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FIFA extends four-year ban on Orji Okwonkwo to worldwide

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Former Nigeria junior international Orji Okonkwo has had his four-year ban for doping violation by the Italian National Anti-Doping Tribunal extended worldwide by world football governing body, FIFA. A statement by Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Saturday said FIFAs verdict was contained in its ruling on the case for worldwide extension of the ban, brought before it by Italian NADO. Chairperson of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Jorge Ivan Palacio affirmed that the player had been cited properly, he has had the opportunity to…

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Osimhen, Ighalo, missing as Peseiro names 25 Eagles to face Algeria in friendly

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Super Eagles

Super Eagles Forwards Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo are among star players not invited as Super Eagles Head Coach JosPeseiro names 25 players to take on Algeria in a friendly. The friendly holds on Sept. 27 at the 40,000-capacity Stade Olympique in Oran, Algeria. Director of Communications at the NFF Ademola Olajire stated in Abuja on Saturday that Peseiro opted for Captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain, William Ekong and 23 other players. Among players called up to take on the former two-time African champions, Algeria, are goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and…

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Commonwealth Games: Buhari gifts victorious Team Nigeria contingents N200m, national awards

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved National Honours and cash awards of N200 million for Team Nigerias contingent to the 2022 Commonwealth Games and World Athletics championships. The President disclosed the approval yesterday, at a presidential reception in honour of the athletes at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Buhari said his administration is committed to rewarding excellence, no less for members of Team Nigeria who ignited the spirit of victory in the nation through stellar performances at international competitions. While congratulating all the awardees and recipients, he expressed confidence that this…

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‘3.5 bn Premier Leagues broadcasting revenue beats that of Bundesliga, La Liga’ – Report

Aminu Imam

The European Premier League, (EPL), is by far the most lucrative league globally, according to an on-line website, Safebettingsites.com’s data presentation. The data revealed that the Premier League generated a staggering 3.5billion in broadcasting revenue in the 2021/22 season. For most football fans around the world, the English Premier League (EPL) is the pinnacle of the sport.  Safebettingsites Edith Reads said: The English Premier League (EPL) is the richest football league in the world; and its no surprise that broadcasting rights are a major source of revenue. She added: In…

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Just In! Tobi Amusan shines again, clinches Gold at Commonwealth Games, sets new record

Aminu Imam

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has clinched the gold medal in the Womens 100 meters hurdle at the on-going Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The world champion successfully defended her title at the Alexander Stadium on Sunday in the womens 100m hurdles final. Amusan was able to run a Games record of 12.30s, setting other records as well, and becoming the first world champion to win gold and the first Nigerian athlete to do the same. The latest feat is coming some two weeks after she also clinched gold at the…

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Buhari salutes renowned goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okala at 71

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday felicitated with Emmanuel Okala, the goaltender of the defunct national football squad the Green Eagles on his 71st birthday, which comes up on Tuesday. The Green Eagles metamorphosed into the Super Eagles in 1994. In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the president rejoiced with the sportsman who earned global recognition and awards for his prowess in the field of play. The president joined Okalas family, team mates, fans and professional colleagues in celebrating the auspicious occasion. He stated that Okalas anniversary brought…

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NFF appoints Jos Peseiro as Super Eagles Manager

Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF), on Sunday announced the appointment of Jos Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect, subject to the signing of agreed terms between the NFF and Peseiro. Jos Vitor dos Santos Peseiro, 62 last month, is a Portuguese who played as a striker in his days and has wide and varied experience coaching top clubs and national teams across four different continents, namely Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. An educationist with…

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Buhari redeems 28-year FG vow to 94 Eagles

Aminu Imam

The Federal Government, on Friday, fulfilled its promise of allocating houses to the victorious 1994 Super Eagles Team after 28 years. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, handed over the Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-Os) of three bedrooms Federal Government houses to each team member in Abuja. The promise was actually made by the then military government of Gen. Sani Abacha, when the Super Eagles Squad won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Tunis, Tunisia, in 1994. The players presented with the C-of-Os are Peter Rufai, Austine Eguaveon,…

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Roman Abramovich writes off 1.5bn debt that Chelsea owe him

Aminu Imam

Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, has written-off the 1.5bn debt that the club owes him as a gesture of goodwill after confirming he will sell the Blues. The Russian confirmed, in a statement on Wednesday night, that he will end his 19-year association with the club and hes now open to offers for the Blues. “I have always taken decisions with the clubs best interests at heart”, said Abramovich. “In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the club, as I believe this is in the best…

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Nigerias Blessing Okagbare gets 10-yr ban for doping violations

Aminu Imam

Nigerian sprinter, Blessing Okagbare, has been banned for a total of 10 years for multiple breaches of anti-doping rules, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Friday. Okagbare, who has an Olympic silver medal in the long jump from the 2008 Beijing Games, was provisionally suspended before the 100 metres semi-finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics last year. An AIU statement said the sole arbitrator adjudicating the case concluded that Okagbares use of multiple prohibited substances was part of an organised doping regimen in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympic…

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