2019 AFCON: Guinea Coach Eyes Win Over Nigeria
Having lost a 3 point chance in their 2-2 opener against Madagascar in the 2019 African Cup of Nations, Guinea would be looking forward to defeating the Nigerian team when they meet, to boost their chances of making it into the next round of the continental showdown. A win for the Super Eagles, however, would […]
Enyeama Seeks Return To Club Football
After about two years off the game, former Super Eagles goalie, Vincent Enyeama, is looking forward to making a return to club football next season. The former AFCON champion last played for Lille in April 2017 and was released in August 2018 by the club. The former Nigerian international began his professional career with Ibom […]
Do You Know: Major Changes To The Rules Of Football In 2019
The rules that govern the game of football make it one of the most engrossing sports to have ever been invented. The usual uncertainty of the game and the spontaneity of its players has made football such an interesting sport to watch, and over time, this sport has grown to be arguably the most viewed […]
Rohr Optimistic Eagles Would Do Better Against Guinea
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, is optimistic the Super Eagles will perform better in their next group game of the on-going African Cup of Nations against Guinea. Nigeria struggled to a one goal victory against Burundi in their opening game of the AFCON at the Egyptian Mediterranean city of Alexandria on Saturday, June 22. […]
Women’s World Cup Round Of 16 Draw
Now that all the teams that participated in the FIFA Women’s World Cup know their fate, FIFA has released the draw for the round of 16. Saturday, June 22, 2019 Venue Fixture Time Grenoble Germany vs Nigeria 15:30 (GMT) Nice Norway vs Australia 19:00 (GMT) Sunday, June 23, 2019 Venue Fixture Time Valenciennes England vs […]
Super Falcons Qualify For World Cup Round Of 16
For the first time in 20 years, Nigeria has qualified for the knockout round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Femi Kuti To Perform At 2019 AFCON Opening Ceremony
Afrobeat maestro, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, will thrill the crowd with his compelling arrangement of delightful afro-music at the opening ceremony of the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The legendary singer, who is also a four time Grammy Award nominee (2003, 2010, 2012 and 2013), will share the big stage with two other international acts; […]
2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Hope For Nigeria
Scotland, Argentina Draw Revives Hopes of Knockout Round The Super Falcons are taking in a breath of fresh air after Argentina and Scotland’s theatrical 3-3 draw in their final Group D match at the ongoing Women’s World Cup. Argentina Vs Scotland Knowing that their hopes rested on a draw between Argentina and Scotland, the Falcons […]
Registration Begins For 2020 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Registration for the 2020 edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon officially commenced on Monday, June 17, 2019, according to a statement signed by the organization Director of Communications and Media, Olukayode Thomas. All intending participants of the upcoming race will be required to pay a registration fee of N5,000 for the 10km race […]
Golden Moments In Sports: Okagbare, The National Hero Of 2013
Okagbare Won Nigeria’s First World Championship Medal After 14 Years
The Fate Of The Super Falcons At The World Cup
Fingers Crossed As We Await Other Group Results.
Okagbare Wins Diamond League In Rabat
Nigerian sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare, is the new women’s 100m champion at the IAAF Diamond League in Rabat, Morocco. Okagbare, who is also the African 200m record holder, took a giant leap in her rivalry with continental foe Cote d’ Ivoire’s Marie-Josee Ta Lou. The Ivorian and current African champion led the race in its […]
Do You Know: Super Falcons At The FIFA Women’s World Cup (II)
In our last Do You Know?, we discussed the first three times the Super Falcons made it to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. In this edition we will look at the other times the Falcons qualified for the global showcase and how well they did in the competitions. 2007 At the 2007 FIFA Women’s World […]
Oshoala Hopeful For Nigeria Win Against France
Super Falcons ace striker, Asisat Oshoala, is hopeful that Nigeria can claim a well deserved win against France in their final group game on Monday, June 17, at the Stade de la Route Loreint in Rennes. The Falcons suffered a 3-0 loss to Norway in their opening game a the FIFA Women’s World Cup and […]
MOC Kickoff Media Accreditation For Seamaster ITTF Challenge Plus Nigeria Open
The media accreditation process has officially begun for the upcoming Seamaster ITTF Challenge Plus Nigeria Open, scheduled to take place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos from August 7 to 11, 2019. According to the Main Organizing Committee (MOC) of the championship, plans are already underway to make the table […]
2019 FIFA WWC: Oshoala Matches Nwadike’s Goals Record
The Super Falcons have revived their hopes of progressing into the next round of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup after defeating South Korea 2-0 on Wednesday, June 12, at the Stade del Alpes in Grenoble. The Falcons began the game on a very good note, throbbing the Korean side endlessly for a goal, and […]