Sports Groove

...Celebrates Nigeria's AFCON campaign, hail Adams, Iwobi, Lookman and Nwabali  By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye           From the entertainment scene to the business sector, Nigeria to South Africa, Africa to Australia, sports administrators and sports loving Nigerians, the impressive outing of the Super Eagles is receiving commendation and some pleasant words. The latest public figure to join the long list of individuals and corporate bodies who are celebrating the Super Eagles, is a highly distinguished and noteworthy record producer, PuffyTee. The entertainment mogul described the Super Eagles' impressive CAF Africa Cup of Nations, (AFCON), campaign as the result of collective brilliance and technicality. He made this known on Tuesday in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, adding that Nigeria's performance is a solid 8 out of 10. “Under the leadership of Coach Eric Chelle,...

By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye     Former NBA star and President of the Nigeria Olympians Association (NOA), Olumide Oyedeji, has lavished praise on the Super Eagles after their rousing finish to the AFCON campaign, declaring them “champions in the eyes of every Nigerian.” Nigeria signed off in style, outmuscling continental giants Egypt, led by Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah to clinch the 'Golden Bronze' in a tense third-place playoff decided by penalties. Speaking exclusively to FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG, Oyedeji described the Eagles’ display as fearless, focused and worthy of celebration. “You stood tall against one of Africa’s best. This team showed character, belief and heart,” Oyedeji said. The former NBA big man reserved special praise for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, whose heroics between the sticks proved decisive. Nwabali saved two penalties, silencing Egypt’s stars and swinging momentum firmly in Nigeria’s way. “Nwabali is a true champion,” Oyedeji...

By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye      As the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare to round off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Morocco with a third-place playoff against Egypt, a rallying call has gone out for the team to put their semi-final heartbreak behind them and finish on a high. The Technical Advisor on Sports Development to the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency Abiodun Oyebanji, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has saluted the Super Eagles for their fighting spirit despite their painful semi-final exit. Dr. Osetoba described Nigeria’s loss to hosts Morocco as a “heartbreaking but proud moment,” insisting that the performance of the Super Eagles earned the respect and admiration of Nigerians and Africans alike. Speaking in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, Dr. Osetoba commended the players for their resilience, discipline and unwavering Nigerian spirit throughout the tournament. “The...

By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye       The Super Eagles have spread their wings again and Africa is watching. Technical Adviser to Ekiti State Governor, His Excellency Abiodun Oyebanji, on Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has showered praise on Nigeria’s senior men’s team after their commanding march into the semifinals of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking on Sunday in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, Dr. Osetoba saluted the Eagles for not just qualifying for the last four, but for doing it with authority, swagger and a reminder to the continent that the Giants of Africa still stand tall. “They didn’t just win,” she said. “They sent a message to Africa and to the world.” Nigeria’s statement victory came under the scorching Marrakech sun, where the Super Eagles overpowered Algeria 2–0, draining the Desert Foxes of belief and booking a mouth-watering semifinal clash with tournam...

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