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Edmonton Oilers’ James Hamblin pays tribute to late mom with number change
The choice of an NHL player number is often as simple as the year player X was born, like Connor McDavid’s 97, or a player…
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Super Falcons Coach Randy Waldrum Resigns, Gives Reason
<div><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GXWO5QGWMAAc5k6-300x200.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Randy Waldrum" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GXWO5QGWMAAc5k6-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GXWO5QGWMAAc5k6-768x513.jpeg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GXWO5QGWMAAc5k6.jpeg 944w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>The Super Falcons of Nigeria head coach, Randy Waldrum, has resigned from his position to concentrate on his wife, who is currently battling an undisclosed sickness. Recall that Randy Waldrum has been the head coach of the Super Falcons since 2020. The American tactician led the national team to a semi-final finish at the 2022 […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/09/13/super-falcons-coach-randy-waldrum-resigns-gives-reason/">Super Falcons Coach Randy Waldrum Resigns, Gives Reason</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
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NPFL Updates: Ibe Joins Remo, Katsina United To Honour Displaced People, See Others
<div><img width="300" height="271" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/F5sOh-CX0AAqIit-300x271.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Breaking: Enugu Rangers Emerge NPFL Champions" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/F5sOh-CX0AAqIit-300x271.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/F5sOh-CX0AAqIit.jpeg 574w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Michael Ibe has officially moved to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club, Remo Stars. The experienced midfielder, who previously played for a good number of NPFL clubs like Katsina United, Abia Warriors, Plateau United, and Akwa United, joined Remo Stars as a free agent. His successful track record, including scoring 10 goals for Katsina […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/09/12/npfl-updates-ibe-joins-remo-katsina-united-to-honour-displaced-people-see-others/">NPFL Updates: Ibe Joins Remo, Katsina United To Honour Displaced People, See Others</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
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Falconets Vs Japan: Sports Minister Urges Nigeria To Go For Victory
<div><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GW5-niAWMAAi9B1-300x200.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Super Falconets" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GW5-niAWMAAi9B1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GW5-niAWMAAi9B1.jpeg 612w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has urged Nigeria’s Under-20 women’s football team, the Falconets, to go for victory against Japan in the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. John Enoh, speaking through his spokesperson, Diana-Mary Nsan, commended the Falconets for their outstanding performance in the group stage of the tournament. Recall that […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/09/11/falconets-vs-japan-sports-minister-urges-nigeria-to-go-for-victory/">Falconets Vs Japan: Sports Minister Urges Nigeria To Go For Victory</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
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Just In: I’m Still Very Much In Charge – Eguavon
<div><img width="300" height="221" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Austin-Eguavoen-1-300x221.webp" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Breaking: I’m Still Very Much In Charge - Eguavon" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Austin-Eguavoen-1-300x221.webp 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Austin-Eguavoen-1-768x566.webp 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Austin-Eguavoen-1.webp 818w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>The interim coach of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavon, has dismissed reports that he resigned after Nigeria’s match with Rwanda on Tuesday. Eguavon, in the early morning on Wednesday, on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, said his statement was taken out of context. Eguavon had stated that the interim contract he signed […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/09/11/just-in-im-still-very-much-in-charge-eguavon/">Just In: I’m Still Very Much In Charge – Eguavon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
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Stecher set to battle and solidify his spot on Oilers blueline
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Cristiano Ronaldo Names Four Players Who Can Dominate Ballon d’Or
<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ronaldo-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ronaldo 'Begs' To Remain At Al Nassr Till 2027" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ronaldo-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ronaldo-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ronaldo-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ronaldo-1.jpg 1296w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Portuguese football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, has named four players who may dominate the most prestigious football award in the world, the Ballon d’Or. Note that Cristiano Ronaldo was excluded from the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist for the second consecutive time earlier this month. The last time Ronaldo won the prestigious award was in 2017. In […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/09/10/cristiano-ronaldo-names-four-players-who-can-dominate-ballon-dor/">Cristiano Ronaldo Names Four Players Who Can Dominate Ballon d’Or</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
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Nigeria, Rwanda Battle to Barren Draw in Kigali AFCON Qualifier
<p>Nigeria and Rwanda stifled themselves to a scoreless draw in an AFCON qualifier in Kigali on Tuesday.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/nigeria-rwanda-battle-to-barren-draw-in-kigali-afcon-qualifier/">Nigeria, Rwanda Battle to Barren Draw in Kigali AFCON Qualifier</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>
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Sports Minister Enoh Vows Sanctions Over Favour Ofili’s Paris Olympics Registration Debacle
<p>Sports Minister Enoh has vowed sanctions for those responsible for Favour Ofili's exclusion from the 2024 Paris Olympics 100m event.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/sports-minister-enoh-vows-sanctions-over-favour-ofilis-paris-olympics-registration-debacle/">Sports Minister Enoh Vows Sanctions Over Favour Ofili’s Paris Olympics Registration Debacle</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>
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Victor Osimhen Names Fastest, Most Skillful Players In Super Eagles
<div><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Victor-Osimhen-scaled-1-300x200.webp" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Victor-Osimhen-scaled-1-300x200.webp 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Victor-Osimhen-scaled-1-768x512.webp 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Victor-Osimhen-scaled-1.webp 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen has revealed the names of the top three fastest players and the top three most skillful players in the Nigerian national team ahead of their 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Rwanda on Tuesday, September 10. During an interview with the Counter Attack Podcast, he was asked about the quickest […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/09/09/victor-osimhen-names-fastest-most-skillful-players-in-super-eagles/">Victor Osimhen Names Fastest, Most Skillful Players In Super Eagles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
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