Daniel Amokachi
17 Nov
Over the years, talents have popped up on the Nigerian football scene, showed promise and went on to achieve success in their various careers. Worthy of mention are the likes of Nwankwo Kanu, Celestine Babayaro, Sunday Oliseh, Daniel Amokachi, Victor Osimhen, Emmanuel Amuneke, Victor Ikpeba, John Obi Mikel etc. These players helped Nigeria win the…
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New Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George, has promised to lead Nigeria to the 2026 World Cup billed to hold in the United States, Canada and Mexico.George, who has been given an initial one-year contract by the Nigeria Football Federation
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To succeed in sports, and to become a champion, as in life generally, is hardly ever a tea party.
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Three of Nigeria’s finest football exports will team up with some of the continent’s greatest-ever stars to turn back the hands of time in Zambia this weekend, reports soccernet.ng.
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