Tag: football
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NNL signs deal with Sofascore
The board of the Nigerian National League (NNL) has signed a partnership deal with sports platform, Sofascore as a part of its efforts at further popularizing the second tier league as well as giving it international recognition. The deal will allow the firm to download NNL matches, players, results and statistics on its official website…
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Again, Etebo shines as Man-of-the-Match in Genclerbirligi’s derby
It was all smiles for Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo and his team Genclerbirligi as they earned a valuable 1-0 derby win over rivals Ankaragucu in the Turkish Lig. 1. He also emerged as The-Man-of-the-Match on a wet Saturday night. Etebo once again, put in the works in the middle of the pitch to fend…
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Ochedikwu’s smoking brace seals victory for Uljanik FC
Just two weeks after scoring his first goal for his club Uljanik against Kustosija, Flying Eagles midfielder, Caleb Ochedikwu got a brace on Saturday to seal victory for his team against Segesta. Ochedikwu, a talented midfielder had a commanding presence on the pitch, as he was all over the place in the thick of the…
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WAFCON: Super Falcons to face Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana
Nigeria will tackle two North African teams – Tunisia and Algeria – as well as Botswana, in Group B of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals taking place in Morocco next summer. The Falcons will surely relish another meeting with Algeria’s Green Ladies, whom they defeated 2-0 and 4-1 respectively in two friendly matches…
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Iroha hails NPFL boss for improved league, backs Eagles for World Cup
Ex-Nigeria international, Ben Iroha has given a pat on the back to the chairman of the nation’s premier league; Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye declaring that he has changed the face of the league. The United States based former Super Eagles defense strongman who was in Uyo over the weekend to see the Eagles play disclosed that…
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Nigeria Pitch Awards Organizers announce plans for 11th edition
Organizers of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards have announced plans to host the 11th edition of the annual football awards. Speaking in the nation’s capital, Abuja, Shina Philips, the President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, stated that arrangements, including the hosting of the award Conference, have been concluded. “We have lined up a schedule of…
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NFF boss praises Edo Queens, demands CAF Women’s Champions League title
An exultant President of Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau on Sunday commended the extraordinary fighting spirit of Nigerian champions Edo Queens in overpowering defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 on Saturday night, to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League competition in Morocco. Edo Queens, who won the Nigerian title for only the…
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Osimhen equals Odegbami’s record, saves Nigeria as Super Eagles qualify for AFCON
Nigeria secured a ticket to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations finals for the 21st time after a 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in Abidjan on Thursday that still put the Cheetahs’ prospects for qualification on the wire. The game played under driving rain inside the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny produced a number of interesting moments,…
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Napoli boss says no to Osimhen’s permanent Galatasaray transfer
Napoli’s Sporting Director Giovanni Manna is not keen on a transfer deal with Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen. Manna has shut the door on the proposed transfer as he does not believe the Turkish side has the funds to prosecute the deal smoothly. The Nigerian striker entered into a season-long loan deal to Galatasaray just before…
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Abia Comets boss congratulates Dikko as NSC Chairman
By Emmanuel Chinedu Chairman of Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia, Chief Boniface Alozie Uche, has extended his congratulations to Shehu Dikko on his appointment as the new Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC). The chairman, who paid him a visit on Monday, at his office in Abuja, expressed his confidence in Dikko’s ability…
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