Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

African Games :Nigeria and Ghana Reignite ‘Jollof War’ as Rugby Event Begins March 19 The battle for Jollof supremacy heats up as Nigeria takes on hosts Ghana in the opening match of the ongoing African Games in Ghana, followed by matches against Uganda, Madagascar, and Tunisia in pursuit of Rugby Gold. The senior women’s national rugby team of Nigeria, known as the Lady Stallions, will commence their quest for a historic medal in rugby at the African Games with a clash against host country Ghana on Wednesday, March 20. Subsequently, Nigeria will face Madagascar before challenging Tunisia and finally Uganda…

Nigeria international Maduka Okoye has clinched Udinese Player of the Month award for February. The Nigerian international Goalkeeper marked his first win of the accolade. The 23-year-old goalkeeper was honored for his exceptional performances, contributing to Udinese’s one win, two draws, and one defeat in Serie A matches during the month. Okoye’s standout display included a crucial role in Udinese’s 1-0 victory over former champions Juventus. He joined Udinese from Watford last summer and received the award before their Serie A clash against Torino on Saturday.

The Flying Eagles Head Coach says his team’s shortcomings in the 13th African Games is due to poor preparation  Flying Eagles head coach Ladan Bosso attributed his team’s early exit from the 2023 African Games to insufficient preparation. The team bowed out after a 3-2 defeat to Senegal, finishing third in Group B with three points from three games. Expressing disappointment, Bosso mentioned that the game against Senegal was their best performance in the tournament. He highlighted the challenge of limited scouting time, having watched only a few games in Uyo and other locations, where he spotted Enyimba…

Manchester City took a significant step towards defending their FA Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the quarter-finals, thanks to a brace from Bernardo Silva. The Cityzens, rejuvenated from a midweek break, started strongly, with Silva’s deflected shot finding the net early on. Another deflected strike from Silva doubled City’s lead before the half-hour mark, leaving Newcastle with a mountain to climb. Despite Newcastle’s efforts to stage a comeback, City’s dominance persisted, with chances for Jérémy Doku and Erling Haaland. Newcastle had their moments but couldn’t break through City’s defense. The win extends Manchester…

Harry Kane Continue to impress in Germany as the England Captain broke personal goal scoring record in Bayern’s 5:2 demolition of Darmstadt Harry Kane achieved a new milestone by scoring his 31st league goal of the season for Bayern Munich in their 5-2 victory over Darmstadt, surpassing his previous best of 30 goals in a Premier League season with Tottenham Hotspur. In addition to this feat, Kane also broke the record for the most goals in a Bundesliga debut season, previously held by Uwe Seeler. Kane’s remarkable performance includes 31 goals and nine assists in just 26 games this…

Coventry City pulled off a stunning upset against Wolverhampton Wanderers, securing a 3-2 victory in the FA Cup and earning a spot in the semi-finals at Wembley. This victory marked a stark contrast from their previous encounter during the 2013/14 League One season. Early on, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Milan van Ewijk displayed intent, with Ait-Nouri receiving a yellow card for a foul on van Ewijk, leading to a notable opportunity. Despite Coventry’s positive play and Ellis Simms causing trouble for Wolves’ defense, the hosts couldn’t find the net, with Haji Wright missing a chance. After the break, Simms broke the…

Nigeria have been placed second best overall nation in weightlifting event of the on-going 2023 Africa Games in Ghana with a total of 32 medals Nigeria Representatives in Weightlifting at the 13th African Games did excellently well as they shone in various categories of weightlifting. While Nigeria came second overall on the weightlifting medals table, the female lifters came first in their category winning 11 gold and two silver medals, second placed Egypt had 11 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals. Represented by 12 lifters made of six male and six female with four coaches, Nigeria lifters…

End of road for the Flying Eagles at the 13th African Games as they suffered a 3-2 defeat against Senegal U-20 in a thrilling Clasico at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Flying Eagles’ journey at the 13th African Games came to a halt as they faced a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat against Senegal U-20 in a captivating Clasico showdown at the Accra Sports Stadium. Despite showcasing determination and skill throughout the tournament, Nigeria’s U-20 team finished third in Group B, failing to secure a spot in the next round. The match against Senegal was filled with excitement and intensity as…

German-born striker willing to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria According to our Foreign correspondents, another young German-born striker, Justin Njinmah, who currently plays for Werder Bremen, in the German Bundesliga has expressed his interest in representing Nigeria after hearing from a friend that the NFF may be monitoring his performance. According to Njinmah, the Super Eagles’ latest interest is motivating him to perform better because it would be a nice experience to play alongside Victor Osimhen and other great players in the Super Eagles. He acknowledged the massive competition in the Super Eagles’ front lines but still believed…

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has claimed that the emergence of Stanley Nwabali as the new number one ends the superstition that he cursed the team. Vincent Enyeama retired from international football after 101 caps for Nigeria, following a disagreement with the then-head coach, Sunday Oliseh. Since his exit, the three-time African champions have struggled to replace him. With Maduka Okoye not available for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and Francis Uzoho not convincing with his performances, coach Jose Peseiro called up Nwabali for the tournament. Despite not playing any competitive game prior, Nwabali impressed as the team…

Rivers United vs Heartland Preview The Naze Millionaires try the Pride of Rivers for size in Port Harcourt  It was great feeling at Heartland FC last Wednesday when they won their first game after eight games winless streak with the 2-0 home win over Abia Warriors in Awka but the Naze Millionaires are already in Port Harcourt for the Sunday’s afternoon fixture with Rivers United brimming with confidence. Rivers United have dominated the past six fixtures from 2020 till date with three wins, two draws and a loss but the Naze Millionaires have scored in their last two visits to…

Chelsea Faces Competition for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen Amid Summer Transfer Speculations Recent reports from European publications suggest that Chelsea Football Club is facing stiff competition in their pursuit of Napoli’s talented striker, Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international, aged 25, is highly sought after, with Paris St-Germain and Arsenal reportedly edging ahead in the race for his signature. Chelsea’s interest in Osimhen stems from their desire to strengthen their attacking lineup for the upcoming season. However, concerns have arisen within the club that they might miss out on securing the services of the prolific forward. Paris St-Germain and…