NIGERIA

Osimhen Condemns ‘Inhumane’ Treatment of Super Eagles by Libyan Authorities Ahead of AFCON Qualifier

by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 14, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, Nigeria, Soccer

Victor Osimhen has voiced his outrage over the poor treatment of the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities ahead of their 2025 AFCON qualifier. After...

Libya Turns AFCON Qualifier with Nigeria into a 12-Hour Airport Crisis

by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 14, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, Nigeria, Soccer

What should have been a routine AFCON qualifier between Nigeria and Libya has devolved into a 12-hour ordeal for the Super Eagles, who remain...

NFF Withdraws Super Eagles from AFCON Qualifier Against Libya After 12-Hour Airport Ordeal

by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 14, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, Nigeria, Soccer

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to pull the Super Eagles out of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya,...

AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Face Hostile Reception in Libya Ahead of Crucial Match

by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 14, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, Nigeria, Soccer

The Nigeria national team, Super Eagles, faced unexpected delays upon arrival in Libya ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the...

Samuel Chukwueze Suffers Injury Setback with Nigerian National Team

by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 14, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, Nigeria, Soccer

AC Milan forward Samuel Chukwueze has encountered a potential injury while training with the Nigerian national team. Reports from Calciomercato...

Former Nigeria National Team Goalkeeper Peter Fregene Passes Away at 77

by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 14, 2024 | Africa, Nigeria, Soccer

Former Nigerian national team goalkeeper, Peter "Apo" Fregene, has passed away at the age of 77 following a long battle with health issues. Fregene,...

Troost-Ekong Speaks Out on Super Eagles’ Decision to Boycott Libya Match After Unfair Treatment

by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 14, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, Nigeria, Soccer

Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has announced the team's decision to boycott their AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya due to...

Inaugural Comptroller General of Customs Military/Paramilitary Wrestling Championship Set for Abuja

by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 14, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Nigeria

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has announced that the maiden edition of the Comptroller General of Customs Military/Paramilitary Wrestling...

3,000 Athletes Gear Up for 2024 Anti-Corruption Half Marathon in Abuja

by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 14, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Nigeria

Approximately 3,000 athletes have registered to participate in the 2024 Anti-Corruption Half Marathon, set to take place in Abuja on December 7.This...