Sports

Nnadozie Triumphs as CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of The Year Despite Family Opposition

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie disclosed that her father initially opposed her pursuit of a football career. This revelation followed her triumphant win of the prestigious 2023 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of The Year award at the CAF awards ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco. The Paris FC goalkeeper clinched the honor, surpassing contenders Khadija Er-Rmichi from Morocco and Andile Dlamini from …

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Nigerian Youngsters James Bello, Mitchell Ejedegba Secure Move To Czech Club Viktoria Plzen

In a significant development for Nigerian football talent, promising youngsters James Bello and Mitchell Ejedegba have successfully completed their move to Czech Club Viktoria Plzen. The duo, who hail from one of Nigeria’s top academies, Right-2-Win, finalized their transfer after passing medical examinations. Bello and Ejedegba have signed a season-long loan deal with Viktoria Plzen, with the option for a …

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JUST IN: Man City beat Sevilla on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup

Manchester City have emerged winners of the UEFA Super Cup after beating Sevilla on penalties on Wednesday night. City, who won the Champions League, the Premier League and the FA Cup last season, successfully added to the treble with a 5-4 shootout win. The Pep Guardiola team had lost the Community Shield to Arsenal in a shootout a fortnight ago, …

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Peseiro Deserves Respect Not Criticisms From Nigerians –Ikpeba

Former Nigerian international, Victor Ikpeba has slammed Nigerians who have been criticizing the performance of former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that the Portuguese tactician took Nigeria to the final of the tournament, where the team lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast. Although Peseiro was criticised for his negative football in the final, …

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Sports Minister Charts Course for Curbing Nigeria’s Talent-waste, Vows to Revamp School Sports

Guaranteeing Nigeria’s excellence in Sports in the near future would largely depend on strategic provision of the necessary sports infrastructure and the nurturing talents all at grassroot levels, and the first steps to achieving that goal will mean revamping the School Sports system. This was the assertion of the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh as he explained …

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Lookman Reacts to Atalanta’s Capitulation vs Bologna

Lookman Reacts to Atalanta’s Capitulation vs Bologna – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Lookman ignited hope for La Dea with an early goal in the 28th minute, but despite numerous opportunities, Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad couldn’t secure the win. Bologna orchestrated a remarkable turnaround in the second half, clinching victory with goals from Jonathan Zirkzee …

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Buruj FC Demonstrates Dominance with Convincing 4-1 Victory Over Triumph FC

In a thrilling rematch that unfolded today at the Buruj Home ground, football enthusiasts were treated to a display of exceptional talent and determination as Buruj FC faced off once again against Triumph FC trashing them 4-1. This friendly encounter came just a week after Buruj FC had secured a 2-0 victory over their counterparts. The stage was set for …

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UCL: Osimhen Fires Napoli To Round Of 16

Victor Osimhen was on target as Napoli defeated SC Braga 2-1 to secure a place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. It ended a run of three consecutive defeats under new coach Walter Mazzarri. Osimhen was named in the starting line-up despite being in Morocco on Monday night to pick his African Player of the Year …

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