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Sports Minister Praises Ogechi Nworgu’s Silver at Paris Paralympics

Sports Minister Praises Ogechi Nworgu’s Silver at Paris Paralympics

In a remarkable achievement, Nigerian athlete Esther Ogechi Nworgu secured a silver medal in the Women’s up to 41kg powerlifting category at the Paris Paralympic Games. Nworgu’s outstanding performance not only earned her a podium finish but also saw her set two new Paralympic records. She narrowly missed out on the gold medal, which was […]

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NFF Appoints Ogunmodede and Ilechukwu as Assistant Coaches

NFF Appoints Ogunmodede and Ilechukwu as Assistant Coaches

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has appointed Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu as assistant coaches to Augustine Eguavoen for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. This move follows the NFF’s unsuccessful attempt to secure German coach Bruno Labbadia, whose potential contract was derailed by complications related to German

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Ibom Angels Extend Unbeaten Run with 2-1 Win Over Delta Babes

Ibom Angels Extend Unbeaten Run with 2-1 Win Over Delta Babes

Ibom Angels extended their unbeaten streak in the 2024 Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL Championship with a determined 2-1 victory over Delta Babes on Matchday 2 in Calabar. This win strengthens their campaign for one of the two sought after promotion spots. The match saw Ibom Angels take control just before halftime. Ugobest Osuji opened

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Young Football Talent Chooses Italy Over Nigeria

Young Football Talent Chooses Italy Over Nigeria

A young footballer with Nigerian roots, Victor Olamide Bajowa, has officially signed with Venezia Calcio in Italy but has opted to play for the Italian national team instead of Nigeria. Despite his father, Kunle Bajowa’s efforts to convince him to represent Nigeria, the 10 year old has set his sights on Italy, believing that it

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From Cassava Fields to Czech Glory Chukwuebuka Enyiazu’s Journey

From Cassava Fields to Czech Glory Chukwuebuka Enyiazu’s Journey

Chukwuebuka Enyiazu’s remarkable journey from the cassava fields of Umuahia North to the football fields of Europe is a true testament to perseverance and determination. Growing up in a small Nigerian village, Chukwuebuka helped his father on the family farm, never imagining that one day he would become a professional footballer. His journey began when

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Nigeria Competes with Italy for Juventus Starlet Destiny Elimoghale

Nigeria Competes with Italy for Juventus Starlet Destiny Elimoghale

Nigeria is set to battle Italy for the services of highly rated Juventus forward, Destiny Onoguekhan Elimoghale. Despite being born in Italy, the 15 year old is eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents. Italy has already taken steps to secure the talented striker, capping him 13 times for their U15 national team since

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Falconets Lose 1-0 to Mexico in Final Warm Up Before U-20 World Cup

Falconets Lose 1-0 to Mexico in Final Warm Up Before U-20 World Cup

Nigeria’s Falconets lost 1-0 in their final pre 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup warm up match against Mexico. The match’s only goal came in the 20th minute, marking a tough loss for Nigeria as they prepare for the tournament. Despite this defeat, the Falconets had a positive outcome in their previous warm-up match, defeating

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Omaka thrilled to work with Fatai Osho in Benin Republic

Omaka thrilled to work with Fatai Osho in Benin Republic

Anthony Omaka, the new signing for Association Sportive de la Vallée de l’Ouémé ASVO FC, has expressed his excitement about playing under the guidance of Nigerian coach Fatai Osho in Benin Republic. Omaka, a combative midfielder, shared his confidence in helping his new team achieve success, particularly after winning the Player of the Match award

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Chippa United Assistant Coach Discusses Future of Nigeria' Star Nwabali

Chippa United Assistant Coach Discusses Future of Nigeria’ Star Nwabali

Chippa United assistant coach Thambo September has addressed the uncertainty surrounding Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s future at the club amidst transfer rumours linking him to several teams, including Queens Park Rangers, Al Ettifaq, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates. Nwabali’s stock has risen since his standout performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, where

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Bendel Insurance Praises Organizers After Preseason Final Penalty Loss

Bendel Insurance Praises Organizers After Preseason Final Penalty Loss

Bendel Insurance Football Club’s head coach, Monday Odigie, praised the organizers and sponsors of the Governor Diri Douye Preseason Football Tournament after a dramatic finale in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, on August 18, 2024. Despite a narrow 7-6 loss in the penalty shootout to Bayelsa United following a 1-1 draw in regular time, the Benin Arsenals took

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