All posts tagged "Nigeria"
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174FootballEl Gohary and Keshi – iconic figures in African football
In the history of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), only two men won the title as player and coach – namely...
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125FootballTunisia: African powerhouse but Afcon disappointment
An unwanted moniker in world sport is a powerhouse nation failing to deliver in major tournaments, but that is indeed the case...
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102Football
Nigeria Women’s team remember 1998 all-conquering exploits
When Nigeria hosted the maiden African Women’s Championship (now Women’s Africa Cup of Nations) 22 years ago, the Super Falcons, took the...
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83Football
Algeria relive memories of historic 2019 Afcon title
Africa’s reigning champions Algeria claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title last year in Egypt, lifting the trophy for the...
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260AthleticsAfrican record holder Olusoji Fasuba still keeping fit
Nigerian Olusoji Fasuba was once one of the fastest men on the planet, and still holds the African 100m record at 9.85...
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107Football
Nigerian football marks 40th anniversary of 1980 Afcon victory
The Nigerian football faithful had something to cheer about recently and precisely on March 22, the 40th anniversary of winning the prestigious...
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167Basketball
Nigerian basketball women’s team scout more players
Nigeria women’s basketball coach Peter Ahmedu hopes there will be no profound effect on the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBF) training programmes despite...
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203Football
Caf hoping to postpone instead of cancelling competitions
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) hopes to avoid cancelling any competitions, instead of postponing major events in the fight against the...
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358Football
Cameroon – a rich history of Africa Cup of Nations titles
Two titles shy of record winners Egypt, Cameroon have five Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) titles to their name. The “Indomitable Lions”...
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129FootballNigerian international Ifeanyi George killed in car crash
Nigeria football International Ifeanyi George was killed in a car crash in Edo State, Southern Nigeria, on Sunday. George was travelling with...
