Month: February 2022
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Who is Chukwubuike Adamu the FC Salzburg star who scored a beauty v Bayern?
Chukwubuike Adamu stole the show at Red Bull Arena on Wednesday when FC Salzburg hosted Bayern Munich in the first…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Paul Onuachu marks 100th cap for Genk with a goal in big win v KV Mechelen
Paul Onuachu was on target for Genk in their 4-1 win against KV Mechelen at the Luminus Arena on the…
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Football
Adamu nets as RB Salzburg hold Bayern Munich in Champions League
Bayern Munich escaped a demoralising defeat at the hands of RB Salzburg in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16…
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Off the Pitch
Ekong returns to Instagram after deactivating account
Super Eagles defender and vice-captain Willam Troost-Ekong has returned to Instagram after few months of deactivating. Late last year, Ekong…
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Super Eagles
Ahmed Musa asks NFF to pack Abuja Stadium with fans for Ghana
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has asked the Nigeria Football Federation to pack the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja the venue…
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Europa League
Osimhen named in squad vs. Barca despite injury concerns
Victor Osimhen did not join Napoli’s last preparatory session ahead of their Barcelona clash scheduled for Thursday evening. The Azzurri reported…
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Nigeria Football
Player selection not Ghana is our problem – Austin Eguavoen
Super Eagles technical adviser and interim coach Austin Eguavoen has explained his only major headache ahead of Nigeria double-header clash…
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Interviews
” I missed Football so much” – Home based Super Eagles Left back Imo Obot reveals
Home based Super Eagles and Enyimba International Fc of Aba Left back Imo Obot has bared his mind in an…
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Basketball
NBA Recap: Antetokounmpo drops 50 points as Bucks defeat Pacers, Celtics hammer 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo was at his brilliant best for the Milwaukee Bucks in their 128-119 win over the Indiana Pacers. The…
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9ja Flavour
Pinnick, Eguavoen hit UK ahead of crunch Ghana clash
NFF President Amaju Pinnick was in the United Kingdom alongside Super Eagles Head Coach Austin Eguavoen and his newly-appointed assistant…
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Football
Cristiano Ronaldo ends longest drought in 13 years as Red Devils defeat 10-man Brighton
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Manchester United goal in seven games to lead the Red Devils to a 2-0 win…
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Competition
Last minute Mbappe strike secures deserved first leg win for PSG over Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe struck the decisive blow for PSG against his future club Real Madrid as the French giants picked up…
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PSG
Watch as Mbappe saves Messi’s blushes with last-gasp goal as PSG beat Madrid
Kylian Mbappe again showed why he is the main man at Paris Saint-Germain after scoring a late winner to save…
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AFCON 2021
Okocha urges Nigeria to use Ghana games to correct AFCON mistakes
Austin Okocha has urged the Super of Nigeria to use their games against Ghana to right their Africa Cup of…
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Super Falcons
Nigeria seek spot at Morocco 2022 Women AFCON finals
Nine-time champions and Cup holders Nigeria say they are battle-ready as the stage is set for Friday’s 2022 Women Africa…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
FIFA extends globally 2-year ban on Chizoba Christopher Iyikwobe
World football-ruling body, FIFA has extended to worldwide effect, a two-year ban from the game clamped on Nigerian footballer Chizoba…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Atubolu, Martins, Aliu and other 28 eligible U21s available to play for Nigeria
Nigeria is rich with an abundance of talented footballers who are based in Nigeria and those who were born to…
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Basketball
NBA Recap: Curry shines on debut as Nets end 11-game losing streak
Seth Curry made his mark on his first appearance for the Brooklyn Nets since being involved in the trade for…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Babatunde Adeniji bags brace to help Al Adalh win at Al Jeel
Babatunde Adeniji scored two goals for Al Adalh in their win at Al Jeel to go top of the Saudi…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
PSL has never seen a defender like Ndah – Pirate coach, Ncikazi
Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi has waxed lyrical about Nigerian defender Olisah Ndah. Mandla Ncikazi said the South African Premier…
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9ja Flavour
Rivers United gaffer named LBA Manager of the Month
Rivers United Technical Director Stanley Eguma has been rewarded for his side’s brilliant start to the 2021/22 NPFL season as…
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Foreign Legion
Nigerians Abroad: Sadiq, Ajibade, Oshoala, Onuachu included in top 10 from the weekend
It was a great weekend for Nigerian players plying their trades abroad as a host of them were on the…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
#NPFL22 Matchday 12 recap: Remo finally lose, Plateau Utd win in Kano as Rivers go top
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) continued with the matchday 12 games across the country with three games on Saturday and…
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Nigeria National League
NNL Matchday One Results
The 2021/2022 Nigerian National league kicked off on Friday 11th February. Here is a Wrap of all the matches played…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Rasheedat Ajibade turning into a ‘brace queen’ after another double in Atleti big win
Rasheedat Ajibade is gradually becoming the ‘brace queen’ in Spanish Primera Division Women after scoring another brace in Atleti Women’s…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Watch as Asisat Oshoala scores her 19th league goal of the season
Asisat Oshoala has scored her 19th league goal of the season in Barcelona Femini 3-0 win against Athletic Bilbao in…
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9ja Flavour
D’Tigress defeat Mali to confirm FIBA Women’s World Cup place
Nigeria’s D’Tigress rounded up their qualification process for the FIBA Women’s World Cup with a 73-69 victory over neighbours Mali,…
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Transfer
Former Cynosure Fc and FC One Rocket star joins Dubai City Fc.
Former Cynosure Fc and FC One Rocket Midfielder Ideba James has joined UAE Division one side Dubai City Fc. The…
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NEWS
Adesanya retains title with win over Whittaker at UFC 271
Israel ‘The Last Stylebender’ Adesanya successfully defended his UFC Middleweight title at UFC 271 following a unanimous decision victory over…
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Other Sports
VIDEO: Umar Sadiq scores the winner for Almeria at Malaga
Umar Sadiq scored the only goal as La Liga chasing Almeria beat Malaga in their home in a La Liga…
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