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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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Olisa Ndah`s Orlando Pirates absence explained
Olisa Ndah is loved by fans at Orlando Pirates and even more back home in Nigeria. His absence from the…
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Meet Morroco`s Achraf Hakimi the “dribbling-king”
Morrocan footballer Achraf Hakimi is blessed with special dribbling skills which helps him seamlessly go past opposition defenders and set-up…
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UEFA Champions League quater-finals: Three things to expect in the 1st-leg
The 1st-leg of this seasons UEFA Champions League quater-finals gets underway today. SPORTSRATION presents three things to expect as Europe`s…
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When will Samson Siasia`s FIFA Ban end
He is one of Nigeria`s best indigeneous football coaches and so a lot of Nigerians will definitely be worried over…
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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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Most successful brothers in Nigeria National team history
Playing for the senior men`s team the Super Eagles is an honor. In this article, SportsRation reviews the top three…
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Why Nigeria failed to qualify for the U-23 AFCON and 2024 Olympic football event
Guinea defeated Nigeria 2-0 on aggregate to ensure Nigeria will miss the 2023 U-23 AFCON and by extension the Paris…
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Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles Head Coach: Stay or Go…
Following a disappointing 0-1 2023 AFCON qualifiers loss to Guinea-Bissau on Friday evening, Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro has…
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Nigeria VS Guinea-Bissau: All eyes on Victor Osimhen
For his goal-scoring exploits with Napoli, Victor Osimhen is the hottest African player at the moment. As Nigeria gets set…
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Criticism of Daniel Bameyi Super Eagles invitation, who should play for the Super Eagles
The invitation of Yum Yum FC and Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi in the latest Super Eagles squad has been…
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Meet Paul Acquah Rivers United FC 4-goal hero vs DC Motembe Pembe
Rivers United FC of Nigeria secured CAF Confederation Cup victories over DC Motembe Pembe of Congo thanks to the 4-goal…
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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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Folarin Balogun: Meet the Nigeria eligible French Ligue One top-scorer
21-year old Folarin Balogun is the current French Ligue One top-scorer. The Nigeria eligible striker has scored 14 goals for…
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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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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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Osimhen at 24: In the beginning
Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen turns 24 today. In this article, Caretaker looks at the Chile 2015 FIFA…
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Veteran Nigerian Journalist Jimoh Otisoro shares memorable 2022 FIFA World Cup experience
Jimoh Otisoro is in love with sports photography and has in the last three decades earned veteran status in the…
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Nigerian Stars: Frank Onyeka in the spotlight as Brentford face Tottenham on Boxing day
A surprise 1-2 win over Manchester City meant Frank Onyeka and Brentford went into the World Cup break in high…
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Pierluigi Collina: Meet the Referees G.O.A.T
While we await official announcement of the 2022 FIFA World Cup match Referee, SportsRation correspondent Nsikakabasi Akpan takes you through…
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Nigeria can reach next World Cup Semi-final IF
As the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup enters the Semi-final stage today, SportsRation correspondent Nsikakabasi Akpan in this article tips…
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Morroco’s historic World Cup Semi-final place: Not LUCK, but reward for years of goal driven development
Morroco became the first African nation to reach the Semi-final of a FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 win over…
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Leaking Eagles Defence: Can Olisa Ndah’s Super Eagles return make the difference
Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Paseiro yesterday announced his list of invited players for the international friendly game Vs Portugal…
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Top 3 matches at the Nest of Champions since it’s inauguration 8-years ago
On 7th November 2014, the 30,000 Nest of Champions in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria was inaugurated . The stadium…
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Meet Nigeria-eligible Vicky Lopez, 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Golden Ball winner
Her full name, Victoria López Serrano Felix. Nigeria-eligible Vicky Lopez was crowned FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Golden Ball winner…
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