Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Nigeria’s Weightlifting Quartet Steps Closer To Olympics The contingent made up of four weightlifters including Rafiatu Folashade Lawal (59kg), Adijat Olarinoye (59kg), Joy Ogbonne Eze (71kg) and Umoafia Edidiong (73kg) and four officials namely Janet Ali, Abdulsalam Kayode and Onubaye Sefiat and a referee: Lawrence Iquaibom , left the shores of Nigeria for Egypt on Saturday last week for the championship that served as Olympic Games Qualifier. The weightlifters left Nigeria with the firm promise that they would outperform the medals recorded in the 2023 edition where they won three gold medals, seven silver and two bronze medals with five…

Cote d’Ivoire forward Sebastian Haller says the Elephants want to avenge their defeat to Nigeria in the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Sebastian Haller the hero of the Ivorian team in their last encounter against DR Congo in the semi final has said the host nation wants revenge against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The hosts will battle the Super Eagles for the ultimate prize at the Alassanne Ouattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday by 9pm Nigerian time. Emerse Fae’s side lost 1-0 to the Super Eagles in the group stage earlier in the competition.…

Super Eagles of Nigeria has paid their last respect to fans and supporters of the Nigerian national team that tragically lost their lives while cheering them on against South Africa on Wednesday night. The Super Eagles learned of their passing yesterday. And in a bid to show our important and valued they are, the Super Eagles of Nigeria paid their last respect to the departed Nigerians who tragically lost their lives. The statement on their official X account reads: “During the course of our semi-final match, we tragically lost few supporters. In a cruel twist of fate, their fervent passion…

Basketball Olympics Qualifying campaign has started and Nigeria’s Women Basketball team D’Tigress Began on a winning note after defeating Senegal in the first game in Brussels (Govima Sport Reports) D’Tigress started the game quite well winning the first quarter 20:18 point however their counterpart from Senegal took the game to a new turn winning the second quarter by a landslide 28:17. At the end of the third quarter, the Nigerian ladies won but were trailing by 8 points 49:57. With only a quarter to go, D’Tigress produced a remarkable ball playing skills to score in quick succession taking the total…

UEFA Nations League draw: France & Italy placed in same group, As Germany face  Netherlands. UEFA Nations League, draw took place some moments ago as UEFA announced that Germany and the Netherlands will face off while France have been drawn into a group of death with fellow heavyweights Italy and Belgium. France and Italy are in Group 2 in League A, which also includes Belgium and Israel. Germany and Hungary, who will face each other in the group stage of Euro 2024, were drawn together again, and will face Netherlands and Bosnia in Group 3. Spain, winners of the last…

Katsina United has handed professional contracts to two of their youth players ahead of the second half of the season (Govima Sport Reports) Katsina United made this known via a Tweet from their X account. The statement reads: “We are pleased to announce the promotion of our youth team players Baffa Armaya’u (Aguero) and Abdul Rahman Garba to the senior team. Both have signed their first professional contract” The two youngsters will be looking forward to making their debut when the season resumes for the second half of the 2023/2024 NPFL season.

A blue card is set to be introduced to football as part of sin-bin trials to be announced on Friday (Govima Sport Reports) Blue card is set to go trials as part of proposed new shake up for the beautiful game of football. As reported by Telegraph Sport, the game’s lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (Ifab), has signed off on what would be the first new card to be used in the sport since the advent of yellow and red cards at the 1970 World Cup. The revolutionary move will be announced by Ifab as part…

AFCON 2023: Ex-minister, Ogah charged Super Eagles to remain resilient as they face host nation Cote d’Ivoire in the AFCON tournament final clash on Sunday. Still on the AFCON tournament where the Super Eagles of Nigeria has been very impressive and now into the final, the ex-Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has urged the team to keep going. He commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their courageous efforts so far at the on going AFCON tournament. The former minister applauded the players of the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their resounding victory against…

UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin announces he will not run for UEFA presidency in 2027. The UEFA President made this known some minutes ago while speaking with newsmen. And as quoted by sky sports, he however did continue advocating for gender balance in the world of football. “Since I see all the men here, you should think about gender equality as sports journalists as well.” Ceferin said. Aleksander Ceferin calls for equality across the game, speaking after his decision to step down as UEFA president. It’s over. More details subsequently. (Govima Sport)

Revealed: Bukayo Saka Funded Operations For Kids In Nigeria. Arsenal star player Bukayo Saka showed what being human is all about, by reaching out to help kids who needed some operations. Bukayo Saka who is of Nigerian root currently plies his football trade with his boyhood club Arsenal FC and has Since grown to represent England at the international level. However regardless of those remarkable achievements, Bukayo never forgets his root. Since 2022, Bukayo Saka has supported the children’s medical charity BigShoe, funding 120 life-changing operations in Kano, Nigeria. The grateful children, along with their surgeon, have expressed their…

Super Eagles advanced to the finals of the AFCON tournament last night where they will face off against the host nation Cote d’Ivoire for the second time in the competition. The Super Eagles stood firm to overcome a determined South African side. Following their impressive display so far, the Federal Govt has  promised to reward the Super Eagles for their commitment and dedication in reaching the Final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. This was made known by Vice President Kashim Shettima who was present to watch the game live yesterday in Bouake. The Vice…

Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro says his team lost balance towards the end of the semi-final victory against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. Jose Peseiro led the three-time champions Nigeria into the final, last night, as the Super Eagles defeated South Africa 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling semi-final contest at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake. The keenly contested game ended in a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes of football with William Troost-Ekong and Teboho Mokoena scoring for the two teams. Nigeria converted four of their penalties, while South Africa scored two, following the heroics…