Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Super Eagles Held To Goalless Draw By Rwanda In Kigali. The Super Eagles were held to a goalless draw by hosts Rwanda in a hard-fought encounter this afternoon in Kigali. Nigeria came close to breaking the deadlock when Ademola Lookman’s header found the back of the net, only for the referee to controversially disallow the goal for unclear reasons. Earlier in the game, Rwanda’s goalkeeper had denied Lookman with a fine save, keeping the visitors at bay. Victor Osimhen, who came on as a second-half substitute, posed a constant threat to Rwanda’s defence, creating several dangerous opportunities. However,…

KMI Panel Unanimously Supports Declan Rice’s Red Card Decision In Arsenal-Brighton Draw. The Premier League’s independent Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel has unanimously backed referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision to send off Declan Rice during Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton last month. According to findings obtained by ESPN, the panel stated that Rice’s actions were deliberate, with the report noting: “Rice knows what he’s doing, it’s a gentle touch but once the referee sees it, he has no choice.” The five-member panel was in unanimous agreement that Rice’s behaviour was “clear, deliberate and impactful.” The decision generated significant debate…

Nigeria’s U-18 Basketball Teams Advance To Quarter-Finals At FIBA Africa Qualifiers Nigeria’s U-18 boys’ and girls’ basketball teams have both secured spots in the quarter-finals of the FIBA Africa U-18 World Cup qualifiers, currently underway in South Africa. The Nigerian girls’ team earned their place as one of the best third-placed teams in the group stage. They will face Egypt in the quarter-finals on Wednesday, in Pretoria. The boys’ team also progressed to the quarter-finals, continuing their strong performance in the tournament. With only two teams set to represent Africa in the FIBA U-18 World Cup in Switzerland,…

Victor Moses Joins Luton Town On Free Transfer. Former Nigeria international winger, Victor Moses, has signed for English Championship side Luton Town on a free transfer. The 33-year-old winger makes the move after leaving Russian club Spartak Moscow following the expiration of his contract. Moses, who enjoyed a successful career with clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, Fenerbahce, and Inter Milan, is now set to embark on a new challenge in English football with Luton. His wealth of experience will undoubtedly boost the team as they aim for promotion to the Premier League. Congratulations have been pouring in for…

Sports Minister Urges States To Present Young Talents At 2024 National Youth Games. The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has called on state contingents to bring forward their most promising young athletes for the National Youth Games, which are set to commence in Asaba. The Minister stressed that the future of Nigerian sports hinges on the talent pool identified and nurtured through youth championships like these. The Games Village for the Asaba 2024 National Youth Games was officially opened on Monday, 9th September, ahead of the opening ceremony, which is scheduled for Wednesday, 11th September.…

Kevin De Bruyne Urges Belgium To Improve After Defeat To France. Kevin De Bruyne has called for Belgium to “be better in every way” following their 2-0 defeat to France in the Nations League on Monday. The Manchester City midfielder, visibly frustrated by his team’s performance, admitted to a heated exchange with his team-mates at half-time. Despite a strong start to the competition with a 3-1 win over Israel, where De Bruyne scored twice, Belgium were outclassed by France. Goals from Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembele sealed a comfortable victory for the French side, leaving Belgium searching for answers.…

Koeman Criticises Bergwijn’s Saudi Move, But Depay Still In National Team Plans. Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has voiced his disapproval of Steven Bergwijn’s recent move to the Saudi Pro League, stating that the winger will no longer be considered for selection in the national team. However, Koeman has taken a different stance on Memphis Depay, whose move to Brazil will not close the door on his international career. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Koeman expressed concerns over Bergwijn’s decision to join the growing number of players making the switch to Saudi Arabia. “I disapproved of Steven Bergwijn’s move…

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Key Results Across the Continent Govima Sports Report. The latest round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers saw various thrilling encounters unfold across the African continent on Monday, 9th September. With top teams fighting for their spot in the prestigious tournament, several key matches provided drama and excitement. Senegal Edges Past Burundi Senegal, led by a strong defensive performance, secured a 1-0 victory over Burundi. The result highlights Senegal’s resilience as they continue to push towards qualification. Despite Burundi’s determination, they were unable to break through the Senegalese defence, leaving them disappointed on…

France Bounce Back With 2-0 Victory Over Belgium In Nations League. France secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Belgium in their Nations League Group A2 clash, getting their campaign back on track after a disappointing 3-1 loss to Italy on Friday. With star forward Kylian Mbappé rested on the bench after playing the full match against Italy, Didier Deschamps made significant changes to his starting line-up, completely revamping the forward line. Despite Belgium’s bright start, France found their breakthrough just before the half-hour mark when Randal Kolo Muani capitalised on a loose ball to score his sixth international goal.…

Craig Bellamy Secures First Victory As Wales Head Coach In Dramatic Nations League Clash. Craig Bellamy earned his first win as Wales head coach in a thrilling Nations League encounter against Montenegro, played under torrential rain in Niksic. Despite the atrocious conditions, Wales came out on top with a 2-1 victory in a breathless contest. Wales made a blistering start, with Kieffer Moore opening the scoring just 37 seconds into the match with an instinctive finish. Two minutes later, Harry Wilson doubled the lead, netting a sensational 25-yard strike to put the visitors in command. As the rain…

Ødegaard Injury Casts Shadow Over Norway’s Late Victory Against Austria. Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard limped off during Norway’s Nations League match against Austria, despite his team securing a 2-1 win courtesy of Erling Haaland’s late goal. Ødegaard, a key figure for both club and country, suffered an ankle injury after a foul by Christoph Baumgartner midway through the second half. The injury puts Ødegaard’s participation in Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur in doubt. With Arsenal already missing Declan Rice due to suspension, Ødegaard’s potential absence could be a significant blow for Mikel Arteta’s side. Norway manager…

Ifeoma Onumonu Joins Montpellier HSC As Club’s First Nigerian Player. Super Falcons striker Ifeoma Onumonu has made history by becoming the first Nigerian player to join Montpellier HSC’s women’s team. The 30-year-old forward has signed with the French club after departing from Utah Royals in the USA’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Montpellier, who finished 6th in the Arkema Première Ligue last season, are looking to bolster their attacking options with Onumonu’s vast international experience and goal-scoring ability. The Nigerian striker has been part of the Super Falcons set up since 2021 and her move to France is expected…