Christian Obodo, a former Nigerian international, has made a heartfelt plea for an end to the scapegoating and cyber bullying of athletes. This appeal comes in the wake of Sadiq Umar facing online harassment, prompting him to address the negative comments on Instagram. Obodo emphasizes the emotional toll such actions take on players, who, like […]
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In a significant move to bolster their preparations for the upcoming All Africa Games, the Flying Eagles are set to engage in at least two high profile friendly matches in Ghana. The team, under the guidance of coach Ladan Bosso, is scheduled to depart for Ghana on March 1, with these crucial test games lined
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George Boateng, the former Dutch midfielder, recently shared his thoughts on the overwhelming media attention Austin Okocha received before the 2004 League Cup final between Middlesbrough and Bolton Wanderers. Okocha, who had joined Bolton from PSG on a free transfer after the 2002 FIFA World Cup, quickly became the team’s captain and standout player. His
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In the bustling world of German football, where Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak has captured widespread attention, the story of Werder Bremen’s Justin Gideon Njinmah emerges as a beacon of emerging talent amidst the shadows of more celebrated narratives. While Leverkusen’s squad, including Victor Boniface and Granit Xhaka, basks in the limelight, Njinmah’s journey at Bremen
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In a candid revelation, South Africa’s goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, shared his psychological strategy against Nigeria’s penalty takers during the intense semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on February 7. The match, held at Le Stade de la Paix de Bouaké, saw Jose Peseiro’s team, the Super Eagles, nearly achieving a record of five
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In a surprising turn of events, Genk, the Belgian football club, has opted to remain silent regarding the unsuccessful transfer of Victory Beniangba, leaving fans and observers puzzled about the sudden collapse of the deal. The former Bayelsa United striker, who had already agreed on personal terms with Red Star Belgrade, a top Serbian club,
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In a revealing conversation with CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies, William Troost Ekong, the Super Eagles’ assistant captain, shared insights into Nigeria’s strategy during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON final against Ivory Coast. Despite opening the scoring with a commanding header, Nigeria succumbed to a 2-1 defeat, with Ivory Coast’s Franck Kessie and
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In a recent development within the football transfer market, Djurgarden IF, a prominent Swedish football club, has initiated negotiations with Beijing Guoan, aiming to secure the services of striker Samuel Adegbenro. Stockholm based club has extended an offer for the 28 year old Nigerian forward, considering both a loan and a permanent transfer deal. Adegbenro,
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The eagerly anticipated friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Argentina is set to proceed as planned, albeit with a change in venue to the United States of America, following a cancellation by the original host, China. The decision came after a dispute involving Argentine superstar Lionel Messi and his non participation in
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In an inspiring tale of ambition and talent, 20 year old Nigerian midfielder Christantus Ugonna Uche is set to don the colours of Spanish La Liga team Getafe next season. This remarkable move comes after Getafe secured his transfer from AD Ceuta FC, a third division club, outmanoeuvring other top tier teams including Real Betis.
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