Golden Moments In Sports: When Sunshine Queens Defeated Capital City Doves 2-1
31st July 2019
On May 11, 2015, the Sunshine Queens Women Football Club of Akure pulled a massive comeback defeat against hosts, Capital City Doves, in a Nigeria Women Professional League (NWPL) Group B Week Two match. The visiting team held the game from the first whistle, dictating the game pace as they proved their strength to the … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: When Sunshine Queens Defeated Capital City Doves 2-1
Africa Begin Race To Qatar 2022
30th July 2019
The race to Qatar 2022 has officially kicked off in Africa, following the draw made in Cairo on Monday. Barely ten days after the continent crowned its new football champion, plans have begun in earnest as eyes have now turned to the World Cup, which is to hold in beautiful country of Qatar. Qualification Only … Continue reading Africa Begin Race To Qatar 2022
Enyeama Set To Get Short Term Djion Deal
Former Super Eagles goal tender, Vincent Enyeama, may finally get his chance to prove himself to the world yet again, if he is handed a deal by French Ligue 2 club, Djion. Enyeama, who began a one week trail at Djion last week, was spectacular on his first day of training. The player has, however, been … Continue reading Enyeama Set To Get Short Term Djion Deal
NBBF Regrets D’Tigers Road Trip To Mali
29th July 2019
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has expressed deep remorse for D’Tigers‘ road trip to the just-concluded AfroCan tournament in Mali. D’Tigers traveled by road to and from Mali for the tournament and were reportedly left without proper accommodation plans on their arrival in Sokoto on Sunday. The NBBF board has blamed the series of events on … Continue reading NBBF Regrets D’Tigers Road Trip To Mali
Joshua Believes He Can Beat Ruiz And Reclaim Belts
25th July 2019
Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, believes he in now in the right frame of mind to take on world heavy weight champion, Andy Ruiz, and defeat him to reclaim his titles. Joshua suffered a shocking defeat to the Mexican full-figured man in June, recording his first professional career defeat. Ruiz is a master tactician … Continue reading Joshua Believes He Can Beat Ruiz And Reclaim Belts
Nigeria Will Have Tough Qualifiers, Says Rohr
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, believes that contrary to popular opinion, Nigeria will not have an easy qualifying rounds for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Eagles have been drawn alongside Benin Republic, Lesotho and Sierra Leone in Group L of the AFCON qualifiers, and Rohr is certain that the team have their … Continue reading Nigeria Will Have Tough Qualifiers, Says Rohr
Golden Moments In Sports: When Nigeria’s Junior Tennis Team Stunned Africa At The 2016 ITTF
24th July 2019
Nigeria’s victory at the 2016 ITTF Junior Circuit, tagged ‘Egypt Open’, was not an easy one for the tennis junior team who had their work cut out for them from the preliminary stages of the continental event. Tennis stars Junior players, Amadi Omeh and Azeez Solanke, won Nigeria’s first gold medal at the tournament, after … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: When Nigeria’s Junior Tennis Team Stunned Africa At The 2016 ITTF
D’Tigers Out Of Maiden AfroCan
D’Tigers have been knocked out of the ongoing maiden edition of the FIBA AfroCan in Bamako, after losing 85-80 to Algeria in their round of 16 fixture on Tuesday, July 22, 2019. The team, led by Ogor Odaudu, could not progress into the next round of the tournament following their lackluster performance against the North … Continue reading D’Tigers Out Of Maiden AfroCan
Iwobi Not Threatened By Possible Zaha Signing
23rd July 2019
Super Eagles ace midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has stated that he is not threatened by the move by Arsenal to sign Crystal Palace forward, Wilfried Zaha. The Gunners have long been linked with a move to sign the Ivorian footballer all through the summer transfer window, but have failed to close on the deal for the … Continue reading Iwobi Not Threatened By Possible Zaha Signing
34 Countries To Participate In Lagos International Badminton Classics
The 2019 Lagos International Badminton Classics will serve off on July 24, and run through July 27, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Onikan, Lagos. According to the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), about 34 countries have registered to take part in the tournament, which is expected to feature top badminton teams across the continent. Speaking … Continue reading 34 Countries To Participate In Lagos International Badminton Classics
