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Op-Ed Editor May 26, 2020

Money push or Boyhood dreams: Will Odion Ighalo become the highest paid African footballer ever?

by Ogbeche Ohotuowo Super Eagles Striker, Odion Ighalo is on the path to making great history in football while acquiring personal accolades. Ighalo was playing for the Chinese football club,…

Op-Ed Editor May 11, 2020

Odion Ighalo might rejoin Shanghai Shenhua in July | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Odion Ighalo now has his permanent move to Manchester United is now in doubt, with his parent club, Shanghai Shenhua expecting him back in time for the start of the…

Op-Ed Editor February 18, 2020

Ighalo plays against Chelsea, makes history; Sharia Council dares Boko Haram – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Nigeria's Odion Ighalo made history on Monday night as he came on for new club Manchester United in the 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, replacing Anthony Martial in…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq July 17, 2019

Super Eagles beat Tunisia, ends AFCON with record 8th bronze medal

The Super Eagles of Nigeria late Wednesday at the Al-Salaam Stadium in the Egyptian capital, defeated the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia by 1-0 to clinch the third place at the…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq July 14, 2019

BREAKING: Super Eagles lose to Algeria, to play Tunisia in losers final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to qualify for the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt, after a last gasp goal from Manchester City star…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq June 22, 2019

BREAKING: Super Eagles open AFCON campaign with 1-0 victory

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday began their campaign in the ongoing Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) with a bright start, defeating the Swallows in Battle of Burundi by 1-0 to…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq September 8, 2018

The Late 5: Fayose drops Presidential ambition over ‘rigged’ Ekiti election, Dalung wants State of Emergency declared in 4 states | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has dropped out of the race for the presidency in 2019, as a mark of sympathy and concern…

Ade Thompson June 5, 2018

#WorldCup2018: How far can they fly? | Everything you need to know about the Super Eagles 23-man squad

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr released the final 23-man list that will head on the plane to Russia as Nigeria's representative at the World Cup from June 14. Rohr did…

Oludolapo Adelana March 1, 2017

Mikel, Ighalo dropped from Super Eagles team to face Senegal, Burkina Faso

by Dolapo Adelana Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has released a 23-man list of players for this month’s international friendly matches against Senegal and Burkina Faso in London. Conspicuously…

Oludolapo Adelana October 25, 2016

Ighalo facing 2-year jail over alleged bribery scandal

⁠⁠⁠An alleged bribery scandal in which Super Eagles player, Odion Ighalo has been fingered in may see the Nigerian striker serve a two-year jail term. Ighalo, alongside some others have…

Oludolapo Adelana August 11, 2016

Odion Ighalo signs new 5-year deal with Watford

Nigerian international Odion Ighalo has signed a new 5-year-deal with English premiership side Watford. The club announced that the 27-year-old has extended his contract at the Vicarage road until 2021. ;

Isime Esene August 3, 2016

Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Uneku Atawodi… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Sports

The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its fifth year and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians in sports, under 40 who are doing it for themselves, and for the nation.…

Oreoluwa Peters June 24, 2016

Siasia releases 35-man provisional list for the Rio Olympics

Samson Siasia, head coach of the U-23 team has released the 35-man provisional list for this year's Rio Olympics. He included in the list, Super Eagles players such as John…

Oreoluwa Peters April 26, 2016

Nigerian footballer, Odion Ighalo’s father dies

The father of Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has died. Ighalo’s dad, Paul, aged 95, reportedly died on Monday morning in his home in Salami Street, Ajegunle, Lagos. The father…

Oreoluwa Peters February 22, 2016

From Ajegunle to the world: Odion Ighalo talks rise to fame in CNN interview

Watford striker Odion Ighalo, made headlines during the English Premier League and an all time general recognition in the soccer for his exceptional talent. However, life hasn't always been rosy for…

Op-Ed Editor February 8, 2016

#YNaijaNewEstablishmentList: Adekunle Gold, Ebi Atawodi, Odion Ighalo… Meet the class of 2016

In what has become an annual tradition, YNaija.com/Y! Africa Magazine has yet again, painstakingly and thoroughly scouted the breadth of the country to uncover vibrant, upwardly mobile and entrepreneurial Nigerians…

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