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Joe Aribo: Austin Okocha, Osaze Odemwingie influenced my decision to play for Super Eagles
Joe Aribo says his decision to represent Nigeria on the international scene was inspired by the legendary duo, Austin Okocha and Osaze Odemwingie.
Josh Maja named in French Ligue 1 Team of the Week
Girondis Bordeaux forward Josh Maja has been named in the French Ligue 1 team of the week following his scintillating performance for the club in Tuesday night 6-0 thrashing of Nimes.
Josh Maja thrilled to net first career hat-trick in Bordeaux’s 6-0 win vs Nimes
Nigeria international Josh Maja has expressed his delight after scoring his first career hat-trick in Bordeaux’s 6-0 thrashing of Nimes, in the French Ligue 1 on Tuesday night.
No qualms depending on Victor Osimhen for goals – Lille coach
Lille manager Christophe Galtier is not worried about his side’s overdependence on Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen for goals this season.
Plateau United maintain unbeaten streak, Sunshine pip Akwa United in Akure
Plateau United and Kano Pillars battled to a 1-1 draw in the star fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday at the New Jos Stadium.
Victor Osimhen targets Chelsea scalp after UEFA Champions League home defeat to Ajax
Victor Osimhen says Lille will look to spoil the party for Chelsea in their UEFA Champions League last Group H fixture at the Stamford Bridge next month.
Odion Ighalo scores 10th goal in 16 Chinese league games as Shanghai Shenhua lose...
Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo was on target but ended on the losing side as Shanghai Shenhua fell to 3-1 home defeat to Jiangsu Suning in their Chinese Super League clash at the Hongkou Football Stadium on Wednesday.
NFF shifts annual general assembly to December 17 in Benin City
The Annual General Assembly (AGA) of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) earlier scheduled for November 28 in Benin City has been postponed. It will now hold on December 17 at same venue.
LMC lifts ban on Sunshine Stars coach, captain
Julius was banned by the LMC for attacking Lobi Stars goalkeeper Ospino Egbe during a warm-up session before the Nigeria Professional Football League encounter between Sunshine Stars and Lobi Stars at the Akure Township Stadium last season.
NFF supremo Amaju Pinnick holds talks with Ebere Eze in London
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, held talks with Queen Parks Rangers midfielder Ebere Eze on Saturday about the possibility of the player representing Nigeria.
Gernot Rohr shuts door on new players for Super Eagles
Rohr’s charges started their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on an impressive note recording back-to-back wins against the Squirrels of Benin and Crocodiles of Lesotho.
NPFL: Plateau United stay top after draw agains Nasarawa
Plateau United maintained top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-1 away draw against Nasarawa United at the Lafia Township Stadium on Wednesday.
Gernot Rohr visits sports minister in Abuja, commended for Super Eagles job
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr paid a courtesy call on Nigeria Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare on Wednesday morning in Abuja.
Joseph Yobo: Henry Onyekuru should leave Monaco to play regular football elsewhere
Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has advised Henry Onyekuru to leave French Ligue 1 club, Monaco for regular football elsewhere.
Odion Ighalo hails Victor Osimhen after impressive showing against Lesotho
Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has showered encomium on Victor Osimhen following his superlative showing in Sunday’s 4-2 away win against the Crocodiles of Lesotho.
AFCONQ: Super Eagles arrive in Maseru ahead Sunday’s clash with Lesotho
The Super Eagles have arrived in Maseru for Sunday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Crocodiles of Lesotho.g
Lokomotiv Moscow plot January loan move for Henry Onyekuru
Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow are looking to sign Nigeria forward Henry Onyekuru on loan from French Ligue 1 side, Monaco in January.
AFCONQ: We must stop Victor Osimhen, Joe Aribo – Lesotho coach
Lesotho coach Thabo Senong has identified the duo of Victor Osimhen and Joe Aribo as Nigeria’s most dangerous players ahead of Sunday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture at the Setsoto Stadium, Maseru.
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Governor Sule, Senator Al-Makura deny friction over alleged inherited debts
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and his predecessor, Sen. Umaru Al-Makura, have denied rumours of a rift between them over alleged inherited debt.
Rivers deputy governor condemns raping, killing of women by pirates
Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo, the Rivers State Deputy Governor, has condemned the criminal acts and the backdrop of incessant attacks on Seafarers on the Port Harcourt-Onne-Bonny route leading to the loss of lives, properties and the raping of women by sea pirates in the coastal waters.
Joe Aribo: Austin Okocha, Osaze Odemwingie influenced my decision to play for Super Eagles
Joe Aribo says his decision to represent Nigeria on the international scene was inspired by the legendary duo, Austin Okocha and Osaze Odemwingie.
Boko Haram: ICC may open war crime investigations in Nigeria next year
The International Criminal Court (ICC) may open investigations into alleged rights abuses in the decade-long Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria, Netsanet Belay, Amnesty International’s Research and Advocacy Director, has said.
YouTube Rewind: Most watched videos by Nigerians in 2019
YouTube on Friday released YouTube Rewind, which celebrates the biggest moments on YouTube from 2019.
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Mauricio Pochettino ‘enchanted’ by idea of becoming Manchester United manager
The Argentine has been strongly linked becoming Manchester United manager for a number of years, though his recent sacking by Tottenham has only strengthened suggestions that he could replace under fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following the club’s disappointing start to the campaign.
Ministry gets nod to recruit 400,000 policemen
The Ministry of Police Affairs said it has received a matching order from the Presidency to recruit additional 400,000 personnel into the Nigeria Police to address the manpower shortage in the service.
Group seeks speedy passage of bill criminalising estimated billing
A group, ‘Electricity Consumer Protection Forum’ has called for the speedy passage of the bill seeking to criminalise estimated billings by Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) in the country.
Leon Balogun wants end to racism in football
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun believes tackling racism in football is a collective responsibility and that more punishments are needed to curb the menace.
Enugu government seals business premises over tax payment
The Enugu State Government on Friday sealed some business premises for non-payment of taxes and levies.