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WATCH: Vincent Enyeama shares throwback video ahead of Super Eagles’ AFCON clash with Cote d’Ivoire
Legendary Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama took to his social media on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, to share a nostalgic throwback…
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History Book: Day Vincent Enyeama lifted Referee to celebrate AFCON title win
As the 34th AFCON draws closer, SPORTSRATION looks into the HISTORY BOOK to share memory of how Nigerian goalkeeper, Vincent…
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Morocco become first African country to reach World Cup Semi-final: One year anniversary
Today on history book, we celebrate one year anniversary of Morocco becoming the first African country to reach the semi-final…
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Yakubu Aiyegbeni: Unforgiven; Yet One of the Greatest Nigerian strikers
As Yakubu Aiyegbeni turns 41 today [ 22/11/2023], we take a look back at his illustrious career; that unforgiven miss…
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Day Vincent Enyeama scored a goal in the UEFA Champions League
Following Ivan Provedel’s stoppage time equalizer for Lazio, SportsRation presents a throwback of the day legendary Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama…
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History book: 27-years today since Nigeria won Atlanta 1996 Olympics Gold
Today marks 27-years since Nigeria won Gold in the football event of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics games following a 3-2…
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Kanu Nwankwo and the ‘GOLDEN’ career that made Nigeria proud: A tribute as he turns 47
Born on August 1, 1976, Kanu Nwankwo turns 47 years today (1/8/2023), as tribute, Caretaker presents a tale of his…
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History book: Day Osaze Odemwingie criticized Amodu sack for Lars Lagerback
Osaze Odemwingie turns 42 today [ July 15, 2023 ]. To mark the day, this edition of History Book brings…
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History book: July 1, 1999 Super Falcons played in their first World Cup Quater Final match
Today on History book, we present a throwback to July 1, 1999, day Nigeria’s Super Falcons played in their first…
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History Book: Day Nigeria bowed 1-2 to Messi Inspired Argentina in 2005 U-20 World Cup Final
Nigeria face Argentina in the Round of 16 at the 3023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. This has evoked memories of…
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History Book: Mikel Obi`s first Premier League goal
The History book will always remember it took Nigerian Midfielder Mikel Obi 185 appearances to score his first English Premier…
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Nigeria U-17 squad of 2007: A tribute
Nigeria last won the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in 2007. That squad went on to win the World Cup…
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Osimhen at the 2015 U-17 AFCON: A throwback
Comments made by Cameroon striker Dorinel Yondjo has inspired a throwback to how Victor Osimhen performed at the 2015 U-17…
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Throwback to how Okocha used his PL armband for Nigeria`s 2004 AFCON games
At the 2004 AFCON, Nigeria`s skipper Jay Jay Okocha was pictured using the customized captain armband from his club Premier…
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History book: The glory days of TAYE TAIWO, a tale
At the mention of the name Taye Taiwo, the first point of reference will be his bullet-shots that so endeared…
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History book: 29-years anniversary of Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON title win
It is exactly 29 years today since Nigeria defeated Zambia to win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations – AFCON…
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Shuaibu Amodu: The `CRUCIFIED ONE`, a review
In loving memory of former Super Eagles Coach Late Shuaibu Amodu, this article reviews his place as the `Crucified One`…
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Nigeria at the FIFA U-20 World Cup: History
Nigeria will be making it’s 13th FIFA U-20 World Cup appearance when the 2023 edition gets underway in Indonesia In…
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History book: 10-years since Sunday Mba fired Nigeria to 2013 AFCON glory
The History book crowns Febuary 10, 2023 as the 10th year since Sunday Mba immaculately fired Nigeria to AFCON glory…
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Ikechukwu Ezenwa: A throwback to the last NPFL based Super first choice goalkepeer
For NPFL based goalkeepers, only Vincent Enyeama and Ikechukwu Ezenwa in the last two decades have been trusted with a…
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Yakubu Aiyegbeni: A successful Eagle imprisoned by memories of one miss
Nobody is perfect !!!! that is the moral lesson from today’s walk through the ” history books ” as we…
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History book: Ike Uche’s reaction to representing Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Ex-Nigerian International Ikechukwu Uche once said representing the Super Eagles was a dream achieved. The now retired ex-Villarreal and Getafe…
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61st Posthumous birthday: Stephen Keshi’s post 2013 AFCON title win thoughts remembered
Born on January 23, 1962 in Bauchi State Nigeria, the life and times of Late Super Eagles handler is remembered…
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THROWBACK ! How Kanu Nwankwo was forced to take ‘saved’ 2000 Nations Cup Final penalty kick
Forcing a player to take a penalty!! That’s history in football, just like this story of how Nwankwo Kanu was…
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History book: Day Kelechi Iheanacho scored the first of his 16 FA Cup goals
Call him Mr FA cup and back that with stats Kelechi Iheanacho has scored more goals (16) than anyone in…
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History book: Nigeria at the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, benchmark for the 2023 set
Nigeria will head to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand with an eye on the 1999 FIFA…
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History book: Day Obafemi Martins fired Birmingham City to League Cup glory
Born on the 28th of October 1984, Former Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Obafemi Martins turns 38 today. To celebrate…
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History book: Reason Super Eagles team was disbanded before Korea/Japan 2002 World Cup
Despite achieving a 3rd place finish at the 2002 AFCON, the Nigeria Football Federation-NFF as directed by the Sports Ministry…
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History book: Salute this Flamingos, first ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup semi-final place
Following their 4-3 penalty shootout victory over USA, Nigeria’s Flamingos have secured a place in the history book and it’s…
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History book: Hail Ahmed Musa, the Eagle with most World Cup goals
Born on October 14, 1992, Ahmed Musa is currently Nigeria’s highest goalscorer at the FIFA World Cup with four goals.…
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