57 h. ago “Your Legacy Soars Higher Than Any Trophy” – Tinubu Mourns Peter Rufai

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, saying that his legacy remain higher than any trophy. Tinubu led this out in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, while paying tribute to the football icon. Rufai who was popularly known as […] The post “Your Legacy Soars Higher Than Any Trophy” – Tinubu Mourns Peter Rufai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Tinubu: Peter Rufai will be remembered as patriotic sportsman who wrote his name in gold

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Peter Rufai, describing the legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper as a patriotic sportsman who wrote his name in gold in Nigerian and African football history. In a statement mourning Rufai’s passing at age 61, issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, […] The post Tinubu: Peter Rufai will be remembered as patriotic sportsman who wrote his name in gold appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Alleged sporting scandal: Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye faces long

By Seyi Babalola Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye might face a four-year ban for alleged sporting fraud. Italian authorities deferred Okoye to the disciplinary commission for sporting fraud rather than irregular betting. The 25-year-old was accused of purposefully collecting a yellow card in the 64th minute of Udinese’s Serie A match against Lazio. […] The post Alleged sporting scandal: Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye faces long-term ban appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2026 World Cup: Nwabali confident Super Eagles can still qualify

Despite a disappointing start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali remains confident that read more 2026 World Cup: Nwabali confident Super Eagles can still qualify

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1 week ago Governor Mbah Appoints Maduka Okoye As Enugu State Ambassador

Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has appointed Super Eagles goalkeeper and Udinese FC of Italy player, Maduka Okoye, as the state’s  Ambassador. Governor Mba announced the appointment when the player paid him a courtesy visit at the  Government House in Enugu, yesterday. He commended Okoye for making Enugu State proud on the national and […]

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2 w. ago Eagles Goalkeeper Nwabali, Car Rental Agent At Loggerheads After Father’s Funeral

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is presently at loggerheads with a car rental company, Klin Deal Resources over an alleged breach of contract after hiring its vehicle he earlier intended to travel with to his hometown for his father’s funeral on June, 7th at Okwuzi, Rivers State. An agent of the company, Franklin Opara claimed […]

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