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Jollof Derby II: FG declares Tuesday half work day all for Super Eagles

By Wale Mustapha on March 28, 2022 News, Sports

In a bid to get more fans and supporters for the Super Eagles in their FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Black Stars of Ghana, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday March 28, 2022 as half work day. This was contained in a circular issued by the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare from Office of Head of […]

Orji Kalu calls for total focus as Super Eagles ready to seal Qatar 2022 berth

By Wale Mustapha on March 26, 2022 News, Sports

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has praised the Super Eagles after they held Black Stars of Ghana to a goalless draw, in their 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff first leg in Kumasi. The Eagles battled their host to a stalemate in front of a over 50,000 home fans inside the […]

Qatar 2022 World Cup Playoff: Super Eagles blur Black Stars to goaless draw in Kumasi

By Wale Mustapha on March 26, 2022 News, Sports

Nigeria and Ghana neutralized each other in a high-tempo, no-catching-your-breath, heart-thumping World Cup playoff, first leg encounter inside a tumultuous Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Friday. There was a lot of running and cheer-drawing nutmegs, but goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Joseph Wollacott shared only few saves between them in the opening leg of a […]

Meet Pelumi Maxwell- Oxford United U23 captain, who wants to play for Flying Eagles

By Admin on March 25, 2022 News, Sports

England-born defender, Pelumi Maxwell has confirmed his desire to play for the Nigeria National U-20 team, the Flying Eagles. Maxwell, who is the Captain of English Football League One side (EFL), Oxford United FC (U-23) said he has always dreamt of playing for Nigeria, and that is one thing he has always admired even as […]

Danish League: Amoo over the moon as debut goal secures win for Copenhagen

By Admin on March 20, 2022 News, Sports

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo New Super Eagles invitee Akinkumi Amoo signed off for the international break with style as he scored in his debut start for Danish side FC Copenhagen inspiring them to a 1-0 win over FC Nordsjælland wrapping up the regular season as leaders. Having been made to patiently wait for his first start […]

Qatar 2022: Eguavoen lists Amoo, Musa, 30 others in provisional squad to battle Ghana

By Wale Mustapha on March 4, 2022 News, Sports

Technical Adviser Augustine Eguavoen has called up Captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, midfielder Wifred Ndidi and forwards Moses Simon and Kelechi Iheanacho in a Super Eagles’ provisional list of 32 for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off round against the Black Stars of Ghana. Also called up are goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and […]

DFB-Pokal: Aremu, Awoniyi out to impress as St. Pauli face Union Berlin

By Wale Mustapha on February 28, 2022 News, Sports

The quarterfinals of the DFB-Pokal kick-off this week and will see Taiwo Awoniyi’s Union Berlin host Afeez Aremu’s St. Pauli on Tuesday night. Union Berlin beat Turkgucu Munchen 1-0 in the first round of the cup competition before picking up a 3-1 extra-time victory over Waldhof Mannheim in the next round. They faced city rivals […]

Sadiq Umar opens goal account for Almeria in first match of the season

By Wale Mustapha on August 16, 2021 News, Sports

Former Nigeria’s U23 player, Sadiq Umar was absolutely an outstanding player in Almeria’s 3-1 demolition of Cartegena in the Spanish Segunda clash on Monday. Umar scored the first goal of the match as at 19 minutes of play via assist from Jose Carlos . He registered his name again in the score sheet but no […]

Tebo Franklin completes loan switch to BK Hacken

By Wale Mustapha on August 7, 2021 News, Sports

Swedish Allsvenskan club BK Hacken have announced the capture of highly rated Nigeria central defender Tebo Franklin on a five-month loan. Tebo Franklin last played for Nasarawa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The transfer was confirmed on Saturday morning after the Nigeria international arrived Sweden during the week. Hacken have an option […]

1994 Super Eagles Reward: Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Ejidike hails President Buhari

By Wale Mustapha on June 27, 2021 News, Sports

… Advocates prompt fulfilment The Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, JP has praised the courage and patriotism of President Mohammadu Buhari for fulfilling the federal government reward of housing units for the gallant and victorious 1994 Super Eagles squad who did the nation proud winning the coveted African Nations Cup diadem 27 […]