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Nigerians work hard to make things happen – Arsenal’s Madueke
“My values, my family values, have translated into me becoming the footballer that I am today. I am from Nigeria and my parents are Nigerians”.
Arsenal forward Noni Madueke has praised Nigerians, saying they work hard to make things happen.
He also speaks about his values as someone from the West African nation.
Madueke, who originally hails from Nigeria but plays international football for England, made this statement during an interview to celebrate Black History Month.
When asked what that thing is, which makes him proud but people don’t know about, the winger replied that he really values his Nigerian roots.
“My values, my family values, which have translated into me becoming the footballer that I am today. I am from Nigeria and my parents are Nigerians,” the former Chelsea attacker said.
“Nigerians work hard and we make things happen, so that is something I carried with me, not just in my playing career but in my whole life.”
On who inspired these values in him, Madueke said his father has always been someone he looks up to.“Growing up and just watching my dad work super hard, staying focused, being disciplined and motivated, those attributes definitely inspired me,” he said.
The 23-year-old further spoke about the black footballers who made him believe the game of football was for him, revealing that Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is one of them.
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Ex-Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo dies after collapsing during match
Eneramo, who had retired from professional football, previously played for several clubs, including Besiktas of Turkey, Tunisian side Esperance, and Nigerian club Lobi Stars.
Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead, according to SCORENigeria on Friday.
Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State.
The 40-year-old was said to be featuring at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna when the incident occurred.
“He slumped and died right on the spot. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful,” a source told SCORENigeria.
The former international came on as a substitute in the second half before collapsing without any contact.
“He was pronounced dead at the hospital.”
Eneramo, who had retired from professional football, previously played for several clubs, including Besiktas of Turkey, Tunisian side Esperance, and Nigerian club Lobi Stars.
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Governor Adeleke Remodelling Osogbo Stadium to 15,000 Sitting Capacity
Adeleke expressed happiness at the involvement of several foreign technical partners working with the contractors to ensure that the new stadium meets FIFA standards and eventually secures FIFA certification.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has commenced work on remodelling Osogbo Township Stadium from 4,000 to 15,000 sitting capacity.
In a statement , Governor Adeleke emphasised that the increased capacity will attract major sporting events to boost the development of all games in the state.
Adeleke expressed happiness at the involvement of several foreign technical partners working with the contractors to ensure that the new stadium meets FIFA standards and eventually secures FIFA certification.
He commended the speedy and qualitative ongoing remodelling of the stadium.
“This is the way to finally integrate Osun into the mainstream of sports development in the country.
“As a sports-loving governor, I am eager to ensure that the Osun Sports Trust Fund becomes operational,” he said.
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Former NFF chairman Ibrahim Galadima dies at 78
His funeral prayers are scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Fagge Juma’at Mosque in Kano.
A former chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Galadima, is dead at the age of 78.
His funeral prayers are scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Fagge Juma’at Mosque in Kano.
Galadima, who also held the traditional title of Galadiman Fagge, died on Saturday evening at a hospital in Kano, according to his younger brother, Abba Galadima.
The late administrator was widely regarded as a key figure in Nigerian football, having played a major role in shaping the sport during his tenure.
He served as chairman of the football federation between 2002 and 2006, a period marked by efforts to strengthen the organisation and enhance Nigeria’s presence on the international stage.
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