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  Okonkwo, Nwakali, Awoniyi Strike As Dream Team Secure Victory against Zambia

   Nigeria recorded a thrilling 3-1 victory over Zambia in their second match of this year's U-23 African Cup Of...

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  U-23 AFCON: Imama Amapakabo banks on Okechukwu Azubuike, Taiwo Awoniyi for victory against Zambia

  Olympic Eagles head coach Imama Amapakabo is hopeful the arrival of Okechukwu Azubuike and Taiwo Awoniyi will help turn around...

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  CAFCC: Enyimba, Rangers Get Group Stage Opponents

  Enyimba and Rangers will come up against North African oppositions in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, reports...

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  U17 World Cup : Five Things We Noticed From Nigeria's Dismal Loss To Netherlands

  Nigeria's Golden Eaglets in the early hours of Wednesday crashed out of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup with a...

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  Enyimba Proved a point with TS Galaxy Win – Bala

  Enyimba FC forward Ruben Bala said the team victory over TS Galaxy in the CAF Confederation  Cup shows “how strong...

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  Caf Confederation Cup: Enugu Rangers go for broke against ASC Kara

  The Flying Antelopes cannot afford anything short of victory to progress to the group stage of the second-tier continental club...

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  Forward Peter Olawale says he feels disappointed despite scoring his first goal in the FIFA U17 World Cup, as Nigeria lost 2-1 to Australia. Olawale scored (21′) either side of Noah Botic’s brace, but the Forward told www.brila.net they were wasteful in front of goal and should have got more. “Right now, am not really happy because of the result; as a striker, I created a lot chances but we could not make use of the chances created,” the young Forward said. “Hopefully in the next game, we would be able to progress. Work on our chances, play better and bring happiness back to Nigerians; no one is happy as I speak.”

  Ahmed Musa got a seven minutes cameo in Al Nassr’s 4-0 win over Abha in a Saudi Premier League game...

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  Nigeria on the rise despite off-field worries

  Nigeria’s recent 1-1 draw with Brazil has once again sparked talk that African football is closing the gap on the...

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  CAF CC : Enyimba get Giant Killers TS Galaxy, Rangers face ASCK

  The Nigeria’s representatives in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup, Enyimba FC and Enugu Rangers have been drawn against teams from...

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  Dutch League Player Of The Month Ejuke Hints At Availability For U23 AFCON

   Heerenveen forward Chidera Ejuke who has been voted the best U21 player in the Netherlands for the month of...

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  Ahmed Musa charges Olympic Eagles to go for win in Sudan

  Super Eagles’ captain, Ahmed Musa has charged the U23 National Team, Olympic Eagles, to go all out and make the...

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  Oshoala leads Super Falcons’ training for Algeria in Lagos

  The vice-captain led 24 players as Thomas Dennerby's ladies continued preparations for Tuesday’s second leg against AlgeriaNigeria's women's national...

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  Kano Pillars touch down in Ghana ahead of CAF Champions Clash with Kotoko

  Kano Pillars have touched down in Ghana ahead of their CAF Champions League second leg tie against Asante Kotoko on...

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  EPL: Iwobi Benched; Success, Dele-Bashiru Absent In Everton Win Vs Watford

  Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi will have to wait longer for his Everton debut after he was left on the...

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  Asisat Oshoala scores twice as Barcelona wallop her former club Arsenal

  Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala scores twice as Barcelona walloped her former club Arsenal 5-2 in a high-profile pre-season friendly...

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  Francisca Ordega shines in Shanghai’s win over Beijing Phoenix

  Fransisca Ordega’s assist was key in Shanghai’s 2-0 win at South African duo Thembi Kgatlana and Linda Motlhalo’s Beijing Phoenix...

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  CAF Champions League: Kano Pillars drawn against Ghanaian giant Kotoko in first round

  Kano Pillars have been drawn against Ghana giant Kumasi Asante Kotoko  in the preliminary stage of the 2019/2020 CAF Champions...

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  Lobi Stars Vs Abia Warriors Sets Tone For Aiteo Federation Cup Round Of 16 Clashes

  Two Nigeria Professional Football League clubs, Lobi Stars and Abia Warriors will clash in a top of the bill 2019...

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  Eucharia: It Will Be Sad If Falcons Fail To Reach France 2019 Round Of 16

  Uche Eucharia, a former Nigeria international has lamented Super Falcons 1-0 defeat to hosts France in their Monday night’s last...