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PAUL ONUACHU SCORES HAT TRICK FOR GENK AGAINST EUPEN

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu bagged a hat trick for Genk yesterday night against Eupen, despite being snubbed by former Super Eagles boss Augustine Eguavoen for the World Cup playoffs loss against Ghana. The Ebedei product was on target on the 11th, 45th and 80th minutes respectively, with the first two goals from the penalty spot. With his latest heroics, Onuachu has struck 21 goals in all competitions this season.

todayApril 4, 2022 73

Sports

NFF APOLOGISES TO NIGERIANS OVER FAILURE TO QUALIFY FOR 2022 WORLD CUP

The Nigeria Football Federation has offered an unreserved apology to the Federal Government and Nigerians for the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals holding in Qatar. NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi expressed regrets that the team failed to qualify despite the enormous support of the government and the fans who came out to support them at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja […]

todayMarch 31, 2022 74

Sports

FIFA AND CAF TO PUNISH NIGERIA AFTER 1-1 DRAW WITH GHANA

There are indications that Nigeria might face sanctions from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), after thousands of fans invaded the Moshood Abiola National Stadium pitch, following a 1-1 draw with Ghana yesterday. The result meant the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar being the first time since they missed out on the 2006 edition in Germany. The angry supporters attacked Ghanaian […]

todayMarch 30, 2022 76

Sports

NFF PURCHASE 20,000 TICKETS FOR HOME FANS

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) say they have purchased 20,000 tickets for Super Eagles fans. According to them, this is in line with their commitment to getting full home support in todays FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff final battle against the Black Stars of Ghana. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, confirmed this to newsmen while the […]

todayMarch 29, 2022 67

Politics

PDP ANNOUNCES DATE FOR ANAMBRA LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONGRESSES

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced date, for the Anambra State repeat elections. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement, said the party had slated today March 29, 2022 for the conduct of the repeat Congress in 12 Local Government Areas of the State, adding that the party is expected to elect Local Government Area Executive Officers and one National Delegate per Local Government Area. […]

todayMarch 29, 2022 103

Foreign

BLACK STARS TO ARRIVE ABUJA TODAY FOR SUPER EAGLES CLASH

The Black Stars of Ghana are expected to arrive Abuja today ahead of their 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The encounter is billed for the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, with 25 players, technical crew members and officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to arrive the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport aboard a chartered flight. Recall that the Black Stars of Ghana were held to […]

todayMarch 28, 2022 82

Sports

OLEKSANDR USYK’S RESUMES PLANS FOR ANTHONY JOSHUA REMATCH

WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight holder Oleksandr Usyk's team have resumed plans for a rematch with Anthony Joshua which is set to be scheduled this summer. The Ukrainian star returned to his home nation to help defend against the Russian invasion, but Usyk is now expected to continue his career later this year. Joshua has activated a clause for a rematch with Usyk after losing his titles in a […]

todayMarch 24, 2022 85

Sports

WE’RE READY FOR BLACK STARS – SUPER EAGLES STRIKER, VICTOR OSIMHEN ASSURES NIGERIANS

Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles are ready to face the Black Stars of Ghana when both teams meet in a 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff on Friday in Kumasi. The Napoli striker in their first training session in Abuja yesterday said that the Super Eagles would do everything possible to beat Ghana and qualify Nigeria for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this […]

todayMarch 23, 2022 54

Foreign

WEMBLEY TO HOST REVIVED FINALISSIMA MATCH BETWEEN EUROPE AND SOUTH AMERICAN

Wembkey to host the revived Finalissima match between European champions Italy and Copa America winners Argentina on 1 June. European football's governing body UEFA and South American counterparts Conmebol agreed last year to play three editions of the intercontinental match. London was confirmed as the host city in December and UEFA now announced that the national stadium will be the venue for the first fixture since 1993. Diego Maradona played for 1991 […]

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