Category: Nigeria
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Football – Nigeria: Taiwo Awoniyi the brick layer turned defence-breaker
Taiwo Awoniyi has built up a fine reputation as a goal scorer in recent seasons and his past has helped him, having worked as a bricklayer in Nigeria in his youth. The dream has come true. Taiwo Awoniyi has been playing in the Premier League since the summer of 2022. A consecration for the Nottingham…
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Women’s World Cup 2023: Oshoala and Nigeria create a sensation against Australia
Nigeria are striking hard at the Women’s World Cup 2023. After seeing off Olympic champions Canada (0-0), the Super Falcons came from behind to defeat hosts Australia (3-2). The victory takes the Super Falcons a step closer to the Round of 8. Sensational! After holding reigning Olympic champions Canada to a 0-0 draw, Nigeria took…
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Women’s AfroBasket 2023: Defending champion Nigeria decimated
Nigeria, holders of the last 3 African women’s basketball championship titles, are going into the 2023 campaign, which takes place from July 28 to August 6 in Rwanda, with no certainty. The reason for this is that the Nigerian national team is without some of its best players.Of those who took part in the 2…
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Athletics – Doping: Tobi Amusan in turmoil risks suspension
Nigeria is holding its breath.World 100m hurdles champion Tobi Amusan is facing suspension for an anti-doping rule violation. She could miss the World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August. It’s a thunderclap in the world of athletics. Tobi Amusan, who has been an outstanding performer over the past year, may not be able to defend…
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2023 AFCON (Q) Nigeria: Attacking choices leading to controversy
Nigeria are entering an important phase in their bid to qualify for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. They face Sierra Leone on Sunday 18 June for Matchday 5. The coach, who has one of the most impressive attacking armadas in the world, had to make some choices for his list. These…
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La Liga: Chukwueze named best African of the season
Samuel Chukwueze has been rewarded for his fine season with Villarreal. The Nigerian international has been voted best African player in La Liga this season. The Yellow Submarine winger stood out for his mad dribbling, 13 goals and 11 assists in all competitions. “I’ve worked really hard this season, but I’d like to thank my…
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Football – Belgium – Gantoise: Club chairman comments on Onuachu’s move
La Gantoise president refuses to move on following Paul Onuachu’s forced departure for Southampton. Hein Vanhaezebrouck, criticised the Nigerian’s decision to join the Saints in the January transfer window. “It certainly wasn’t a good choice. You don’t go to the team that’s last in the Premier League With the risk of ending up in the…
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Everton: Alex Iwobi named player of the season
Everton fought until the final day to stay in the Premier League. The Toffees’ fans will remember one name from this trying season who has been consistent in his performances: Alex Iwobi. The Super Eagles midfielder was voted best player of the season. Playing every game in the league, the Nigerian international has scored 2…
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Football – Nigeria: Super Eagles’ coach has unpaid salaries
Several coaches of Nigeria’s national teams have been unpaid for several months. And Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has not been spared. Faced with this situation, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has admitted its fault and promised to do something about it. “The NFF has been faced with enormous financial challenges and efforts are being…
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FIFA U20 WC: Nigeria shock host Argentina
After Senegal’s exit in the first round, another African nation was knocked out of the tournament on Wednesday 31 May: Tunisia were soundly beaten 4-1 by Brazil in the 1/8 finals, while Nigeria superbly beat hosts Argentina 2-0 to advance to the quarter-finals. Dominated, cornered, but never sunk. Nigeria held off Argentina perfectly in the…