Mikel challenges Jackson to ‘shut me up with goals’
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has challenged Ivorian striker Nicolas Jackson to shut him up with his goals.
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AFN hopeful as Nigeria’s junior athletes seek glory in Peru
After a near-disastrous outing at Tokyo Olympics three years ago, Nigeria’s junior athletes brought relief to the country by putting up outstanding performances at the World U-20 Athletics Championships in Nairobi, Kenya. The country placed third overall for the first time in history at the championships just a few months after the Games.
Efe Ambrose performs trademark backflip at guard of honour after former SPFL star calls it quits at Bury
Efe Ambrose treated Bury fans to his trademark backflip celebration after playing his last game for the club.
Nigerian junior athlete accused of rape in America gets freedom, cries out
Nigerian junior athlete, Emmanuel Ineh Ortisemeyiwa, was a promising athlete with potential to be a world champion in the long jump, but his life and athletics career took a tragic turn after he was accused of rape in Alabama, United States.
With right facilities, Nigeria can become great sporting nation again, says Bazuaye
Unless he tells you, you will not know that Osarieme Bazuaye, a retired veterinary doctor, is 80 years old. The retired footballer and cricketer, who spends much of his time playing golf at the Ikeja Golf Club, will mark his 80th birthday today at the same club.
So, the world will not end?
Last week, the world was going to end! Or so we thought. Why? When the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris concluded without any of the 82 Nigerian athletes returning with a medal around their necks, Nigerians were infuriated. They reacted vehemently. It was as if the world was going to end.
Remo Stars face uphill task against morocco AS FAR in CAF champions league
Remo Stars of Nigeria landed in Rabat, Morocco, on Friday for their CAF Champions League game against AS FAR on Sunday night. The Nigeria team, who carried a slim goal advantage into the crucial match will be attempting to do what many Nigerian clubsides find difficult to do.
Kingsley Emenike: Nigerian youngster navigating European football
At just 20 years old, Kingsley Emenike, born in Aguleri, Nigeria, has already begun to carve out a place for himself in European football. His journey started with SK Lisen in the Czech Republic before he secured a loan move to FK Flamurtari in Kosovo on July 1, 2021.