Archives Tag: Sierra Leone

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Jose Peseiro kicked off his competitive debut with Nigeria on a good note after beating Sierra Leone behind closed doors in Abuja Read more about Sports The Super Eagles of Nigeria commenced their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on a bright note after beating the Lone Stars of Sierra Leone 2-1 at the MoshoodAbiola … Continue reading 2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Beat Leone Stars

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be seeking redemption against the Lone Stars following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Read more about Sports All is set for Nigeria’s first game of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Super Eagles will file out against the … Continue reading 2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles File Out Against Sierra Leone

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria will be aiming to reestablish dominance in African football after failing to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Read more about Sports Head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro, has handed invitations to 27 players ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone and … Continue reading Jose Peseiro Invites 27 Eagles For Sierra Leone Clash

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History

April 19, 2022

  There is a curious group of Lagosians and Nigerians who you may not be able to tell apart these days. Many had their ancestors come to Lagos more than a century and have since naturalized to the culture of the city but you may not be able to tell them apart from the indigenous … Continue reading History Trivia: The Saro

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  After a disappointing 4-4 draw against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone on Friday, November 13 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, the Super Eagles are confident of an away win in Freetown today (November 17) which will guarantee them a ticket to the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroun. Read more … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Confident Of Victory In Freetown

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  All is set for Nigeria’s 2022 AFCON qualifiers match against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. The game which is scheduled to hold today, November 13, by 5 pm (WAT) will see the Super Eagles aim for all three points to set them on course for early … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles Ready To Feast On Leone Stars

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Chief Coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has expressed his desire for the Nigerian national team to win their double-header against fellow West Africans, Sierra Leone, in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier slated to hold on Friday, November 13, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, and in Freetown, Sierra Leone … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr Optimistic Of Two Wins Against Sierra Leone

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Ahead of Nigeria’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier matches against Sierra Leone in Benin, on Friday, November 13, 2020, and on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the camp of the Super Eagles in Benin has been opened by the Nigeria Football Federation for the players who all ply their trade abroad to resume preparations. … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Camp Is Open

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  After sustaining a groin injury during Nantes of France’s 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, October 31, 2020, Nigerian forward, Simon Moses has been replaced by Genk of Belgium lanky striker, Paul Onuachu, in the Super Eagles of Nigeria squad list for November’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) doubleheader against Sierra Leone. … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Onuachu Replaces Simon Moses In Super Eagles Squad For AFCON Qualifiers

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has released his 24-man squad list for Nigeria’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations two-leg qualifier matches against Sierra Leone on November 13 (at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin) and 17, 2020 (in Freetown, Sierra Leone). The German tactician handed FC Lugano of Switzerland’s shot-stopper, Sebastian Osigwe, his first senior … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr Invites 24 Players For Sierra Leone Clash

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Ahead of Nigeria’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Sierra Leone on November 13, 2020, the Nigeria Football Federation has selected Benin, the capital of Edo State, to host the Nigerian national team. It will be recalled that the NFF were considering Benin or Asaba in Delta State for the all-important clash … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Refurbished Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Set To Host Eagles

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throwback thursday

April 19, 2022

James Pinson Labulo Davies was born on August 14, 1828 to James and Charlotte Davies in the village of Bathurst, Sierra Leone. Davies’ parents, James and Charlotte, had their origins in Abeokuta and Ogbomoso respectively. Bathurst, which was also a British colony, became home for these two who were rescued slaves after the Trans-Atlantic slave … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday – James Pinson Labulo Davies: A Pioneer Nigerian of Many Firsts (1)

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Global sportswear giants, Nike, have unveiled the new jersey for the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, on Wednesday, February 05, 2020 in New York, United States. The new jersey has been made public ahead of the Super Eagle’s match-day three home qualifying encounter for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Sierra Leone. … Continue reading Nike Unveils New Nigerian Football Jersey

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, believes that contrary to popular opinion, Nigeria will not have an easy qualifying rounds for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Eagles have been drawn alongside Benin Republic, Lesotho and Sierra Leone in Group L of the AFCON qualifiers, and Rohr is certain that the team have their … Continue reading Nigeria Will Have Tough Qualifiers, Says Rohr

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