Archives Tag: Nigerian Athletes
Uzoenyi Cleared to Play for Mamelodi Sundowns
April 19, 2022
Nigerian winger, Ejike Uzoenyi has been granted a work permit to finalize his move to the South African side, Mamelodi Sundowns. Uzoenyi, who made the move from the Nigerian Premier League to Premier Soccer League after an eye-catching performance at CHAN 2014, joined up with new team mates last Sunday. He had been on holiday … Continue reading Uzoenyi Cleared to Play for Mamelodi Sundowns
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Blessing Okagbare Wins 100 Meters Gold African Athletic Championship
April 19, 2022
On Monday night, Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare continued with her Commonwealth Games form as she won gold in the women’s 100m event in a record time of 11.00 secs at the ongoing 19th Edition of the African Athletic Championships in Marrakech, Morocco. Okagbare, who won a double in sprint at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, set … Continue reading Blessing Okagbare Wins 100 Meters Gold African Athletic Championship
Nigeria Holds Mexico to 1-1 Draw
April 19, 2022
The Falconets began their 2014 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup title bid on a shaky note. As they forced Christopher Cuellar’s ladies to a draw in Canada, Nigeria’s U20 women national team played out a 1-1 draw with Mexico in their opening group game of the 2014 Fifa U20 Women’s World Cup in Canada. Played … Continue reading Nigeria Holds Mexico to 1-1 Draw
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Sammy Ameobi Pledges Allegiance to Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigerian international striker, Shola Ameobi’s younger brother has declared his interest to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The young Newcastle winger cum striker is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England, who he has represented at under-21 level, but has opted to stick with the green jersey. Speaking to Nigerian newspaper, The … Continue reading Sammy Ameobi Pledges Allegiance to Nigeria
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Ideye Set For Baggies Debut
April 19, 2022
Nigerian international striker Brown Ideye has finally been granted a work permit, a requisite to play in the English Premier League, by the British High Commission. Ideye’s transfer to EPL side, West Brom had been delayed due to hitches in the process of his visa and work permit, meaning he couldn’t meet up with new … Continue reading Ideye Set For Baggies Debut
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Okagbare Delivers Another Gold in 200meters as Ese Wins Long Jump Event
April 19, 2022
Yesterday, Nigeria’s sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare won the women’s 200m gold at the on-going Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. She clocked 22.25 seconds to confirm forecasts that the sprints medals were hers for the taking. Earlier on Monday, she won the gold in the women’s 100m with 10.85 seconds, setting a record while beating … Continue reading Okagbare Delivers Another Gold in 200meters as Ese Wins Long Jump Event
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Commonwealth Games Recap
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s medal hopeful Blessing Okagbare put in an excellent display in the women’s 100m. She won her first round heat and semi-finals in a time of 11.28 seconds and 10.48 seconds respectively before finishing first in the finals to record Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Games. In the final, the 25-year-old exorcised her … Continue reading Commonwealth Games Recap
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Commonwealth Games Recap
April 19, 2022
The 20th Commonwealth Games kicked off at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland on Wednesday. Nigeria is among the 71 countries that are competing in the Games. Nigeria began its campaign at the games with table tennis and weightlifting on Thursday, July 24. Nkechi Opara won Nigeria’s first medal at the games, with a bronze … Continue reading Commonwealth Games Recap
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