Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Europa League: Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen Discover Challenging Round-of-16 Opponents In an eagerly awaited draw, Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have learned their opponents for the round of 16 in the Europa League. The upcoming knockout phase promises thrilling matchups, adding to the excitement of the competition. The draw results are as follows: Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Marseille vs Villarreal Roma vs Brighton Benfica vs Rangers Freiburg vs West Ham Sporting vs Atalanta AC Milan vs Slavia Prague Qarabag vs Bayer Leverkusen The round of 16 will unfold over two legs in March. First legs are scheduled for March 7th, followed…

Former England youth team goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s switch of nationality to Nigeria has received approval from FIFA, granting him eligibility to represent the senior national team. The 22-year-old, currently on loan to English League Two side Wrexham from Arsenal, opted to switch his allegiance from England to Nigeria. Despite his previous involvement with England’s junior youth international teams, playing a total of 11 games from Under-15 to Under-18 levels, Okonkwo is now set to don the green and white of Nigeria. According to exclusive information gathered by (owngoalnigeria) FIFA’s approval paves the way for Okonkwo’s potential selection by Nigeria’s head…

The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) will make its debut in the EA SPORTS FC™ Pro elite tournament program this season, marking a significant milestone for the league’s official football esports program. In collaboration with Integral, Africa’s leading innovative sports management and marketing company based in Lagos, Nigeria, the all-new e-NPFL will provide an opportunity for 24 EA SPORTS FC players to represent NPFL clubs in the competition. The action-packed e-NPFL tournament will unfold across four regions, with players representing the 20 NPFL clubs in each region. Qualifiers are scheduled from March 9th to April 13th, 2024, in…

Two titans of African women’s football, Nigeria and Cameroon, will engage in a fierce battle in Douala on Friday, vying for a spot in the final round of the African qualifying series for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. The Super Falcons, Africa’s top-rated team, are still riding high after their impressive performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Down Under, where they reached the Round of 16 without losing a match in regulation time. However, memories of their thwarted Olympic dreams by the Indomitable Lionesses in the London 2012 qualifiers will fuel their determination. On the other hand,…

Napoli’s forward, Osimhen, is anticipated to depart from Serie A champions Napoli this upcoming summer. His standout performance, including a crucial goal in Napoli’s recent 1-1 draw against Barcelona, has captured the attention of football legend Thierry Henry. Henry, speaking on the CBS Sports Champions League program, advised the Nigerian talent to consider a move to England at the conclusion of the season. Reflecting on Osimhen’s capabilities showcased at the AFCON, Henry highlighted his ability to lead the line, make intelligent runs into the channels, hold the ball effectively, and outmaneuver defenders. The goal against Barcelona, in Henry’s view, was…

Senegal and Egypt’s hopes at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup were dashed on Tuesday as both teams were eliminated during the group stages of the tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Having secured their spots in the global event by triumphing at the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, where Senegal emerged victorious over Egypt in the final, the African representatives couldn’t replicate their success on the world stage. Despite Egypt’s spirited efforts, including a narrow 6-5 loss to the USA in their final group match, they fell short after consecutive defeats to…

From February 24th to March 2nd, Benin will witness an electrifying clash as the top five Under-17 teams from Nigeria’s premier clubs vie for victory in the inaugural Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Youth League. NPFL Youth League cup competition set to kickstart in Benin. Recognizing the pivotal role of youth development in Nigerian football, the Nigeria Football Federation has thrown its support behind the NPFL Youth League, highlighting its importance for future success. NPFL Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye has urged the young talents to draw inspiration from current Super Eagles stars like Samuel Chukwueze and Stanley Nwabali, who…

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has charged Nigerian referees to make conscious, deliberate efforts to change the running narratives about poor Officiating. NFF boss Gusau has emphasized that the incompetence Officiating, flagrant disregard of the rules by some and blatant roguery by a few must stop. Admonishing that saying the truth to themselves and resolving to uphold their professional tenets while committing to decent conduct will help change the bad narrative. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja as 30 different referees were decorated with their FIFA badges to represent Nigeria this year, Gusau…

Reports emerging from NBBF quarters reveals approval as D’Tigers Storm Tunisia For Afrobasket Qualifiers We can confirm that the ministry of sports..as given the go ahead for the participation of D’Tigers in the forth coming Afrobasket tournament. The Nigeria senior male national basketball team, D’Tigers, would be competing for honours at the 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers starting Friday in Monastir, Tunisia. There have been palpable concerns in the basketball community, when it seemed that the team would not be participating at the 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers window-1, due to the paucity of funds that the ministry of sports is facing.…

Chinaza Agoh, a striker for the Falconets, has inked a deal with Al-Shabab, a club in the Saudi Arabia Women’s League (Govima Sport Reports) Agoh made the move to Al-Shabab from Delta Queens, a team in the Nigeria Women’s Football League. Following her transfer, she has already commenced training with her new club and was officially unveiled on Wednesday. In joining Al-Shabab, Agoh joins the ranks of notable players such as Ashleigh Plumptre and veteran midfielder Rita Chikwelu in the Saudi League. With her impressive track record, including winning the NWFL title with Delta Queens last season…

Enyimba’s technical adviser, Finidi George, and goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke have returned to the club after an extended period away on international duty. The pair represented Nigeria in the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where the Super Eagles clinched second place in the tournament. Olorunleke, serving as the team’s third-choice goalkeeper, contributed to Nigeria’s campaign during their time at AFCON. Following their return, George and Olorunleke wasted no time rejoining the team’s training sessions, which resumed at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Wednesday. With their presence back in the squad, Enyimba fans can anticipate their…

Catalonia’s top court on Thursday found former Brazil footballer Dani Alves guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022, sentencing him to four and a half years in prison. Dani Alves has been sentenced by a court in Spain to four and half years in prison over sexual assault. The court also ordered that Alves pay 150,000 euros to the victim. “The sentence considers that it has been proven that the victim did not consent, and that there is evidence, in addition to the testimony of the plaintiff, to consider the rape proven,” the court said…