Archives Tag: Nigeria footballers
Golden Moments In Sports: U-20 WWC – Nigeria 6:2 Korea DPR
April 19, 2022
The 2014 U-20 Nigeria women’s team, Super Falconets, put up a riveting performance against Korea DPR in the first semifinal of the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, which ended 6-2. Four goals from Asisat Oshoala, and one each from Courtney Dike and Uchechi Sunday, helped Nigeria secure a place in the final of the … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: U-20 WWC – Nigeria 6:2 Korea DPR
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NFF, FIFA Eulogize Yekini
April 19, 2022
On May 4, 2012, Nigeria lost a former super striker and the country’s all time highest goal scorer with 37 goals in 58 appearances. Rashidi Yekini passed on at the age of 48 after a prolonged illness, and his iconic performance for the Super Eagles is one the world will never forget. FIFA paid tribute … Continue reading NFF, FIFA Eulogize Yekini
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Odemwingie Announces Retirement From Football
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles international and West Brom striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, has announced his retirement from football at the UEFA Equal Game conference at Wembley on Wednesday. The 37-year-old forward has been capped for Nigeria 63 times, scored at the 2014 World Cup, and also has 36 goals to his name in 129 Premier League … Continue reading Odemwingie Announces Retirement From Football
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Ndidi Reminds Me of Steven Gerrard
April 19, 2022
Leicester City gaffer, Brendan Rodgers, has likened Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi, to adept holding midfielder, Steve Gerrard. The coach has so far been very pleased with how the Nigerian has handled his holding midfield role in the past weeks ,with precise tackles and impeccable ball control. The 22-year old was an unstoppable centre pivot … Continue reading Ndidi Reminds Me of Steven Gerrard
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The New Football Season is Here
April 19, 2022
The new European football season kicked off this weekend with great entertainment and excitement. English football season traditionally starts with a fixture between current English Premier League winners and reigning English FA Cup Champions. As a result, Chelsea, who have Nigerian Internationals, Victor Moses and John Mikel Obi on the team, faced an Arsenal side that … Continue reading The New Football Season is Here
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