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  1. The Most Popular Sports in Nigeria

    The Most Popular Sports in Nigeria

    Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay Nigeria, a nation with a rich cultural heritage and a diverse population, has a deep love for sports. This passion for athletic competition is evident in the popularity of various sports across the country. From football to athletics, Nigeria has produced...
  2. African Games: Nigerian Football Fans Express Discontent Over Flying Eagles' Performance

    Nigeria African Games: Nigerian Football Fans Express Discontent Over Flying Eagles' Performance

    Despite securing a late 1-0 victory against South Sudan in the ongoing African Games, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria face skepticism about their performance. Charles Agada's missed goal-scoring opportunities and concerns over the lack of connectivity between midfield and attack have left fans and...
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    Sports Confederation Cup: CAF investigates attempted match-fixing in Lagos - vanguard Ng

    Confederation of Africa Football is looking into the alleged attempted bribing of the match referee for the Plateau United and USM Alger of Algeria Confederation Cup tie at the Agege Stadium in Lagos. Reports in South Africa suggested that Victor Gomes was approached by unknown individuals to...
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    Sports 2018 FIFA WC: Don’t put Eagles under pressure, Okocha warns - vanguard Ng

    Former Super Eagles captain and midfield maestro, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has warned Nigeria Football officials and fans not to set unrealistic targets that will put the team under pressure at the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia. Okocha who was at three World Cup tournaments with the...
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    Sports Akindoju tasks state associations on junior tennis championships – Daily trust

    The president of Nigeria Tennis Federation, Dayo Akindoju has tasked state associations to ensure they host at least one national junior championship every year. The president who doubles as chairman of FCT Tennis Association said he is encouraging zonal representatives to ensure that state...
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    Sports Samuel wants to represent Nigeria at World Cup – Daily trust

    Respected Russia ex-coach Boris Ignatyev has shared his thoughts on the performance of Aaron Samuel in Amkar Perm’s 2-1 win over Lokomotiv Moscow in which he scored a brace. Ignatyev noted that there was nothing special about the two goals scored by the CSKA Moscow loanee, adding that he’s...
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    Sports Cristiano Ronaldo Set To Spend 10 Years In Jail Over Tax Fraud Offences - Vanguard News

    Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his representatives have changed their tone in his tax fraud case because he could face 10 years in jail for four alleged tax fraud offences. The Portuguese had initially insisted he hasn’t done anything wrong, but experts called on by his lawyer’s...
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    Sports Dauda: Enyimba Can Win NPFL, CAFCC, Aiteo Cup Treble – Complete Sports Nigeria – Complete...

    By Adeboye Amosu: Enyimba goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has set his sights on winning a treble with the club next season, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Dauda only joined the Peoples Elephant last season from Ghana Premier League club Ashanti Gold and helped them pick a Confederation Cup ticket...
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    Sports Dalung Reveals Why Nigeria is Not Doing Well in Sports

    The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has attributed Nigeria’s poor performances in sports to aging professional athletes. Mr. Dalung said this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving Nigeria gymnasts that participated at the 2017 Regional African Gymnastics Championship in South...
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