Month: October 2022
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Calvin Bassey scores his first goal for Ajax in a 4-2 win at Volendam
Calvin Bassey has scored his first goal for Ajax in a competitive game after helping the Dutch champions to a…
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History book
History book: Sani Kaita and Nigeria’s first World Cup red card
The game of Football offers it’s competitors and even fans memorable moments that will last for a lifetime. Sometimes it…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Lobi Stars announce signing of 23 new players
Ahead of the 2022/2023 NPFL season, Lobi Stars Football Club of Markudi have announced the signing of 23 new players…
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Basketball
Green forcing a move to join LeBron in LA – Trae Young
Draymond Green has been accused of forcing a move to LA to link up with his friend and business partner,…
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Basketball
Watch as Green punches Poole lights out in training
The video of Draymond Green punching the lights out of his teammate Jordan Poole in training has surfaced, reports SportsRation.…
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CAF Champions League
Beat Wydad and get $40k USD each, Gov. Wike promises Rivers United stars
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike CON, GSSRS, POS Africa has urged players of Rivers United to go for victory…
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CAF Champions League
CAF CL: Super Eagles defender Ebube Duru optimistic ‘determined’ Rivers United can surmount Wydad Casablanca hurdle
Super Eagles defender Ebube Duru believes his Rivers United FC teammates are determined are ready to surmount any hurdle this…
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9ja Flavour
Nigerians in Europe: Otubanjo nets again as Olayinka, Sor feature
Matchday three of the 2022-23 UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League took place across Europe, and 13 Nigerian…
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CAF Champions League
Fidelis Ilechukwu: Plateau United not intimidated by Esperance pedigree
North African teams have dominated African football club competitions over the last decade and during this period, Nigerian teams have…
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9ja Flavour
“I would dread facing Iwobi in midfield”, Lampard admits
Everton manager Frank Lampard revealed his admiration for hardworking midfielder Alex Iwobi in the aftermath of his side’s Premier League…
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Super Falcons
Nadeshiko sting Falcons 2-0 in Kobe
Two second-half goals by Mina Tanaka condemned the Super Falcons to a 0-2 defeat by Japan in their international friendly…
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Flamingoes
WWCU17: Flamingos depart Turkey for India
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos have flown out of Turkey after a 10-day training camp in final preparation for this year’s…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles to face Costa Rica in an International Friendly in San Jose
The Super Eagles will confront the Senior National Team of Costa Rica in a prestigious international friendly in the country’s…
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Super Falcons
Five Observations from Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Japan
If you were expecting the Super Falcons to beat Nadeshiko, you were asking for too much. I mean, how do…
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Transfer
Super Eagles B goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali joins Chippa United
Super Eagles B goalkepeer Stanley Nwabali has completed a move to South African Premier Soccer League side Chippa United FC…
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Super Falcons
Tanaka brace hands Nadeshiko easy win over Falcons in Kobe
Two second half goals from Mina Tanaka condemned the Super Falcons to a 2-0 defeat to Nadeshiko of Japan on…
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Super Falcons
Rasheedat Ajibade leads Super Falcons against Nadeshiko in Kobe
Ace forward Rasheedat Ajibade will lead Nigeria’s senior women team when they confront their Japanese counterparts in a prestigious international…
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Football
Unstoppable Haaland nets double as City put five past Copenhagen
Erling Haaland scored a brace for Manchester City as they cruised to a 5-0 win over Danish giants FC Copenhagen…
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Football
Rampant Chelsea thrash AC Milan in crucial clash
Chelsea finally got off the mark in the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League after a 3-0 win over Italian champions AC…
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9ja Flavour
Hope for Grassroots football as Nse Essien, newly elected NFF Exco member promises development
A sitting member of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly , Rt. Hon. Nse Udofot Essien won election into…
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9ja Flavour
Nigerian footballer on World player of the year shortlist speaks on his career, nomination impact on youngsters
Two Nigerian players Emeka Ogbonna and Abu Azeez are part of a 100-man 2022 World Beach Soccer Player of the…
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Super Falcons
Waldrum targets deep run at World Cup, explains why Falcons are playing friendlies against top teams
The Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum, has revealed the team’s expectations at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and…
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Super Falcons
Japan v Nigeria: Ajibade, & Ohale arrival soar Falcons no to 15
The arrival of the Spanish-based duo of Rasheedat Ajibade and Osinachi Ohale has increased the number of Super Falcons in…
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Flamingoes
#U17WWC: Flamingos end Turkey tour in 3-1 defeat to Fenerbache
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos have ended their training tour in Turkey with a 3-1 defeat to Fenerbache, reports SportsRation. The…
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9ja Flavour
Raphael Onyedika comes of age in stunning Club Brugge win over Atleti
Super Eagles youngster Raphael Onyedika was at his imperious best for Club Brugge as they defeated Atletico Madrid 2-0 in…
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Champions League
UCL: Sorry Ajax spanked 1-6 by Napoli, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Porto win, all the results for Tuesday
Ajax fell to a humiliating 1-6 loss to Napoli at the Johan Cruyff arena on Matchday three of the 2022/2023…
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9ja Flavour
Sanusi finds the net as Porto defeat Bayer Leverkusen
Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi was on the scoresheet for FC Porto in their 2-0 win over German side Bayer…
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Other Sports
Governor Abiodun gifts Amusan cash, house after 2022 exploits
Nigeria’s 100mH world champion Tobi Amusan received further recognition for her excellent and record-breaking feats of 2022. This time, the…
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Super Falcons
Japan v Nigeria: 8 Falcons train less than 48 hours into friendly game
Only eight players have trained less than 48 hours to the international friendly between Nigeria and Japan at the Noevir…
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9ja Flavour
Sports Festival: Team Akwa Ibom to open zonal qualifiers vs Cross River state
Team Akwa Ibom (male) will open their push for a spot in the football event at the National Sports Festival…
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