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PHOTOS: Super Eagles Defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel Becomes Hero At Fenerbahçe After Beating Up Trabzonspor Fan

PHOTOS: Super Eagles Defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel Becomes Hero At Fenerbahçe After Beating Up Trabzonspor Fan

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, who plays for Turkish club, Fenerbahçe, was seen knocking a violent pitch invader to the ground during a chaotic on-pitch brawl on Sunday night. Tension escalated at the end of Fenerbahce’s 3-2 victory over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig. Former Manchester United player, Fred, netted two goals in the first half, as Fenerbahce secured the victory with a late 87th-minute goal from Michy Batshuayi. Fenerbahce players gathered in the middle of the pitch to celebrate their victory when suddenly, a single Trabzonspor fan made his way onto the pitch to taunt them. A security…
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PHOTOS: Soludo Hosts Ex–Rangers Int’l Players, Describes Them As Living Legends, Increases Their Monthly Stipend From N15,000 To N100,000

PHOTOS: Soludo Hosts Ex–Rangers Int’l Players, Describes Them As Living Legends, Increases Their Monthly Stipend From N15,000 To N100,000

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR says the old Rangers players are living legend who deserves nothing short of celebration for making the Nigerian nation proud in their playing days Governor Soludo made the assertion when some of the players paid him a courtesy visit at the Governor's Lodge, Amawbia. The Governor who was delighted to receive the ex-players described Rangers Football club as part of the Nigerian identity, the pride of the people who galvanized and lifted the spirit of the people of the Eastern region after the civil war. The Governor relived the days when football…
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Anthony Joshua Delivers Stunning Second-Round KO Victory Over Francis Ngannou In Riyadh

Anthony Joshua Delivers Stunning Second-Round KO Victory Over Francis Ngannou In Riyadh

Nigerian-born British boxer Anthony Joshua showed class once more early Saturday as he recored a brutal second-round knockout victory over his Cameroonian challenger Francis Ngannou. The highly anticipated heavyweight clash took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and AJ, a Joshua is popularly called, was simply ruthless as he floored his opponent. Ngannou, the former UFC champion, entered the bout with the aura of his impressive debut against Tyson Fury, but Joshua proved too powerful, solidifying his title aspirations. Joshua displayed phenomenal power and precision, dismantling Ngannou in a mere two rounds. Ngannou, who shocked the world by flooring Fury in…
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Nigeria vs Cote d’Ivoire: Peseiro makes two changes as he announces Super Eagles starting lineup

Nigeria vs Cote d’Ivoire: Peseiro makes two changes as he announces Super Eagles starting lineup

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has made two changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final clash with Cote d’Ivoire. Left-wing back, Zaidu Sanusi is back in the line-up after missing the Super Eagles semi-final win with South Africa due to injury. Samuel Chukwueze is also preferred to Moses Simon. Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali will start in goal for the seventh time in the competition. Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey will all feature in defence. The duo of Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi will take charge of the midfield. Ademola…
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AFCON: President Tinubu To Attend Nigeria’s Final Clash Against Côte d’Ivoire On Sunday

AFCON: President Tinubu To Attend Nigeria’s Final Clash Against Côte d’Ivoire On Sunday

Patrice Motsepe, the head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu will be present at the stadium on Sunday to watch the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Nigeria and the host nation, Côte d’Ivoire. Mr Motsepe confirmed the development at a press conference held by the CAF supremo in Abidjan on Friday while responding to a question from a journalist asking when Africa can host the FIFA World Cup again. “Nigeria must put in a bid,” Mr Motsepe said. “The Nigerian president (Bola Tinubu) is coming to watch the…
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Senator Orji Kalu Hails Spirited Super Eagles Over Semi-Final Victory Against South Africa

Senator Orji Kalu Hails Spirited Super Eagles Over Semi-Final Victory Against South Africa

Former Governor of Abia State and Pillar of Sports in Africa, Dr. Orji Kalu has applauded Nigeria's national team, Super Eagles for their victory against South Africa's national team : Bafana Bafana in the ongoing African Nation's cup. Describing the victory of Nigeria's team as a positive development, Kalu commended the Super Eagles team for making Nigeria proud. In a statement, the former Governor urged the Super Eagles players to remain committed and determined in their efforts to win the African Nation's cup. He said, " the Super Eagles team performed excellently well in their outing against Bafana Bafana of…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima Off To Côte d’Ivoire To Watch Super Eagles’ AFCON Semi-final Match

Vice President Kashim Shettima Off To Côte d’Ivoire To Watch Super Eagles’ AFCON Semi-final Match

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, at the instance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has left Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to lend the President’s unwavering support to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they take on South Africa in the semi-final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The match will be played at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire later this Wednesday. According to a statement by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the Vice President’s visit will strengthen the deep-rooted connection between football and national identity in Nigeria. His presence will…
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PHOTOS: Akpabio, Peter Obi, Kalu, Lalong, Obi Cubana, Others Storm Abidjan To Support Super Eagles

PHOTOS: Akpabio, Peter Obi, Kalu, Lalong, Obi Cubana, Others Storm Abidjan To Support Super Eagles

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, the immediate-past Minister of Labour, Simon Lalong, Ned and Regina Nwoko, and others, on Friday, February 2, arrived Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, to rally behind the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they face Angola in the quarterfinals. Nigeria vs Angola is the first quarter-final game of the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations by 6pm today. All eyes are on the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they slug it out against Angola in the AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023. The target for Nigeria is to qualify for the semi-final. See…
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AFCON 2023: Osimhen, Troost-Ekong, Iwobi Start For Super Eagles Vs Angola

AFCON 2023: Osimhen, Troost-Ekong, Iwobi Start For Super Eagles Vs Angola

Stanley Nwabali has been named in the starting line-up for Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash with Angola. Head coach Jose Peseiro has named an unchanged line-up for the encounter billed for the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan. Ola Aina and Zaidu Sanusi will play as right and left-wing backs respectively. Vice-captain William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey will maintain their partnership in central defence. As expected, Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi will take charge of the midfield. Talismanic forward, Victor Osimhen will lead the team’s attack, Complete Sports reports. The Napoli hitman will be supported by…
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I’m Not Impressed With Your Performance In AFCON 2023, Tinubu Tells Osimhen, Chukwueze, Others

I’m Not Impressed With Your Performance In AFCON 2023, Tinubu Tells Osimhen, Chukwueze, Others

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Super Eagles to improve their performance and do better in the final stages of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. Tinubu’s message was conveyed to the national team through the Minister of Sports, John Enoh, who spoke to the players from Abuja via Zoom on Wednesday night. According to Enoh, the President was not too impressed with the showing of the team during the group stage. He said, “I had a meeting with the President yesterday. I went to the villa for something else and the President cornered…
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