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My Transition Into Golf Was Tough – Osaze

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My Transition Into Golf Was Tough – Osaze

Former Super Eagles forward, Osaze Odemwingie has revealed that it was not an easy task for him to transition into golf. Recall that Osaze is now a professional golfer following his graduation from the Professional Golfers Association school on Tuesday. However, in an interview with Channels Television’s Sports Tonight, the former West Brom star stated that golf gives him time to be...

Ex-Super Eagles Star Backs NFF’s Decision To Hire Foreign Coach

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Ex-Super Eagles Star Backs NFF’s Decision To Hire Foreign Coach

Former Super Eagles defender George Abbey has backed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) decision to appoint a foreign Technical Adviser for the team. Following the Eagles’ poor showing against South Africa and Benin Republic on matchday 3 and 4 in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the NFF executive committee announced that a foreign coach, who will...

I Had Sleepless Nights After AFCON 2021 Mistake – Okoye

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I Had Sleepless Nights After AFCON 2021 Mistake - Okoye

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has revealed that he had a sleepless night after his error cost the Super Eagles a place in the quarter-finals of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that a few minutes into the second half, Youssef Msakni fired a shot from outside the penalty area, which Okoye should have done better with but couldn’t,...

Panama Wins USA For The Copa America Knockout Rounds

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Panama Wins USA For The Copa America Knockout Rounds

On Thursday, USA’s hopes of qualifying for the Copa America knockout rounds was left hanging after Panama's shocking 2-1 victory. A stormy Group C battle in Atlanta saw both sides finish with 10 men as Panama came from behind to snatch a victory which reignites their Copa campaign after an opening loss to Uruguay. The game turned on a moment of...

Super Eagles Can’t Afford To Miss Out On 2026 World Cup – Rohr

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Former Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, has said it will be disappointing if the team failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The West Africans missed out on a place at the last edition of the mundial hosted by Qatar. The Super Eagles have endured a poor start to the 2026 qualifiers, recording three draws and one defeat...

Transfer: It’s Not Impossible For Neymar To Join Arsenal – Gilberto Silva

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Transfer: It’s Not Impossible For Neymar To Join Arsenal – Gilberto Silva

Former Arsenal midfielder, Gilberto Silva, has said a summer transfer that could see Neymar playing for the Premier League club is “not impossible.” Neymar has endured a miserable time since moving to Saudi Arabia, playing just a few games for Al-Hilal before a major injury struck. He hasn’t featured for them since the team went on to claim the domestic title...

Ecuador 3-1 Win Against Jamaica In Copa America

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Ecuador 3-1 Win Against Jamaica In Copa America

Ecuador boosted their chances with a 3-1 win against Jamaica to reach the knockout rounds of the Copa America on Wednesday Ecuador, beaten by Venezeula in their opening match of the tournament on Saturday, held off a spirited second-half rally by the Reggae Boyz to claim a vital three points at the Allegiant Stadium. The South Americans looked to be cruising...

Former Super Eagles Player Odemwingie Turns Professional Golfer

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Former Super Eagles Player Odemwingie Turns Professional Golfer

Peter Odemwingie, an ex-super eagles forward is now a professional golfer following his graduation from the Professional Golfers Association school. The PGA disclosed this in a post with a video on X.com on Tuesday. The caption read, “Peter Odemwingie is best known for playing top-level football, scoring over 30 Premier League goals for West Bromwich Albion and representing Cardiff City and...

Copa America: Messi Leads Argentina To Another Win After Edging Chile 1-0

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Messi Excluded From Argentina’s Squad For 2024 Olympics

Lionel Messi led defending champion Argentina to advance to the Copa America quarterfinals after a hard-fought win against Chile on Tuesday night. Substitute Lautaro Martínez scored in the 88th minute, which earned the Albiceleste a 1-0 win. Messi started the leadup to the goal with a corner kick that was sent toward goal with a glancing header by defender Lisandro Martínez. The...

“I’m Open” — Adepoju Keen To Manage Super Eagles

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"I’m Open" — Adepoju Keen To Manage Super Eagles

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has said he would be willing to coach the team. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is currently looking for a new coach to tinker the Super Eagles following Finidi George’s resignation few weeks ago. The NFF has however narrowed down the choice to an expatriate. Adepoju is one of the few Nigerians, who holds a UEFA...

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