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AFN National Trials: Amusan, Itsekiri & Enekwechi emerge champions in Benin

100m hurdles world recorder holder, Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, has been cleared of any anti-doping rule violations by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a whereabout rule violation filed by the athletics governing body, World Athletics, via its Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The 27-year-old was initially charged by World Athletics in July 2023 for an alleged anti-doping violation under...

NPFL: Remo Stars forward Alimi pens heartfelt appreciation to his supporters

by Bayo Adegboyega

28 June 2024

Remo Stars striker, Sikiru Alimi, has penned a heartfelt message of appreciation to those who supported and encouraged him and his team, all through the just-concluded Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL) season. The former Stade Tunisien striker also looks forward to doing more in the coming season. The former Shooting Stars and Sunshine Stars player reflected on his mixed feelings during the season on his official...

‘African Player of the Year’ – Nigerians celebrate Lookman after Europa League final heroics

Nigeria star Lookman named Atalanta Player of the Season

by Taiye Taiwo

27 June 2024

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named Atalanta Player of the Season for the 2023-24 campaign. He fended off competition from Brazil midfielder Ederson and Dutch star Teun Koopmeiners for his second consecutive Player of the Season award in Italy. Lookman played a starring role in helping the Serie A club end their long-wait for a silverware with his man-of-match performance in the UEFA Europa...

Peter Odemwingie: Ex-Nigeria forward pivots to golf, earns PGA certification

by Ibikunle Salako

26 June 2024

Former Nigerian international Peter Osaze Odemwingie has shifted gears from football to the world of golf in an inspiring turn of events. The 42-year-old recently unlocked a new achievement since his retirement from the round leather game as he became a professional golfer, having earned a Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) certification. Odemwingie, who was speaking at his graduation, was delighted at his transitioning from one team...

Napoli star Osimhen hosts Super Eagles stars & Nigerian celebrities in beach house

by Taiye Taiwo

24 June 2024

Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen turned up his vacation mood on Saturday by hosting his international teammates and Nigerian celebrities in a private beach house. The lively party that took place in Lagos had 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer, Odio Ighalo in attendance, alongside Henry Onyekuru, Paul Onuachu, John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme. Nigerian celebrities who made the event include celebrity...

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Tobi Amusan: Nigerian cleared by CAS over doping charges, set for Paris 2024 Olympics

NPFL: Remo Stars forward Alimi pens heartfelt appreciation to his supporters

Nigeria star Lookman named Atalanta Player of the Season

Peter Odemwingie: Ex-Nigeria forward pivots to golf, earns PGA certification

Napoli star Osimhen hosts Super Eagles stars & Nigerian celebrities in beach house

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