Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has condemned the treatment meted out to the Super Eagles team by Libya authorities ahead of its second leg match slated for Tuesday in the country. She noted that traveling by road in Libya was most dangerous and totally not advisable because of the current […]
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Super Eagles stranded at Al Abraq airport in Libya There are indications that the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) may receive drastic sanctions including expulsion from the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series due to the inhuman treatment meted out to Nigeria’s senior football team Super Eagles’ delegation to the North African country ahead of […]
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Super Eagles stranded for 12 hours at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya Nigerian football stars Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali have expressed deep disappointment over the treatment of the Super Eagles at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya. Osimhen voiced his frustration regarding the unprofessional handling of the national team, labelling the situation as […]
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Super Eagles stranded for 12 hours at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya The Nigeria Football Federation has decided to pull the Super Eagles out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This follows a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team has been stranded since […]
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Legendary footballer, Chief Segun Odegbami and sports historian, Emeka Obasi will be on the podium this coming Sunday, October 13, 2024, on the popular monthly online interview discourse, “Boiling Point Arena,” to dissect the declining fortunes of sporting activities in Nigeria. Both Segun, otherwise called “Mathematical Odegbami” and Emeka Obasi, former Managing Editor of Telegraph […]
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Former Nigerian striker, Jonathan Akpoborie, recently recounted an unusual and unexpected call-up to the Super Eagles during a game against Togo. In an interview with Elegbete TV Sports, Akpoborie shared how he found himself on the pitch after watching the match from the stands, following a hearty meal of pounded yam at the home of […]
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The Super Eagles take a group photo before their AFCON 2023 semi-final game against South Africa. Photo: AFP The past three weeks have seen a resurgence of patriotism among Nigerians, even in these dire times. A great percentage of the over 200 million people inhabiting the country are striving to survive the harsh economic situation, […]
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Vice President, Kashim Shettima (centre), celebrating with Super Eagles and their officials in their dressing room after Wednesday’s semifinal victory over South Africa. • Urges national team to make Nigeria, Africa proud• Cardiac society warns Nigerians against over-excitement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to cheer […]
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Record breaker Tobi Amusan celebrates…yesterday World Record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, yesterday, in Astana, smashed Gloria Alozie ‘s African 60m indoor record. She broke Alozie’s record of 7.82 with improved 7.77 secs at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor. Kazakhstan’s Member of Parliament and 2000 Olympic gold medalist in 100m Hurdles […]
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Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini Victor Osimhen has signed a contract extension with Napoli until 2026, the Serie A champions announced on Saturday. “Victor and Napoli together until 2026,” said Napoli on social media, alongside a picture of the Nigerian international striker signing the new deal alongside club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis. […]
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