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April 19, 2022

  The Super Eagles of Nigeria continued their brilliant run in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon by beating Sudan 3-1 in their second group game on Saturday, January 15, 2022, to qualify for the knockout round of the continental showpiece. Goals from Samuel Chukwueze, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Simon Moses was all the … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Super Eagles Continue Fine Run

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April 19, 2022

  Nigeria qualified for the second round of the tournament with a game to spare. The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked their ticket into the knockout round of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after beating the Falcons of Sudan 3-1 in their second group game held at the Stade Roumde Adjia, Garoua. … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Eagles Clinch Knockout Ticket After Beating Sudan

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April 19, 2022

  Maduka Okoye is on his first competitive outing with the Super Eagles. Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant captain, William Troost-Ekong, has hailed the impact of his international teammate Maduka Okoye on the Nigerian national team. Read more about Sports Okoye who is the first choice goalkeeper of the three-time African champions was impressive on … Continue reading Ekong Hails Maduka Okoye’s Impact In The Super Eagles

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian football legends like Daniel Amokachi, Sunday Oliseh, late Stephen Keshi, and more, all plied their trade in Belgium during their playing careers. Super Eagles of Nigeria and Genk of Belgium striker Paul Onuachu has made history as the first Nigerian footballer to win the Belgian Golden Shoe award. Onuachu won the 2021 Golden … Continue reading Paul Onuachu Is First Nigerian Footballer To Win Belgian Golden Shoe Award

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April 19, 2022

  The three-time African champions commenced their quest for a fourth African title on an impressive note under the watch of Augustine Eguavoen. Nigeria kicked off the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations on a brilliant note after the Super Eagles beat the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their opening group game on Tuesday, January 11, … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Eagles Beat Pharaohs In Opening Game

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April 19, 2022

  The West Africans are charged to bring home a fourth AFCON title The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to confront the Pharaohs of Egypt today, Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Nigeria’s encounter with the North Africans is the opening match for Group D, and one … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Eagles Set For Egypt Clash

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April 19, 2022

  Okoye is on his first international competition outing with the Super Eagles. Nigerian national team goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has expressed optimism towards the chances of the Super Eagles winning the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Read more about Sports The Sparta Rotterdam of Holland shot-stopper made this disclosure during an interview with … Continue reading 2022: Super Eagles Focused On Winning Trophy – Maduka Okoye

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April 19, 2022

  The three-time African champions are in quest of a fourth continental crown With barely three days left until the commencement of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, the Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived in the Central African country on the night of Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Read more about Sports The three-time … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Eagles Land In Cameroon

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April 19, 2022

  The former Watford FC star is yet to hit the camp of the three-time African champions Interim coach of the Nigerian national team, Augustine Eguavoen, is set to replace Al Shabab of Saudi Arabia striker Odion Ighalo with Feyenoord of Holland star Cyriel Dessers in the Super Eagles squad if the Saudi outfits fail … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Eguavoen Set To Replace Ighalo With Dessers

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April 19, 2022

  The interim coach of the three-time African champions regrets not having his star striker available for the continental showpiece but insists his health comes first. Read more about Sports Ahead of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, interim coach of the Nigerian national team Augustine Eguavoen has weighed in on the controversy … Continue reading Eguavoen Reveals That Osimhen Pulled Out Of AFCON Due To Fitness Level

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April 19, 2022

  The Nigerian football space saw some controversy over the weekend as the Super Eagles continue preparations ahead of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Watford FC of England refused to release Emmanuel Dennis for the AFCON, while COVID-19 meant Victor Osimhen was ruled out of the tournament despite expressing willingness to play. … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Victor Osimhen Ruled Out

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April 19, 2022

  Peseiro takes over from Gernot Rohr who was sacked in early December. The leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro to become the new national team handler. The Nigerian football ruling body sacked Gernot Rohr on December 12, 2021, and named ex-international Augustine Eguavoen as the interim coach … Continue reading Jose Peseiro Named New Super Eagles Coach

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April 19, 2022

  Remo Stars continued their impressive run in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after beating Heartland FC 3-0 in their second league game on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Andy Okpe’s brace and Samuel Anakwe’s lone strike was all the NPFL newcomers needed to earn all three points on Sunday. Read more about Sports League … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Remo Stars Continues Impressive Run

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian women have always lived up to expectations in the world of sports. 2021 was not a different year for Nigerian female athletes as they gave their best, as usual, in the competition front. Connect Nigeria presents some of the country’s finest female athletes who made a name for themselves in 2021. Read more … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Sportswomen Of 2021

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April 19, 2022

  The interim coach of the Super Eagles handed an invitation to a few new faces ahead of the continental showpiece. Read more about Sports Interim coach of the Nigerian national team Augustine Eguavoen has released a list of 28 players set to represent Nigeria at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations slated to hold … Continue reading AFCON 2022: Eguaveon Releases 28-Man Squad

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