Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Postponed Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Rescheduled for 2025. The much-anticipated Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, originally slated for this year, has been rescheduled to take place next year. The decision was reached during a virtual meeting of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee held on Friday afternoon, as earlier reported by Sports Village Square. The 2024 edition of the African Women’s Cup of Nations will not proceed as initially planned, with CAF announcing new dates for the tournament. The prestigious event is now set to run from the 5th to the 26th of July 2025, providing…

NFF Celebrates Rasheedat Ajibade’s Club Achievement and Leadership. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended warm congratulations to Rasheedat Ajibade, the captain of the Senior Women’s National Team, Super Falcons, for her outstanding performance and recognition as the Player of the Season at Atlético Madrid de Femenino in the Spanish top division. Ajibade’s remarkable contributions were highlighted as she not only led her club to a successful season but also secured their qualification for the UEFA Champions League with a crucial goal against Villarreal ladies in the season’s final game. Throughout the season, she showcased her prowess with ten…

Ukraine Stages Comeback Victory Against Slovakia in Euro 2024 Group Clash. In a thrilling encounter at Euro 2024, Ukraine showcased their resilience as they overturned a goal deficit to secure a crucial 2-1 win against Slovakia in Düsseldorf. This victory propelled Ukraine into second place in Group E, leapfrogging their opponents in a fiercely contested match. The clash marked the first-ever meeting between Slovakia and Ukraine in a major tournament. Slovakia entered the game riding high on confidence following their surprising triumph against Belgium. On the other hand, Sergiy Rebrov’s Ukrainian side was determined to bounce back from their…

Amario Cozier-Duberry  will leave Arsenal as a free agent. Arsenal’s young talent, Amario Cozier-Duberry, is set to leave the club at the end of June when his contract expires. Despite Arsenal offering him a new deal, Cozier-Duberry has decided that staying at the club is not the best option for his development. The 19-year-old winger is now exploring opportunities across Europe, with several clubs reportedly showing interest in securing his services. Cozier-Duberry’s decision to move on reflects his desire to find an environment where he can continue to grow and develop as a player. As he assesses his…

Defending Champions Argentina Triumph Over Canada in Copa America Opener Defending champions Argentina began their Copa America campaign with a victory, defeating Canada 2-0 in the opening game held in Atlanta, Georgia. Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez opened the scoring with a close-range effort just four minutes into the second half. The win was confirmed late on when substitute Lautaro Martinez turned in a pass from Lionel Messi. This victory in Group A extends Argentina’s unbeaten run in the Copa America to nine matches. Argentina, who won the 2021 edition in Brazil and finished third two years prior,…

NFF to Treat Supersand Eagles Like Other National Teams, Says Gusau. President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has announced that the federation is committed to ensuring the Beach Soccer National Team, known as the Supersand Eagles, receives the same attention as other national teams once they return to international competitions. Gusau made this pledge during the inauguration of the NFF’s Futsal and Beach Soccer Sub-Committee at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja. “Nigeria is a big footballing nation, and it will be inappropriate if we continue to stay out of some activities that other…

Wales Sack Manager Rob Page After Euro 2024 Qualification Failure. Wales have dismissed manager Rob Page after three and a half years in charge. The 49-year-old, who led Wales to their first World Cup in 64 years and guided them to the second round of Euro 2020, has been let go following the team’s failure to qualify for Euro 2024. Page’s tenure ended after dismal friendly performances against Gibraltar and Slovakia this month, which proved to be the final straw for the Football Association of Wales (FAW). The FAW held extensive discussions for over a week before deciding that…

Ryan Garcia Handed One-Year Ban for Failing Drugs Test. Boxer Ryan Garcia has been issued a one-year ban by the New York State Athletic Commission after failing a drugs test. The 25-year-old tested positive for the banned substance ostarine in two separate tests taken prior to his fight with Devin Haney on 20 April. As a result of the failed tests, Garcia’s victory over Haney will be recorded as a no-contest, restoring Haney’s undefeated record. In addition to the ban, Garcia must forfeit his £950,000 ($1.2 million) purse from the Haney fight and pay a £7,900 ($10,000) fine. (Reports…

Griezmann Urges Fans to Stop Comparing Mbappe, Messi, and Ronaldo. French forward Antoine Griezmann has reminded football fans that Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo are distinct footballers with their own unique career paths. Speaking in the wake of France’s successful start to their Euro 2024 campaign, where they secured a 1-0 victory over Austria, Griezmann emphasised the individuality of each player’s journey and contributions to the sport. “Messi, Ronaldo, and Mbappe are different players with different career paths,” Griezmann stated. “It’s important to appreciate each of them for their unique talents and achievements.” Griezmann and…

England Held to Draw by Denmark, Leaving Group Decider for Final Match. England missed their first chance to secure a place in the 2024 UEFA European Championship knockout rounds after an underwhelming 1-1 draw against Denmark in Frankfurt. The result means the Three Lions will have to wait until the final group game to confirm their progression. Following their early goal in the 1-0 win over Serbia, England made another impressive start against Denmark, breaking the deadlock in just 18 minutes. Kyle Walker showcased great persistence to win the ball high up the pitch before his cross found Harry Kane,…

Luka Jović Secures Last-Gasp Equaliser to Keep Serbia’s Hopes Alive. Luka Jović scored a dramatic last-minute equaliser for Serbia at the Allianz Arena in Munich, securing a 1-1 draw against Slovenia and keeping their hopes of reaching the UEFA European Championship knockout stages alive. Both teams were aware that three points could be crucial to their aspirations of progressing to the last 16. Slovenia, having already earned a point in their previous match, started the game on a positive note. Adam Gnezda Čerin took advantage of some slack Serbian defending, forcing Predrag Rajković into an early save. Serbia,…

Benjamin Tanimu Revisits Roots at Paragon Sports Academy. Super Eagles player Benjamin Tanimu recently revisited the origins of his football journey, paying a heartfelt courtesy visit to Paragon Sports Academy, formerly known as Delight Football Academy. In a nostalgic post on his official X account, Benjamin shared his experience: “Yesterday, I had the privilege of paying a courtesy visit to the humble beginnings of my football journey – Paragon Sports Academy (formerly Delight Football Academy). It was a heartwarming reunion with my grassroots coaches, including Coach Sylvester Lucky Ugiagne.” Benjamin who played for Bendel Insurance in the NPFL before…