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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria central back, Leon Balogun, has expressed delight at joining English championship side, Wigan Athletic. A winter transfer deadline day switch saw the Nigerian move to the championship side on loan and has impressed so far, enjoying three win and three clean sheets, and has equally been involved in the club’s last … Continue reading Balogun Enjoying His Spell At Wigan

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April 19, 2022

Head coach of South African league side, Kaizer Chiefs, Ernst Middendorp has hailed Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi for his heroics against Orlando Pirates during the Soweto derby. A number of great saves from the Nigerian shot-stopper helped the Amakhosi earn a vital win over the Pirates. Akpeyi was subject to many critics prior to … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Chiefs Coach Hails The Heroics Of Akpeyi

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April 19, 2022

Fixtures from the match day 22 of the Nigerian Professional Football League saw Plateau United maintain their place as league leaders while Rivers United and Lobi Stars retained their positions as second and third on the log. Read more about NPFL Review Goals from Oche Ochewoechi and Tosin Omoyele was all Plateau United needed to … Continue reading NPFL Review: Rivers Stun Heartland But Plateau Remain Top

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April 19, 2022

Leicester City FC of England midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, is set to undergo a late fitness test ahead of Friday night’s (February 28, 2020) Premier League tie against Norwich City. Leicester City’s manager, Brendan Rodgers, revealed that the Nigerian has resumed training with the rest of his teammates and is close to returning to full action. … Continue reading Ndidi Nears Injury Return

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April 19, 2022

Week 21 of the Nigeria Professional Football League saw Lobi Stars FC of Markurdi and Plateau United play out a goalless draw at the Aper Aku Stadium on Sunday, February 23, 2020. The game saw Lobi dominate proceedings but were unable to find the back of the net as the visitors put up a solid … Continue reading NPFL Review: Plateau Hold Lobi To Remain Top

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April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria maintained 31st spot in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Three-time African champions, Nigeria, remained unmoved as they were placed in the December 2019 ranking. The latest ranking now leaves the Gernot Rohr’s charges as the third best team in Africa behind Senegal and Tunisia, as … Continue reading Nigeria Retains 31st Spot In February FIFA Ranking

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April 19, 2022

Ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, on Monday, February 17, 2020, made history as he became the 200th footballer to feature for Manchester United Football Club of England, and the first Nigerian to wear the colour of the Red Devils. Read more about Odion Ighalo The 2019 AFCON highest goal scorer made his debut against West London … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Makes History In Manchester United Debut

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April 19, 2022

Plateau United reclaimed top spot in the Nigerian Professional Football League after beating Dakkada FC 2-0 on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at the New Jos Stadium. Goals from Tosin Omoyele and Oche Ochowechi was all the Jos-based side needed to see off the visitors and go top of the league log with 36 points from … Continue reading NPFL Review: Plateau United Go Top As Rangers Fall At Home

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April 19, 2022

2013 FIFA U17 World Cup-winning Nigerian goalkeeper, Dele Alampasu, has joined top Latvian side, FK Ventspils. Alampasu whose offer was made public on the club’s official website penned down a three-year contract with the European side on undisclosed terms. The Nigerian is now tied to the Latvian side until December 2022, and has requested to … Continue reading Alampasu Joins Latvian Side, FK Ventspils

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April 19, 2022

New Super Eagles assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, has expressed delight at being appointed to join the national team’s technical crew. Yobo’s appointment took immediate effect after the Nigeria Football Federation announced on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, that the former Super Eagles captain will be replacing Imama Amapakabo in the national team’s bench. The former Olympique … Continue reading Yobo Looking Forward To New Eagles Role

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April 19, 2022

Super Falcons of Nigeria forward, Asisat Oshoala, has expressed her hunger and desire to keep hitting remarkable heights in her career after clinching the maiden edition of the Spanish Women’s Super Cup with FC Barcelona Femini in Salamanca on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Oshoala scored a brace as the Catalonian side beat Real Sociedad 10-1 … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Hungry For More After Super Cup Win

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria Professional Football League giants, Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi, reclaimed top spot at the Nigerian league table after beating Wikki Tourists of Bauchi, 2-1 at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Strikes from Utibe Archibong and Austine Ogunye handed the home side victory as Nasir Jubrin’s lone strike meant the … Continue reading NPFL Review: Lobi Stars Go Top As Pillars Unbeaten Run Is Halted By MFM

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April 19, 2022

Global sportswear giants, Nike, have unveiled the new jersey for the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, on Wednesday, February 05, 2020 in New York, United States. The new jersey has been made public ahead of the Super Eagle’s match-day three home qualifying encounter for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Sierra Leone. … Continue reading Nike Unveils New Nigerian Football Jersey

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April 19, 2022

Former Nigerian national team captain, Mikel Obi, has condemned racism in football. This is coming on the back of racist chants directed at him during Trabzonspor’s game against Fenerbahce on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Mikel, 32, was targeted by fans of Fenerbahce on Saturday, after a 2-1 win by his club, Trabzonspor. A disappointed Mikel … Continue reading Mikel Condemns Racism In Football After Saturday’s Attack

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April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has expressed his excitement at joining Manchester United. The Nigerian completed a loan switch from his Chinese Club, Shanghai Shenhua to United, and has fulfilled his lifelong dream of playing for the English side. Ighalo’s deal with the Red Devils will expire after six months without an option to … Continue reading Ighalo Delighted With United Move

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