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Super Falcons thrash Ethiopia to reach third round of Olympic qualifiers

Nigeria women’s senior football team, the Super Falcons have advanced to the third round of qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games billed to hold in Paris. The Nigerian women thrashed Ethiopia 4-0 in the second leg of their second round tie in Abuja on Tuesday. A brace from Rasheedat Ajibade and a goal each from Uchenna Kanu and Asisat Oshoala, …

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Nigeria Wins Bronze At 2023 U-18 Women’s Handball Tourney

Nigeria claimed the bronze medal at the 2023 African U-18 Women’s Handball Nations Championship in Tunisia. In Saturday’s third-place match, the Nigerian team defeated Angola 28-24 to land the bronze medal. The Nigerian team have already qualified for the 2024 Women’s Youth World Handball Championship for the first time in history. They secured one of the four slots allocated to …

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Nnadozie Eyes 2024 Olympic Games Appearance

Nnadozie Eyes 2024 Olympic Games Appearance – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite being nine-time champions, Nigeria has failed to qualify for the Olympics in 16 years.   Nnadozie was part of the Nigerian team that narrowly missed out on qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, she remains optimistic and determined to help her …

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Benghazi Battle: Kanu Inspects Upgraded Facilities of Enyimba Stadium… Lauds Gov Otti’s Unflinching Support, Urges Fans To Turn Out Enmass

The Chairman of Enyimba Int’l FC, Kanu ‘Papilo’ Nwankwo has applauded the Abia State Governor, Mr Alex Otti for his unflinching support to the club since he assumed office. Read Also: NIS DG Assures NNL Board of Support The FIFA Ambassador made this commendation on Thursday while interfacing with the players after inspecting upgraded facilities at the Enyimba Int’l Stadium, …

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Chikelue Iloenyosi Calls for Passionate Coach to Lead Nigerian Super Eagles

Former Nigerian international and current chairman of the Anambra Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi, has emphasized the need for a passionate and dedicated coach to lead the Nigerian Super Eagles to the next level. He insists that the coach, whether home-based or foreign, must prioritize grooming the best of home-based players to complement the foreign professionals. Expressing his dissatisfaction with former …

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KAA Gent sweat over Orban for Eupen

KAA Gent sweat over Orban for Eupen – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Orban suffered a knock against Leuven last Sunday and was substituted in the second half.     Speaking to Nieuwsblad in the pre-match press conference, Gent coach confirmed …

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Enoh Congratulates Osimhen On Ballon d’Or 8th Position Feat

Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to illustrious Nigerian football sensation, Victor Osimhen for his exceptional achievement in securing 8th place in the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards. Victor Osimhen’s extraordinary talents and hard work have made him the pride of Nigeria and a source of inspiration to aspiring footballers across the nation. …

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Lille in Advance Negotiation for Chuba Akpom

French Ligue 1 side, Lille has strong shown interest in striker Chuba Akpom. Lille is in the market to replace Jonathan David, and the club has set its sights on Akpom, who is currently playing with Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam.   Paulo Fonseca, Lille’s Boss, has lamented the lack of offensive efficiency in his side, calling for possible reinforcement when …

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Adepoju Backs Finidi George for Super Eagles Job

Adepoju Backs Finidi George for Super Eagles Job – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Finidi recently took the reins of the Super Eagles in friendly matches against Ghana and Mali. The team secured a 2-1 victory over Ghana but suffered a setback with a 2-0 defeat against Mali.     Adepoju highlighted the Super Eagles …

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NPFL: Pitch Perfect – Coach Ogunmodede Bemoans ‘Woeful’ Conditions After Team’s 3-1 Defeat to Heartland FC

In a post-match reflection, Coach Daniel Ogunmodede expressed his dismay following his team’s 3-1 defeat to Heartland FC in yesterday’s NPFL fixture. Ogunmodede spared no words in describing the encounter as the most woeful game of the season for his team, attributing their struggles to the deplorable state of the pitch, which he deemed the worst in the league. Read …

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