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Ademola Lookman's virtuoso performance in the 2024 Europa League final

You won’t see many hat-tricks better than this.

27th May 20244th June 2025 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

Argentina vs. Nigeria at USA 94

A Caniggia brace helped Argentina beat a powerful Nigeria side in 1994.

25th June 202221st June 2022 by lukealexdavis
Olympics / Skiing / Winter Olympics / Winter Sports

Shout out to Samuel Ikpefan, the only Nigerian athlete at Beijing 2022

Ikpefan is the second consecutive Nigerian Olympian at the Winter Games, after Seun Adigun appeared in two-women bobsled in 2018.

15th February 202217th February 2022 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

Nwankwo Kanu's hat-trick for Arsenal against Chelsea in 1999

Kanu believe it etc.

24th January 20227th February 2022 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

Nigeria's iconic AFCON kit and squad in 1994

Remembering Nigeria’s amazing AFCON win in 1994 and that glorious shirt.

24th January 20227th February 2022 by lukealexdavis
Winter Sports

Black ice skaters, photographed by Flo Ngala

It’s Black on white in black and white.

15th January 20228th December 2023 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

Highlights from England vs. Nigeria (1994)

England and Nigeria had contrasting summers in 1994. Here’s what happened when they met for a friendly after USA ’94.

15th March 20185th May 2026 by lukealexdavis
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