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Ibrahim “Selica” Adewale credits Samuel Olatunji Okuku, Tripple 44 for his rise as he scores on Mjällby AIF debut

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Nigerian forward Ibrahim Adewale, fondly known as “Selica,” has attributed his remarkable rise in European football to the guidance, structure,…

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches Igbo learning centre in Lagos

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Giannis, born and raised in Athens, Greece, joined the NBA draft in 2013. He is one of the most decorated…

AFCON: Ruthless Morocco thrash 10-man Tanzania

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In the 80th minute, Achraf Hakimi displayed great vision and sent a pass to Youssef En Nesyri, who showed brilliant…

AFCON: Impressive Mali sink South Africa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

After a goalless first half, Mali took the lead in the 60th minute of the match. Hamari Traore has the…

How Elephants will cage Super Eagles – Cote d’Ivoire coach

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Gasset said his team will clip the wings of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the epic match to emerge…

Shocker! Namibia stun Tunisia to win first-ever AFCON match

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Bethuel Muzeu swung the ball deep into the box and found Deon Hotto unmarked, and his close-range header flew past…

Roma appoint De Rossi to replace Mourinho as head coach

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

De Rossi made 616 appearances and scored 63 goals for the Giallorossi in all competitions, ranking second in the club's…

JUST IN: AS Roma sack Mourinho

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The club in a statement on its website on Tuesday said it could confirm that Jose Mourinho and his coaching…

Osimhen, Yusuf benched as Eagles return to training

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Osimhen was said to have complained to the coaching crew immediately after the team’s bus arrived.

AFCON: Camara hits double as Senegal thrash Gambia

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

There was to be no denying Senegal with four minutes remaining though, as the influential Camara curled a spectacular strike…

I’m not excited by my team’s draw against Super Eagles – Equatorial Guinea coach Micha

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Nzalang Nacional were able to resist the offensive might of the Super Eagles, largely thanks to the great form…

Super Eagles simply unlucky against Equatorial Guinea, says Peseiro

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Peseiro made this known while reacting to Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations…

AFCON: Cape Verde stun Ghana

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Two minutes into added time, Cape Verde made it 2-1. Benchimol sprayed a pass out to Garry Rodrigues and he…

We deserved to win, we were unlucky against Equatorial Guinea – Peseiro

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Peseiro said the Eagles were better than their opponents, but were simply unlucky, saying he was not happy with the…

Vinicius hits hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup final

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Xavi's side fought back with Ferrán Torres' shot against the crossbar, and he had another attempt minutes later, but this…

Salah’s late penalty rescues draw for Egypt against impressive Mozambique

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Three minutes later, Mozambique added a second goal to shock everyone. Guima tees up Clesio Bauque inside the box and…

Equatorial Guinea hold wasteful Super Eagles to 1-1 draw

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Nigeria mounted offensives many times in the second half but wasted many chances of doubling their number of goals. One…

AFCON: See Nigeria’s Starting 11 in clash with Equatorial Guinea

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Stanley Nwabili, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, Ola Aina, Alhassan Yusuf, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman,…

Côte d’Ivoire spent more than $1b to organise AFCON 2023 – Ambassador

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“When we meet, when we discuss all issues, we can solve lots of problems. So the power of football is…

AFCON kicks off with spectacular opening ceremony

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The audience was then treated to enchanting performances by the Ivorian coupé-décalé band from Abidjan, featuring young African artists.

AFCON: Cote d’Ivoire in good start, beat Guinea Bissau

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Seko Fofana gave Cote d'Ivoire an early lead when he latched on to a precise pass inside the box and…

De Bruyne returns to steer Man. City to victory over Newcastle

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

That was the tonic City needed. De Bruyne made an immediate impact and equalised for the visitors in the 74th…

Tinubu’s approval of N12bn for national teams excites sports minister

Paul Dada

2 years ago

NAN reports that Nigeria takes on Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, in its first game at the AFCON before tackling Cote…

AFCON: Lagos govt assures of exciting times at 20 viewing centres

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The idea to increase the AFCON viewing centres across Lagos State is in line with the THEME plus agenda of…

AFCON: Iheanacho, Moffi arrive Cote d’Ivoire

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said it was unfortunate that a couple of players picked up injuries at the more crucial stage of the competition.

With unity of purpose, Nigeria will win 2023 AFCON – Awoniyi

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Awoniyi said he was disappointed not to be part of the tournament but had no reason to question God because…

AFCON: Peseiro tweaks formation ahead of Equatorial Guinea clash

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Nigeria will play with only one fit striker in Victor Osimhen with Sadiq Umar, Victor Boniface and Kelechi Iheanacho all…

Unleashing the Power of Eagle Predict: Your AFCON Game-Changer

Ademola Adegbamigbe

2 years ago

AFCON is a soccer event that brings fans together from all over Africa in celebration of skill, passion, and competition.

Nigerian Football: A Look Ahead to Key Competitions in 2024

Ademola Adegbamigbe

2 years ago

As we eagerly anticipate an exhilarating year for football enthusiasts in Nigeria, 2024 holds the promise of thrilling competitions both…

Why SuperSport made U-turn to broadcast all AFCON games live – MultiChoice

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

MultiChoice reached a commercially viable agreement with rightsholders, New World TV (NWTV), to broadcast the 34th edition of Africa’s premier…

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