Sports History
Explore Nigeria’s rich sports history on our website. Discover the triumphs, challenges, and iconic moments that have shaped the nation’s athletic landscape. An essential resource for sports enthusiasts and those interested in Nigeria’s sporting heritage.
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A Look Back At Notable Nigerian Sports Heroes and Heroines
Nigeria marked its 61st anniversary of independence in October. This is an excellent occasion to take a look back at…
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Since 1945: The 7 Best of the Best Nigerian Footballers of All Time
Nigeria is seen as a soccer giant in Africa, with over 200 million soccer fans spread across the country. Here…
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The Truth About the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 Match
In one way or the other, almost every Nigerian has heard of the mythical match between India Vs Nigeria that…
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Watch Nigeria’s Hogan Kid Bassey ruthlessly dealing with Cherif Hamia in 1957
https://youtu.be/–DgFg9vV9Y Watch this video of Nigeria’s Hogan Kid Bassey ruthlessly dealing with French Algerian Cherif Hamia after which he won…
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The Story of Lagos’ Ill-Fated 1976 Professional Tennis Tournament
Arthur Ashe It was Monday, February 16, 1976, a sunny day in Lagos, just before noon. The Lagos Lawn Tennis…
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Nigeria’s First World Cup Goal: How Rashidi Yekini Made History In USA ’94
Cast your mind to when you received your first gift as a child, the euphoric feeling was always going to…
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Atlanta 1996: Highlights Of Nigeria Vs Brazil Match In 1996 Olympics Semi Final
Below is the highlights of the intense football match between Nigeria and Brazil in the Semi Final stage of the 1996…
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Iconic Nigerian Sporting Moments Since 1960
Nigeria, in many ways, was a creation of European ambitions. Nigerians had enjoyed and cherished their freedom before the arrival…
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The Life Of Nigerian Living Legend, Segun Odegbami Alias The Mathematical Footballer
Considered one of the greatest football players to have ever emerge from Nigeria as well as the continent of Africa,…
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Picture of Emmanuel Ifeajuna breaking the British high jump record in Vancouver
Above is the picture of Emmanuel Ifeajuna breaking the British high jump record at 6 ft & 8 inch at…
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Samuel Okwaraji- Life, Career and Death
Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji was a prolific and professional Nigerian football player who played for both international clubs and his country.…
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