Archives Tag: football

Kanu Tips Eagles For More Glory

April 19, 2022

Legendary Nigerian footballer, Nwankwo Kanu, has tipped the present generation of the Nigerian national team for more glory over what the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Eagles achieved. Read more about Sports The former Super Eagles captain made this disclosure during the “Walk with Kanu’’ event organized by the Kanu Heart Foundation on Wednesday, September 29, … Continue reading Kanu Tips Eagles For More Glory

Weekend Sports RoundUp: D’Tigress Win Third Consecutive FIBA Afrobasket Title

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, made the headlines on Sunday, September 26, 2021, after winning the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship for the third consecutive time. D’Tigress beat Mali 70-59 to be crowned champions of the 2021 edition of the tournament on Sunday in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Read more about Sports With this win, … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: D’Tigress Win Third Consecutive FIBA Afrobasket Title

NFF Releases 26-Man List For Congo Invitational Tourney

April 19, 2022

As part of preparations for a four-nation invitational tourney expected to hold in DR Congo from September 30 to October 3, 2021, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released a list of 26 home-based players expected to report to camp for the competition. Read more about Sports The technical director of the NFF, Austin … Continue reading NFF Releases 26-Man List For Congo Invitational Tourney

Osimhen Vows To Keep Working Hard

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has vowed to keep working hard amidst an impressive start to the 2021/2022 season for his Italian club, Napoli. Read more about Sports Osimhen was subject to criticism after receiving a red card in Napoli’s first 2021/2022 Serie A clash against Venezia, but the former Lille OSC … Continue reading Osimhen Vows To Keep Working Hard

Aisha Buhari Cup: Falcons Set For Banyana Showdown

April 19, 2022

Nigerian national women’s football team, the Super Falcons are ready to fly against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa in the final game of the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Cup (ABC). Read more about Sports Nine-time champions, Nigeria, narrowly beat South Africa via penalties in the final of the 2018 Africa Women’s … Continue reading Aisha Buhari Cup: Falcons Set For Banyana Showdown

Weekend Sports Roundup

April 19, 2022

Nigerian national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, kicked off their 2021 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket on a brilliant note on Sunday, September 20, 2021, with a 67-50 points win over Mozambique. The Nigerians overcame a scary first two quarters to commence their title defence in brilliant style. Read more about Sports In football, Nigerian league giants, … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup

Weekend Sports Roundup: Niger Tornadoes Win NNL Super 8 Tournament

April 19, 2022

Nigerian clubs commenced their CAF Champions League campaign on a brilliant note after securing vital wins in the preliminary round of the competition. Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Akwa United, beat visiting Algerian side, CR Belouizdad, 1-0, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Read more about Sports An … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Niger Tornadoes Win NNL Super 8 Tournament

Eagles Must Beat Liberia – Gernot Rohr

April 19, 2022

Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers slated to start in September 2021, head coach of the Nigerian senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has stated that Nigeria’s first two games against Liberia and Cape Verde, will be vital to the team’s quest to be in Qatar next year. … Continue reading Eagles Must Beat Liberia – Gernot Rohr

2021 AFCON: Nigeria Must Be Wary Of Egypt, Sudan, And Guinea-Bissau- Amuneke

April 19, 2022

Ex-Nigerian international, Emmanuel Amuneke, has advised the country’s national football team, the Super Eagles, to be wary of their group opponents in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations set to hold in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022. Read more about Sports Nigeria has been pitched alongside 2019 hosts, Egypt, Sudan, and … Continue reading 2021 AFCON: Nigeria Must Be Wary Of Egypt, Sudan, And Guinea-Bissau- Amuneke

Weekend Sports Roundup: Emmanuel Dennis Wins Man Of The Match

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Emmanuel Dennis, caught the attention of football fans and enthusiasts in Nigeria over the weekend after commanding a man-of-the-match performance on his English Premier League debut for the newly-promoted side, Watford FC. Read more about Sports Dennis who was subbed in the 66th minute of the encounter scored a … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Emmanuel Dennis Wins Man Of The Match

2022 AFCON: Super Eagles To Know Opponents

April 19, 2022

The Nigeria senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, will know their opponents in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroun today, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, as the draws for the event is set to hold in Yaounde, Cameroun. Read more about Sports Nigeria who has won the tournament on three occasions … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Super Eagles To Know Opponents

Super Eagles Drop In FIFA Rankings

April 19, 2022

Nigerian senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, dropped two places in the latest FIFA football rankings released on Thursday, August 12, 2021. The Nigerian side also dropped from the 3rd to 5th spot in the African football rankings. Nigeria’s latest position in world football is hardly surprising as a string of defeats in … Continue reading Super Eagles Drop In FIFA Rankings

Nigerian Football Will Return To The Olympics In 2024- Amaju Pinnick

April 19, 2022

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has assured Nigerians of a football ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France. Nigeria’s national men’s U-23 team popularly known as the Dream Team did not qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics alongside the country’s women’s team, the Super Falcons, but Pinnick … Continue reading Nigerian Football Will Return To The Olympics In 2024- Amaju Pinnick

Weekend Sports Roundup: Akwa United Crowned NPFL Champions For The First Time In History

April 19, 2022

Team Nigeria had some impressive results in the Olympics over the last 24 hours. Long Jump specialist, Ese Brume, gave Nigerians something to smile about after leaping a distance of 6.76m, 1cm ahead of the automatic qualifying mark to book a place in the final of the event. She will be looking to clinch … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Akwa United Crowned NPFL Champions For The First Time In History

Weekend Sports Roundup: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

April 19, 2022

The biggest sporting event in the globe, the Olympic Games, officially kicked off last week, and Nigerian athletes have participated in some events already. Read more about Sports Nigerian table tennis queen, Funke Oshoanike, bade the Olympics goodbye after losing in the preliminary stage of the women’s singles to United States’ Juan Liu 1-4(7-11.3-11.4-11.13-11,4-11). … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games