Month: October 2024
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Alex Iwobi scores as Fulham share spoils with Everton
Alex Iwobi scored against his former club, but Everton managed to secure a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Fulham.…
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Man Utd
Chido Obi-Martin scores hat-trick on Manchester United debut
Nigerian-born youngster Chido Obi-Martin made an incredible debut for Manchester United’s Under-18 team by scoring a hat-trick in the first…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Boniface Scores in Leverkusen’s Draw with Werder Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen could not hold on to their one-goal lead as Werder Bremen fought back to earn a 2-2 draw,…
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Flying Eagles
Wilfred Ndidi spalshes cash on Flying Eagles
Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi and other prominent Nigerians have shown immense support for the Flying Eagles, with generous donations…
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Super Eagles
Akwa Ibom State FA celebrates Wisdom Ndon’s Super Eagles B call-up
The Akwa Ibom State Football Association has congratulated Akwa United defender Wisdom Ndon on his maiden call-up to the Super…
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Super Eagles
Eguavoen Invites 35 NPFL players for CHAN Eagles 2025 qualifier against Ghana
Super Eagles B Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 35-man squad for Nigeria’s 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying…
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Super Eagles
CAF declares Nigeria Super Eagles winner of AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya after 20-hour hostage ordeal
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been declared winners of their AFCON 2025 qualifying match against Libya after facing a 20-hour hostage…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
William Troost-Ekong stars for Al Kholood in thrilling 3-3 draw against Al Nassr
A day after receiving his nomination for the CAF Player of the Year award, William Troost-Ekong, captain of Nigeria’s Super…
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Off the Pitch
Heartland FC Coach Christian Obi who died in tragic team bus accident laid to Rest in Owerri
The football community came together today to bid farewell to Coach Christian Obi, who was laid to rest in Owerri,…
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Grassroots football
Akwa Ibom State FA launches tournament to discover future Super Eagles stars like William Troost-Ekong
The Akwa Ibom State Football Association, under the leadership of Mr. Samuel Umoh, is set to host a groundbreaking tournament…
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African Football
See what Austin Eguavoen said about the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Awards shortlist
Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed his joy over the announcement of the CAF African Player of…
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Off the Pitch
Tragedy strikes as Moroccan football star passes away
Tragedy has struck and so the Moroccan national team is grieving after the sudden death of former player Abdelaziz Barrada…
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Off the Pitch
‘ They speak to me in Yoruba ‘ – Ademola Lookman reveals he his learning a new language
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has revealed that he is learning the Yoruba language from his teammates, including star striker…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ola Aina monitored by two Italian clubs
Two Serie A clubs, AC Milan and AS Roma, are interested in signing Super Eagles defender Ola Aina next summer.…
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PSG
PSG Vs Mbappe: French star gets victory in wage dispute
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Kylian Mbappe are in a serious dispute over unpaid wages. The French club has reportedly refused…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles aim for AFCON spot with Semi-Final clash against Niger Republic
The Nigeria U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will face Niger Republic in the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone B…
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International Football
Roberto Mancini sacked as Saudi Arabia coach
Roberto Mancini has been removed as head coach of the Saudi Arabia national team just one year after taking the…
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Other Sports
Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi Inducted into Purdue University Hall of Fame following sporting exploits in 2024
Nigerian shot put record-holder Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has been inducted into Purdue University’s Hall of Fame, marking another milestone in his…
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Basketball
NBA Season Summary: Results After Day Two
The first two days of the NBA regular season have brought exciting matchups, impressive performances, and close finishes. Here’s a…
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Basketball
Top American Basketball Young Stars to Watch in the 2024 Season
The 2024 basketball season promises to be thrilling, with many young stars making waves across the NBA. These players are…
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Tennis
Maria Sharapova and Bryan Brothers Inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame
Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, and American twins Bob and Mike Bryan have been selected for induction…
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Basketball
Victor Wembanyama: Can the 7-foot-4 star get on the NBA MVP discussion this year
Victor Wembanyama delivered a stunning debut last season, and fans are excited to see how much more the 7-foot-4 star…
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Basketball
How did Giannis Antetokounmpo perform in Bucks victory over Philadelphia?
The Milwaukee Bucks began their season with a convincing 124-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center,…
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Man Utd
Ten Hag: Why I Prefer Antony to Diallo
Amad Diallo has gone from being named Manchester United’s Player of the Month at the start of the season to…
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Man Utd
Ten Hag Explains Decision to Start Defender Mazraoui in No. 10 Role
Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has provided insight into his choice to deploy defender Noussair Mazraoui in the number…
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African Football
AFCON MVP William Troost-Ekong reacts to CAF Player of the Year nomination
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong, the 2023 AFCON Most Valuable Player (MVP), expressed his excitement after being shortlisted for the…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeat Ivory Coast to qualify for WAFU B U-20 Championship semifinal
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory over Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday, October 24, 2024, to qualify for…
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African Football
Victor Boniface reacts to CAF Player of the Year snub
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has responded to his omission from the CAF Player of the Year award shortlist, despite…
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African Football
Troost-Ekong and Lookman shortlisted for 2024 CAF African Player of the Year
Two Nigerian stars, William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman, have been named in the final shortlist for the 2024 CAF African…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL adjusts kick-off time for Shooting Stars vs Akwa United clash
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a change in the kick-off time for the Matchday 9 encounter between…
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