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April 19, 2022

  Ex-Nigerian international Nduka Ugbade has expressed confidence in the ability of the Super Eagles to win the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to hold from January 9- February 6, 2022 in Cameroun. Read more about Sports In an interview with Brila FM, the captain of the 1985 FIFA U-16 World Cup-winning Nigerian … Continue reading AFCON 2022: Ugbade Confident About Eagles’ Chances With Adequate Preparation

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April 19, 2022

  Nigeria Professional Football League giants Enyimba moved a step closer towards making the next round of the CAF Confederations Cup after beating Al Ittihad of Libya 2-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Read more about Sports Following the postponement of the first-leg which was supposed to hold in … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Emmanuel Dennis Wins Watford Player Of The Month

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian women’s national team defender Onome Ebi has said the 9-time African champions have been condemned to beat the Ivoirian women’s national team to qualify for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco and FIFA Women’s World Cup. Read more about Sports The Super Falcons just concluded a nine-day camping exercise in … Continue reading Morocco 2022: Falcons Must Beat Ivoirians- Onome Ebi

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April 19, 2022

  Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Emmanuel Dennis continued with his superb form for Watford on Sunday, November 28, 2021. The Nigerian scored in the Hornets’ 4-2 loss to Leicester City but made history as just the sixth player to score five and assist five in 12 games or less in the English Premier League … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Emmanuel Dennis

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian national team coach Gernot Rohr has said the Super Eagles will be ready for their first game against Egypt at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Read more about Sports Nigeria is pitched in Group D alongside Egypt, Guinea Bissau, and Sudan, and Gernot Rohr is confident that early camping for … Continue reading Rohr Confident Eagles Will Be Ready For Egypt’s Clash

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April 19, 2022

  Ex-Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has advised the Nigeria Football Federation against sacking the head coach of the Super Eagles Gernot Rohr. The German tactician has come under heavy criticism owing to a series of a poor display by the team despite getting the required results. Read more about Sports Nigeria narrowly qualified for the … Continue reading Ikpeba Cautions Against Rohr’s Sack

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April 19, 2022

  The chances of the Super Eagles clinching the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroun suffered a big blow after SSC Napoli of Italy striker Victor Osimhen was ruled out of the continental showpiece through an injury sustained while playing in the 3-2 defeat to Inter Milan in the Serie A on Sunday, November … Continue reading Super Eagles AFCON Hopes Suffer Huge Blow As Osimhen Is Ruled Out For Three Months

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April 19, 2022

  Italian Serie A club SSC Napoli has confirmed that their Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has fractured his orbit and cheekbone in the club’s 3-2 loss to Inter Milan in the league on Sunday, November 21, 2021. The Super Eagles forward clashed heads with Inter defender Milan Škriniar and had to be substituted just ten … Continue reading Osimhen’s Injury Could Be A Big Blow To Nigeria’s AFCON Plans

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian striker Stephen Odey has secured a permanent move to Danish Superliga club Randers. Odey’s attachment to the Danish side was made public through a press statement released on the official website of the club. Read more about Sports The former Nigeria Professional Football League star joined the Danish outfits from Belgian league side … Continue reading Stephen Odey Secures Permanent Move To Danish Club

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian defender Kevin Akpoguma has been named in the German Bundesliga Team of the Week for week 12 of the 2021/22 season. The Super Eagles defender made the team list compiled and published on Twitter by whoscored.com, a football and statistics website. Read more about Sports Akpoguma made the list following an impressive display … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Akpoguma Named In Bundesliga Team Of The Week

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian footballer Emmanuel Dennis made the headlines over the weekend after commanding a man-of-the-match display against Manchester United in the English Premier League on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Read more about Sports Watford beat United 4-1 and the former Club Brugge forward was involved in three of his side’s four goals as the Claudio … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Emmanuel Dennis Named Man-Of-The-Match In Watford’s Win

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian senior men’s football team, the Super Eagles, maintained their 36th position in the FIFA/Coca-Cola world football ranking released on Friday, November 19, 2021. Read more about Sports A 2-0 win over Liberia in Morocco and a 1-1 draw against Cape Verde at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, during the last group game of … Continue reading Nigeria Maintain 36th Spot In FIFA Rankings

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April 19, 2022

  The Super Falcons will commence a nine-day camping exercise in Abuja as plans to ensure Nigeria’s qualification for the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations in Morocco intensify. Read more about Sports Nigeria beat Ghana with an aggregate 2-1 scoreline in a two-legged encounter to qualify for the final phase of qualifiers. Nigeria is … Continue reading 30 Players Set For Falcons Training Camp

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April 19, 2022

  Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Emmanuel Dennis commanded a man-of-the-match performance for Watford in their 4-1 win against Manchester United in the English Premier League on Saturday, November 20. Read more about Sports Dennis, 24, joined the Vicarage Road outfit in the summer transfer window and has been praised for his decent showings for … Continue reading Emmanuel Dennis Delighted With Man-Of-The-Match Performance Against Man United

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April 19, 2022

  Retired English footballer John Terry has hailed ex-Nigerian stars Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha as some of the most skilful players to have featured in the English Premier League. Read more about Sports John Terry was in Nigeria for a Budweiser novelty match and took time out during an interview with Punch Sports Extra … Continue reading John Terry Hails Kanu And Okocha’s Impact In The English Premier League

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