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D’Tigers, Nigeria’s Male basketball Team, Forced to Withdraw from AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Due to Lack of Funds

February 24, 2024 Gist Lovers 0

Nigeria’s senior men’s national basketball team, D’Tigers, has been forced to withdraw from the AfroBasket 2025 qualifications owing to financial concerns, casting doubt on their participation. According to reports, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) is

“3rd in Africa”- After losing finals, FIFA ranks Nigeria higher than AFCON Winner Ivory Coast

February 15, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

Following the just ended AFCON, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are now regarded as Africa’s third best team. Nigeria is now rated 28th in the world according to the Federation of International Football (FIFA)’s new list, which

“If what happened to Iwobi happened to me, I’m going to break down” — Stanley Nwabali, Super Eagles Goalie

February 14, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

Stanley Nwabali, the Super Eagles goalkeeper, has spoken out about the recent cyberbullying of his teammate, Alex Iwobi, during and after the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Cote d’Ivoire. The Super Eagles

“I no be Iwobi” – Sadiq Umar, Super Eagles striker warns Nigerians trolling him over the AFCON loss

February 14, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

After the Super Eagles’ 2-1 loss to the hosts Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, Sadiq Umar, the striker for the Super Eagles, took aim at certain Nigerians who were making

Gernot Rohr speaks, tags Iwobi Covid -19 result fake

Iwobi Reportedly Ready to Quit Super Eagles, Takes Notable Action

February 13, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

Alex Iwobi, the top player for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, is set to leave the national team, barring a last-minute change of heart. Iwobi is tired of the online abuse he has received since

Ahmed Musa Urge Nigerians to Stop dragging Alex Iwobi

February 12, 2024 Gist Lovers 0

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has defended midfielder Alex Iwobi, who has been targeted for trolling by home supporters following Nigeria’s 1-2 loss to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the 2023 Afcon final. Nigeria’s defeat went

“I Deeply Apologise To Nigerians”- Super Eagles Keeper, Stanley Nwabali Writes Heartfelt Note

“I Deeply Apologize To Nigerians”- Super Eagles Keeper, Stanley Nwabali Writes Heartfelt Note

February 12, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

Super Eagles goal keeper, Stanley Nwabali has penned a heartfelt note to millions of Nigerians after they lost to host country, Cote d’voire at Afcon final last night. Nwabali wrote on his official instagram page;

AFCON Finals: “Injury won’t stop me”- Troost-Ekong declares ahead of Nigeria vs Ivory Coast match

February 9, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong declared after Nigeria’s victory against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana that he would stop at nothing to be included in the starting lineup for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)

AFCON: Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali gets royal applause, kneels before Ooni of Ife

“Don’t Come Back To South Africa”- Nwabali reportedly threatened following Super Eagles victory

February 8, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

The goalie for the Super Eagles, Stanley Nwabali, has allegedly received threats from South Africans not to play for his team there after Bafana Bafana’s semifinal loss to Nigeria in penalty shootouts at the current

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“These boys saved me” – Ola Aina on penalty miss against South Africa at AFCON

February 8, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

Defender for the Super Eagles, Ola Aina, has spoken up about his missed penalty kick in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final vs South Africa. After 120 minutes, the match between the AFCON champions

Super Eagles’ win: Nigerian teacher gets standing ovation from South African students, Video trends

February 8, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

Social media users have taken to sharing a touching TikTok video of South African students expressing gratitude to their Nigerian teacher, who had visited the school following the Super Eagles’ victory in the AFCON semifinal.

AFCON Finals: “Nigeria all the way”- Rio Ferdinand throw weight behind Nigeria, shows off his jersey

February 8, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United player, is supporting Nigeria in the current AFCON. In an intense match, the Super Eagles of South Africa had upset the Bafana Bafana of that country 4-2 on penalties.

“We were the best team in the first half”- S/Africa’s coach reacts to defeat to Nigeria

February 8, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

Hugo Broos, the coach of Bafana Bafana, stated that it’s difficult to accept the team’s loss against the Nigerian Super Eagles because his side performed well in the semifinal encounter. Broos stated that South Africa

“Get Ready to lift the trophy” – President Tinubu and Peter Obi praises super eagles as they win against South Africa

February 8, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalty points, earning praise from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in the Stade de la Paix in Bouake,

Super Eagles of Nigeria Cruise to 2023 AFCON Final After Beating South Africa

February 7, 2024 Gist Lovers 0

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final in Ivory Coast. Nigeria advanced to the final after defeating South Africa on penalties in the semi-finals at the Stade