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Jan

2022

Beware, Eagles May Shock Nigerians Today By Ori Martins

OPINION, SPORTS#African Cup Glory, #Nation's Cup, #Ori Martins, #Super Eagle

Beware, Eagles May Shock Nigerians Today By Ori Martins By Ori Martins Do not miscontrue and automatically misunderstand this insicive analysis. The point is never about Super Eagles not triumphing over Sudan, the fact must be upheld that Nigeria hardly does well in her second games during competitions, particularly the African Cup of Nations. Nigeria's ever African Nations Cup participation was in Ethiopia in 1976. In their opening game in the fiesta, the Super Eagles easily punished DR Congo then Zaire, 4- 2 on March 1. Three days later on March 4, the Eagles did not fly. They struggled and…

Jan

2022

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Anthony Silva delighted with Sunshine’s first League victory

SPORTS#2022 Nigerian Premier League, #Babatunde Bello, #Dipo Dina Stadium, #Football, #Kano Pillars, #Sunshine stars

Anthony Silva delighted with Sunshine's first League victory Sunshine Stars ace defender, Anthony 'Silva' Anioke has expressed his delight over the clubs first league victory in the Nigerian Premier League. He made his feelings known to Reporters after his team beat Kano Pillars 3-0 in a pulsating match at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode. Kamaru Adebari and Michael Olalusi had come off the bench to inspire Sunshine Stars to an emphatic win over Pillars in the match. Sunday's victory which moved the Owena Whales off the base of the standings is the biggest the Akure landlords have recorded since…

Jan

2022

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Stefon Fc Lifts Okpata Ozuo Oha Unity Cup Again

SPORTS#Stefon Football Club, #Supremacy, #Unity cup

Stefon Fc Lift Okpata Ozuo Oha Unity Cup Again From Everest Ezihe, Iho What a better way to start the new year as Stefon FC, Iho lifted the prestigious Okpata Ozuo Oha, Owerri Senatorial Zone 2021 Unity cup competition back to back as they coasted home with 3-1 victory against the dreaded Black Stars FC last Saturday having won the 2020 maiden edition. The tournament which commenced last November with 24 registered grassroots football clubs saw the two club sides emerging finalists after sending their competitors packing, thus Stefon Fc against all odds in a well attended battle of supremacy…

Dec

2021

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Kenya Tongilmoodo Int’l Competition: Orji Kalu Bag Meritorious Award

SPORTS#Dr. Orji uzor kalu, #Sports, #Tongilmoodo

Kenya Tongilmoodo Int'l Competition: Orji Kalu Bag Meritorious Award The Senate Chief whip and former governor of Abia state, Senator orji Uzor Kalu has been recognized by the Tongilmoodo International for his numerous support for Nigeria youths in sports. This award received by the team leader Master Kouakou Aime Kouame on behalf of the Africa pillar of sports, senator orji Uzor Kalu was given at the end of the just concluded 2021 Tongilmoodo unified martial arts tournament held in Kenya, having Orji Kalu to be the only recipient from west Africa. Team Nigeria’s Medals table have Ogene Ifeanyi with one…

Dec

2021

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African Pillar of Sports: Orji Uzor Redeems #1m Promise to Enyimba Over CAF Confederation Cup Win

SPORTS#African Pillar, #Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, CAF, Confederation, Enyimba football Club, Football Club

African Pillar of Sports: Orji Uzor Redeems #1m Promise to Enyimba over CAF Confederation Cup Win African Pillar of Sports and Forbes Rated Billionaire, Senator Uzor Kalu has rewarded Enyimba FC for Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup victory against Al Ittihad SC. The former Governor on Saturday through his verified Facebook page pledged to encourage Enyimba with the sum of one million naira if they win the Tunisians Enyimba on Sunday prevailed 2-0 against their Libyan opponents in the playoff round fixture at the Enyimba Stadium, with Sadiq Abubakar and Victor Mbaoma getting the goals. And in fulfillment of his promise, …

