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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The former Watford FC star is yet to hit the camp of the three-time African champions Interim coach of the Nigerian national team, Augustine Eguavoen, is set to replace Al Shabab of Saudi Arabia striker Odion Ighalo with Feyenoord of Holland star Cyriel Dessers in the Super Eagles squad if the Saudi outfits fail … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Eguavoen Set To Replace Ighalo With Dessers

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The interim coach of the three-time African champions regrets not having his star striker available for the continental showpiece but insists his health comes first. Read more about Sports Ahead of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, interim coach of the Nigerian national team Augustine Eguavoen has weighed in on the controversy … Continue reading Eguavoen Reveals That Osimhen Pulled Out Of AFCON Due To Fitness Level

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The Nigerian football space saw some controversy over the weekend as the Super Eagles continue preparations ahead of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Watford FC of England refused to release Emmanuel Dennis for the AFCON, while COVID-19 meant Victor Osimhen was ruled out of the tournament despite expressing willingness to play. … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Victor Osimhen Ruled Out

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Peseiro takes over from Gernot Rohr who was sacked in early December. The leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro to become the new national team handler. The Nigerian football ruling body sacked Gernot Rohr on December 12, 2021, and named ex-international Augustine Eguavoen as the interim coach … Continue reading Jose Peseiro Named New Super Eagles Coach

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Nigeria Year In Review

April 19, 2022

2021 started with much uncertainty, with Nigerians having much hope for a better year on the back of a very challenging 2020 that was bedevilled by the COVID-19 pandemic. For so many who have been adapting to the new normal, 2021 was supposed to usher in a fresh start and new opportunities. Every year has … Continue reading Top Highlights Of The Year 2021

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  When we talk about the game of chess and chess championship as a whole, Africa or even Nigeria rarely comes to mind. Chess games and chess players are often associated with people termed as “geniuses” that comes mostly from Russia, the United States, China and other places in Scandinavia. Also, one is quick to … Continue reading How An Organisation, Chess In Slums Africa, Is Changing The Narrative For Good

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Remo Stars continued their impressive run in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after beating Heartland FC 3-0 in their second league game on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Andy Okpe’s brace and Samuel Anakwe’s lone strike was all the NPFL newcomers needed to earn all three points on Sunday. Read more about Sports League … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Remo Stars Continues Impressive Run

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Nigerian women have always lived up to expectations in the world of sports. 2021 was not a different year for Nigerian female athletes as they gave their best, as usual, in the competition front. Connect Nigeria presents some of the country’s finest female athletes who made a name for themselves in 2021. Read more … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Sportswomen Of 2021

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The interim coach of the Super Eagles handed an invitation to a few new faces ahead of the continental showpiece. Read more about Sports Interim coach of the Nigerian national team Augustine Eguavoen has released a list of 28 players set to represent Nigeria at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations slated to hold … Continue reading AFCON 2022: Eguaveon Releases 28-Man Squad

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SPORTS Top 10

April 19, 2022

  In 2021, Nigerian athletes on the global and domestic front turned out really impressive for brands they represent and their fatherland. From football to basketball and athletics, these sportsmen made 2021 a fun-filled and interesting one for sports enthusiasts. We bring you, in no particular order, the Top 10 Nigerian sportsmen of 2021. Read … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Sportsmen Of 2021

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Ex-Nigerian international Peter Rufai has expressed confidence in the ability of Super Eagles interim coach Austine Eguaveon to lead the team to a fourth African title in Cameroon. Read more about Sports Eguavoen was named as head of the Nigerian technical crew after Gernot Rohr was sacked on December 12. Despite the short time … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: Peter Rufai Confident Eguavoen Can Win Titles With Eagles

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Interim head coach of the Nigerian national team Austin Eguavoen has vowed to inject discipline into the Super Eagles ahead of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The former Super Eagles defender made the disclosure during an interview with Brila FM. Read more about Sports Eguavoen lamented: “I hate to say it … Continue reading Eguavoen Vows To Inject Discipline Into Super Eagles

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season kicked off on Friday, December 18, 2021, with MFM playing host to Remo Stars at the Onikan Arena in Lagos. The away side emerged top of the encounter with a 2-0 win over the Oluykoya Boys. Strikes from Qudus Akanni and Andy Okpe was all the … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: NPFL Is Back

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The interim coach of the Nigerian national team Augustine Eguavoen has stated that the Super Eagles has what it takes to become African champions for the fourth time in Cameroon where the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations is slated to hold from January 9 to February 6, 2022. Read more about Sports Eguavoen who … Continue reading Eguavoen Says Eagles Can Win 2022 AFCON

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SPORTS Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has severed ties with Gernot Rohr as the head coach of the Nigerian national team. Read more about Sports An official statement on the website of the NFF on Sunday, December 12, 2021, confirmed the sack of the German tactician with less than 30 days to the commencement of the … Continue reading NFF Fires Gernot Rohr, Appoints Austine Eguavoen

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