Archives Tag: Nigerian Footballers

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian footballers performed exceptionally well in several elite leagues during the just-ended European football  2023/2024 season, significantly contributing to their clubs’ victories. The outstanding Nigerian athletes are ranked in this article according to their accomplishments, influence, and performances. Come celebrate the top 10 Nigerian players who turned heads in Europe this season. Read more … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Footballers in Europe’s 2023-2024 Season

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April 19, 2022

  Nigeria’s striker, Victor Osimhen has won another award in the French Ligue 1, emerging as the Best African Player in the French league for the year 2020. The award which is organized by Radio France International and France 24 is named after late Cameroonian midfielder, Marc Vivien Foe, to honour the best among the … Continue reading Osimhen Wins Best African Player In France Award

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April 19, 2022

Wearing the Super Eagles jersey to represent the Nigerian national team is something of pride, but being the country’s centre forward is totally a different ball game owing to the pressure and burden that comes with being responsible for goals that will bring joy to the faces of citizens of the most populous black nation … Continue reading Remembering Rashidi Yekini

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April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has joined Belgian second tier side, KVC Westerlo, in what would be his tenth professional club. Emenike, 32, last featured for Greek football giants, Olympiakos, where he was released in July 2018. The Bulky Nigerian forward passed a trial before signing a deal with the Belgian club hoping to … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Emenike Joins Westerlo

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Health Philanthropy SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Without doubt, football is the most popular sport on earth with footballers gaining global recognition for what they are capable of doing with the round leather object. Most football players are seen as role models due to their celebrity status and great show of athleticism while doing their job. However, the off-field activities of some … Continue reading Nigerian Footballer William Troost Ekong Leads Campaign Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

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Social Media SPORTS Women

April 19, 2022

As the eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup is ongoing, the Nigeria national women’s football team – the Super Falcons – is keeping the Nigerian flag flying and we hope they do us proud. The Super Falcons has been the most successful team in the history of the African women’s championship and have … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 4 Members Of The Super Falcons You Should Know

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April 19, 2022

As is the custom of the global search engine, Google Doodle celebrated the posthumous birthday of late Nigerian professional footballer, Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji. The Google Doodle is a notable, temporary alteration of the logo on Google’s homepages intended to pay tribute to exceptional historical figures, celebrate achievements, events and holidays. Samuel Okwaraji Okwaraji was born … Continue reading Google Doodle Pays Tribute To Late Samuel Okwaraji

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles skipper and former Chelsea man, Mikel Obi, has concluded his contractual stay with English Championship club, Middlesbrough, and the player is looking forward to the next challenge as he plans his exit. On Sunday, Mikel played his last game for Boro and scored his first goal for the team in their 2-1 win … Continue reading Mikel Ready For The Next Challenge After Boro Exit

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April 19, 2022

Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby, has drawn up a list of 20 players to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming WAFU Women’s Cup Tournament in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The tournament is expected to kick off on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, and run through Saturday, May 18, 2019. Nigeria finished third at the last edition of the … Continue reading WAFU Cup: Dennerby Lists 20 Falcons, Oshoala, Francesca Out

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April 19, 2022

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has revealed plans to leverage on Wilfred Ndidi’s athleticism and skill on the ball, to improve the players deep midfield playing efficiency. The former Liverpool boss handed Ndidi the new role, and so far, the manager only has high praises for the Nigerian who is currently one of the best … Continue reading Leicester City Boss Brendan Plans To Improve Ndidi’s Deep Midfield Role

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April 19, 2022

A tactical team up of Samuel Okwaraji and Rashidi Yekini is probably Nigeria’s most technical forward lineup in history. Both players were a huge force to reckon with in their day, making the then Super Eagles squad totally invincible. It is, however, very heartbreaking that Nigeria never got to fully experience the fullness of the … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports -Samuel Okwaraji’s Death: The Myth Vs The Truth

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April 19, 2022

Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha There are only so many words that are fit to describe this Nigerian, who upset the norm and created a name for himself in a foreign land. Even at home, ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha was the thrill of excitement that changed the game for Nigeria. The perfect No.10 was a terror to … Continue reading Did You Know: 5 Top Moments of Okocha’s Career

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Personality SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Austin Azuka ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha is inarguably Nigeria’s most celebrated midfielder. The Nigerian was a delight to watch on the pitch. His remarkably precise and quick-witted skill on the ball dazzled both fans and non-football enthusiasts alike, with his signature smirk as he would trot across the field after a fulfilling goal. Jay Jay is … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: Okocha Vs Oliver Khan

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian forward, Henry Onyekuru, has said the “love” he has received from everybody at Everton will help him “recover even more quickly” from the knee injury he suffered, three days before Christmas, when he collided with goalkeeper, Hendrik Van Crombrugge, in an encounter with his former employers, Eupen. The forward has been more than instrumental … Continue reading Hopeful Onyekuru Feeling Loved At Everton

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April 19, 2022

The 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP in Russia is just six months away, and preparations are already underway for the tournament. With upcoming international friendlies and training sessions, the Super Eagles have got to be on top of their game if they want to pull through the group stage of the world cup into the round of … Continue reading 6 Players That Could Make A Super Eagles Comeback For The World Cup

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