Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the financial rewards for participating nations at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON prize money) in Cote d’Ivoire. CAF revealed earlier that the winner of AFCON 2023 will take home $7 million for lifting the trophy while the runners-up will pocket $4 million. The two losing semi-finalists (two teams) will each receive $2.5 million. Further down the ranks, the losing quarter-finalists (four teams) will each receive $1.3 million. The eight teams knocked out in the round of 16 will get $800,000 each. The Super Eagles being…

DR. Congo sealed their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals after a decisive 3-1 victory over Guinea in Abidjan. DR. Congo continue their impressive winning record against Guinea as Sébastien Desabre’s men earn a fourth consecutive H2H win over the National Elephants. Having registered their first-ever knockout victory in AFCON’s current format against rivals Equatorial Guinea in the last 16, Kaba Diawara’s men knew another strong display was needed against DR Congo. The opening stages were played at a frantic pace, and after Yoane Wissa spurned a glorious early chance for the Leopards, Guinea were awarded a…

Peter Obi was in the stands as Nigeria Super Eagles defeated Angola in the quarter finals of the on going AFCON tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, stormed Abidjan, the capital of Cote d’Ivoire, to give support to the Super Eagles. Peter Obi with the supporters of Super Eagles in their match against Angola (Photo Credit: PoojaMedia) Obi’s arrival in Abidjan was initially confirmed by his Special Adviser, Valentine Ozigbo via X (Formally Twitter) He wrote: “Just arrived in Côte d’Ivoire with HE @PeterObi to support our soaring Super Eagles…

Ademola Lookman helped Nigeria book a place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals with a 1-0 win over Angola, continuing their excellent quarter-final record, having lost only one of their previous 11 last-eight ties in the competition (Govima Sport Reports) Ademola Lookman & Nigeria Super Eagles continue their quest for the AFCON title as they edge out Angola in their quarter finals clash. The Black Sable Antelopes had already upset the odds by reaching the last eight of this tournament for the first time since 2010, and they gave their illustrious opponents a huge scare in the…

The 2023/2024 winter transfer window has closed with some players moving from one team to another. Check out below for the detailed list of all Premier League teams who signed or sold during the window. Arsenal In None Out Tyreece John-Jules – Derby, loan Miguel Azeez – Atletico Baleares, undisclosed Zane Monlouis – Reading, loan Charles Sagoe Jr – Swansea, loan Lino Sousa – Aston Villa, undisclosed Khayon Edwards – Leyton Orient, loan Zane Monlouis – Reading, loan Mika Biereth – Sturm Graz, loan Alex Runarsson – released Aston Villa In Kosta Nedeljkovic – Red Star Belgrade £7.8m Joe Gauci…

Osimhen the Nigerian International and Napoli Star Striker has revealed what made him a warrior on the pitch ahead of Nigeria’s important clash against Angola later today by 6pm. Victor Osimhen the African footballer of the year disclosed what made him a warrior, the striker his words said: “When I lost my mom it was very difficult for my family. The following month my dad lost his job, things were very tough for my family and for my sister. We had to work hard to sell bottled water in the streets of Lagos, just to put food on the table…

Arsenal and Sobha Realty (pronounced: Sho-ba) have today announced a new long-term vision for their partnership which sees the Dubai-based luxury real estate developer become the club’s first ever training ground naming rights partner. Arsenal FC announced via the club’s website (www.arsenal.com) From today, the training ground will be known as Sobha Realty Training Centre. As part of the same agreement, Sobha Realty becomes a Principal Partner of Arsenal and the official training kit sleeve partner for the club’s men’s and women’s teams. The partnership will see Arsenal benefit from Sobha Realty’s unrivalled expertise in property and real estate to…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr outclassed Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in a club friendly played yesterday as the Saudi’s ran riot winning by 6 goals to nothing. Al-Nassr superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo watched on with excitement as his team hammered Inter Miami 6-0 in a club friendly on Thursday night. Ronaldo was not in the squad for the match because of injury, but was in the stands to support his team mates. Messi was in the stands too, but was introduced very late in the second half, as part of a contractual obligation. Ronaldo could be seen laughing and…

Asisat Oshoala the Nigerian international and current African women’s Footballer of the Year has joined American club Bay FC  striker from Barcelona Women for an undisclosed fee. Asisat Oshoala the 29-year-old, who was named African Women’s Footballer of the Year for a sixth time in December, has signed a deal until 2026 with the option of a third year with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. Oshoala won four league titles, the Champions League twice and eight domestic cups during five years in Spain, where she had five months to run on her contract with the Catalan club. “Asisat…

Kobbie Mainoo scored a memorable winner deep into second-half stoppage time as Manchester United secured a dramatic 4-3 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, becoming the first team to leave Molineux with maximum 3 point since September 2023. Manchester United Coach Erik ten Hag raised eyebrows by starting Marcus Rashford after a week of off-field controversy, but the 26-year-old sent an emphatic message to those doubting his commitment to United’s cause within four-and-a-half minutes by producing a side-footed finish of the highest quality. The visitors came racing out of the blocks, and Rashford was involved again when they doubled the advantage, finding…

Francis Ngannou will fight Anthony Joshua in a bout slated to hold March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Francis Ngannou the former UFC world champion who only had one professional boxing fight in his entire career to date, believes AJ doesn’t have the strength to fight him. And he remains confident he will be victorious Francis Ngannou has claimed that Anthony Joshua doesn’t ‘have the strength’ to win their upcoming boxing clash. Ngannou is set to face Joshua in Saudi Arabia on March 8, after the Brit’s bout with Deontay Wilder fell through following the American’s defeat to Joseph Parker at the…

AFCON 2023 tournament on going in Cote d’Ivoire has gotten to the quarter final stage and the Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Angola in the first quarter finals match tomorrow by 6pm Nigerian time. AFCON 2023 Update from Super Eagles’ camp: While speaking with our correspondents in Abidjan we gathered that: Super Eagles goal keeper Stanley Nwabali has passed fitness test and will be available for selection against Angola. The Goal keeper was Injured in Nigeria’s last encounter against Cameroon but has now been declared fit to face the Palancas Negra of Angola. After having a personal training…