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UK-Based Nigerian Footballer Dies After Suffering Severe Brain Injury

A Nigerian non-league footballer, Saburi Olayinka Adeniji, has died in the United Kingdom after suffering a catastrophic brain stem injury, prompting an outpouring of tributes from teammates, supporters and members of the Nigerian community. Adeniji, a winger for Kings Park Rangers FC,

February 8, 2026

Sports

Ighalo Plays 90 Minutes For Al-Shabab On Saturday, Doubtful For AFCON

Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo was in action for 90 minutes on Saturday evening as his Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab were held to a 1-1 draw by Abha on Matchday 16 of the Saudi Pro League. Ighalo was

January 8, 2022

Entertainment·Sports

Wizkid, Burna Boy Release ‘Ballon D’Or’ Song For African Giant Featuring UFC Fighter Kamaru Usman

Grammy award-winning Nigerian duo, Burna Boy and Wizkid have released a video for the African Giant’s new song ‘Ballon D’Or. Produced by Nigerian British producer P2j, the track is inspired by one of the most prestigious trophies

January 8, 2022

Sports

Vandrezzer Football Club Appoint Former Nigeria International Makinwa As New Head Coach

The management of Nigeria National League side Vandrezzer FC have announced former international Henry Makinwa as their new head coach. The former Katsina United manager is replacing coach Tony Bolus, and has put pen to paper on an initial

January 8, 2022

Events·Sports

Christine Mboma Wins BBC Personality Of The Year Award

Becomes Second Namibian After Frankie Federicks Namibia’s Christine Mboma has been awarded the BBC African Sports Personality of the Year prize becoming the second Namibian after Frankie Federicks to win a BBC award. The 200m silver medallist achieved the feat beating other

January 8, 2022

Sports

Man City Thrash Hapless Swindon To Reach Carabao Cup Fourth Round

Premier League leaders Manchester City proved their class on Friday night as they eased past League Two side Swindon 4-1 to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup. Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus were the scorers in the first

January 7, 2022

Events·Sports

Messi, Lewandowski, Salah Nominated For FIFA’s Best Player Awards

The trio of Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah on Friday have been nominated for the 2021 FIFA’s Best Player award to be handed out on 17 January 2022, reports Prime Business Africa. The three superstars lit

January 7, 2022

Sports

Musa, Chukwueze Score Either Half As Super Eagles Defeat Cotonsport Ahead Egypt Opener

Goals from Ahmed Musa and Samuel Chukwueze saw Nigeria’s Super Eagles claim a 2-0 win against Cotonsport of Cameroon in a practice match on Friday evening ahead of their opening Group D match of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

January 7, 2022

Sports

Former Ghana FA Boss Nyantakyi Overlooks Nigeria, Tips Four Teams For AFCON Title

Two days after Ghana were defeated by African champions Algeria in a friendly ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, former Ghana FA President Kwesi Nyantakyi believes Nigeria is not among the likely winners of the 2021 Africa Cup

January 7, 2022

Sports

Aston Villa Pulls Off Sensational Loan Signing Of Coutinho From Barcelona

Aston Villa on Friday morning announced that Philippe Coutinho will join the Birmingham based side from Barcelona on loan for the rest of the season. Villa have the option to buy the Brazil international who is now expected

January 7, 2022

Sports

Eguavoen: Why Ighalo May Not Be Replaced In Nigeria’s 2021 AFCON Squad

Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen has given reason why striker Odion Ighalo may not be replaced in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations squad after his Saudi Arabian side Al Shabab refused to release him for the tournament.

January 7, 2022

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Sports - Page 311

UK-Based Nigerian Footballer Dies After Suffering Severe Brain Injury

Ighalo Plays 90 Minutes For Al-Shabab On Saturday, Doubtful For AFCON

Wizkid, Burna Boy Release ‘Ballon D’Or’ Song For African Giant Featuring UFC Fighter Kamaru Usman

Vandrezzer Football Club Appoint Former Nigeria International Makinwa As New Head Coach

Christine Mboma Wins BBC Personality Of The Year Award

Man City Thrash Hapless Swindon To Reach Carabao Cup Fourth Round

Messi, Lewandowski, Salah Nominated For FIFA’s Best Player Awards

Musa, Chukwueze Score Either Half As Super Eagles Defeat Cotonsport Ahead Egypt Opener

Former Ghana FA Boss Nyantakyi Overlooks Nigeria, Tips Four Teams For AFCON Title

Aston Villa Pulls Off Sensational Loan Signing Of Coutinho From Barcelona

Eguavoen: Why Ighalo May Not Be Replaced In Nigeria’s 2021 AFCON Squad

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