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Victor Osimhen: The Arrogance Of A Ghetto Hero

Global UpfrontJan 9, 2026January 9, 20260

By Tunde Odesola Before the raving hawk disappeared into the sunny afternoon sky, the mother hen caught a glimpse of it just in time. Squawking

Super Eagles Ace Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, Dies at 61

Global UpfrontJul 3, 2025July 3, 20250

Former Nigerian international goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has died at the age of 61. The death of the former Super Eagles shot-stopper was confirmed on Thursday,

Super Eagles, Gallant Troops And Nigeria’s Reward System

Global UpfrontFeb 22, 2024February 22, 20240

By Chidi Omeje It is no longer news that Nigeria’s senior football team, the Super Eagles, had a spectacular outing at the just concluded AFCON

AFCON, And ‘Japa’ Issues

Global UpfrontFeb 15, 2024February 15, 20240

“If people have an opportunity for a decent job, a decent education, a decent health care system, and security, I know that forceful migration will

FlashBack: Nigeria Appoints Serial Loser, Jose Peseiro, As Super Eagles Head Coach (First published May 15, 2022)

Global UpfrontJan 15, 2024January 15, 20240

José Vítor dos Santos Peseiro, the Portuguese football manager appointed by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday as Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National

Buhari Congratulates Senegal on AFCON Cup Victory, Bids Ambassador to Nigeria Farewell

Global UpfrontFeb 10, 2022February 10, 20220

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received the Ambassador of Senegal in a farewell audience at the Presidential Villa, State House, Abuja, asking him to convey

AFCON: Egypt Objects to Gambian Referee Picked for African Cup Semifinal Against Cameroon

Global UpfrontFeb 2, 2022February 2, 20220

The Egyptian Football Association did not give reasons for its complaint against Bakary Gassama, one of Africa’s best-known referees. He refereed the Pharaohs’ 1-0 loss

That Call Before the Eagles Crash

Global UpfrontJan 26, 2022January 26, 20220

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Superstitious Nigerians believe ever so vociferously that the crashing out of the Super Eagles from the AFCON tournament in Cameroun was

Super Eagles Crash Out of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, After Buhari’s Call

Global UpfrontJan 23, 2022January 23, 20220

Both teams went into the first-half break without goals Nigerian Super Eagles crashed out of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after suffering a

AFCON 2nd Round: Buhari Speaks With Super Eagles, Charge Them to Fly Past Tunisia

Global UpfrontJan 23, 2022January 23, 20220

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday morning gave a pep talk to the Super Eagles, ahead of their second round match against Tunisia tonight in the