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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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April 19, 2022

  The Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in an official letter to the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, stated that fans were barred from entering the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin when the Super Eagles of Nigeria takes on the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in a 2022 Africa Cup of … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Sports Ministry Bars Fans From Watching Eagles At The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian striker, Cyril Dessers has vowed to work hard in other to get a recall to the Super Eagles after he was overlooked by Gernot Rohr for Nigeria’s 2021 AFCON qualifier matches against Sierra Leone on November 13, and 17, 2020. A disappointed Dessers revealed that he felt bad after missing out on the … Continue reading Cyril Dessers Vows To Earn Super Eagles Recall

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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Nantes of France’s 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, October 31, 2020, Nigerian forward, Simon Moses has been replaced by Genk of Belgium lanky striker, Paul Onuachu, in the Super Eagles of Nigeria squad list for November’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) doubleheader against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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April 19, 2022

  President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, during a visit to the headquarters of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) in Abuja, expressed the federation’s commitment towards improving the standard of women’s football in Nigeria and assured the nation that efforts are being put in to ensure that the Nigeria women’s … Continue reading Pinnick Expresses Commitment Towards Improving Women’s Football In Nigeria

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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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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian football ruling body, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, appointed new media officers for the country’s male and female national teams. The Group Manager, Programmes and Content in Brila Media Group, Mr Babafemi Raji, aka (Topmost Striker) was appointed the new media officer for the Super Eagles. Raji who … Continue reading Eagles And Falcons Get New Media Officers

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April 19, 2022

  The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has selected Kenyan referee and doctor, Peter Kamaku, as the centre referee for the 2022 AFCON qualifier match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Sierra Leone. The game which is scheduled to hold on November 13, 2020, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, will see Doctor Peter … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Get Kenyan Match Official

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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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April 19, 2022

  “Soro soke” is a Yoruba phrase that lends itself to emphasis more than anything, in my own opinion. It literally translates to “speak up” in English. But have heard it in practical conversational use over the years, one can’t help the feeling that it means way much more. I cannot honestly dissect it without … Continue reading How Football Inspired An Awakening In Nigeria’s Young population

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian international, Kelechi Iheanacho, opened his goal-scoring account in the Europa League for Leicester City in Thursday’s (October 22, 2020) matchday one clash against Zorya. Iheanacho who led the Foxes attack ensured his team got off to a flying start in the competition with a 3-0 victory. The Nigerian set up James Maddison for … Continue reading Iheanacho Scores For Leicester City, Grabs Double Assist In Europa League Clash

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April 19, 2022

  Following the killings of innocent Nigerian protesters at the Lekki toll gate, Lagos State, on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, sportsmen and women all over the world have continued to lend their voices to the plight of the Nigerian peaceful protesters who had nothing but placards to demonstrate against police brutality in … Continue reading #EndSARS: Athletes React To Lekki Massacre

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo, called out the Nigerian government on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, describing the government as ‘’killers’’ following the massacre at the Lekki toll gate, Lagos State. Ighalo who was an unused substitute in Manchester United’s matchday one 2-1 win over Paris Saint Germain in the UEFA Champions League … Continue reading Lekki Massacre: Ighalo Calls Out Nigerian Government

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April 19, 2022

  Despite not giving Odion Ighalo the nod to start in most games, Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, has insisted that the Nigerian striker is a vital part of his squad. Ighalo who has only featured thrice for Solksjaer’s men across all competitions this season was listed in the 21-man squad for today’s (October … Continue reading Solksjaer Hails Ighalo As Important Squad Member

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April 19, 2022

  As part of moves to ensure that Nigeria has an excellent outing in the 2021 Olympic Games in Japan, the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Musa Kida, has revealed that he is considering holding discussions with high profile National Basketball Association (NBA) star, Bam Adebayo, on the possibility of switching allegiance from … Continue reading Musa Kida Moves Towards Convincing Adebayo To Feature For Nigeria

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