Archives Tag: Sports
Weekend Sports RoundUp: Eagles In A Stalemate With Black Stars
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria played out a 0-0 draw against the Black Stars of Ghana in the first leg of their Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers played at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, on Friday, March 25, 2022. Read more about Sports Despite the large presence of Ghanaian fans at the 40,000 … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Eagles In A Stalemate With Black Stars
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Chess In Slums Initiative Brings Manchester United Legend, Patrice Evra, To Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Evra visited Nigeria for the first time to support kids in the slums Ex-Manchester United of England star, Patrice Evra, visited Nigeria for the Chess in Slums initiative founded by Tunde Onakoya. The UEFA Champions League winner visited the popular Oshodi under bridge on Saturday, March 26, 2022, and was all smiles when he … Continue reading Chess In Slums Initiative Brings Manchester United Legend, Patrice Evra, To Nigeria
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Qatar 2022: Eagles Are Ready For Ghana Clash – Eguavoen
April 19, 2022
The 1994 AFCON winner is impressed with the quality of his squad Interim head coach of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen, has expressed the team’s readiness to fly over the Black Stars of Ghana in the two-legged 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers scheduled to hold in Ghana on March 25 and in Nigeria on … Continue reading Qatar 2022: Eagles Are Ready For Ghana Clash – Eguavoen
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Qatar 2022: Musa Optimistic Ahead Black Stars Clash
April 19, 2022
Musa believes Eagles can overcome the Black Stars in both encounters Captain of the Nigerian national football team, Ahmed Musa, has assured Nigerians of the team’s readiness to defeat the Black Stars of Ghana in the two-legged 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoff. Read more about Sports Nigeria will travel to Ghana for the … Continue reading Qatar 2022: Musa Optimistic Ahead Black Stars Clash
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Weekend Sports RoundUp: Ese Brume Breaks Nigerian 14-Year Indoor Championships Jinx
April 19, 2022
Long Jump specialist Ese Brume, put Nigeria on the podium of the World Indoor Championship again in 14 years after winning Silver. Brume leapt an outstanding Personal Best of 6.58m to win Nigeria’s only medal at the global showpiece. The last time a Nigerian athlete won a medal in the competition was in 2008 … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Ese Brume Breaks Nigerian 14-Year Indoor Championships Jinx
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Sparta Coach, Fraser, Hails Maduka Okoye As One Of Europe’s Top Talents
April 19, 2022
Okoye has been in superlative form for Sparta despite sealing an English Premier League move. Maduka Okoye has been hailed by the head coach of Sparta Rotterdam, Henk Fraser, as one of the best young goalkeeping talents in Europe at the moment. The Super Eagles of Nigeria shot-stopper was impressive last weekend for the De … Continue reading Sparta Coach, Fraser, Hails Maduka Okoye As One Of Europe’s Top Talents
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Weekend Sports Roundup: Falconets Beat Senegal
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national U-20 women’s football team, the Super Falconets, are one step away from qualifying for the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica after an impressive 3-1 away win against Senegal in the first leg of the final round of qualifiers on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Flourish Sabastine’s hat-trick was all the … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Falconets Beat Senegal
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Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Extends Barca Contract
April 19, 2022
Oshoala has been in superlative form for the European champions. Super Falcons of Nigeria captain, Asisat Oshoala, has renewed her contract with Spanish football heavyweights, FC Barcelona Femini. Oshoala who is currently nursing an injury shared pictures of her contract renewal signing on her social media platforms on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Her new deal … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Extends Barca Contract
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Ekong Returns To Full Training After Injury
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles defender was sidelined with a minor groin injury. Read more about Sports Super Eagles of Nigeria central back, William Troost-Ekong, fully resumed training on Wednesday, March 9, after a minor groin problem which raised fears that he could miss the all-important two-legged 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Black Stars of … Continue reading Ekong Returns To Full Training After Injury
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Qatar 2022: Eguavoen Express Optimism In Eagles Squad Ahead Ghana Clash
April 19, 2022
The West African neighbours are set to square off in the final round of qualifiers. Head coach of the Nigerian national team, Augustine Eguavoen, has disclosed that the three-time African champions plan to beat the Black Stars of Ghana in both legs of their Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier scheduled to hold on March … Continue reading Qatar 2022: Eguavoen Express Optimism In Eagles Squad Ahead Ghana Clash
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Falconets Arrive Dakar For World Cup Qualifiers
April 19, 2022
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2022 will be held in Costa Rica from August 10 to August 28, 2022. Read more about Sports Nigerian national women’s U-20 side, the Super Falconets, have arrived in Dakar, Senegal for the first leg of their final round of 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The Chris … Continue reading Falconets Arrive Dakar For World Cup Qualifiers
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Kinetic Foundation Boss Hails Aribo As Great Example For Upcoming Footballers
April 19, 2022
Aribo rose through the Kinetic Foundation to become a professional football star. Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Joe Aribo, has been hailed by the owner of the Kinetic Foundation, Harry Hudson, as a great example for upcoming footballers to follow. Hudson, in an interview with Football Scotland, disclosed that when the Nigerian star joined the … Continue reading Kinetic Foundation Boss Hails Aribo As Great Example For Upcoming Footballers
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Weekend Sports RoundUp: Flamingoes Fly Over Congo
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national women’s U-17 team, the Flamingoes, recorded an impressive 3-0 victory over DR Congo on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Kinshasa. Strikes from Blessing Emmanuel, Oluwatunmininu Adeshina and Opeyemi Ajakaye was all the Nigerian teenagers needed to see off the Central Africans in the second round of qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Flamingoes Fly Over Congo
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Qatar 2022: Eguavoen Releases Provisional 25-Man Squad For Ghana Clash
April 19, 2022
The list is expected to be trimmed to 24 players. Interim head coach of the Nigerian national football team, Augustine Eguavoen, has handed an invitation to 25 players ahead of Nigeria’s two-legged Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers clash against the Black Stars of Ghana scheduled to hold on March 25 and 29, 2022. Read more … Continue reading Qatar 2022: Eguavoen Releases Provisional 25-Man Squad For Ghana Clash
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Chess In Slums Africa Organises Event With Canadian High Commissioner And Eight Others In Attendance
April 19, 2022
The efforts of Tunde Onakoya, Chess in Slums Africa, a Lagos-based Non-Profit organisation, in making the world see that greatness can be found in the most unlikely places is both extraordinary and inspiring. The NGO’s founder Tunde Onakoya, who shared a similar childhood story just like the boys whom he coaches, is transforming the lives of … Continue reading Chess In Slums Africa Organises Event With Canadian High Commissioner And Eight Others In Attendance
