Archives Tag: Nigerians in Sports

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April 19, 2022

Super Falcons of Nigeria star, Francisca Ordega, was on target for her Chinese club, Shanghai Shenhua, on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in a 5-0 victory over Wuhan to wrap up their 2019 Chinese Women’s Super League season campaign in grand style. Francisca Ordega had inspired her team back to winning ways last week, scoring in … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ordega Completes Debut Season In China On A Positive Note

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SPORTS

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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April 19, 2022

Shuaibu Amodu was born in April, 1958 and hails from Edo state. He was a Nigerian football player and coach who played as a striker during his playing days. Playing and Coaching career As a player, he was a striker, and played for football teams such as Dumez and Niger Tornadoes. His playing career was … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Shuaibu Amodu

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Samuel Chukwueze is the rave of the moment. The Super Eagles forward, who was part of the Nigerian squad that finished third in the recently concluded 2018 Africa Cup Of Nations in Egypt, has seen tremendous success trail him. The Villareal CF winger has been listed among UEFA’s 50 for the Future. Chukwueze, 20, has … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Samuel Chukwueze Makes UEFA Top 50 List

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria AFCON star, Samuel Chukwueze, has joined the rest of his Villareal clubmates in preparation for the 2019/2020 Spanish La Liga Season after helping the Super Eagles finish third at the recently concluded tournament in Egypt. The prolific winger had his break extended due to his participation in the 2019 Nations Cup, where he scored … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Samuel Chukwueze Returns To Villareal Ahead Of New Season

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigerian sprinter, Divine Oduduru, has recently signed a deal with sports kits mogul, Puma. The 22-year-old announced his big endorsement deal on his social media handle with the caption: “New Stage of life.. Let the game begin with … Glory Up”. Oduduru has spent the most part of his last three years training and developing … Continue reading Divine Oduduru Signs Puma Deal

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, recently embarked on a tour of Lagos, and has been spotted in several locations including the National Stadium in Surulere and Makoko. The British boxer visited the Slum2School initiative located in Makoko, where he spent quality time with the students and residents of the community. Joshua took time to … Continue reading Anthony Joshua Tours Lagos, Visits Makoko Slum

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Aruna Quadri swimmingly braved through the first and second rounds of the Men’s Table Tennis Singles event, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. However, Round 3 was not going to be a walk in the park for the African champion, who at the time was the continent’s only surviving representative in the men and women’s singles … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: When Aruna Quadri Shocked The T/Tennis World in Rio

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

From athletics, to football, to tennis, to golf, many Nigerians shine abroad. The American National Football League isn’t any different from other sports seeing as Nigerians have also found a good place to shine. Five Nigerians in particular are doing exceptionally well in the football league: Alex Okafor Alex Okafor is an American football defensive end … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: 5 Nigerian Players In America’s NFL

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigerian table tennis top-gun, Aruna Quadri, has won his 18th League title since he moved to Portugal in 2010. The Nigerian, who is currently on the books for Sporting CP, helped the Lisbon team defeat CD São Roque 3-0 in the second leg of the play-off final staged at the Estadio Multiusos Pavilion José Alvalade … Continue reading Aruna Quadri wins 18th League title

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Reigning Nigeria 100m (10.79 seconds) and 200m (22.04 seconds) record holder, Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor, raced to a legal time and Season’s Best (SB) of 10.90s to finish 2nd in the women’s 100m event at the Doha Diamond League. Olympian, Elaine Thompson followed closely in 3rd place with 10.93s on the clock. Right at the forefront of the … Continue reading Okagbare Races to 100m Season’s Best at Doha Diamond League

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Let’s look at Nigerians in sports who did well enough in their fields in the month of April. Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua is a an amazing boxer who went from being just another guy on the block to being the boxer every other wants to get in the ring with. Over the years, we have … Continue reading Top 5 Nigerians In Sport (April 2018)

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Having three contenders at the semi-final of the women’s 400m would have made a whole lot of difference for the Nigerian team, with the possibility of all three sprinters qualifying for the final. However, Nigeria’s hopes for a possible 1-2/1-3 win at the final of the women’s 400m Heat was dashed in Day 5’s event … Continue reading 2018 Common Wealth Games: Yinka Ajayi Advances to Semi-Finals In Women’s 400m Event

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Leicester City coach, Claude Puel, has been thrilled by the performance of the young Nigerian forward, Wilfred Ndidi, for Leicester City this season. Claude Puel did not hold back praises to the player for his brisk very effective display of skill on the ball which has been quite instrumental in the club’s campaign for the … Continue reading Nigerians in Sports: Claude Puel Says Ndidi Deserves Leicester Award

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun has expressed his thoughts concerning his undecided future with German Bundesliga side Mainz. The defender has been, without doubt, very effective in his position for the Super Eagles so far and is sure to be in action for Nigeria in the Russia 2018 World Cup competition. Nonetheless, Balogun is quite … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Super Eagles Defender Leon Balogun

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