Archives Tag: Sports
Gaming: E-Sports Teams In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
For something that has a huge chunk of the world’s attention especially in the era of a pandemic, the gaming scene is at best, pretty muted in Nigeria. The reasons for this are not far-fetched to be fair. Many people still think gaming is something children do and expect that as adults, we should … Continue reading Gaming: E-Sports Teams In Nigeria
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CAF Confederations Cup: Rivers United Wallop Bloemfontein Celtic
April 19, 2022
Nigeria Professional Football League table toppers, Rivers United, on Saturday, January 23, 2021, advanced into the next round of the CAF Confederations Cup after beating South African side, Bloemfontein Celtic 3-0 in their second-leg tie in Porto Novo, Benin Republic. Read more about Sports The match which was originally scheduled to hold in Port … Continue reading CAF Confederations Cup: Rivers United Wallop Bloemfontein Celtic
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What You Need To Know About Late Joe Erico
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian football world was shocked on Thursday, January 21, 2021, after the news of the demise of former Nigerian goalkeeper, Joe Erico, was made public. Nicknamed “Jogo Bonito”, information from his family revealed that he complained of stomach ache before giving up the ghost at the age of 72 in Lagos State. Tomiwa … Continue reading What You Need To Know About Late Joe Erico
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Onuachu Hits 20th League Goal
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Paul Onuachu, continued his brilliant run of form for his Belgian club, KRC Genk, on the night of Thursday, January 21, 2021, after scoring his 20th league goal in 21 matches against Gent in the Belgian First Division A. Read more about Sports After failing to find the back … Continue reading Onuachu Hits 20th League Goal
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Nigerians In Sports: Ndidi Excited With First Goal For Leicester Since 2019
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Leicester City of England star, Wilfred Ndidi has expressed his delight at having to score in his club’s 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the English Premier League on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Ndidi, however, has opined that the Foxes have a lot to improve on despite an impressive win … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ndidi Excited With First Goal For Leicester Since 2019
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WAFU U-17 Final: Eaglets Fall To Baby Elephants
April 19, 2022
After an impressive semi-final display against the Young Stallions of Burkina Faso, the Nigerian national Under-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, could not keep up the pace as the fell 3-2 to the Baby Elephants of Ivory Coast on Monday, January 18, 2020, in Lome, Togo. Going into the finals, both teams already qualified for … Continue reading WAFU U-17 Final: Eaglets Fall To Baby Elephants
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Weekend Sports Roundup
April 19, 2022
Over the past week, Nigerian sports witnessed some interesting and record-breaking moments on the domestic and global fronts. We bring you a recap. Read more about Sports In football, the Nigerian national Under-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, put smiles on the faces of Nigerians after beating the Young Stallions of Burkina Faso 1-0 in … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup
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Ruth Usoro Sets Triple Jump National Record
April 19, 2022
Nigerian jumper, Ruth Usoro, made history after setting a new National Record in Triple Jump in the Texas Tech Corky Classic. In her first attempt of the year, She hit a remarkable 14.28m distance in the triple jump. Her achievement beat the previous 10-year record of 13.76m set by Nkeiruka Domike. Read more about … Continue reading Ruth Usoro Sets Triple Jump National Record
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WAFU U-17: Eaglets Beat Burkina Faso To Qualify For Final
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national Under-17 football team, the Golden Eaglets, have qualified for the final of the ongoing 2021 U17 WAFU Cup in Togo after beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the semi-finals on Friday, January 15, 2021. An Emmanuel Papo strike was all the Eaglets needed to seal victory over the Young Stallions. Read more about … Continue reading WAFU U-17: Eaglets Beat Burkina Faso To Qualify For Final
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Emmanuel Emenike Builds Standard Hospital In Imo State
April 19, 2022
In a bid to give back to the society, Nigerian footballer, Emmanuel Emenike, who hails from Umuaka Njaba in Imo state has built a standard hospital. Emenike who quit international football in 2015 built a two-storey hospital structure along the highway to ensure that quality healthcare is easily accessible to every native of the … Continue reading Emmanuel Emenike Builds Standard Hospital In Imo State
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Odion Ighalo Hints At MLS Move
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria star, Odion Ighalo, has hinted about a possible move to the Major League Soccer (American league) when his loan stint at English giants, Manchester United expires. Ighalo who joined the English Premier League table-toppers last winter from Shanghai Shenhua of China on a six months loan deal had his … Continue reading Odion Ighalo Hints At MLS Move
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Nigerians In Sports: Alex Iwobi Scores First EPL Goal In 15 Months
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi, scored his first league goal in 15 months for his English Premier League club, Everton FC, on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Molineux Stadium against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more about Sports Iwobi who has been a prominent feature for the Carlo Ancelotti led side, grabbed his … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Alex Iwobi Scores First EPL Goal In 15 Months
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CAFCC: Rivers United Vs Bloemfontein Celtics Rescheduled By CAF
April 19, 2022
Following the postponement of the CAF Confederations Cup last 32 second-leg tie between Rivers United and Bloemfontein of South Africa due to strict COVID-19 protocols which meant the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) could not obtain a waiver for the South African side, African football ruling body, CAF, has rescheduled the game to the weekend … Continue reading CAFCC: Rivers United Vs Bloemfontein Celtics Rescheduled By CAF
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Weekend Sports Roundup
April 19, 2022
Nigerian sportsmen and women at home, on the continent, and outside suffered both wins and losses, last week. Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) giants, Enyimba FC crashed out of the CAF Champions League despite a 2-1 home win against Al-Merrikh of Sudan on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Aba. The Sudanese advanced into the … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup
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Onuachu Can Break My 30-Goal Record: Wesley Sonck
April 19, 2022
Nigerian striker, Paul Onuachu, has been encouraged to break the 30-goal record in the Belgian league by the record holder, Wesley Snock who featured for Ajax and Genk during his playing years. Onuachu is currently one of the highest goal scorers in Europe’s top 15 leagues. Read more about Sports He is ahead of … Continue reading Onuachu Can Break My 30-Goal Record: Wesley Sonck
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