Sports
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SPORTS MARKETING NIGERIA LIMITED, BET9JA, AITEO, OTHERS WARNED TO STOP AMBUSHING SUPER EAGLES, OTHER NATIONAL TEAMS
Sports betting company, Bet9ja and Aiteo, an integrated energy company in Nigeria, have been warned to stop ambushing the rights granted by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to its sponsors and partners which include any promotional, advertising and marketing and other commercial exploitation rights and opportunities in relation to the…
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Int’l friendlies: Nwabali cleared to face Ghana, Mali
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, is reportedly expected to be available for the team’s international friendly matches later this month. Last weekend, it was reported that Nwabali sustained an injury during the Premier Soccer League (PSL) game between his South African club, Chippa United, and the league’s giants, Mamelodi Sundowns on…
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Osimhen, Boniface, Oshoala makes list for 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards [See full list]
Victor Osimhen, the reigning male African Footballer of the Year, has earned the highest nominations in four categories at the 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards. This was revealed on Thursday by the organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards through its voter collation agent, SIAO Partners. Osimhen, Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, among…
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Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Saudi Pro League after ‘obscene gesture’ suspended by Saudi Pro League after ‘obscene gesture’
Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to make an obscene gesture during a match in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo was caught cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis in front of opposition fans. The incident happened on Sunday, minutes after…
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AFCON 2025: Preliminary round draw holds today
Preliminary draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be held today at the Confederations of African Football headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. CAF made this known in a statement released on its official website by its Communication Department on Monday. According to the governing body, following the conclusion of…
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AFCON 2023: CAF clears Nigeria, sanctions Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Sengal
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has cleared Nigeria and all Super Eagles players of any wrongdoing during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles impressed at the AFCON, playing seven matches, securing victories in five, drawing one, and experiencing a lone defeat. Nigeria maintained an unbeaten streak…
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AFCON: ‘Tinubu not impressed with your performance’, minister tells S’Eagles players
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Super Eagles to improve their performance and do better in the final stages of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Tinubu’s message was through the Minister of Sports, John Enoh, who spoke to the players from Abuja via Zoom on Wednesday…
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We are keeping our goals for next round – Peseiro
Super Eagles of Nigeria’s Coach, Jose Peseiro, has said that his team was keeping the goals for the next round of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Portuguese said this on Monday in Abidjan during his post-match…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles have potential to beat Ivory Coast – Jay Jay Okocha
Former Nigerian football star, Austine Jay Jay Okocha has insisted that the Super Eagles have the potentials to overcome the host, Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, January 18.. Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their opening clash, while Cote…
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I definitely want to play in the Premier League, but I have other plans for now – Victor Osimhen appears to rule out January move to Chelsea
Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has claimed that he ‘definitely’ wants to play in the Premier League during his career but insists he has ‘other plans’ for now. The Nigerian forward has been attracting several clubs in the English top-flight, with West London giants Chelsea the side closest linked with…