Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

It was rather not too convincing display from the 3 times Champion of the competition the Super Eagles who edged out the host Nation Cote d’Ivoire Thanks to a penalty which was converted by Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong Williams. The long awaited competitive meeting in over a decade between these two multiple-time tournament winners began on a fast pace. And within 60 seconds of one another, at one end of the field Victor Osimhen broke free of the hosts’ back line only to put his effort over the bar in his first attempt at goal. The Elephant likewise had an…

Equatorial Guinea ran riot as they comfortably over ride namesake Guinea Bissau in a 4:2 win on Thursday afternoon. It was rain of goals in the group A second game encounter at the on going AFCON 2023. Nsue was the one who drew the first blood for the Equatorial Guineans before an own goal by Esteban Orosco brought Guinea Bissau back into the game. It ended 1:1 in half time. However things turned out pretty quickly in the second half as Equatorial Guinea get back in front when Miranda found the back of the net in the 46th minutes. Five…

Gift Orban has completed medical tests and signed the contract as new Olympique Lyon player. “Deal will be valid until June 2028, OL will pay €13m fee to Gent” Done and Delivered Confirms Fabrizio via his Twitter handle. The Nigerian International dumps Belgium to play in French Ligue 1 in what could be a good move for the young striker. We wish him all the best in his new adventure.

The Most Anticipated Group Game At The On Going AFCON 2023 Holds Today! As Super Eagles Of Nigeria Take On The Host Nation, Elephants Of Cote d’Ivoire! In A Battle To Affirm Supremacy. Whilst Egypt The Most Decorated Country In The Competition Takes on Ghana Whose Stars Will Need To Rise…. “What We Gathered” (Govima Sport) Following the conclusion of the first round of matches in the group stage of AFCON 2023, second round matches begins earnestly and one of many is of course the most anticipated encounter between the host Nation Cote d’Ivoire and the Super Eagles Of Nigeria.…

Action returns in Group A at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium In the on going CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire with Equitorial Guinea playing against Guinea Bissau before the host Nation Tackles Nigeria. The Djurtus lost their opening game against host, Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire In the opening game of the AFCON tournament and Equatorial Guinea managed a point against West African side Nigeria. A defeat against Equatorial Guinea will mean Guinea Bissau are without a win In their last 11 AFCON games, which will ultimately put them in a difficult situation and to worsen things, they have…

The England international signed on a 18 months Deal. After finding it difficult settling in Saudi Arabia. “The contract will be valid until June 2026, so a two year and half contract. NO option, it’s guaranteed deal until 2026. Huge work by all parties behind the scenes. …here we go confirmed” report Fabrizio via Twitter. Al Etiffaq agreed to terminate Jordan Henderson’s contract after only six months. Henderson played 19 times for Al Ettifaq, who former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard coaches. The Saudi Pro League, Saudi Arabia Football Federation and Al Ettifaq are happy there has been a quick conclusion…

Report reaching us from the host country of the AFCON 2023 Cote D’Ivoire revealed hoodlum attacked Ghana First Team coach Chris Houghton. The incident which happened late last night was indeed a total disgrace to African football. According to report, a disgruntled Ghanaian football supporter went to the hotel where the team lodged and attacked the national team coach Chris Hughton with the aim of inflicting some unimaginable outcome. Ghana who lost their first group game 2:1 would need better support from their fans rather than to cause mayhem and unsettle the team. Thanks to the Swift intervention of some…

At the on going AFCON 2023 final group F opener between DR Congo and Zambia, the match ended in a stalemate yet again as DR Congo and Zambia played out a 1-1 draw. Govima Sport Reports. Zambia and DR Congo drew 1-1 as the opening round of group games at the Africa Cup of Nations came to a close. Against the run of play, Kings Kangwa made the most of a defensive mix-up to put Zambia ahead in the 23rd minute. shortly afterwards about four minutes later, the Leopards got back on level terms in the Group F match thanks…

Morocco started their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on a perfect note with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-men Tanzania. North African Side Morocco ran out comfortable winners in Group F opener at the on going AFCON 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire as Tanzania’s quest for their first ever AFCON Win continues. Chances were at a premium for the much-fancied Moroccans, and it wasn’t a surprise when Hakim Ziyech’s cross fell favourably for Youssef En-Nesyri, who somehow couldn’t direct his effort from the edge of the area on target. However, things changed soon enough, as Ziyech was again involved in…

Nigerian combative midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf, has been ruled out of the all-important clash with AFCON 2023 hosts, Elephants of Cote d’lvoire, as Sebastian Haller could make his return against the Super Eagles on Thursday in a Group A encounter at the on going Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Govima Sport Reports…. The defensive midfielder who plys his trade in Belgium with Royal Antwerp won the hearts of many Nigerian football lovers with his impressive cameo in Nigeria’s clash last time out against Equatorial Guinea last Sunday. Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro, disclosed in a pre-match press conference on Wednesday in…

Nigerian Elizabeth Oshoba Knocks out Italy’s Michela Braga in round ten after scoring a Knockdown in round eight, to become the New World Boxing Council (WBC), Silver Female featherweight Champion. Oshoba won her first world title against Italy’s Michela Braga with a (6-0-1) victory in round 10 of their bout in Copenhagen on Saturday. The victory confirmed the Nigerian as the WBC silver featherweight champion. Oshoba has now extended her professional record to seven consecutive wins, and a fourth career knockout win, while inflicting Braga with her first-ever pro defeat. She produced a stunning performance to floor Braga in round…

Enyimba FC will face off with Katsina United in an away clash later today: 4pm Nigerian time and they will be hoping to avoid defeat in other to push their ambition of playing continental football next season. Enyimba who currently sit 5th on the log with 29 points from 16 games will have another opportunity to move into 3rd position on the table as they face off with Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. The Home side Katsina United poses a huge threat and may dent the hope of the Elephants, however with Enyimba’s 2 games in…