Complete sports nigeria news paper latest
Here are the latest news from Sports Nigeria, a popular Nigerian sports newspaper:
HEADLINES
- Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, will face Tunisia in a friendly match on March 25th in France.
- Rohr Names 25-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named a 25-man squad for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho.
- D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique 76-62 in the final of the FIBA AfroBasket Women.
- Okagbare to Compete in 100m at World Indoor Championships: Nigerian sprinter, Blessing Okagbare, will compete in the 100m event at the World Indoor Championships in Poland.
- Rangers FC Appoint New Coach: Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Rangers FC, has appointed a new coach, Abdul Maikaba, to replace sacked coach, Imama Amapakabo.
SPORTS NEWS
- EPL: Manchester City Thrash Burnley 5-0: Manchester City thrashed Burnley 5-0 in the English Premier League, with Sergio Aguero scoring a hat-trick.
- La Liga: Barcelona Draw 2-2 with Valencia: Barcelona drew 2-2 with Valencia in the Spanish La Liga, with Lionel Messi scoring a goal.
- NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Bucks to Win: Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 129-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.
- WWE: Brock Lesnar Defeats Seth Rollins at WrestleMania: Brock Lesnar defeated Seth Rollins at WrestleMania to retain the WWE Championship.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic Wins Indian Wells Masters: Novak Djokovic won the Indian Wells Masters, defeating Roger Federer in the final.
OPINION
- Why Nigeria's Football Needs a Revamp: The country's football needs a revamp, with a focus on youth development and infrastructure improvement.
- The Rise of Nigerian Women's Basketball: The success of Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, is a testament to the growth of the sport in the country.
- The Challenges Facing Nigerian Football: The challenges facing Nigerian football, including poor infrastructure and lack of investment, need to be addressed.
LATEST TRANSFERS
- Odion Ighalo Joins Manchester United on Loan: Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo, has joined Manchester United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua.
- Samuel Chukwueze Joins Villarreal on Loan: Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has joined Villarreal on loan from Villarreal.
- Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Leicester City on Loan: Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has joined Leicester City on loan from Manchester City.
LATEST RESULTS
- Super Eagles 2-1 Benin Republic: The Super Eagles defeated Benin Republic 2-1 in a friendly match.
- D'Tigress 76-62 Mozambique: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, defeated Mozambique 76-62 in the final of the FIBA AfroBasket Women.
- Rangers FC 2-1 Enyimba: Rangers FC defeated Enyimba 2-1 in a Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) match.