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To “Ayo” or “Awale”: An Old African Game of Strategy

For regular travellers in the vast Yoruba countryside of Western Nigeria, it is not unusual…

Why Blessing Okagbare was banned for 10 years, implications

Okagbare tested positive for blood-booster EPO in Nigeria in June, in addition to another failed…

Mane redeems self as Senegal beat Egypt to claim first AFCON title

The Lions of Teranga were beaten in the 2019 final by Algeria, but they belatedly…

Senegal win historic Nations Cup

Sadio Mane was the hero as  as Senegal defeated Egypt to win a maiden Africa…

Nadal claims record 21st grand slam title after stunning comeback win

Nadal’s 2-6 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-4 7-5 victory moves him clear of his great rivals…

That Call Before The Eagles Crash

Superstitious Nigerians believe ever so vociferously that the crashing out of the Super Eagles from…

AFCON: Eguavoen steps down from Super Eagles job

Following the loss of the Super Eagles to Tunisia in the ongoing Africa Cup of…

Still on Super Eagles loss…and Buhari caused it!

By Fred Fred Chukwuelobe The Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, last night lost to…

Team Monikers Clash as AFCON 2021 Hots Up

By Isidore Emeka Uzoatu As I type, the 33rd edition of the Confederation of Football…

AFCON 2021: Two Eagles set to clash in last 16 tough duel

Sunday’s AFCON Round of 16 encounter between Nigeria and Tunisia will take place at the…