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Tella dismisses claims of avoiding Super Eagles

1 month ago | newsexpressngr.com | Olanrewaju Akojede

News Express |29th May 2025 | 7Super Eagles player Nathan TellaSuper Eagles player Nathan TellaBy OLANREWAJU AKOJEDESuper Eagles player Nathan Tella on Wednesday dismissed claims that he had avoided national duty, calling the reports false and misleading. Tella, a right winger for Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, made the statement at the Super Eagles’ camp in London.
NSC justifies disqualification of Ashe from 100m race

1 month ago | newsexpressngr.com | Olanrewaju Akojede

News Express |25th May 2025 | 15Disqualified Team Delta sprinter Favour AsheDisqualified Team Delta sprinter Favour AsheBy OLANREWAJU AKOJEDEThe National Sports Commission (NSC), has justified the disqualification of Team Delta’s Favour Ashe from the 100m final at the 22nd National Sports Festival held on Saturday at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta.
Ogun community decries rising burglary, suspected human trafficking

2 months ago | iyamagazine.com | Olanrewaju Akojede

Residents of Magboro Community in Ogun State are living in fear following a surge in burglaries that have plagued their homes in recent months, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). An investigation by NAN reveals growing concern and anxiety, particularly among those living in Happyland Estate, over the activities of suspected criminals. According to residents, the burglaries appear to originate from within the community, rather than from external intruders.
Odegbami Mourns Legendary Captain Christian Chukwu

2 months ago | newsngr.com.ng | Olanrewaju Akojede

Segun Odegbami, a former player of Nigeria's Green Eagles, on Saturday mourned the death of his close friend and teammate, Christian Chukwu. By Olanrewaju AkojedeSegun Odegbami, a former player of Nigeria's Green Eagles, on Saturday mourned the death of his close friend and teammate, Christian Chukwu. Chukwu, who captained Nigeria's national football team during a golden era, passed away early Saturday morning, Odegbami confirmed in an emotional tribute.
Teslim Balogun Stadium to be ready for athletics competition soon - LSSC

2 months ago | newsverge.com | Stellamaris Ashinze |Olanrewaju Akojede

Lekan Fatodu, Director General (D-G), Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), has assured that the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, under reconstruction would soon be opened for athletics competition. Fatodu made the pledge on Tuesday at the media briefing heralding the MTN Champs Continental Relays held at the MTN Event Center, Falomo-Ikoyi, Lagos State. It was reported that the MTN Champs Continental Relays Season 3 is scheduled for Lagos from April 9 to April 12.
Nigeria expresses interest to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

2 months ago | newsexpressngr.com | Olanrewaju Akojede

News Express |7th Apr 2025 | 13By OLANREWAJU AKOJEDEThe Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) on Monday, said that Nigeria has met the deadline for expression of interest to bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2030 in Abuja. Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of NOC made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos on Monday. He said that NOC after Its executive committee meeting on April 3, in Abuja, announced that the body had met the March 28 deadline for expression of interest for a bid process.
Lookman dethrones Osimhen as ‘King of the Pitch’ “Latest Naira Dollar Rate News – Naija247news”

Mar 28, 2025 | naija247news.com | Emman Tochi |Olanrewaju Akojede |Emma Tochi

By Olanrewaju AkojedeThank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Lagos, March 26, 2025 (NAN) Ademola Lookman, the reigning “African Footballer of the Year’ ‘, has once again added to feathers on his cap as he has emerged the `2024/2025 King of the Pitch’ at an award ceremony in Uyo. The Super Eagles and Atalanta BC sensation, Lookman, emerged winner of the Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch at the 11th award ceremony of the Nigeria Pitch Awards.
Lookman dethrones Osimhen as ‘King of the Pitch’

Mar 26, 2025 | newsheadlines.com.ng | Olanrewaju Akojede

By Olanrewaju AkojedeAdemola Lookman, the reigning “African Footballer of the Year”, has once again added to feathers on his cap as he has emerged the `2024/2025 King of the Pitch’ at an award ceremony in Uyo. The Super Eagles and Atalanta BC Sensation, Lookman, emerged winner of the Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch at the 11th award ceremony of the Nigeria Pitch Awards.
Lookman dethrones Osimhen as ‘King of the Pitch’

Mar 26, 2025 | nannews.ng | Olanrewaju Akojede |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Muhyideen Jimoh |Vivian Ihechu

By Olanrewaju AkojedeAdemola Lookman, the reigning “African Footballer of the Year”, has once again added to feathers on his cap as he has emerged the `2024/2025 King of the Pitch’ at an award ceremony in Uyo. The Super Eagles and Atalanta BC Sensation, Lookman, emerged winner of the Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch at the 11th award ceremony of the Nigeria Pitch Awards.
Odegbami tips Osimhen to break Yekini’s goal record

Mar 25, 2025 | newsexpressngr.com | Olanrewaju Akojede

News Express |25th Mar 2025 | 5By OLANREWAJU AKOJEDESegun Odegbami, a former member of the Green Eagles of Nigeria, has tipped Super Eagles goal poacher Victor Osimhen to break the long-standing Rashidi Yekini international goal record. Odegbami stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. He applauded Osimhen for surpassing his long-standing 44-year-old record as the second-highest goal scorer for the senior national team.