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Reps Committee commends NPA for unprecedented revenue generation remittance
Maureen Aguta
The House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbours has commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for its unprecedented revenue generation and remittance into the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF).…
Super Eagles observe minute silence for deceased Nigerian fans, pledge to win AFCON trophy
Joseph Irikefe
The Super Eagles Thursday night observed a minute silence in honour of the lives of Nigerians lost in the course of Nigeria’s semi-final match against South Africa.…
Nigeria set up AFCON final against Ivory Coast
Joseph Irikefe
Substitute forward Kelechi Iheanacho and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali played key roles as Nigeria beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday in an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller.
The…
AFCON Nwabali deflects hero status onto Nigeria team-mates
Joseph Irikefe
Stanley Nwabali awarded player-of-the-match, Africa Cup of Nations semifinal between Nigeria and South Africa.
Nigeria’s penalty shootout hero Stanley Nwabali was quick to deflect personal praise…
AFCON Nigeria versus Cote d’Ivoire: Again two opponents at group stage meet in the final
Joseph Irikefe
Cote d’Ivoire beat Congo DR 1-0 to get to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. They will now meet Nigeria in the final match on Sunday. Both teams had met in the group stages. It will be the fourth time…
Just in: Osimhen cleared by doctors, to join teammates in Bouake
Maureen Aguta
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been reportedly cleared by the team’s medical doctor for the clash against South Africa.
Recall Osimhen missed the Super Eagles trip to Bouake – the venue of…
AFCON: “They know me and I know them” Nwabali speaks on challenges of facing South Africa
Joseph Irikefe
Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, who plays his club football in South Africa, and who was thrown into the forefront as number one by the Super Eagles at this competition despite only one previous cap,…
AFCON: Nigeria High Commission raises alarm over threat to Nigerians in South Africa
Joseph Irikefe
As the tension of the Wednesday’s potentially volatile encounter of Nigeria and South Africa gets to fever pitch, the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has raised alarm bothering on the safety of…
AFCON BREAKING! Osimhen left behind as Super Eagles depart for Bouake
Joseph Irikefe
Nigeria’s talismanic striker, Victor Osimhen did not fly with the rest of the Super Eagles as the team departed Abidjan for Bouake on Monday night. According to information from the team’s camp, the…
AFCON 2023: My aim is to win the trophy – Osimhen speaks on his lack of goals
Joseph Irikefe
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has said it is no problem whether he scores or not at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in Ivory Coast.
The Napoli forward said he is placing the Super Eagles’…