Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Nigeria humbled Egypt 4-1 in the women’s team championships tagged ‘Uber Cup” at the ongoing 2024 All African Senior Badminton Championship in Egypt. African Badminton Championship kicked off days ago and Nigerian duo of Dorcas Adesokan and Sofiat Obanisola defeated Rahma Eladawy and Hana Zaher 2-1 (18-21, 21-8, 21-16) while Deborah Ukeh and Ramatu Yakubu came from a set down to beat Jana Abdelkader and Doha Hany 2-1 (12-21, 21-17, 21-19) in the women’s doubles. In the women’s singles, Sofiat Obanisola beat Hana Zaher 2-0 (21-15, 21-13); while Dorcas Adesokan defeated Jana Abdelkader 2-0 (21-7, 21-18) while Zainab Alabi lost…

Super Eagles Returned Home Following Their Exploit In Cote d’Ivoire Where They Won A Silver Medal  The Super Eagles 25-man squad arrived the Federal Capital Territory in the early hours of today following their second-place finish at the just concluded African Cup of Nations final in Cotê D’Ivoire. This was confirmed via a video shared on Instagram, by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Sports, Diana-Mary Nsan, The caption on the IG post reads, “At 12:30 am, the Super Eagles landed home, led by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, the NFF…

Auwal Musa Gotal as been appointed as the new Chairman of Wikki Tourists… (Govima Sport Reports) Auwal Musa who was formerly overseeing the affairs of the club on an interim basis as now been officially confirmed as the new chairman of the Bauchi based club. His appointment was made known via a memo release by the office of the secretary to the state government. The appointment was in recognition of Musa’s unwavering dedication and effectiveness in his role so far as the interim, which has now landed him the role on a permanent basis. The Giant Elephants are top of…

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has reacted to losing the Golden Glove of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to South Africa captain, Ronwen Williams. Nwabali, who would have won the award with another clean slate against Ivory Coast in the final on Sunday, lost out after letting in two goals, as the Super Eagles lost the final showpiece, however Nwabali has revealed the winner of the golden glove award is worthy of it. The Nigerian shot stopper believes that his South African counterpart was a worthy winner of the Golden Glove. Williams, who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns, was awarded…

The men’s marathon world record holder, Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, 24, has died in a road accident in his home country. He was killed alongside his coach, Rwanda’s Gervais Hakizimana, in a car on a road in western Kenya on Sunday. Kiptum made a breakthrough in 2023 as a rival to compatriot Eliud Kipchoge – one of the greatest marathon runners. Kiptum bettered Kipchoge’s record, clocking the 26.2 miles (42km) in two hours and 35 seconds in Chicago last October. The two athletes had been named in Kenya’s provisional marathon team for the Paris Olympics later this year. Kipchoge said on…

A couple of Super Eagles players are considering retirement from international duty following the disappointment of losing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final to Cote d’Ivoire. AFCON 2023: The Super Eagles of Nigeria threw away a one-goal lead to lose 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday. And following the defeat, an insider report, revealed that “a lot of players are considering retirement”. Although, some of them are due for retirement and should make an announcement in the coming days. However, there could be some surprising names too according to the update within the camp. However, the…

Facts and Figures from the just concluded AFCON tournament in Cote d’Ivoire which saw host nation emerge as winners (Govima Sport Reports) AFCON 2023 which was held in the coast of West Africa precisely in Cote d’Ivoire was a joy to watch with intriguing results all through the competition. The tournament came to an end on Sunday 11th February 2024, with the Host Nation Cote d’Ivoire emerging as champions. Below are the facts and figures from Africa’s top football competition and all the awardees for the 34th AFCON tournament. For the 12th time in history, the host country have won…

Cote d’Ivoire has declared Monday a work-free day to celebrate Les Elephants Africa Cup of Nations triumph. The hosts nation defeated Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday night to win their third AFCON title. The Super Eagles initially took the lead through William Troost-Ekong eight minutes before the break. But Emerse Fae’s side, responded beautifully, as they scored twice after the break through Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller. The locals celebrated the team’s success all through the night. Meanwhile, there will be a trophy parade at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan today. President Alssanne Quattara and other top government officials are…

Coach Finidi George of Enyimba and the Assistant coach of the Super Eagles while reacting to the loss of the Super Eagles against Cote d’Ivoire last night said he feels sad Finidi George when asked about being on the losing end in two separate occasions first as a player and now as a Coach. Recall The Enyimba head coach,was an integral part of the AFCON 2000 set that lost to Cameroon as a player and now In 2023, he is an assistant coach of the team that lost to Ivory Coast. Coach George told Journalist, about how he feels losing…

Nigerian comedian Bovi has faulted Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro for Nigeria’s defeat against Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Bovi made the remarks following yesterday’s AFCON final between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire in Abidjan. Recall that Nigeria lost to Cote d’Ivoire yesterday in the final showpiece of the AFCON 2023, with the Elephants triumphing by 2 goals to 1 against Nigeria in Abidjan. Bovi while reacting via his X handle, blamed coach Peseiro’s tactics for the three-time African champions’ defeat. He faulted Peseiro’s strategy of relying on defense rather than…

Keep your heads up President Tinubu told Super Eagles and Nigerians via a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President of Media & Publicity. Ajuri Ngelale last night. President Tinubu commended the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, efforts, and sacrifice to come this far in the tournament, He also acknowledged the hurdles they consistently surpassed with steadily improving performance as they pulled through to the finals. President Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to remain cheerful, emphasizing that we won a great victory in the hearts of Africa and the…

Nigeria’s vice-president, Kashim Shettima has eulogised the Super Eagles despite the team’s failure to win the title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Kashim Shettima The Vice President of Nigeria has said the Federal Government will keep the promises made to the Super Eagles  despite falling to a 2-1 defeat against hosts, Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the AFCON tournament. Nigeria’s vice-president, Kashim Shettima has eulogised the Super Eagles despite the team’s failure to win the title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against host nation, Cote d’Ivoire in…