The Confederation of African Football has picked Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen for a random drug test after his sterling outing against Cameroon in Saturday’s Round of 16 match of the ongoing AFCON 2023. Osimhen was the driving force in the 2-0 win for the Super Eagles with his desperation to win the ball. On one of such instances, Osimhen dispossessed …
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has called for peace in his trouble Plateau State. Musa, who is currently representing the country at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast expressed his concerns on his verified X handle. He said: “💔🙏 A Heartfelt Plea for Peace in Plateau 💔😭 Dear Plateau Family and Nigerians as a whole, Our …
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The General Manager of Nigeria basketball national teams, Musa Adamu, has assured Nigerians of the readiness of reigning African basketball champions, D’Tigress to do well and make Nigerians proud at the FIBA Women’s Olympic qualifiers tournament, billed to hold February 8-11 in Belgium. In a chat, Adamu, acknowledges that there are palpable concerns by stakeholders and enthusiasts of Nigerian basketball, …
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Community Sports and Educational Development (CSED) Initiative in partnership with Edo State Senior Secondary Schools Education Board (SSEB), and Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), recently trained 38 secondary school Physical and Health Education teachers, Physical Education practitioners from UNIBEN and College of Education Igueben. The training event which was held on 18th and 19th January 2024, was on the game …
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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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