to pour in messages of good wishes and love to the vice-captain of the Nigerian national team, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Confederation of African Football (CAF), and his Italian club, … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ekong Turns 27

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April 19, 2022

  European-based Nigerian coach, Ndubuisi Egbo, has warned that Nigerians and the entire football world should be aware of the activities of impostors using his name to defraud footballers interested in plying their trade in Europe, especially in Albania, where he coached KF Tirana to a historic league win in the 2019/2020 season. Read more … Continue reading Ndubuisi Egbo Warns Nigerians Against Impostors

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April 19, 2022

  After completing his big-money move to Italian Serie A giants, SSC Napoli, Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has commenced training with the Gennaro Gattuso managed side. The Partenopei released details of their pre-season plans on Monday, August 24, 2020, on their official website. Read more about Sports “From today begins Napoli’s summer … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Osimhen Resumes Training With Napoli

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April 19, 2022

  Dutch  Eredivisie league outfit, FC Twente, has signed Nigerian defender, Tyrone Ebuehi, from Portuguese league side, Benfica, on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy him permanently at the end of the 2020/2021 season. Tyrone who featured for the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the same year … Continue reading Tyrone Ebuehi Joins Twente

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April 19, 2022

  Ex-Nigerian international, Daniel Amokachi, has been appointed the Special Assistant on sports to President Muhammadu Buhari. Amokachi’s appointment letter which is dated August 17, 2020, and signed by Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, revealed that his appointment took effect from August 11, 2020. Read more about Sports “I am … Continue reading Daniel Amokachi Appointed Special Assistant On Sports To President Buhari

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April 19, 2022

  With the successful conduct of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) emergency meeting held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will now play their next qualifiers match for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against fellow West Africans, Sierra Leone, on November 2020. The revised qualification fixtures will see the … Continue reading Super Eagles Get New Date For AFCON And World Cup Qualifiers

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