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Budapest 2023: World Record Holder Tobi Amusan Cleared to Compete at World Athletics Championships

EmmanuelAugust 18, 2023December 5, 2023

by EmmanuelAugust 18, 2023December 5, 20230354

Current World 100m hurdles champion and record holder, Tobi Amusan has been cleared by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) to compete in the World Athletics...

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Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi: Former Nigerian Flying Eagles Striker Undergoes Medical to Join Italy,s Salemitana FC

EmmanuelAugust 17, 2023August 17, 2023

by EmmanuelAugust 17, 2023August 17, 20230346

Former Nigerian flying Eagles striker, Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi is reportedly undergoing a routine medical before completing a transfer to Serie A club Salernitana. Recent reports confirmed...

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Golden Jubilee: Celebrating a Half Century of Jay-Jay Okocha’s Magical Football Legacy

Monday AniAugust 15, 2023October 1, 2025

by Monday AniAugust 15, 2023October 1, 20250472

On August 14, 2023, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha marked his 50th birthday. This milestone presents an opportune moment to honor one of the most accomplished and...

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Women’s IHF Trophy Continental Phase Africa: Nigeria Crowned Champions- VIDEO

EmmanuelAugust 15, 2023August 15, 2023

by EmmanuelAugust 15, 2023August 15, 20230364

Nigeria’s under-18 female handball team were crowned champions of the IHF Women’s Trophy Africa Continental Phase after they defeated Guinea in the final match of...

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Onyinyechi Zogg: Meet Nigeria-Born Footballer Raised in Switzerland, but Opted for Nigeria

EmmanuelAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023

by EmmanuelAugust 14, 2023August 14, 20230386

Onyinyechi Salome Zogg is a Nigerian born footballer, born in 3 March 1997, in Switzerland, but chose to represent Nigeria at international level. Zogg was...

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Kenneth Odumegwu: Nigerian Born Speaks on His First Game With NFL Side, Green Bay Packers

EmmanuelAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023

by EmmanuelAugust 14, 2023August 14, 20230382

Nigerian-born Green Bay Packers LB Kenneth Odumegwu shares his opinion about his experience playing in his first-ever NFL game.Kenneth Odumegwu was at a loss for...

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Tobi Amusan: World Athletics Dismiss Reports Nigerian Athlete Has Been Cleared of Doping Charges

EmmanuelAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023

by EmmanuelAugust 14, 2023August 14, 20230382

World Athletics has openly debunked reports circulating the media that Nigerian 100m hurdles champion and record holder, Tobi Amusan, have been cleared of doping charges...

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Quarterfinals Loom, Africa Watches from the Sidelines

Monday AniAugust 11, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 11, 20230443

The FIFA Women’s World Cup journey continues in Australia and New Zealand today, with the quarterfinals all set to kick off. However, African teams will...

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Soccer Star Odion Ighalo on The Verge of Joining Al Wehda FC of Saudi Arabia

EmmanuelAugust 11, 2023November 17, 2023

by EmmanuelAugust 11, 2023November 17, 20230374

Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, is reportedly on the verge of joining Saudi Arabia professional league club, Al Wehda. According to Sky Sports, Ighalo...

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Budapest 2023 World Championships: Athletics Federation of Nigeria Announces Athlete Roster, Amusan in Main Entry

Monday AniAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 9, 2023August 9, 20230501

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially announced its final list of athletes for the 2023 World Championships set to commence in Budapest, Hungary...