Flying Eagles defender Abel Ogwuche is optimistic about the future of the team with their display at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina despite being knocked out at the quarter-final stage of the competition. The Flying Eagles were pipped 1-0 by South Korea on Sunday at the Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades. The …
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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been knocked out of the ongoing U-20 FIFA World Cup after losing to South Korea in extra-time. The game ended 1-0 on Sunday, June 4 at the Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades. Both halves of the encounter ended goalless even though Ladan Bosso’s boys dominated for a larger percentage …
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Arsenal and England winger Bukayo Saka paid a courtsesy visit to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the State house in Marina. Saka has been on a tour of Nigeria this week since landing in Lagos on Wednesday. He had earlier visited the Shomolu area of the state as well as Gbagada and it’s environs …
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Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has won her second UEFA Women’s Champions League with Barcelona Femeni. Oshoala’s previous win was in the 2020/21 season. Barcelona Femeni defeated Wolfsburg 3-2 on Saturday, June 3 at the Philips Stadion. Wolfsburg took the lead in the third minute after Ewa Pajor scored the first goal of the game. …
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By Toju Sote Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has won the Leicester City Player of the Season Award. Iheanacho claimed the accolade as he was adjudged to be the best player for the Foxes this season. He was a shining light for a Leicester side who got relegated back the Championship after winning the Premier …
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By Toju Sote Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has been named Everton’s Player of the Season. Iwobi was given the award after an influential season for the Toffees as he racked up two goals and seven assists in 38 Premier League games. He now holds the record for most assists (7) by a Nigerian in …
By Toju Sote The Flying Eagles have qualified for the quarterfinals of the ongoing FIFA Under-20 World Cup after defeating host Argentina in the round of 16 of the 2023 U-20 FIFA World Cup. The game ended 2-0 on Wednesday, May 31 at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario. After a goalless first half, Ibrahim …
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By Toju Sote Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been conferred with the Member of the order of the Federal Republic (MFR) award by the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Osimhen was given the award for his achievements in football which put the country in a positive light. The Napoli striker won the 2015 U-17 FIFA World …
By Toju Sote Nigerian defender Olisa Ndah has won the Nedbank Cup with South African club Orlando Pirates. Orlando Pirates defeated Sekhukhune FC 2-1 in the final of the tournament on Saturday, May 27 at the Loftus Versfeld to clinch the title. Sibusiso Vilakazi put Sekhukhune 1-0 up in the 12th minute of the first …
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By Toju Sote Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has stretched his lead at the top of the Serie A goalscorers’ chart after scoring a brace in Napoli’s clash with Bologna. The Luciano Spalletti led side played out a 2-2 draw with Bologna on Sunday, May 28 at the Renato Dall’Ara. Osimhen scored the first goal of …
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