Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Canada Reach Olympic Women’s Football Quarter-Finals Despite Six-Point Deduction. Defending champions Canada have reached the quarter-finals of the women’s football tournament at the Paris Olympic Games, despite a six-point deduction due to a drone spying scandal. The Canadians secured their spot after a 1-0 victory over Colombia in Nice on Wednesday. Colombia also advanced to the knockouts alongside France, Germany, Japan, and Brazil. Canada’s qualification was confirmed hours after their appeal against the FIFA sanction was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The deduction followed the suspension of coach Bev Priestman and other staff members. Assistant coach…

Manchester City fined £2.09 Million By Premier League for Delayed Kick-Offs and Restarts Manchester City have been fined £2.09 million (approximately $2.7 million) by the Premier League for 22 instances of delaying the kick-off or restart of matches. The English champions have accepted the sanction, which pertains to rule infringements over the past two seasons, the league confirmed on Wednesday. The fines are unrelated to the 115 charges Manchester City are facing for alleged breaches of the competition’s financial regulations. A statement from the Premier League read: “The Premier League and Manchester City FC have entered into a…

Paris Olympics: Opeyori’s Loss Ends Nigeria’s Medal Hopes in Badminton. Nigeria’s sole badminton competitor at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, exited the event on Wednesday. Opeyori’s departure from the competition marks the end of Nigeria’s aspirations for a medal in badminton at these Games. Facing a formidable opponent in China’s Li Shi Feng, Opeyori lost his second and final Group N game 0-2. This defeat follows an earlier loss, leaving Opeyori without a win in his group stage matches. Opeyori had faced an uphill battle from the outset, with tough competition making his chances of…

Remo Stars Must Keep Working Hard, Says Ogunmodede. Remo Stars’ technical adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede, has urged his players to maintain their hard work as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Sky Blue Stars recently clinched victory in a pre-season tournament held in Ikenne, where they narrowly defeated Ikorodu City 2-1 in the final. This win has set a positive tone for the team as they gear up for the new Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season. Despite their recent success, Ogunmodede emphasised the importance of continued effort and dedication. “We must keep working hard to ensure we…

Daniel Daga Agrees to Transfer to Norwegian Club Molde. Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has agreed to join Norwegian club Molde. According to SCORENigeria, Daga has signed a pre-contract with the club and is expected to ink a professional contract upon turning 18 in January 2025. Daga’s move to Molde marks a significant step in his career, following his impressive performances with Nigeria’s youth teams. The young talent is highly regarded for his skills and potential, and Molde is keen to integrate him into their squad as soon as he becomes eligible for a professional contract. The…

Manchester United Confirm Injury Setbacks for Leny Yoro and Rasmus Højlund. Manchester United have officially announced that newly signed defender Leny Yoro will be sidelined for three months due to a foot injury. This news comes as a significant setback for the club, which had high hopes for the young defender’s immediate impact on the team. In addition to Yoro’s absence, United will also be without forward Rasmus Højlund for six weeks. Højlund has suffered a hamstring injury, further compounding the club’s injury woes. These injuries represent a considerable challenge for Manchester United as they navigate the upcoming…

Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Sevilla on Two-Year Deal. Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho has officially joined Spanish La Liga side Sevilla FC. His arrival marks Sevilla’s fifth signing for the 2024/25 season, following the acquisitions of his Super Eagles teammate Chidera Ejuke, Peque, Saúl, and Sambi. Iheanacho has signed a two-year contract with Sevilla, with an option for a third year. He joins the club on a free transfer after his stint at Leicester City. The 27-year-old Nigerian striker, standing at 185 centimetres tall, began his professional career in 2014 in Nigeria. He made his move to Europe the following…

Super Falcons Exit Paris Olympics After Defeat to Japan. The Super Falcons of Nigeria have bowed out of the women’s football event at the 2024 Olympic Games following a 3-1 defeat to Japan. Japan quickly took control of the game, pinning Nigeria back early on. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made a superb save in the seventh minute to deny the Japanese an early goal. Despite Nnadozie’s efforts, Japan continued their dominance, with Osinachi Ohale making a crucial block nine minutes later. The pressure paid off for the Asian champions as Chelsea forward Maika Hamano handed her team the lead…

Kylian Mbappe Invests in French Ligue 2 Club Caen. In a significant development, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe has completed a takeover of Ligue 2 side Caen through his investment company, Interconnected Ventures. The acquisition, managed via Coalition Capital, marks a substantial personal investment of around €15 million (£12.6 million) by the French international. Coalition Capital, now the majority shareholder, replaces the previous American investment fund, Oaktree. Despite the takeover, Pierre-Antoine Capton, the current president of Caen’s supervisory board, retains a minority stake in the club. Capton expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership, stating, “It is an incredible…

Nigeria Sports Minister John Enoh Blows Hot Over Favour Ofili Registration Blunder. In a recent development, Nigeria’s Sports Minister, John Enoh, has expressed strong disapproval regarding the registration mishap involving sprinter Favour Ofili for the Paris Olympics. During his visit to the Games Village on 28 July 2024, Enoh held a candid session with Team Nigeria athletes and later had personal interactions to address their concerns directly. Favour Ofili, who reached out to Minister Enoh expressing her worries about her races, has faced issues before. Recalling her problems at the African Championships in Douala, Enoh had previously sought to…

IOC Orders Removal of Suspended Nigerian Boxer from Games Village. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has instructed the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to remove boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore from the Games Village at the Paris Olympics. Ogunsemilore, who was provisionally suspended for an out-of-competition doping violation involving the substance furosemide, will no longer be part of the event. The directive comes as part of the IOC’s stringent anti-doping measures aimed at maintaining fair play and integrity in the competition. Team Nigeria management has confirmed its compliance with the IOC’s directive. Ogunsemilore’s suspension has dealt a significant blow to the…

Paris Olympic 2024: Athletes Test Positive as COVID-19 Returns. Three years after the Tokyo Olympics were held amid strict precautions and without fans due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, fears of the disease have resurfaced in Paris. The virus has forced some athletes to withdraw from events at the Paris Games and has led others to don masks once again. However, the current impact appears to be more limited compared to the situation in Tokyo. Several athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, including Australian swimmer Lani Pallister. The re-emergence of the virus has prompted increased vigilance, though it has…