Troost Ekong apologizes on behalf of the Super Eagles

William Troost-Ekong, the Vice-Captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles, has apologized on behalf of the squad to Nigerians for the team's inability to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. After a goalless draw in Kumasi on Friday, the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 tie by Ghana's Black Stars at the Moshood Abiola National…

March 30, 20220Comments

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Meet Jude Littler, Chelsea’s Midfielder, N’golo Kante’s wife, Who Is 16 Years Older Than Him

N'Golo Kanté of Chelsea FC is married to Jude Littler, a stunning woman. Jude is also the ex-wife of Djibril Cissé, a former France international footballer. N'Golo Kanté is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. As a professional footballer, the Frenchman has accomplished practically everything there is to achieve. Kante has…

March 30, 20220Comments

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Clubs

91,500 Fans In Camp Nou As Barcelona Women Make History In Classico Win

Barcelona's women's football team set a new world record by attracting 91,500 supporters to Camp Nou for the second leg of the El Classico versus Real Madrid's women's team. In the UEFA Women's Champions League second leg. Barcelona won with a score of 5 to 2, bringing the overall score to 8-3 after winning the first…

March 30, 20220Comments

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National teams

The Nigeria-Ghana World Cup Qualifier’s Aftermath

Don't get it mixed up. The Nigerian pitch invasion following the one-all draw between Nigeria and Ghana is not about football. It's not about missing out on the World Cup in Qatar. It's about our dissatisfaction with everything that's gone wrong in this country. Unemployment, hunger, astonishing corruption, decay, growing costs of everything, no electricity, no water, no…

March 30, 20220Comments

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National teams

Ronaldo is the second-highest scorer in FIFA World Cup qualifying, while Lewandowski is the fourth-highest scorer

Cristiano Ronaldo is three goals short of Carlos Ruiz's record for most goals in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. Carlos Ruiz, a former Guatemalan forward, owns the record for most goals scored in FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In 47 qualifying matches, the striker, who played in 133 international matches for Guatemala, scored 39 goals. Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain…

March 30, 20220Comments

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Thunder Balogun(1931-1972) – Outstanding Nigerian Footballer Who Played for Queens Park Rangers

Teslim Balogun, a Nigerian center-forward, joined the club six years after Tommy Best, Queens Park Ranger's first-ever black player, left. Balogun, who was born in Lagos on March 27, 1931, would be a pioneer for African footballers, as the 6ft 2in striker would go on to become Nigeria's first professional footballer and trained football coach. Throughout…

March 24, 20220Comments

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Samuel Okwaraji: 10 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Him

Former Super Eagles midfielder Samuel Sochukwuma Owaraji died while playing for Nigeria at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos State, during a 1990 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Angola. It was among the saddest events ever in the story of Nigerian football, given that the legendary midfielder died in the line of duties for Nigeria. No…

November 27, 20211Comment

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BASH ALI BIOGRAPHY

Bashiru Ali, famously referred to as Bash Ali, was born on February 27, 1956, in his hometown of Lagos, Nigeria. Career and early life His boxing career began in California, USA, in September 1978. He did not fight as an amateur. Bash Ali's first-ever fight was for money, which was won, but Bash was robbed of…

November 25, 20210Comments

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The sport of boxing in Nigeria

Nations have used sport as a crucial pillar to create "national character." The French, for instance, have adopted and integrated Rugby into their national fabric, which has changed the view of Anglo-Saxon dominance, which at one time seemed so dangerous. However, sports personalities are regarded and recognized as an essential element of any nation's resources.…

October 27, 20210Comments

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Top 10 highest-paid footballers in the world in 2022

Three LaLiga Santander players make it to the top 10 on the world's highest-paid footballers list. Recent moves have altered the order. We look at the top 10 players who have the highest weekly wage packets and reveal their names. Sportsgidi collected these numbers. They have been converted into dollars. These figures are net of…

October 21, 20211Comment

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