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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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Bronze Cladded Flamingo’s: Nigeria’s best U-17 Women’s team
Ratings in football are made based on results. For defeating Germany to be cladded with bronze at the India 2022…
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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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Jiwuaku and the Flamingos: In Cheers and tears, a double-edged tale
When Linda Jiwuaku replaced Faith Omilana in goal against USA to guide Nigeria to an historic first ever FIFA U-17…
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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: 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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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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Kelechi Iheanacho @26: Birth, Career, Weekly wage, Future prospects
Super Eagles and Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho turns 26 today Monday October 3, 2022 . SportsRation correspondent Nsikakabasi Akpan…
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One thing the new NFF Executive Committee should do immediately
The NFF Elections in Edo State on Friday September 30 produced a fresh set of leaders to man the Glass…
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Mikel Obi’s retirement: A career that made Nigeria proud
Mikel Obi on Tuesday September 27 announced his retirement from active football . The Nigerian Midfielder in his 20 years…
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Algeria Vs Nigeria: Day Eagles suffered 5-1 loss to Foxes
When the Nigeria and Algeria meet for an international friendly game in Oran on September 27 , it will be…
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Algeria vs Nigeria: Uzoho or Okoye , who gets Paseiro’s nod vs the Foxes
Following the return of Maduka Okoye, the debate over who the first-choice goalkeeper for the Super Eagles of Nigeria is…
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