Tag: Nasarawa State
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Nasarawa State Gov. Engr. Abdullahi Sule graces 2nd Edition of Inter-Security Agencies Unity Cup Football Tournament
The Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, on Saturday, was at the Lafia City Stadium to declare the 2nd Edition of the Inter-Security Agencies Unity Cup Football Tournament, 2023, hosted in his honour, open. Represented by the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Jafaru Ango, the Governor said the competition was…
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‘France vs Morocco is an AFCON final’ – Okocha
Former Super Eagles and Bolton Wanderers captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha has tagged the semifinal clash at the ongoing FIFA World Cup between France and Morocco an AFCON final, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. With many players representing the France national team linked with an African origin, it is no surprising that the football legend as chosen to…
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“He was caught in two minds” – Okocha faults Harry Kane for missed penalty
Ex-international Austin Okocha has blamed England captain Harry Kane for missing the second penalty which denied the three lions the opportunity of at least going level against France in the quarter final of the World Cup in Qatar. The striker haven gotten his first goal from the spot and cancelling Aurélien Tchouaméni’s lead had…
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Okocha Praises Morocco For Concentration And Discipline
Morocco on Tuesday evening became the fifth African team to have ever reached quarterfinals of the World Cup after defeating the 2010 champions Spain 3-0 on penalties after a goals 120 minutes. The Atlas Lions of Morocco have not conceded a direct goal from any other their opposition at the World Cup except for an…
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Okocha pitches tent with Maradona as GOAT ahead of Messi
The debate on how is the Greatest Footballer of all time rages on as Super Eagles legend, Austin Okocha has lend his voice to the argument. For the Nigerian ex international it is the late Diego Armando Maradona that ticks the box for him despite the dexterity and achievement of Maradona’s countryman, Lionel Messi. Okocha,…
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Okocha Drums Support For Ghana As He Recalls Suarez Denial.
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha has unapologetically been rooting for African teams at this year’s World Cup in Qatar with his recent been. Ghana goes into their final group game against their 2010 quarter-final nemesis Uruguay, needing at least a draw or a win (depending on the outcome of Portugal-S/Korea) to progress in to…
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Jay Jay Okocha not confident enough with Africa’s Chances at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Former Nigeria International, Austin Okocha has expressed his fears regarding the performance of African representatives at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The black continent will be represented at the Mundial by Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana, and Cameroon. The West African duo of Senegal and Ghana, as well as Central Africa’s Cameroon, are the…
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Alex Iwobi receives accolades from Uncle, Jay Jay Okocha
Nigeria International midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has been receiving praises from all over following his recent performances during the season. The recent of these accolades have come from his uncle and arguably the best player to grace the Premier League. Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha has voiced his admiration for the improved performances of Alex Iwobi…
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FEATURED! Nigeria’s 23 years drought for CAF Player of the Year Award
Senegal’s Sadio Mane just won the CAF African Player of the Year Award beating Egypt’s Mohammed Salah and fellow compatriot Edouard Mendy to the prestigious title. It beckons the question when last did a Nigerian win the prestigious award. Well it has now been 23 years since a Nigerian won the CAF African Player of…