Archives Tag: Sports
Weekend Sports RoundUp: Amusan Sets New African Record
April 19, 2022
Nigerian sprinter Tobilola Amusan has set a new African record in the women’s 100m event. Amusan broke the previous African record which she set by running a new 12.41 seconds in the 100m women’s hurdle event at the Diamond League meet in Paris, France on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Read more about Sports Amusan’s victory … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Amusan Sets New African Record
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WAFU B U-17: Ugbade Hails Golden Eaglets, Targets AFCON Ticket
April 19, 2022
Nigeria have won their first two games in the tournament. Head Coach of the Nigerian national Under-17 male football team Nduka Ugbade, has hailed his boys for their performances at the ongoing WAFU B U-17 tournament in Ghana. Read more about Sports Ugbade who captained the first Nigerian side to win the FIFA U-17 World … Continue reading WAFU B U-17: Ugbade Hails Golden Eaglets, Targets AFCON Ticket
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Peseiro Hails Super Eagles For Massive Sao Tome And Principe Win
April 19, 2022
The Portuguese tactician is impressed with the level of the display shown by his players. Read more about Sports Head coach of the Nigerian national team Jose Peseiro hailed his players over their excellent display that saw them beat Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Monday, June … Continue reading Peseiro Hails Super Eagles For Massive Sao Tome And Principe Win
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Super Eagles Go Top Of Group A After Sao Tome And Principe
April 19, 2022
Peseiro and his charges had less time for compassion against the Central African side. Read more about Sports The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved top of Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a 10-0 win against Sao Tome and Principe in their second group game at the StadeAdrar, Agadir, Morocco … Continue reading Super Eagles Go Top Of Group A After Sao Tome And Principe
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Weekend Sports RoundUp: Team Nigeria Claims Third Place
April 19, 2022
Team Nigeria finished the 22nd edition of the African Senior Athletic Championship in Mauritius on a good note after placing third on the medals table. A total of 11 medals (five Gold, three Silver, and three Bronze) put Nigeria behind second-placed South Africa and first-placed Kenya. Read more about Sports Nigeria’s national Under-17 team, the … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Team Nigeria Claims Third Place
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Mikel Obi Launches Back2Base Initiative
April 19, 2022
Mikel retired from the Nigerian national team after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Read more about Sports In a bid to give back to the society, former Super Eagles of Nigeria captain Mikel Obi has launched the Back2Base initiative. The program aims to encourage young Nigerian athletes to pursue careers in football, … Continue reading Mikel Obi Launches Back2Base Initiative
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2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Beat Leone Stars
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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2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles File Out Against Sierra Leone
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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Weekend Sports RoundUp: Flamingoes Through To U-17 Women’s World Cup
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national women’s U-17 football team, the Flamingoes, qualified for the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup slated to hold in India from October 11-30, 2022. The Flamingoes were held to a goalless draw by Ethiopia at the MKO Abiola Stadium on Saturday, June 4, 2022, to qualify 1-0 on aggregate. Nigeria recorded a total … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Flamingoes Through To U-17 Women’s World Cup
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Jose Peseiro Invites 27 Eagles For Sierra Leone Clash
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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Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins Goalkeeping Revelation Award In France
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian goalkeeper has been outstanding between the sticks for club and country. Read more about Sports Nigerian women’s senior national team goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been named the winner of the Bruno Martini Award for Goalkeeping Revelation of the Season in French women’s football. The Super Falcons of Nigeria shot-stopper beat the likes of … Continue reading Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins Goalkeeping Revelation Award In France
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Super Eagles Bow To Ecuador
April 19, 2022
The three-time African champions lost the tie despite dominating possession. The Super Eagles suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Ecuador in an international friendly game played in the early hours of Friday, June 3, 2022 (WAT). Read more about Sports Villarreal of Spain defender PervisEstupinan headed home the lone goal of the … Continue reading Super Eagles Bow To Ecuador
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Nigerians In Sports: Bassey And Dessers Make Europa And Conference League Team Of The Season
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria duo of Calvin Bassey and CyrielDessers ended the 2021/22 football season on a high after making the Europa League and Europa Conference League Team of the Season. Read more about Sports Calvin Bassey Calvin Bassey, 22, and his Glasgow Rangers of Scotland side lost the Europa League title after suffering … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Bassey And Dessers Make Europa And Conference League Team Of The Season
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CHAN 2023 Qualifiers: Eagles Set To Face Ghana Or Benin Republic
April 19, 2022
Nigeria missed out on the last edition of the continental competition. Read more about Sports Nigeria’s home-based senior men’s national team known as the Super Eagles B will confront either the Ghanaian or Benin Republic home-based national team in the last round of qualifiers for the 2023 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria. Benin Republic … Continue reading CHAN 2023 Qualifiers: Eagles Set To Face Ghana Or Benin Republic
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Ekong Confident Super Eagles Will Fly Again
April 19, 2022
The Watford FC of England man is eager for the commencement of 2023 AFCON qualifiers. Read more about Sports Super Eagles of Nigeria vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed optimism towards the chances of the Super Eagles flying again after the team failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar following a play-off … Continue reading Ekong Confident Super Eagles Will Fly Again
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