Archives Tag: football
AWCON 2018: We Are Ready To Win The Cup Again, Says Ebi
April 19, 2022
The Super Falcons are ready to take on any team in their way as they commence their campaign for the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) on Sunday, November 18th, 2018. Speaking to the media, the newly named team captain, Onome Ebi, revealed that each player on the team is ecstatic about the championship, … Continue reading AWCON 2018: We Are Ready To Win The Cup Again, Says Ebi
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Golden Moments In Sport: 2014 AWC – When The Super Falcons ‘Spelt’ Z-A-M-B-I-A
April 19, 2022
Tuesday 14th October, 2014 was a great day for the Super Falcons of Nigeria in their 2014 African Women Championships campaign run as they took on Zambia. The Super Falcons made mincemeat of the She-Polopolo, defeating them 6-0 in their second Group A game of the championship. It was a total domination of the Zambian side … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sport: 2014 AWC – When The Super Falcons ‘Spelt’ Z-A-M-B-I-A
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Former Super Falcons Midfielder, Ameh, Dies
April 19, 2022
It is a sad day for sports in Nigeria today, as the Nigeria Football Federation announced the death of former Super Falcon midfielder, Ajuma Ameh-Otache, who passed away at the age of 33. The prolific midfielder was struck with a rare muscular disease, and was fighting for her life until her untimely death on Saturday, … Continue reading Former Super Falcons Midfielder, Ameh, Dies
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Did You Know? The Yak Was The First African To Score A UEFA Hat-Trick
April 19, 2022
About one year ago, former Super Eagles forward, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, announced his retirement from football on his 35th birthday. The defense bully fondly called ‘The Yak’, made a total of 250 career appearances — 57 of which was for Nigeria from 2000 to 2012. Yakubu was an expert marksman and bane to any defense he … Continue reading Did You Know? The Yak Was The First African To Score A UEFA Hat-Trick
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Mikel Out Of Action In CSL Till End Of Season
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles and Tianjin TEDA skipper, John Mikel Obi, will sit out the remaining fixtures in the Chinese Super League season due to a muscle injury he suffered while in training. The Nigerian international has been out of duty for the Super Eagles since their failed attempt to make history at the 2018 FIFA World … Continue reading Mikel Out Of Action In CSL Till End Of Season
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Enyimba’s Theophilus Afelokhai Gets Call To Replace Injured Uzoho
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles Technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has decided on a new addition to the squad to replace the injured Francis Uzoho. Uzoho suffered a fractured rib in his last outing for Spanish Segunda division side, Elche — and the goaltender has been confirmed out of the Super Eagles upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) … Continue reading Enyimba’s Theophilus Afelokhai Gets Call To Replace Injured Uzoho
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CAF Unveils 11 Categories For 2018 CAF Awards
April 19, 2022
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a total of 11 categories for the 2018 CAF awards. According to a statement issued on the CAF official website on Monday, the awards categories comprise of both individual and collective awards — and, nominees will be selected strictly on their performance in the past 10 months … Continue reading CAF Unveils 11 Categories For 2018 CAF Awards
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Did You Know? The Late Nigerian Footballer, Samuel Okwaraji Was A Trained And Qualified Lawyer
April 19, 2022
To some, Samuel Okwaraji would be an unfamiliar name, especially if you were born in the 90’s or have no interest in football. Yet to others, Samuel Okwaraji’s name is one that brings memories of a hero, a patriot and a football star. It is a name fondly remembered by the manner of his death … Continue reading Did You Know? The Late Nigerian Footballer, Samuel Okwaraji Was A Trained And Qualified Lawyer
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Moses’ Future In My Chelsea Is Uncertain, Says Sarri
April 19, 2022
Former Nigerian International, Victor Moses, has only played 26 minutes for Chelsea in the EPL this season — compared to his 2498 minutes in the 2016/17 seasons, where he helped the English outfit to league and FA Cup titles. This is a huge setback for the Nigerian, who took a break from his national team … Continue reading Moses’ Future In My Chelsea Is Uncertain, Says Sarri
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“The Super Eagles Can Do Without Mikel And Moses” – Ikpeba
April 19, 2022
On Monday 29th October 2018, Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, released a 23-man list for the 2019 African Cup of Nations second leg qualifier against South Africa, and skipper, Mikel Obi was left out. Quite a number of eyebrows have been raised at the omission. However, some think the decision to keep Mikel out … Continue reading “The Super Eagles Can Do Without Mikel And Moses” – Ikpeba
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2018 Beach Soccer AFCON: Super Sand Eagles To Face, Senegal, Libya, Tanzania
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles have been drawn into Group B, for the 2018 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, scheduled to hold from December 9th to the 14th of December at Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The two time African champion will take on defending champion and four-time winners, Senegal, and also slug it … Continue reading 2018 Beach Soccer AFCON: Super Sand Eagles To Face, Senegal, Libya, Tanzania
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Amputee World Cup: Nigeria Lose 3-0 To Russia
April 19, 2022
It was yet another sad game ending for the Nigeria Amputee football team, who lost their second match of the ongoing 2018 Amputee World Cup in Mexico, 3-0 to defending champions, Russia. Since this is the team’s first ever world cup experience, some setbacks were expected. However, a nine goal deficit, just after two games … Continue reading Amputee World Cup: Nigeria Lose 3-0 To Russia
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NFF Executive Committee Mandated To Approve 2018 NPFL Standings
April 19, 2022
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has been mandated by the body to approve the 2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) standings, and a few others to enable the 2019 season begin in earnest. Due to the leadership crisis that rocked the NFF in past months, football activities had to be suspended … Continue reading NFF Executive Committee Mandated To Approve 2018 NPFL Standings
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2018 AITEO CUP: Rangers Stun Pillars To Emerge Champions
April 19, 2022
Rangers International FC of Enugu on Wednesday, pulled a miraculous comeback from three goals down to win Kano Pilars and take home the 2018 Aiteo Cup. It was the first football match ever played at the Steven Keshi Stadium in Asaba, and what a game it was! Some fans even dubbed it ‘the miracle of Asaba.’ … Continue reading 2018 AITEO CUP: Rangers Stun Pillars To Emerge Champions
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What’s Next For Victor Moses?
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles ace striker, Victor Moses, resigned from the Nigeria national team to focus on his club (Chelsea), and family. Though his resignation came at a time when the Super Eagles needed all the help they could get from the player, it was understandable, because Moses thought it would be best to let other … Continue reading What’s Next For Victor Moses?
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