The Super Eagles of Nigeria have boosted its credibility as one of the favourites to lift this year’s African Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over host nation Ivory Coast. Defender William Troost-Ekong gave the Nigerian team a 1-0 lead from the penalty spot in the 55th minute after striker Victor Osimhen was bundled by Ivorian defenders in the …
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The Nigeria national football team, Super Eagles, departed Lagos on Wednesday to take part in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cote d’Ivoire. Members of the team were dressed in native attires, putting on a white kaftan with green caps, showcasing Nigeria’s national colours.
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged members of the Super Eagles to strive and win the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, as a succour to Nigerians from various economic challenges. Sanwo-Olu, gave the charge while hosting the team to a special dinner at Lagos House, Marina, late Tuesday evening, before their final departure to Cote-de-Ivoire for the AFCON Competition, …
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The Super Eagles on Sunday defeated a local Dubai team 12-0 in a friendly at their Abu Dhabi training facility. The game was played behind closed doors. At halftime, Jose Peseiro’s side led 6-0 as Super Eagles demonstrated a hunger for goals. The Eagles who showcased their dominance throughout the match, displaying exceptional teamwork and skill led 6-0 at halftime. Ademola Lookman scored …
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Record FA Cup winners, Arsenal, will host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, as they go head to head in the 3rd Round of the tournament. The match will air live on GOtv. This game will be the 14th FA Cup clash between the two teams, and the first since their last clash in the tournament in 2014, when the Gunners …
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Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has agreed to leave Serie A champions, Napoli, for a move to Chelsea in the summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to TEAMtalk, the 25-year-old, who has a release clause of around £112m, will not be moving this month but is willing to sign a pre-agreement in January before making the switch to Chelsea official at …
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The much-anticipated bout between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou is officially confirmed, set to unfold in Saudi Arabia later this year. A press conference scheduled for January 15 in London will unveil the exact date of this 10-round battle, as announced by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, part of Riyadh Season. Originally, Joshua was set to face Deontay Wilder after his …
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Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, on Tuesday hosted an exhibition match between the Flourish Queens Football Club and Asisat Academy Football Club. The match, sponsored by the Asisat Oshoala Foundation, held at the Mini-Campus Stadium in Lagos Island.
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National welterweight title holder, Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu, will now face off with Alidu Sulemana of Ghana, for the West African Boxing Union (WABU) super welterweight title at GOtv Boxing Night 30. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Flykite Productions, the organisers of the premier boxing event. Olowu was billed to fight Ghanaian boxer, Michael Ansah, …
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Some of the most anticipated sporting events happen in December. From the intriguing lineup of games in the Premier League to the competitive NBA clashes and the heated rivalry between pugilists at the GOtv Boxing Night, iconic moments are bound to emerge. Gear up to enjoy all of these moments and more with friends and family this festive season. Here …
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