To label Wizkid simply as a Nigerian pop-star contradicts his global influence. After all, the singer/songwriter has topped charts in 15 countries, successfully bringing the new generation of Afropop global and spreading his hometown pride far and wide. Born in Surulere, Lagos, the name of Wizkid’s Nigerian hometown is emblazoned …
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Quess East Bengal FC today announced the withdrawal of its offer to Nigerian international striker Gambo Muhammad due to prolonged delay in the issuance of his Professional Employment VISA as per procedures of the Indian Embassy in Nigeria. This decision has been taken keeping the best interests of East Bengal …
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Following the decision of the Bureau of the FIFA Council of August 13, 2018 concerning the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), FIFA received confirmations that the legitimate leadership of the NFF under President Amaju Melvin Pinnick and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi has been given back effective control of the NFF and …
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I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC have roped in Nigerian attacking midfielder Philip Njoku from Finnish Premier Division club FC Inter Turku ahead of the upcoming I-League and AFC Cup. The 22 year old is a vital addition to the Mohali-based club and is a versatile attacker that can play on …
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I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its about the match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in which Argentina needed some luck and the referee to beat Nigeria to qualify for the knockout rounds.
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Tuesday, June 26 evening with former champions Argentina beating Nigeria 2-1 with a late goal to stay alive in the tournament at the Saint Petersburg Stadium. Argentina were under pressure after their loss to Croatia, while Nigeria knew that a point could be …
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Friday, June 22 with Nigeria winning 2-0 over Iceland due to two brilliant Ahmed Musa goals at the Volgograd Arena. The less said about the first session the better as Iceland at least tried to play football and had chances mainly through Sigurdsson, …
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Saturday, June 16 evening with Croatia beating Nigeria in their Group D opening match at the Kaliningrad Stadium. The match got of to a slow start but then Croatia had more of the bal and action. They went ahead in the 33rd minute …
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Two-time former Indian Super League champions ATK of Kolkata have signed Nigerian striker Kalu Uche from ISL rivals Delhi Dynamos FC. Despite a dismal campaign of the Dynamos, Kalu Uche was the standout performer for the team from the capital with 13 goals in ISL-4 and he is brought in …
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On October 7, 2017, Alex Iwobi’s 73rd-minute strike made Nigeria Africa’s first qualifier for this summer’s 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The 21-year-old forward, who was born in Lagos and has spent much of his life in England, is just one of the Super Eagles’ young stars (the majority …
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