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Zonal NMA Boss Lauds A/Ibom, Delta For Supporting Doctors’ Games

Dr Emmanuel Nwose, Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) South-South Zone has praised the Akwa Ibom State government and its Delta State counterpart for their cooperation thus far in hosting the association's regional games. Dr. Nwose commented at the Tower of Ivory School sports complex in Abak during the opening ceremony of the South-South…

AFCON: Super Eagles Suffer Injury Blow Ahead Of Sudan Match

The Super Eagles team will be without Chidozie Awaziem for their second 2021 Africa Cup of Nations game against Sudan on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Recall Awaziem was unavailable  for the Super Eagles’ 1-0 win over Egypt on Tuesday. The expectations to see the defender join the team on Saturday against Sudan is now uncertain…

Nigerian Striker, Paul Onuachu Wins 2021 Belgian Golden Boot Award

A Nigerian professional footballer Paul Onuachu has emerged the winner of the 2021 Belgian Golden Shoe award. Onuachu becomes the first-ever Nigerian and the fourth African to claim the prestigious honour. The 27-year-old finished, third position last year, coming behind winner Lior Refaelov of Israel and second-placed Raphael Holzhauser. But emerged winner this time around…

AFCON: Super Eagles Dazzle As Nigeria Shocks Egypt

Nigeria's Super Eagles displayed a surprise attacking dominance against the Pharaohs of Egypt in their opening Group D AFCON encounter in Cameroon on Tuesday evening. Since the 6th minute attempt by the Egyptians, Nigeria dominated the first half with more threats in the first half, thanks to Moses Simon sterling performance. Simon's cross led to…

Ighalo Tenders Apology To Nigerians For Missing AFCON 2021

Odion Ighalo has apologised to Nigerian fans for missing the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Recall Ighalo was named in the Eagles’ final 28-man squad for this year’s edition which kicked off on Sunday, January 9, 2022. However, Al Shabab refused to release Ighalo claiming his call-up from the Nigeria Football Federation arrived…

Novak Djokovic: Australian Court Orders Release From Detention

An Australian court has rejected the Serbian tennis star's visa cancellation. However, the Australian government may yet still order him to be deported. Novak Djokovic won his right to stay in Australia after a judge ruled in his favor on Monday, finding the government's decision to revoke his visa "unreasonable." But just hours later, news…

AFCON Underway As Cameroon Records First Victory

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kickstarted on Sunday with the opening of the Group A match between Cameroon and Burkina Faso. Cameroon, who is hosting the tournament recorded the first three points of the 2021 AFCON. The hosts defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opening game of AFCON which held at the the Paul…

AFCON: Super Eagles To Get $5m If…

Super Eagles of Nigeria will get $5 million if they emerge champions at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon. The CAF Executive Committee resolved to increase the prize money of this year’s edition. The decision was taken at Friday’s EXCO meeting chaired by CAF President, Patrice Motsep, in Douala, Cameroon. The increase is in line with…

Djokovic Held At Airport For Eight Hours ‘Mostly Incommunicado’

AFP -- Australian border agents held tennis superstar Novak Djokovic for eight hours at Melbourne airport, mostly incommunicado, before cancelling his visa and sending him to a detention centre, his lawyers said Saturday. Djokovic secured a Covid-19 vaccine exemption from Tennis Australia and the Australian government because he had tested positive for the virus in…

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Zonal NMA Boss Lauds A/Ibom, Delta For Supporting Doctors’ Games

Dr Emmanuel Nwose, Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) South-South Zone has praised the Akwa Ibom State government and its Delta State counterpart for their cooperation thus far in hosting the association's regional games. Dr. Nwose commented at the Tower of Ivory School sports complex in Abak during the opening ceremony of the South-South…

AFCON: Super Eagles Suffer Injury Blow Ahead Of Sudan Match

The Super Eagles team will be without Chidozie Awaziem for their second 2021 Africa Cup of Nations game against Sudan on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Recall Awaziem was unavailable  for the Super Eagles’ 1-0 win over Egypt on Tuesday. The expectations to see the defender join the team on Saturday against Sudan is now uncertain…

Nigerian Striker, Paul Onuachu Wins 2021 Belgian Golden Boot Award

A Nigerian professional footballer Paul Onuachu has emerged the winner of the 2021 Belgian Golden Shoe award. Onuachu becomes the first-ever Nigerian and the fourth African to claim the prestigious honour. The 27-year-old finished, third position last year, coming behind winner Lior Refaelov of Israel and second-placed Raphael Holzhauser. But emerged winner this time around…

AFCON: Super Eagles Dazzle As Nigeria Shocks Egypt

Nigeria's Super Eagles displayed a surprise attacking dominance against the Pharaohs of Egypt in their opening Group D AFCON encounter in Cameroon on Tuesday evening. Since the 6th minute attempt by the Egyptians, Nigeria dominated the first half with more threats in the first half, thanks to Moses Simon sterling performance. Simon's cross led to…

Ighalo Tenders Apology To Nigerians For Missing AFCON 2021

Odion Ighalo has apologised to Nigerian fans for missing the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Recall Ighalo was named in the Eagles’ final 28-man squad for this year’s edition which kicked off on Sunday, January 9, 2022. However, Al Shabab refused to release Ighalo claiming his call-up from the Nigeria Football Federation arrived…

Novak Djokovic: Australian Court Orders Release From Detention

An Australian court has rejected the Serbian tennis star's visa cancellation. However, the Australian government may yet still order him to be deported. Novak Djokovic won his right to stay in Australia after a judge ruled in his favor on Monday, finding the government's decision to revoke his visa "unreasonable." But just hours later, news…

AFCON Underway As Cameroon Records First Victory

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kickstarted on Sunday with the opening of the Group A match between Cameroon and Burkina Faso. Cameroon, who is hosting the tournament recorded the first three points of the 2021 AFCON. The hosts defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opening game of AFCON which held at the the Paul…

AFCON: Super Eagles To Get $5m If…

Super Eagles of Nigeria will get $5 million if they emerge champions at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon. The CAF Executive Committee resolved to increase the prize money of this year’s edition. The decision was taken at Friday’s EXCO meeting chaired by CAF President, Patrice Motsep, in Douala, Cameroon. The increase is in line with…

Djokovic Held At Airport For Eight Hours ‘Mostly Incommunicado’

AFP -- Australian border agents held tennis superstar Novak Djokovic for eight hours at Melbourne airport, mostly incommunicado, before cancelling his visa and sending him to a detention centre, his lawyers said Saturday. Djokovic secured a Covid-19 vaccine exemption from Tennis Australia and the Australian government because he had tested positive for the virus in…

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