Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

African Games: Dominant Nigeria Lifters Win NINE Gold Medals In Weightlifting On Monday Nigeria weightliers on Monday showed class and dominance as they won all the nine gold medals on display on Day 3 of the Weightlifting event at the on-going 2023 Africa Games in Ghana. The 55kg and 59kg women categories and 67kg men category gold medals were won by Nigerians. At the Africa Games, nine medals are won in each category of snatch, clean and jerk and total. The winner in snatch is awarded a gold medal, same in clean and jerk and total. …

Malumfashi Football Club of Katsina has faced expulsion from the Nigeria National League (NNL) as a consequence of violating several sections of the league’s rules and regulations. The club’s refusal to participate in two consecutive matches in Conference D of the NNL against Sokoto United and City FC of Abuja, along with their failure to honor a rescheduled 45-minute league match against Sokoto United on February 14th, 2024, led to their expulsion. Dr. Ayo Abdulrahaman, the Chief Operating Officer of the League, stated that Malumfashi FC’s actions constituted a breach of Article 14.7 of the league’s regulations,…

Cole Palmer scored and provided an assist as Chelsea over power Newcastle 3:2 at the Stanford Bridge. Chelsea’s summer signing Cole Palmer played a pivotal role in the blue’s Premier League triumph over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge. In the 57th minute, Palmer showcased his skill by neatly slotting the ball past goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, putting Chelsea in the lead. The Blues had initially taken the lead early in the game after Nicolas Jackson capitalized on Sven Botman’s error, steering the ball into the net for his second goal in consecutive league matches. Despite a powerful effort…

Africa’s top-ranked team, Nigeria will host reigning African champions South Africa also known as Banyana Banyana in the first leg of their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament final qualifying fixture at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday, 5th April. Super Falcons of Nigeria will go against their counterpart from South Africa to pick up the sole ticket to represent the continent in Olympics. According to information made available by the official NFF account, the encounter at the Nigeria capital’s magnificent facility will kick off at 4pm, with Algerian referee Ghada Mehat as referee. Mehat’s compatriots Asma Feriel Ouahab…

Lecce Fires Manager Roberto D’Aversa for On-Field Incident Lecce has parted ways with manager Roberto D’Aversa following an altercation with Verona striker Thomas Henry after Sunday’s Serie A match, which ended in a 1-0 defeat. The incident occurred after the final whistle when tempers flared, resulting in both D’Aversa, 48, and Henry receiving red cards. Speaking after the game at Stadio Via del Mare, D’Aversa admitted his actions were “inexcusable.” On Monday, Lecce announced D’Aversa’s dismissal, attributing it to “the events that occurred at the end of the Lecce-Verona match.” The loss against Verona pushed Lecce down to 15th place…

Arsenal Reclaims Top Spot in Premier League Table Arsenal Football Club in a remarkable turn of events, finds itself at the summit of the Premier League table after match 28, marking the first time since week 18 that they have occupied the coveted position. After a series of impressive performances and crucial victories, which includes 8 straight wins so far in the new year, Arsenal has managed to leapfrog their rivals to secure the top spot. Their ascent to the pinnacle of English football comes as a testament to their resilience and determination so far this season. …

The defending champions of the women’s football at the African Games will resume their title defense on Monday as they take on Senegal at the Cape Coast Stadium in Ghana. The Falconets having secured a 2-0 victory against Morocco in their opening match, the Nigerian team aims to strengthen their position atop Group B by facing Senegal. The match is scheduled for 8 PM WAT, coinciding with the men’s team’s match in Accra.

Nigerian international Alex Iwobi attributes his recent good form to Fulham FC manager Marcos Silva. Alex Iwobi since returning from the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast with the Super Eagles of Nigeria where they came second, Iwobi has maintained consistent performance and contributed to Fulham’s goal-scoring efforts. Despite Fulham’s loss against Wolves on Saturday, Iwobi managed to score his 6th goal of the season. “I enjoy playing under the gaffer, and he instills confidence in me to perform. Hopefully, my next goal will contribute to a win. “It’s a good run of form, and I hope to…

The women’s freestyle wrestlers showcased absolute dominance at the games, claiming all six gold medals up for grabs on Sunday. Nigerian Wrestlers Reuben Hannah secured gold in the 76KG category, Ogunsanya Christiana triumphed in the 53KG division, and Genesis Miesinnei emerged victorious in the 50KG weight class. Additionally, Oburududu Blessing claimed gold in the 68KG category, Kolawole Esther in the 62KG, and Odunayo Adekuoroye in the 57KG. This outstanding performance propelled Nigeria to the top of the wrestling rankings. Their achievement is particularly remarkable considering the limited preparation they had leading up to the event in Ghana.

Liverpool and Manchester City played to an intense draw at Anfield, leaving Arsenal at the top of the Premier League standings. Liverpool snatch out a draw against Manchester City but ultimately missed out on the chance to remain top of the league. In a highly anticipated match showcasing two of the league’s strongest teams, both Liverpool and Manchester City had opportunities to secure a crucial win. Manchester City took the lead in the 23rd minute through John Stones, capitalizing on a well-executed corner routine assisted by Kevin de Bruyne. However, Liverpool equalized shortly after halftime when Darwin…

Abdul Maikaba, the Head Coach of Kano Pillars, voiced his frustration with the officiating during his team’s NPFL match against Rivers United, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. Following the match, Maikaba criticized the referees for what he perceived as biased officiating and called for an investigation by the league authorities. He stated, “I commend my players for their efforts tonight, but I urge the league governing body to scrutinize the actions of the referees. If they review the match footage thoroughly, they will understand what transpired. We should have secured all…

In a pivotal clash for Premier League survival, Andrew Omobamidele’s unfortunate own goal handed Brighton a crucial victory over Nottingham Forest. The decisive moment came in the 29th minute when Forest’s defender inadvertently deflected Pascal Gross’ curling free-kick into his own net. Despite a spirited effort from Nuno Espirito Santo’s side to find an equalizer in the second half, their inability to capitalize on opportunities in the final third proved costly. The defeat leaves Forest precariously positioned, just three points above the relegation zone, with 18th-placed Luton Town having a game in hand. Returning from a…