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April 19, 2022

  Collins has expressed confidence in the team’s ability to see off long-time rivals, Ghana. Super Eagles of Nigeria left-back, Jamilu Collins, has expressed sadness over Nigeria’s elimination in the second round of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon but has assured Nigerians of the team’s resolve to make things right when Nigeria … Continue reading Qatar 2022: Jamilu Collins Confident About Eagles Chances Against Ghana

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April 19, 2022

Legendary Nigerian table tennis star Aruna Quadri made history over the weekend after being ranked 11th in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings. Aruna is the first African to attain this height in the history of world table tennis, beating his November 2021 record when he moved from 17th spot to 13th spot. Read … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Aruna Quadri Sets African Table Tennis Record

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April 19, 2022

  The African football heavyweights are set to face off in the final phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ex-Nigerian international Tijani Babangida has warned the Super Eagles to be careful about their approach towards the Ghanaian national team in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoff billed for March 2022. Read … Continue reading Qatar 2022: Tijani Warns Eagles To Be Wary Of Ghana

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April 19, 2022

  Musa and his Super Eagles teammates were knocked out of the 2021 AFCON on Sunday, January 23. Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Ahmed Musa, has assured Nigerians that the national team will do better after suffering a second round of 16 defeat in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more about … Continue reading Eagles Will Do Better – Ahmed Musa

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April 19, 2022

  The Almeria striker has expressed his desire to feature at more AFCON tournaments for the Super Eagles. Super Eagles of Nigeria and Almeria of Spain forward Sadiq Umar has expressed his delight at featuring in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations despite the early elimination of the Nigerian national team from the continental showpiece. … Continue reading Umar Sadiq Hails 2021 AFCON Experience

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April 19, 2022

  Nigeria is the only team at the tournament to win all three group games. The Super Eagles of Nigeria wrapped up the group stage of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in grand style after beating Guinea Bissau  2-0 at the Stade Roumde Adjia, Garoua on Wednesday night, January 19, 2022. Goals from Almeria … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Eagles Beat Djurtus Of Guinea Bissau To Maintain Perfect Run

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April 19, 2022

  Awaziem was pivotal during qualifiers for the tournament. Super Eagles of Nigeria and Alanyaspor of Turkey defender Chidozie Awaziem has returned to training ahead of Nigeria’s last group game at the ongoing 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Read more about Sports Awaziem missed out on the first two games against Egypt and … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Awaziem Returns As Eagles File Out Against The Djurtus

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April 19, 2022

  The Super Eagles of Nigeria continued their brilliant run in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon by beating Sudan 3-1 in their second group game on Saturday, January 15, 2022, to qualify for the knockout round of the continental showpiece. Goals from Samuel Chukwueze, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Simon Moses was all the … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Super Eagles Continue Fine Run

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April 19, 2022

  Nigeria qualified for the second round of the tournament with a game to spare. The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked their ticket into the knockout round of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after beating the Falcons of Sudan 3-1 in their second group game held at the Stade Roumde Adjia, Garoua. … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Eagles Clinch Knockout Ticket After Beating Sudan

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April 19, 2022

  Maduka Okoye is on his first competitive outing with the Super Eagles. Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant captain, William Troost-Ekong, has hailed the impact of his international teammate Maduka Okoye on the Nigerian national team. Read more about Sports Okoye who is the first choice goalkeeper of the three-time African champions was impressive on … Continue reading Ekong Hails Maduka Okoye’s Impact In The Super Eagles

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian football legends like Daniel Amokachi, Sunday Oliseh, late Stephen Keshi, and more, all plied their trade in Belgium during their playing careers. Super Eagles of Nigeria and Genk of Belgium striker Paul Onuachu has made history as the first Nigerian footballer to win the Belgian Golden Shoe award. Onuachu won the 2021 Golden … Continue reading Paul Onuachu Is First Nigerian Footballer To Win Belgian Golden Shoe Award

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April 19, 2022

  The three-time African champions commenced their quest for a fourth African title on an impressive note under the watch of Augustine Eguavoen. Nigeria kicked off the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations on a brilliant note after the Super Eagles beat the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their opening group game on Tuesday, January 11, … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Eagles Beat Pharaohs In Opening Game

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April 19, 2022

  The West Africans are charged to bring home a fourth AFCON title The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to confront the Pharaohs of Egypt today, Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Nigeria’s encounter with the North Africans is the opening match for Group D, and one … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Eagles Set For Egypt Clash

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April 19, 2022

  Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) newcomers Remo Stars continued their impressive run in the 2021/22 season after beating Plateau United 1-0 in Ikenne on Sunday, January 9, 2022, to move two points clear of second-placed Rivers United on the league log. Read more about Sports A brilliant header from Adedayo Olamilekan in the 56th … Continue reading NPFL Review: Remo Maintain Perfect Run As Enyimba Returns To Winning Ways

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April 19, 2022

  Okoye is on his first international competition outing with the Super Eagles. Nigerian national team goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has expressed optimism towards the chances of the Super Eagles winning the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Read more about Sports The Sparta Rotterdam of Holland shot-stopper made this disclosure during an interview with … Continue reading 2022: Super Eagles Focused On Winning Trophy – Maduka Okoye

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