Archives Tag: football
Onome Ebi Is 37
April 19, 2022
Today, May 8, 2020, is the birthday of Nigerian football legend, Onome Ebi. The Super Falcons of Nigeria defender has seen good wishes troop in from the football world with the Nigerian Football Federation and FIFA leading the line in celebrating the African football legend. Read more about Onome Ebi Onome Ebi who clocked 37 … Continue reading Onome Ebi Is 37
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“Winning 2013 AFCON One Of The Memorable Moments Of My Life” – Emenike
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has stated that winning the 2013 Africa Cup Of Nations in South Africa with the Nigerian national team as one of the best moments in his football career so far. Read more about Football Emenike, 32, played a key role in winning Nigeria’s third AFCON title under … Continue reading “Winning 2013 AFCON One Of The Memorable Moments Of My Life” – Emenike
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Remembering Rashidi Yekini
April 19, 2022
Wearing the Super Eagles jersey to represent the Nigerian national team is something of pride, but being the country’s centre forward is totally a different ball game owing to the pressure and burden that comes with being responsible for goals that will bring joy to the faces of citizens of the most populous black nation … Continue reading Remembering Rashidi Yekini
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Nigerians In Sports: Onazi Vows To Reunite With Yobo
April 19, 2022
Nigerian football star, Ogenyi Onazi, has vowed to work really hard so he would be recalled to the Super Eagles to reunite with new assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, who he played together with before the latter called time on his international career after a second round of 16 finish at the 2014 FIFA World Cup … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Onazi Vows To Reunite With Yobo
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It will be difficult to fill Ighalo’s Shoes – Osimhen
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has hailed ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, as a Nigerian football legend and admitted it will be difficult equaling the records set by the Manchester United star during his time with the Eagles. Ighalo who ended his international career after emerging the highest goal scorer at the 2019 Africa … Continue reading It will be difficult to fill Ighalo’s Shoes – Osimhen
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See How NPFL Teams Have Fared so far
April 19, 2022
Time to beam our searchlight on the Nigeria Professional Football League 2019/20 season so far, after the League was suspended indefinitely, due to the corona virus pandemic. We’ve had more downs than ups this season, recording ‘terrible’ events this season. Ranging from Crowd troubles, Player collapsing on bthe pitch, SARS attack on Players, Road Accident, … Continue reading See How NPFL Teams Have Fared so far
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Coronavirus: I am not positive – Ahmed Musa
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national team captain, Ahmed Musa, has noted that rumours making the rounds that he is corona virus positive are false. Musa who plies his trade in Saudi Arabia entered Nigeria over the weekend in a private jet alongside Super Eagles team mate, John Ogu who also plies his trade in the Asian country, in … Continue reading Coronavirus: I am not positive – Ahmed Musa
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Enyeama Aims Towards Solving Super Eagles Goalkeeping Problems
April 19, 2022
Ex-Super Eagles of Nigeria shot-stopper, Vincent Enyeama, has stated that he is in the process of building a generation of exceptional goalkeepers to solve Nigeria’s woes in the goalkeeping department. Enyeama who is unarguably the best goalkeeper in the history of Nigerian football noted that plans are underway between him and the Executive Governor of … Continue reading Enyeama Aims Towards Solving Super Eagles Goalkeeping Problems
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Osimhen Will Do Well In Barcelona: Amokachi
April 19, 2022
Ex-Nigerian international, Daniel Amokachi, believes that current Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, will score goals for football giants like FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Juventus if he gets signed by any of the trio in the future because he is naturally born to score goal. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner believes that Osimhen … Continue reading Osimhen Will Do Well In Barcelona: Amokachi
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Coronavirus: Football Will Not Be Same Again: Pinnick
April 19, 2022
While the whole world continues the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has stated that world football will not remain same after the end of the pandemic. The Nigerian football chief admitted that the round leather game has suffered major hits and setbacks due to … Continue reading Coronavirus: Football Will Not Be Same Again: Pinnick
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Nigerians In Sports: Aiyegbeni Tips Osimhen To Become World Class Striker
April 19, 2022
Ex-Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has tipped Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, to become one of the leading strikers in world football in the near future. Osimhen who plies his trade with French Ligue One side, Lille OSC, has caught the eye of many this season with his goal-scoring exploits which has seen him net … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Aiyegbeni Tips Osimhen To Become World Class Striker
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Yobo Confident Of Bringing His Experience To Eagles
April 19, 2022
New Super Eagles assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, has stated that he will bring his wealth of experience, motivation, and inspiration to Nigeria’s men national senior team. Yobo who was appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation in February to replace Imama Amapakabo revealed his excitement at joining the national team fold during a live Instagram chat … Continue reading Yobo Confident Of Bringing His Experience To Eagles
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Super Eagles Remain 31st In FIFA Ranking
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national male football team, the Super Eagles, were unmoved in the latest FIFA/Coca – Cola football ranking published on the ruling global football body’s website on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Nigeria remained the 31st best football nation on earth which equally saw the Eagles maintain their third spot in Africa. Senegalese national team, the … Continue reading Super Eagles Remain 31st In FIFA Ranking
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Oshoala Delighted At Making Forbes List
April 19, 2022
Super Falcons of Nigeria captain, Asisat Oshoala, has expressed delight after being named in the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list for 2020. The FC Barcelona Femini forward is the only sportswoman in the continent who made it to the prestigious list of young individuals under the age of 30 projecting Africa in good light … Continue reading Oshoala Delighted At Making Forbes List
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Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Makes Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 List 2020
April 19, 2022
Reigning Africa Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, has hit another remarkable height in her career after being named in leading global magazine Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list. The list is the popular magazine’s way of highlighting and celebrating some of Africa’s finest talents and hardworking individuals who are already making waves in … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Makes Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 List 2020
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