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Madugu hails Super Falcons after double victories over Algeria
By Tosin Omojola Justine Madugu, interim head coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria, expressed his admiration for the national team players following their impressive performances in friendly matches against Algeria. The nine-time African champions demonstrated their dominance by securing two consecutive victories over the visiting Green Ladies within a week. In their first encounter last Saturday at the Remo…
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Journey towards valuable sports economy has begun — NSC Chairman
By Tosin Omojola The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, announced that Nigeria’s journey toward a sustainable sports economy has officially begun. He made this statement on Wednesday during a brief ceremony in Abuja, where he received the handover from former Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh. “History has a way of coming full circle. In…
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Coach Aliyu Zubairu makes a statement with Flying Eagles’ success
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-20 coach, Aliyu Zubairu is undoubtedly the man of the moment in the West African country, as far as football is concerned He can only stand side by side with Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, who finished as the 14th World best player at Monday’s Ballon d’ Or ceremony, held in Paris, France. 48 hours after…
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Flying Eagles’ beat Ghana 2-1 to defend WAFU Championship title
Nigeria’s U-20 side, the Flying Eagles, successfully defended the WAFU B U-20 Championship after defeating the Black Satellites of Ghana 2-1 in the final match played on Wednesday night in Lome. After slumping to a 0-1 loss to Burkina Faso, in their first match of the championship, the coach Aliyu Zubairu- tutored lads, gathered enough momentum to turn things around…
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Nigerian-born table tennis star reveals why he choose to represent Benin Republic
By Tosin Omojola Monday Oladele, a former Asoju Oba Table Tennis Champion, shares the compelling reasons behind his decision to switch allegiance from Nigeria to the Benin Republic. In an exclusive interview, Oladele revealed that despite his impressive performances over ten years representing Nigeria, he never had the opportunity to compete in an international championship. Although he was ranked among…
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Efe Ajagba nears world title shot as IBF grants Dubois ‘optional defense’
By Tosin Omojola Nigerian knockout specialist Efe Ajagba may be closing in on a shot at the world heavyweight title. The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has granted current champion Daniel Dubois the option of an “optional title defense,” allowing him to select any of the top 15 ranked boxers, which includes Ajagba, for a mandatory defense. Dubois’s camp has stated…
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Ballon d’Or: What Atalanta coach told Lookman after 14th-place finish
By Tosin Omojola Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini reminded Nigeria international Ademola Lookman to appreciate his teammates following his 14th-place finish at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday evening. Both Gasperini and Lookman were nominated for awards at the event. Gasperini was up for the Coach of the Year award, eventually won by his compatriot Carlo Ancelotti, while…
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Manchester United in talks with Amorim to replace Eric Ten Hag
By Tosin Omojola Manchester United’s quest to replace sacked manager Eric Ten Hag may lead them to Portuguese coach Rúben Amorim. Amorim, a former Portuguese footballer and current football manager, is known for his innovative coaching style and rapid rise in Portuguese football. Born on January 27, 1985, in Lisbon, Portugal, he spent much of his playing career as a…
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Vinicius’ fans accuse Argentine star of stealing Ballon d’Or
By Tosin Omojola The aftermath of the Ballon d’Or seems to linger on as some fans express their frustration over Real Madrid winger Vinicius Júnior missing out on the Best Player award. Disappointed by Vinicius not being recognized as the best player in the world, some fans mistakenly directed their anger at an Argentine international. Their confusion led them to…
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Ballon d’Or: You can do better next year, NFF boss Gusau encourages Lookman
By Tosin Omojola President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has commended Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for finishing in 14th place in this year’s Ballon d’Or race, expressing confidence that the talented forward can achieve a much higher position next year. Lookman secured 14th place in this year’s contest, the gala for which was held…
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