Hamilton died in his Lagos home after a protracted illness at the age of 75
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A statement from Matchmakers Consult International Limited, organizers of the awards, disclosed that the ceremony will kick off two hours after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in the same city
The 35-year-old, who represented the Super Eagles at the 2010 and 2014 World Cup tournaments, has signed a one-year deal with the option of an extension
Media reports (not The Eagle Online) claimed the 20-year-old would ask for a transfer away from the King Power Stadium if the Red Devils came calling, quoting Hakeem Bello, a “friend of Ndidi’s agent”
The £16.6 million footballer was taken to a police station where he was questioned on suspicion of common assault
The Nigerian side, which forced Africa’s best ranked country, Senegal, to a one-all draw in London a fortnight ago, improved by getting 726 points as against its 725 points in February
The European body will also dish out an additional 1 million Euros (about $1.07 million) to each of its 55 members
The Chairman of Kogi United, Abdul Sule, at the unveiling reception on Wednesday in Lokoja, said the decision to bring the experienced hand was easy based on his track records and achievements in coaching
The players, who are expected to depart for Tunisia this weekend for the championship, said their dream of making it to the top in Africa may be threatened if they fail to be part of the championship, which serves as qualifiers for the World Junior Championship and 2018 YOG in Argentina
The Team ya Ziko nearly won the Champions League last season, losing narrowly to winner’s Mamelodi Sundowns in the semifinals
Otedola, in a simple, short message to only the third Nigerian to sit on the exalted CAF Executive Committee, said: “My brother, congratulations on your appointment. It is well deserved”
The former Premier League star made three appearances for City, all from the bench, amounting to a total of 69 minutes and failed to find the back of the net
Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the LMC, who made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja, said the LMC was working hard to meet the target date
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Arsenal boosted their Champions League hopes with a deserved victory over West Ham, who are in relegation trouble after a fifth consecutive Premier League defeat
The heavyweight duo climb into the squared circle on April 29 to face off in one of the most anticipated clashes in years
The former five-weight world champion is known for his eccentric spending on material items and now his son seems to be reaping reap the rewards
The match will hold in Lagos on April 29 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos State
The Nigeria international was absent for the Blues’ shock 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at the weekend, three weeks after limping off the field against Manchester United
They are currently 18 points behind leaders Chelsea but the Nigerian thinks that the Gunners can still be in the mix
The Italian, who was acting as one of Eldense’s coaches alongside Fran Ruiz Casares, was hired in January by an unnamed Italian investment group, which managed the club’s sporting and financial affairs until Sunday