Boxer Lawrence Okolie Adopts New Trainer
22nd July 2019
After much criticism for his very awkward fighting technique, British boxer, Lawrence Okolie, has adopted a new trainer in a bid to improve his fighting style. Okolie believes that Shane McGuigan is the spark he needs to up his game as he sets his eyes on European champion Yves Ngabu. The boxer had a short amateur … Continue reading Boxer Lawrence Okolie Adopts New Trainer
Pinnick Asks Ighalo To Stay With Eagles
Former Super Eagles forward and 2019 Africa Cup of Nation highest goal scorer, Odion Ighalo, has announced his retirement from international football following Nigeria’s exit from the just concluded continental event. The player said he made the decision to call time with the Eagles to focus more on his club and family. The President of … Continue reading Pinnick Asks Ighalo To Stay With Eagles
CAF Reveals AFCON Prize Money
The Confederation for Africa Football has, in a statement, revealed the price money earned by each countries that participated in the just concluded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. AFCON Champions, Algeria, have received $4.5m, while second placed Senegal was awarded the sum of $2.5m. Nigeria and Tunisia both received $2m for making it … Continue reading CAF Reveals AFCON Prize Money
CAF Extends AWCON To 12 Teams
19th July 2019
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), has reviled plans to expand the African Women’s Cup of Nations to a 12-team competition from 2020. CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad, said the decision to extend the tournament was reached at the body’s executive committee meeting on Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt. This means the continental tournament will now have … Continue reading CAF Extends AWCON To 12 Teams
FIFA Takes Over CAF
18th July 2019
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino unveiled an 11-point plan at the Confederation of Africa’s Football executive committee meeting held in Egypt on Wednesday, to jointly administer African football. Infantino explained that the plan is not to overrun African football, but to “significantly improve” sport on the continent. Among the suggestions made by the FIFA boss include … Continue reading FIFA Takes Over CAF
2019 AFCON: Nigeria Beat Tunisia In Third Place Battle
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia 1-0 to win third place at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. It felt more like the Eagles were claiming their birthright as they did justice to the game once more to add yet another bronze medal to Nigeria’s vast AFCON collection. A … Continue reading 2019 AFCON: Nigeria Beat Tunisia In Third Place Battle
Anthony vs Ruiz: Mexican Rules Out UK Rematch
17th July 2019
Unified heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz, has ruled out any possible rematch with former champ, Anthony Joshua, in the United Kingdom. Both men have been scheduled to meet in a much awaited rematch bout later this year. However, a venue is yet to be selected for the fight. Ruiz, who defeated Joshua in a riveting show … Continue reading Anthony vs Ruiz: Mexican Rules Out UK Rematch
Breaking: Hearn Threatens Ruiz To Agree To Joshua Terms Or Face Lawsuit
Matchroom boxing and Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has threatened unified heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz, to agree to a fight in the United Kingdom or face a legal suit. Hearn said the fight contract which Ruiz signed clearly stated that, in the event that Joshua loses the match, like he did, the British boxer has … Continue reading Breaking: Hearn Threatens Ruiz To Agree To Joshua Terms Or Face Lawsuit
Divine Oduduru Signs Puma Deal
16th July 2019
Nigerian sprinter, Divine Oduduru, has recently signed a deal with sports kits mogul, Puma. The 22-year-old announced his big endorsement deal on his social media handle with the caption: “New Stage of life.. Let the game begin with … Glory Up”. Oduduru has spent the most part of his last three years training and developing … Continue reading Divine Oduduru Signs Puma Deal
Anthony Joshua Tours Lagos, Visits Makoko Slum
Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, recently embarked on a tour of Lagos, and has been spotted in several locations including the National Stadium in Surulere and Makoko. The British boxer visited the Slum2School initiative located in Makoko, where he spent quality time with the students and residents of the community. Joshua took time to … Continue reading Anthony Joshua Tours Lagos, Visits Makoko Slum
Do You Know Nigeria Won The First Ever U-16 FIFA World Championship?
