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Super Eagles of Nigeria have emerged as the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt. The Eagles beat the Syli Nationale of Guinea by a lone goal to zoom into the round of 16 with a game to spare. Kenneth Omeruo got […]
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump hit back at US women’s World Cup soccer star Megan Rapinoe on Wednesday after she said she’d not go the White House, telling her not to show “disrespect.” “Megan should never disrespect our Country, the White House, or our Flag, especially since so much has been done for her & the team. […]
Continue ReadingThis is Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari watching his boys, the Nigerian Super Eagles in their duel with the Burundis. The Super Eagles must have made him happy. They won the match 1-0.
Continue ReadingWomen’s World Cup group tables after Thursday’s Group E and F matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): Group A France 3 3 0 0 7 1 9 – qualified Norway 3 2 0 1 6 3 6 – qualified Nigeria 3 1 0 2 2 4 3 – qualified South Korea […]
Continue ReadingThere was wild jubilation on Wednesday in the Super Falcons’ camp in Rennes, France as Argentina and Scotland played out a dramatic 3-3 draw in their final Group D match at the ongoing Women’s World Cup. The Argentines, who had a point before their encounter and a mathematical chance of qualification to the round of 16, […]
Continue ReadingFrance’s forward Valerie Gauvin (L) vies for the ball with Nigeria’s defender Ngozi Ebere during the France 2019 Women’s World Cup Group A football match between Nigeria and France. France beat Nigeria’s Super Falcons 1-0 during the France 2019 Women’s World Cup Group A football match on Monday through a controversial penalty. 4 best 3rd […]
Continue ReadingImmediate past Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki is currently in Canada where he met with Masai Ujiri, the Nigerian-born President of the Toronto Raptors. Sharing a photo from the Toronto Raptors training ground in Canada, Saraki wrote: “Yesterday, it was a pleasure to spend some time at the Toronto Raptors training facility and meet with […]
Continue ReadingSuper Falcons of Nigeria have kept their hope of qualifying for the next round at the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup in France after beating South Korea 2 – 0 this afternoon. An own goal from South Korean defender Kim Doyeon and smooth solo goal from Barcelona’s striker Asisat Oshoala were enough to wrap up the victory for Nigeria. The goal […]
Continue ReadingThe Super Falcons were not overly dominated as the scoreline suggests but were undone by lapses in defence. They had the first chance on goal after Osinachi Ohale rose high to meet a cross from a corner kick but the effort was a light one which didn’t trouble the Norwegian goalkeeper Ingrid Hjelmseth. After holding firm in […]
Continue ReadingOver the weekend, Anthony Joshua lost his world heavyweight belts WBA, IBF, and IBO to Andy Ruiz Jr after a seventh-round stoppage brought an abrupt end to his professional record at Madison Square Garden. The British/Nigerian boxer was floored four times before the shocking fight was finally ended. And in his first Twitter post in the wake of […]
Continue ReadingGianni Infantino was re-elected Wednesday by acclamation for a second term as FIFA president at the Congress of world football’s governing body in Paris. The 49-year-old, who took charge of FIFA in February 2016 after the departure of the disgraced Sepp Blatter, stood unopposed for a new four-year term which will run until 2023. Earlier, […]
Continue ReadingAnother West African country, Senegal has defeated Nigeria’s Flying Eagles 2-1 in their round of 16 clash on Monday night, June 3 at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland. The encounter at Lodz saw Senegal take the kick-off and in the 10th minute, Tijani came close to netting the opener after winning a […]
Continue ReadingAnthony Joshua’s bid to make a splash in his US debut ended in misery for the three belt heavyweight world champion with a stunning loss to underdog Andy Ruiz at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Ruiz recorded a monster upset, by knocking down Britain’s Joshua four times to take the World Boxing Association, International Boxing […]
Continue ReadingSerena Williams’ bid to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title was thwarted again on Saturday when she was knocked out of the French Open 6-2, 7-5 by compatriot Sofia Kenin in the third round. It was 37-year-old Serena’s earliest exit at the Slams since a third round loss to Alize Cornet at Wimbledon in […]
Continue ReadingTennis star, Serena Williams survived a first-set scare before defeating Russia’s Vitalia Diatchenko 2-6, 6-1, 6-0 to reach the second round of the French Open on Monday. The 37-year-old American, who is attempting to equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles, racked up her 800th career main draw win with her victory […]
Continue ReadingBritish-Nigerian heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, who is an IBF, WBA and WBO, IBO titleholder, took to social media to show off his collection of title belts. The boxer and his team are currently facing frustration with his American debut now a doubt after his supposed opponent Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller, for his bout at the […]
Continue ReadingBurundi’s national football team midfielder, Papy Faty has passed away after he slumped during a game in Piggs Peak town in north-western Swatini. He slumped while playing for Melanti Chiefs against Green Mamba in the Burundian topflight league after just 15 minutes on the pitch. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared […]
Continue ReadingIn an epic competition, Tiger Woods reached the pinnacle of his return to the game by winning his fifth green jacket and 15th major championship on Sunday, April 14, in the 83rd edition of the Masters. Staring at the abyss just two years ago when he was bedridden and thinking his career was over due […]
Continue ReadingA player, Herman Tsinga, has died after he slumped during a game in Libreville, local media reported on Monday. Before his sudden death, he played in the Gabonese first division. Tsinga, a striker for Akanda FC, slumped in the 23rd minute of the match with Missile FC on Saturday, The Union daily newspaper reported. The […]
Continue ReadingAssistant Coach of the Beach Soccer national team, the Super Sand Eagles, Chukwuma Agbo, has passed away. His death came about 10 days after the demise of Taiwo Ogunjobi, who died on Monday, February 11. Agbo, former Rangers International and Delta Force Head Coach’s death was confirmed on Wednesday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In […]
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