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Victor Osimhen has surpassed Yakubu Aiyegbeni on Nigeria’s all-time goalscorers list, scoring his 22nd goal for the Super Eagles during a 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in the AFCON qualifiers. He now aims to overtake Segun Odegbami, with Rashidi Yekini's record of 37 goals in sight. Victor...
The Super Eagles triumphed 3-0 against Benin Republic in their 2025 AFCON qualifying opener. Ademola Lookman scored twice, and Victor Osimhen added a goal in a dominant performance. Nigeria’s strong defense, led by Stanley Nwabali, kept Benin at bay, securing a crucial win ahead of their next...
Nigerian athlete Flora Ugwunwa won a silver medal in the women’s javelin F54 event at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. With a throw of 19.26 meters, Ugwunwa secured her third consecutive Paralympic medal, following her previous golds in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021. At the 2024 Paralympics in Paris...
Victor Boniface leads the Super Eagles' attack in their crucial 2025 AFCON qualifier against Benin Republic. Supported by wingers Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze, Nigeria's lineup aims to secure a win. William Troost-Ekong captains a strong defense, while Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi...
Jude Bellingham launches his YouTube channel, following Cristiano Ronaldo’s example. He plans to release a behind-the-scenes documentary starting September 12, showcasing his first year with Real Madrid. The series will cover major events, including La Liga, Champions League, and the Euros...
Gernot Rohr, head coach of the Benin Republic, acknowledges Nigeria's superior squad ahead of their AFCON 2025 qualifier. Despite a previous victory against Nigeria in June, Rohr highlights the absence of key players like Victor Osimhen. The match will take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium...
Paris honors Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei by renaming a sports site after her tragic death. Cheptegei, who participated in the Olympics, was brutally killed by her ex-boyfriend in a shocking attack. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to severe injuries, leaving behind a...
Onyinyechi Mark made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games by winning Nigeria’s first gold medal in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category. With a record-breaking 150kg lift, Mark surpassed the previous record, defeating China’s Cui Jianjin and Mexico’s Amelia Perez to secure her victory...
Augustine Eguavoen, the interim coach of the Super Eagles, has dismissed notions of revenge ahead of their 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin. Focused on securing maximum points, Eguavoen aims for six points across two matches to boost Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the prestigious...
Victor Osimhen received a warm welcome at the Super Eagles camp after joining Galatasaray on loan. Despite recent challenges, he is set to lead Nigeria's attack in upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda, bringing optimism to fans and teammates alike. Super Eagles...
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