Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Mariam Eniola Bolaji Makes History With Bronze Medal At Paris Paralympic Games. The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) is celebrating a historic moment as Nigerian para-badminton player Mariam Eniola Bolaji secured a bronze medal at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris. This remarkable achievement marks the first time a Nigerian and African athlete has won an Olympic or Paralympic medal in badminton (as reported by Totorinews). Mariam Eniola Bolaji clinched the bronze by defeating Kozyna Oksana of Ukraine in a decisive match, winning 21-9, 21-9 earlier today. Her victory is a testament to her unwavering dedication, exceptional talent, and…

Super Eagles Set To Begin AFCON Qualifying Campaign With New Coaching Team. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced a formidable coaching lineup as the Super Eagles prepare for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda this month. Interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has appointed Fidelis Ilechukwu, the head coach of Enugu Rangers, and Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars to join his technical team. These seasoned coaches bring their recent successes in Nigeria’s top football division to the national team. Ilechukwu guided Enugu Rangers to a triumphant campaign last season, while Ogunmodede’s Remo…

Newcastle Secure Thrilling Victory Over Tottenham to Extend Unbeaten Start. Newcastle United continued their impressive unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling encounter at St James’ Park. In front of a packed and vibrant home crowd, Newcastle took the lead in the 37th minute through Harvey Barnes, who executed a superb side-footed finish after a well-timed pull-back from Lloyd Kelly. The Magpies dominated much of the first half, keeping Tottenham at bay with solid defending and quick counter-attacks. Tottenham, however, came out with renewed energy after the…

Celtic Maintain Old Firm Dominance With Convincing Win Over Rangers. Celtic continued their stronghold on the Old Firm derby with a commanding 3-0 victory over Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. The win at Celtic Park reinforced the recent pattern of Celtic dominance in this historic fixture and pushed the champions five points clear of their fierce rivals after just four league games. Rangers, despite starting the match with aggression and intent, were soon overpowered by a composed and clinical Celtic side. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring in the first half with a close-range finish from Alistair Johnston’s cross, capitalising…

Flourish Sabastine’s Late Strike Secures Falconets’ Victory Over Korea Republic. In a thrilling encounter at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo, Bogota, Nigeria’s Falconets secured a crucial 1-0 win over Korea Republic, thanks to a stunning late goal by Flourish Sabastine. This victory places the Falconets in a strong position to advance to the Round of 16 at the 11th FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The match was a tight contest between two formidable teams, both familiar with each other from previous encounters. Despite the limited number of clear-cut opportunities, Nigeria managed to carve out more chances, particularly in a…

Napoli Sporting Director Provides Update on Victor Osimhen’s Transfer Situation. Napoli’s Sporting Director, Giovanni Manna, has offered clarity on the future of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following the collapse of his proposed moves away from the club. On Friday, negotiations with Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli and English Premier League club Chelsea fell through, leaving Osimhen’s future in limbo. Speaking to DAZN, Manna explained the circumstances surrounding the failed transfers: “The situation is very clear, and it has been since the end of last season. Victor expressed his absolute desire not to stay at Napoli, not to play…

Liverpool Outclass Woeful Manchester United At Old Trafford. Liverpool continued their perfect start to the season under new manager Arne Slot with a comprehensive victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The win marks Liverpool’s third straight Premier League victory without conceding a goal, showcasing a formidable blend of control, intensity, and clinical finishing. Luis Diaz was the star of the show, scoring twice before the interval to put Liverpool in command. His first goal came from a Mohamed Salah cross, and he swiftly added a second after another assist from the Egyptian. Salah, not to be outdone, secured…

Eberechi Eze Shines As Crystal Palace Earn Their First Point Of The Season Against Chelsea. Crystal Palace secured their first point of the Premier League season with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Eberechi Eze was the hero for the Eagles, scoring a stunning equaliser after Nicolas Jackson had put the Blues ahead. Chelsea, buoyed by their 6-2 thrashing of Wolves last week, dominated the first half. Cole Palmer came close to scoring, firing just wide, and Dean Henderson made an excellent save to deny Noni Madueke. However, Chelsea eventually broke the deadlock when Jackson finished…

Erling Haaland’s Hat-Trick Stuns West Ham As Manchester City Continue Perfect Start. A week after Pep Guardiola described Erling Haaland’s scoring statistics as “ridiculous,” the Manchester City striker left his manager speechless with another breathtaking display of clinical finishing at West Ham United. Haaland netted his second hat-trick in just a week as the defending Premier League champions secured a 3-1 victory at London Stadium, maintaining their perfect start to the new season. The Norwegian’s performance brought his tally to an astonishing seven goals in three matches, making him the league’s top scorer by a significant margin. This…

San Francisco 49ers Player Ricky Pearsall Hospitalised After Shooting Incident. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is in serious but stable condition after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in San Francisco. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon near Union Square, where the 23-year-old NFL player was approached by a 17-year-old suspect. According to a statement from the San Francisco Police Department, the suspect attempted to rob Pearsall, leading to a physical altercation that resulted in both individuals sustaining injuries. Pearsall was found at the scene with a bullet wound to his chest and…

Raphinha’s Hat-Trick Powers Barcelona to 7-0 Rout Against Real Valladolid. Raphinha stole the show with a stunning hat-trick as Barcelona dismantled Real Valladolid with a 7-0 victory at the Olympic Stadium, maintaining their perfect start to the new La Liga season. Hansi Flick’s side are the only team to win all four of their opening matches, extending their lead to seven points ahead of reigning champions Real Madrid. The former Leeds United winger opened the scoring in the 20th minute, setting the tone for a dominant display. Just four minutes later, Robert Lewandowski doubled the advantage with his…

Kwara United Appoint Tunde Sanni as New Head Coach. Kwara United have announced the appointment of Tunde Sanni as their new head coach, following the unexpected departure of Kabiru Dogo to Nasarawa United. Sanni steps into the role after Dogo, who led the Harmony Boys in the previous season, agreed to return to Nasarawa United on Friday. Sanni, who has previously held coaching roles within the club, is expected to bring stability and experience to Kwara United as they prepare for the upcoming Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. His appointment marks a new chapter for the team, who…