The “golden era” of the Super Eagles was a period in Nigerian football history when the national team achieved remarkable success on the international stage. This era is generally considered to have spanned from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s. During this time, the Super Eagles won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in […]
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The growth of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) has been quite impressive since its inception in 2019. The league was created through a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the aim of providing a platform for the best basketball talent in Africa to showcase their skills and […]
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Sports betting can be a form of entertainment and can provide a way for people to enjoy and engage with their favorite sports. Some people may also enjoy the challenge and strategy involved in sports betting. Additionally, if done responsibly and within one’s financial means, sports betting can be a way to potentially earn some […]
Our continent is blessed with many things. Its hospitality, food and beautiful scenery indicates that, despite the inconsistencies in the continent, we possess value that is not easily replicated. At the heart of it all are the African people who continue to drive innovation across all works of life. We wear our hearts on our […]
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The continent of Africa is blessed with a plethora of football talents and that has contributed to its status as a giant in world football. Africa has been producing many talented footballers for many years. Many African countries have a strong football culture and produce players who are technically skilled, physically strong, and have a […]
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Nigeria is considered a good football nation, with a rich football history and a strong football culture. The West African nation has produced many talented players who have made a significant impact on the sport at the domestic and international levels. The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has been successful on the […]
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While being a sportsman can be exciting and rewarding, there are also some challenges and difficulties that come with it. One of the sad parts of being a sportsman is the possibility of suffering from injuries. Sports injuries can range from minor sprains and strains to more serious injuries such as broken bones, concussions, and […]
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On a pleasant February evening in Lagos, Aisha Shuaibu, a US-born entrepreneur is seated across from me in a tiny room in our head office in Lekki, dressed in a dark headwrap and a tailored, beige suit. In about half a dozen minutes after we got introduced, in addition to her elegant Northern lilt, I […]
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The 2023 edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) began on March 11, with the Sahara Conference tipping the tournament off in Dakar, before moving on to Cairo for the Nile Conference and then Kigali for the playoffs and finals, which take place from May 21–27. The tournament once again has 12 participating teams; […]
As is common with most NBA All-Star Weekends, the major headlines are made by the players, the main stars of the weekend — regardless of the deluge of celebrities that fly in just to be courtside — and 2019 wasn’t any different. Team Giannis set an All-Star record with 23 field goals in the first […]
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Nigerian athletes made headlines in 2022 with notable accomplishments on both the national and international stages. Both young and seasoned athletes broke records and took home awards. In this article, BOUNCE profiles five young athletes that are poised to become household names and unseat the masters of their respective sports. 1) Stella Ayanleke […]
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Nigerian-Kiwi star Israel Adesanya is the most attractive striker martial arts has ever seen. The bulk of MMA fights, even at the top level, are clumsy and difficult to watch; by the third round, punches and kicks flop through the air like you’re witnessing a fight between inflatable tube men who are enticing you […]
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