Nov

2021

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African Pillar of Sports , Orji Kalu Calls For Sack of Super Eagles Coach, Rohr

SPORTS#Rohr, #Sen.OrjiUzorKalu, #Super Eagle, "World Cup, African pillar, Nation World Cup, Nigeria football federation, Soccer

African Pillar of Sports , Orji Kalu Calls For Sack of Super Eagles Coach, Rohr African Pillar of Sports and Forbes rated Billionaire, Orji Uzor Kalu has called on the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) to quickly find a replacement of Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr over poor performance . In a post he shared on his verified Facebook and Instagram accounts, Kalu said Nigerian soccer lovers don't need further dissatisfaction from the performance of the coach. He disclosed he refused to employ Rohr as Enyimba coach in 2003 because he didn't have enough coaching skills to win trophies He wrote : …

Oct

2021

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City Cruz Md Boost Malick Pro FC With 32 Seater Coaster Bus

SPORTSCity Cruz, Football Club, Malick, Nkwa Chukwu Kwere Ogwa

City Cruz Md Boost Malick Pro FC With 32 Seater Coaster Bus EVEREST EZIHE, Owerri As part of his strategies to motivate Malick Professional Football Club, Owerri, Chief Atufule Kachi, the Managing Director (MD) of City Cruz Hotels, Owerri has donated a 32 seater New Coaster bus to the team. The arrival of the branded bus enlivened the camp as the team being handled by Coach Julius Kayode is seriously preparing for the yet to start National Wide League Division 1 (NOL) and are in high spirits to pull surprises even as an under dog. According to Kachi popularly known…

Oct

2021

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FOOTBALL TRAILS: KUN Khalifat Fc Takes 15 Nigerian Players To Europe

SPORTSEurope, FIFA, Football Club, International scouts, Kun Khalifat FC, Michael Amaefule, Sports club

FOOTBALL TRAILS: KUN Khalifat Fc Takes 15 Nigerian Players To Europe EVEREST EZIHE, Owerri Overwhelmed by the budding talents of footballers in Nigeria, especially in Imo State and coupled with his vision of offering them an opportunity to show case their gifted talents, Mr. Michael Amaefule , the Chairman of Kun Khalifat FC, Owerri has brought three FIFA licensed Scouts to assist in taken the 15 players who were selected as the best of the best among the over 1,000 footballers rigorously screened in Imo State for the past one week. The three Spanish born International scouts who where in…

Sep

2021

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Anthony Joshua loses boxing titles to Oleksandr Usyk, rushed to hospita

SPORTSAnthony Joshua, Bout, Boxing match, Fighting, Grandfighter, Heaven, Oleksandr Usyk, victory

Anthony Joshua loses boxing titles to, Oleksandr Usyk, rushed to hospital “Keep positive even if the world’s crumbling in front of you! London I love you and thank you each and every time", Anthony Joshua exclaimed as he was dethroned as world boxing heavyweight champions. Joshua had lost all his belts to Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine, on Saturday's night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and is reportedly set to go to hospital to check a suspected broken eye socket. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn disclosed that the grand fighter was “devastated” by the defeat, while admitting that the Joshua camp had…

Sep

2021

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Unquestionable means for team building… Rep. Onuigbo *Urges corps members to embrace sports

SPORTSdefeat, Football, Human development, Match, National youths service Corp NYSC, Rep. Sam. Ifeanyichukwu Onuigbo, Self-development, sports, Tournament, Volleyball

Unquestionable means for team building… Rep. Onuigbo*Urges corps members to embrace sports Chief Sam Onuigbo, member, representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency in Abia, has urged members of the National Youths Service Corps, (NYSC) to embrace sports, describing it as an unquestionable means for team building, investment opportunities and invaluable employment. Evang. Abraham Osondu, (L) and other observers at the sports competition. Rep. Onuigbo gave this charge, Sunday, September 19, during the inter-platoon sports competition which he sponsored at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umunna, Bende Local Government Area, Abia. The Lawmaker lauded the organisers for putting the event together, and…