15th July 2019
If you were born after the 80’s, you probably may not remember Nigeria’s famed U-16 team that stunned the world to win the first ever U-16 FIFA World Championship, hosted in China in 1985. Matches were played in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Dalian, with a total attendance record of about 1.23 million … Continue reading Do You Know Nigeria Won The First Ever U-16 FIFA World Championship?
Algeria Defeat Nigeria In AFCON Semi Final
The Super Eagles campaign at the ongoing African Cup of Nations was ended by a stoppage time free-kick by Riyad Mahrez, as Algeria claimed a well deserved 2-1 victory over the three-time African champions. It was a well contested encounter, but Algeria had the upper hand in the first half of the game, due to … Continue reading Algeria Defeat Nigeria In AFCON Semi Final
FIFA Reveal Punishment For Unruly Fans Conduct
12th July 2019
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), has revealed the punches for unruly fans behavior during a game. FIFA wants teams to automatically forfeit a match if their supporters are found guilty of perpetrating racial offenses or unruly conduct. Over the years, FIFA and other football bodies across the world have had to deal … Continue reading FIFA Reveal Punishment For Unruly Fans Conduct
FIFA U-17 W/Cup: Golden Eaglets Set To Face Australia, Ecuador, Hungary
Nigeria’s U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, have been drawn into Group B of the forthcoming U-17 FIFA World Cup scheduled to take place in Brazil from October 26 to November 17, 2019. The Golden Eaglets have been grouped alongside Hungary, Ecuador and Australia, and are expected to begin they campaign at the global championship with … Continue reading FIFA U-17 W/Cup: Golden Eaglets Set To Face Australia, Ecuador, Hungary
Golden Eaglets To Know World Cup Opponents
11th July 2019
The Golden Eaglets will know their 2019 U-17 FIFA World Cup foes on Thursday, July 11, 2019. The U-17 championship is scheduled to take place in Brazil and will kick off on October 26 and run through November 17, according to FIFA. Alongside the 23 national teams that have ben confirmed for the global showpiece, … Continue reading Golden Eaglets To Know World Cup Opponents
Nigeria Through To AFCON Semi Finals
The Super Eagles have once again proved why they are one of the most revered teams on the African continent. In what has become the most talked about game in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-1 in an engrossing encounter in front of a largely pro-Nigerian audience at the … Continue reading Nigeria Through To AFCON Semi Finals
Segun Odegbami Tasks Eagles to Defeat South Africa
10th July 2019
Ex-Super Eagles International, Segun Odegbami, has tasked the Nigeria senior men’s team to defeat South Africa in their quarter final tie in the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The football veteran believes that the Eagles have all it takes to take down the strong Bafana Bafana who will also be looking to make … Continue reading Segun Odegbami Tasks Eagles to Defeat South Africa
2004 AFCON: Nigeria 4:0 South Africa
With a squad that contained the likes of famous football legends such as Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Joseph Yobo, John Utaka, and goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, the Super Eagles were greatly feared across the continent. At the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria was selected into Group D alongside Morocco, South Africa and Benin. Nigeria … Continue reading 2004 AFCON: Nigeria 4:0 South Africa
Okagbare, Oduduru Set to Compete In Hungary
9th July 2019
The duo of Blessing Okagbare and Divine Oduduru have been shortlisted to compete at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial meet in Budapest, Hungary on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Both Nigerians were listed on the provisional list released by the organizers of the event on 8th July. Okagbare will be looking to make her third consecutive win … Continue reading Okagbare, Oduduru Set to Compete In Hungary
South Africa Vs Nigeria: The War Of Words
The Super Eagles have advanced into the quarterfinal round of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, and will face South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, for a place in the semi-final of the continental showcase. Coach Gernot Rohr described Bafana Bafana as the favorite to win the … Continue reading South Africa Vs Nigeria: The War Of Words