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Victor Osimhen’s On-Pitch Outburst in Morocco

Ikejabird — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:52:02 +0000

By Bababunmi Agbebi Edited by Ezennia Uche Victor Osimhen, Nigeria’s star striker and one of Africa’s most high-profile footballers, is widely admired for his intensity, leadership, and competitive drive. However, …

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Nigeria Edges Tunisia 3-2 as AFCON Fever Heats Up

Ikejabird — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:12:45 +0000

By Chiagoziem Abosi Edited by Sunkanmi Adewunmi We all know how the Super Eagles started the tournament strong with a win against Tanzania and that energy carried into their second …

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Unforgettable Sports Moments of 2024: Nigeria And The World

Ikejabird — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:18:37 +0000

By Chiagoziem Abosi 2024 was packed with amazing sports moments. Let’s start with the big wins at home before looking at the global stage. Nigeria’s Best Moments The Super Falcons …

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Video: Should Sports Betting be banned in Nigeria?

Ikejabird — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:44:21 +0000

The practice of sports betting has spread far and wide in Nigeria, even women and children are not left out. It’s particularly prevalent amongst undergraduates, who encourage each other by …

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Arsenal Thrash Chelsea 5-0 in Dominant Derby Display

Ikejabird — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:55:25 +0000

Arsenal got off to a dream start when Leandro Trossard fired them into a 4th minute lead, lashing home from inside the box after a slick team move. Chelsea struggled …

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How to Bet Responsibly

Ikejabird — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:30:03 +0000

Abiola Oluwagbeminiyi The idea of sitting back, doing nothing, and making money is very tempting. It’s why get-rich-quick schemes have become so popular lately. Now, sports betting apps have joined …

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Mbappe’s Masterclass Shatters Barcelona’s Dream as PSG Pull Off Incredible Comeback

Ikejabird — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:05:51 +0000

Raphinha opened the scoring in the 12th minute, giving Barcelona a 4-2 aggregate lead and raising hopes of a famous comeback after their first-leg deficit. However, the tide turned when …

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Sheff Utd 2-2 Chelsea: Drama at Bramall Lane as Late Goal Denies Chelsea Victory

Ikejabird — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:36:11 +0000

As the sun set over Bramall Lane, Sheffield United snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw against Chelsea deep into stoppage time. Mauricio Pochettino’s side looked to be on course for three …

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Nigeria’s Rising Youth Athletes

Ikejabird — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:16:06 +0000

Nigeria is a nation filled with talented young athletes who dream of representing their country on the world’s biggest sporting stages. However, issues like lack of funding, inadequate resources, and …

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Ivory Coast Claim Dramatic AFCON Final Victory on Home Soil

Ikejabird — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 23:14:04 +0000

The AFCON final between rivals Nigeria and host nation Ivory Coast was a dramatic match. . Ivorian fans were silenced against the run of play when Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong …

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