4 h. ago Theatre Dreams: Nigerian players who starred at Old Trafford

Following Calvin Bassey’s heroics against Manchester United in the FA CUP on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra’s ABIODUN ADEWALE takes a look at some Nigerian players who have turned up in style at Old Trafford  Calvin Bassey Not once, but twice, Bassey has turned up the heat against Manchester United at Old Trafford, with the latest Read More

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63 h. ago NFL champion Ojomo announces plans to unveil sports academy in Nigeria

The Nigerian-born American football player, Morotoluwa Ojomo, who recently won the 2025 National Football League Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, has revealed plans to establish an academy in Nigeria aimed at empowering young athletes. Ojomo, who arrived in Lagos on Wednesday with his parents and sister, spoke about his vision to create opportunities for Read More

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3 d. ago McEva Temofe – Transforming Africa’s economy through innovation, investment opportunities

In a bold move to reposition Africa as a major player in the global economy, Nigerian entrepreneur and business leader, read more McEva Temofe – Transforming Africa’s economy through innovation, investment opportunities

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6 d. ago FG demands probe into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda 

The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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6 d. ago FG demands probes into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda 

The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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9 d. ago I Didn’t Mean To Offend Lookman, Says Atalanta Coach Gasperini

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has clarified that he didn’t intend to offend his player Ademola Lookman. Gasperini infuriated Lookman after criticising the Nigerian international for taking a penalty in Tuesday night’s home loss to Club Brugge. The Italian declared that the striker was “one of the worst penalty kick takers” he had ever seen. […]

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1 week ago Europe’s top 50 pass masters rankings: Iwobi, Moses Simon make list

Several players of Nigerian descent have been ranked among Europe’s top players based on one key metric — key passes, Soccernet.ng reports. However, only two Super Eagles stars, Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon, make the top 50 for most key passes in the 2024-25 season so far, according to Eurofootball Rumours. Iwobi stands out as […] The post Europe’s top 50 pass masters rankings: Iwobi, Moses Simon make list appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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