Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Reports indicate that the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has handed a three-year suspension to Para-powerlifting athlete Latifat Tijani for an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), following the IPC Anti-Doping Code. Tijani was found to have provided an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) for the presence of testosterone and/or its precursors in an out-of-competition urine sample collected on 6 August. As the reigning Olympic champion and Rio 2016 silver medallist in the -45kg category, Tijani’s case was rigorously analyzed using Gas Chromatography/Combustion/Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (GC/C/IRMS), which confirmed the presence of testosterone and/or its metabolites of exogenous origin. Exogenous testosterone…

Enugu Rangers secured an important away victory on Saturday, defeating Doma United 1-0 at the Pantami Township Stadium. Collins Ugwueze scored the lone goal of the match in the 30th minute, extending Rangers’ winning streak to three consecutive games. NPFL review: Far away in Kano, Sunshine Stars of Akure were walloped 5:1 by Kano Pillars, who delivered a dominant performance, at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. Ibrahim Mustapha scored twice, with Rabiu Ali, Auwalu Ali, and Mustapha Umar adding to the tally. The impressive victory propels Kano Pillars to the 3rd position on the league table, maintaining an…

Yakubu Aiyegbeni the former Super Eagles striker is an ambassador of the NPFL U17 Youth League. Yakubu Aiyegbeni is currently in Benin City, alongside other top football icons in Nigeria to flag off the NPFL Cup Competition in Benin. Also present on the opening day of the league finals are other ambassadors: Patrick Paschal, Austin Eguavoen and Seyi Olofinjana. Likewise the Chairman of the U17 Youth League Organising Committee, Pastor Emeka Inyama was also present at the ceremony held in Benin to commence the much anticipated Youth League Cup. The games continue on Monday at the Samuel…

Virgil van Dijk’s header deep into extra time gave an under-strength Liverpool a remarkable Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea at Wembley. Van Dijk had seen a header contentiously ruled out for offside on the hour but there was no reprieve for Chelsea when he glanced home another from Kostas Tsimikas’ corner in the 118th minute. Liverpool’s 10th triumph in the competition was achieved without a host of injured star names, including forward trio Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota, also losing Ryan Gravenberch when he was taken off on a stretcher after Moises Caicedo’s first-half challenge.…

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama is mourning the loss of his father. Vincent Enyeama has lost his dad, according to the information we gathered. The sad news of Papa Enyeama’s passing has left the football community in mourning especially in Nigeria. Vincent Enyeama, known for his outstanding performances between the goalposts for Nigeria’s national team, is undoubtedly facing a difficult time as he bids farewell to his beloved father. Our thoughts and prayers are with Vincent Enyeama and his family during this time of grief. May his father’s soul rest in peace.

Harry Kane secured a crucial victory for Bayern Munich with a stoppage-time winner against RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga title race. Bayern Munich English Striker, Harry Kane showcased his prowess with a brilliant left-footed finish after Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting breached the Leipzig defense and set up the opportunity. The former Tottenham striker had already opened the scoring, firing in a left-footed strike after being assisted by Jamal Musiala. Despite Benjamin Sesko’s deflected equalizer appearing to secure a point for Leipzig, Kane’s heroics ensured Bayern claimed all three points. With this win, Kane has now scored 27…

Kwara United experienced frustration on Saturday as nine-man Katsina United held the Harmony Boys to a 1-1 draw at the Kwara State Stadium Complex in Ilorin. Despite dominating the first half and securing a lead through Issa Gata just before halftime, Kwara United faced disappointment when Michael Ibe-Okoro’s late corner kick goal leveled the score, piercing the hearts of the home fans. Despite Katsina United being reduced to nine men following the red cards shown to Sunday Akinmoladun and Mathew Okoko in the 80th and 90th minutes respectively, they managed to withstand the home side’s onslaught in the second half.…

Four-midable Gunners make light work of Toons Under Floodlight at the Emirates. Arsenal continued their surge in the Premier League with a dominant 4-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium making it six straight victories in the Premier League for the Gunners, who are now unbeaten in 12 H2H home league fixtures (W11, D1). The intensity was as high as expected early on, following on from the controversy in the reverse fixture, and it was Arsenal on the front foot – pressing the Newcastle backline in their own half. The Gunners continued the strong start as…

Manchester United were given a harsh reality check at Old Trafford as Alex Iwobi’s injury-time effort gave Fulham only their second Old Trafford victory since 1963. Calvin Bassey And Alex Iwobi disrupt Manchester United’s new found form as Fulham ran out 2:1 winners in the premier league match on Saturday. This defeat is coming Four days after new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe spoke of United attempting to knock Manchester City and Liverpool off their perch at the top of the English game, they suffered a major blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification. Without injured striker Rasmus…

Golden Arrows Commence Camping Ahead of 13th Africa Games  The senior men handball national team have began intensive camping in Abuja ahead of the 13th Africa Games which will hold in Ghana in March. The Golden Arrows, who recently won the President’s Cup at the Africa Handball Nations Cup in Egypt, will be Nigeria’s sole representative in the handball event at the Africa Olympics. To this end, Coach Solomon Yola, who is holding fort for head gaffer, Coach Rafiu Salami, has invited twenty six players who have began camping ahead of the Continental games. Several…

The Nigeria senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, faced a setback in their debut match at the 2025 Afrobasket Championship qualifier in Monastir, Tunisia. Despite limited preparation time and only nine players available for the Nigerian squad, they suffered an 82-89 defeat to Libya after overtime. This marked Libya’s return to the tournament for the first time since 2009. D’Tigers will be hoping to bounce back in their subsequent group game encounter.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons faced disappointment in Douala on Friday evening as they were held to a goalless draw by the Indomitable Lionesses. The match, played under floodlights, witnessed an intense battle between both teams, with the hosts showing physicality in their play. Despite Nigeria’s efforts, led by US-based Asisat Oshoala, their attack appeared ineffective, allowing Cameroon’s defense to maintain control. Cameroon came close to scoring towards the end of the first half, but goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie’s brilliance kept them at bay. In the second half, the Falcons took charge of the game, with Esther’s apparent goal…