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Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, expressed joy and gratitude as he and the Nigerian football team were hosted by President Bola Tinubu at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja. The reception followed the team's silver medal-winning campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire...
The Federal Capital Territory buzzed with anticipation as the clock struck midnight, heralding the arrival of the illustrious Super Eagles, returning home with heads held high after their gallant showing at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Cotê D’Ivoire. Led by the esteemed Minister...
In the aftermath of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast, Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi faced severe cyberbullying from disappointed fans. The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has now stepped in to reassure and support the beleaguered...
Image Credit: AngelHenkelman Naomi Osaka bounced back from her recent first-round defeat in Abu Dhabi with a commanding victory over 15th seed Caroline Garcia at the Qatar Open on Monday. This marked Osaka's second win in five matches since her return last month after a 15-month hiatus on...
Coach Jose Peseiro of the Nigerian national football team has made a candid admission following their disappointing loss to Côte d'Ivoire in the final match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite opening the scoring, the Super Eagles ultimately fell short, conceding two goals and settling...
The echoes of Nigeria's defeat in the African Cup of Nations final against Cote D'Ivoire are still reverberating, but it's not just the disappointment on the field that's capturing attention. Ahmed Musa, the esteemed captain of the Nigerian national football team, has taken to social media to...
Nigeria's defeat in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has not only left fans disheartened but has also triggered a wave of criticism, particularly aimed at midfielder Alex Iwobi. Following the Super Eagles' 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast, Iwobi has taken a drastic step to shield...
Image Credit: Katie Chan Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, aged 24, tragically lost his life in a car crash in Kaptagat, Kenya, along with his coach, Rwanda's Gervais Hakizimana, 37. The incident occurred on Sunday, February 11, with a female passenger, Sharon Chepkemoi, 32, surviving...
In the aftermath of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Côte d'Ivoire, Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed his commendation for the Super Eagles, acknowledging their remarkable skills displayed throughout the tournament, despite losing the cup to the host nation. In a statement...
In a somber turn of events at the climactic 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, Nigeria's revered goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has taken to Instagram to extend a heartfelt apology to the nation following the Super Eagles' narrow 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast on Sunday. Nwabali, who had...
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