Archives Tag: Nigerians in Sports

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s football king, Nwankwo Kanu, has urged Manchester United’s Odion Ighalo to rescind his decision of retiring from the Super Eagles, and help the Super Eagles attain greater heights. Ighalo ended his affairs on national colours after the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt where he emerged as the tournament’s highest goal scorer, a … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Kanu Urges Ighalo To Rescind International Retirement

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian football legend, Emmanuel Amuneke, has stated that his priority with his new Egyptian side, Misr El Makkasa, is to survive relegation in the 2019/2020 Egyptian Premier League season. Positioned 16th in the 18-team league table, Amuneke signed for the Egyptian side after a poor run of form in the domestic league saw, Ahmed Hossam … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Amuneke Vows To Rescue El Makkasa From Relegation

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April 19, 2022

Ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, on Monday, February 17, 2020, made history as he became the 200th footballer to feature for Manchester United Football Club of England, and the first Nigerian to wear the colour of the Red Devils. Read more about Odion Ighalo The 2019 AFCON highest goal scorer made his debut against West London … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Makes History In Manchester United Debut

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April 19, 2022

Super Falcons of Nigeria forward, Asisat Oshoala, has expressed her hunger and desire to keep hitting remarkable heights in her career after clinching the maiden edition of the Spanish Women’s Super Cup with FC Barcelona Femini in Salamanca on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Oshoala scored a brace as the Catalonian side beat Real Sociedad 10-1 … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Hungry For More After Super Cup Win

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been ranked the 10th most expensive defensive midfielder in the world. Information from the latest transfer market report suggests that the Leicester City FC of England midfielder who recorded the highest number of interceptions in the 2018/2019 English Premier League season sit 10th on the world’s most expensive defensive midfielders … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Wilfred Ndidi Rated 10th Most Expensive Defensive Midfielder In The World

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April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Moses, is on the verge of completing a move to Italian league giants, Inter Milan. The Chelsea FC of England player arrived Milan on the eve of Monday, January 20, 2020, to complete his medical with the San Siro outfits. Chelsea and Inter Milan have agreed terms on … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Victor Moses Set To Complete Inter Deal

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi has given his fans something to cheer about with the message that he will be “back soon’’ from an injury that has affected his playing time this season. The Everton summer signing was beginning to display the qualities that attracted the Toffees to him before a hamstring injury … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Alex Iwobi Nears Return From Injury

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria Table Tennis star, Aruna Quadri, has started this year in a fine mood after going up two places to be ranked 18th in the January 2020 Table Tennis ranking released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). The Nigerian ended 2019 placed 20th on the global log but the latest ranking has seen Quadri remain … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Aruna Quadri Climbs To 18th On Global Ranking

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April 19, 2022

World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has expressed his desire to defend his world heavyweight titles in Nigeria someday. This comes after Joshua’s rematch victory over Andy Ruiz Jnr on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Joshua’s is expected to return to London (possibly at Tottenham Hotspur’s ground), to defend his belts against either of Kubrat Pulev … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: “I Would Like To Fight And Defend My Titles In Nigeria”- Anthony Joshua

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April 19, 2022

Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, is set to organize a clinic and championship for young girls under the aegis of her foundation in Lagos State in December 2019. The event will hold in two phases with the first scheduled to be held from December 4 to 6, and the second phase will hold from December … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Asisat Oshoala set to Inspire Young Nigerian Girls with Football4Girls Africa Project

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles forward, Henry Onyekuru, has rejected offers from Russian clubs, CSKA Moscow and Locomotiv Moscow, preferring a loan switch to Turkish Super Lig giants, Galatasary. Read more about other Nigerians in sports The Nigerian international has struggled for game time with ASC Monaco of France since joining them from English side, Everton FC, during … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Onyekuru wants Turkey Return

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria and Glasgow Rangers of Scotland midfielder, Joe Aribo, is excited at the prospect of featuring for the Super Eagles for the first time on Nigerian turf, in front football-loving Nigerians on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Read more about Nigerian football Aribo made his debut for Nigeria in … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Aribo Thrilled at the Prospect of Playing in Nigeria for the first time

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Samuel Chukwueze, has been shortlisted for the 2019 Kopa Trophy Award. The Kopa Award was created in 2018 and is named after former French footballer, Raymond Kopa. The award is won by the best Under 21 footballer in the world. Chukwueze, 20, has registered two goals in eight league appearances … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Samuel Chukwueze Nominated for Best U-21 Footballer in the World

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April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles forward, Victor Moses, has fully commenced training with Turkish Super Lig giants, Fenerbahce, after spending nearly two months on the sidelines due to a muscle injury sustained. The 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner has not made an appearance for the Turkish side after his goal-scoring performance against Gazientep on the … Continue reading Nigerians in Sports: Victor Moses Resumes Training

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April 19, 2022

The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 conferred the Veteran Pin Award on Maria Worphil for her outstanding contribution and commitment to athletics. The event held at the Qatar National Convention Centre and saw Mrs. Worphil, who is undoubtedly one of the longest serving secretary generals of the Athletics Federation … Continue reading IAAF Honours Maria Worphil With Veteran Pin Award

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