Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, 6 Others to Arrive Super Eagles Camp Today. Eight more Super Eagles players are set to join the national team’s camp today in Uyo as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa. Ademola Lookman, who recently scored a hat-trick to secure Atalanta’s first UEFA Europa League Cup, will be among the new arrivals. Joining Lookman will be Maduka Okoye, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, and Paul Onuachu. These players are expected to link up with the 15 early arrivals already in camp, bringing the squad closer to…

Startimes/NPFL Round-Up: Gombe United Relegated, Enyimba Thrashes Rivers United in Aba. Gombe United’s fate in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has been sealed with relegation after a disheartening 2-0 home defeat to Sunshine Stars. Goals from Promise Awosanmi and Lucky Nwafor compounded Gombe United’s woes and ensured Sunshine Stars’ survival in the league. In a thrilling encounter in Aba, Enyimba FC, led by coach Yemi Olanrewaju, delivered a masterclass performance to dismantle Rivers United 4-1 at the Enyimba Stadium. This victory showcased Enyimba’s dominance and tactical prowess on the field. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s Rangers International secured a crucial point…

Ex-Everton Star Kevin Campbell “Very Unwell” in Hospital. Everton Football Club has sent a heartfelt “get well soon” message to their former striker Kevin Campbell, who is currently “very unwell” in hospital. The 54-year-old, who began his illustrious career at Arsenal, fell ill last week. “Not just a great footballer but an incredible person, Kevin is, and always has been, a fighter and we wish him and his family well at this challenging time. Sending all our love,” Everton said in a statement posted on social media platform X. Campbell rose through Arsenal’s youth ranks and made his debut in…

Great Britain Rugby Icon Rob Burrow Passes Away at 41. Leeds Rhinos and Great Britain rugby league great Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41. Burrow, who had been battling motor neurone disease (MND) since his diagnosis in late 2019, passed away three hours ago, as announced by Leeds Rhinos. Burrow’s diagnosis came just two years after he retired from a stellar 17-year career that included winning eight Super League Grand Finals, three World Club Challenges, and two Challenge Cups. The Leeds Rhinos called their former scrum-half “a true inspiration throughout his life, whether on the rugby…

Kylian Mbappe to Join Real Madrid on Free Transfer (Govima Sports Report). Kylian Mbappe has officially signed a contract to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, following the expiration of his Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) deal on 30 June. The France striker verbally agreed to the move in February and confirmed in May that he would leave PSG at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has now finalized terms with Real Madrid and will make the move to Spain when the La Liga transfer window opens on 1 July. Real Madrid is expected to announce the deal next week,…

Petro de Luanda Emerged Champions Of Basketball League Africa (BAL 2024) After Defeating Al Ahly-Ly to Clinch Title. Petro de Luanda emerged victorious in the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) final, defeating Al Ahly-Ly 107-94 on Saturday at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. This win marks Petro de Luanda’s first continental title since their 2015 triumph in the FIBA Africa Champions Cup held in their home city of Luanda. The Angolan champions faced a challenging first half, trailing 52-40 at the break. However, they orchestrated an impressive comeback in the third quarter, overturning the deficit and ending Al Ahly-Ly’s…

Jude Bellingham Reflects on Dream Season After Champions League Triumph with Real Madrid. Jude Bellingham expressed his immense joy and gratitude after concluding his first season with Real Madrid by lifting the Champions League trophy. The 20-year-old midfielder played a pivotal role in the final, setting up the second goal for Vinicius Jr as the Spanish giants secured a 2-0 victory over his former club, Borussia Dortmund, at Wembley. Reflecting on his remarkable debut season at the Bernabeu, where he scored 23 goals across all competitions, won the league title, and was voted La Liga’s player of the season, Bellingham…

NVBF President Musa Nimrod Applauds Development of Volleyball Leagues President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has expressed great satisfaction with the progress and high standards witnessed during the recently concluded phase one of the 2024 Division One and Two Nigeria Volleyball League. According to BSNSports, the phase, which commenced on 21st May, concluded on 1st June in Abuja. Speaking at the Multipurpose Hall of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Saturday night, President Nimrod stated, “I am very pleased with the level of the game and we are improving yearly.” He further praised…

Home Teams Dominate in Nigeria Premier Football League’s Match Day 34 The first day of Match Day 34 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) saw all home teams emerge victorious, setting an exciting tone for the weekend’s fixtures. In Ikenne, Remo Stars finally broke their winless streak against Kano Pillars with a thrilling 2-1 victory. Ahmed Akinyele opened the scoring early in the 6th minute, but Mustapha Salisu equalized for Kano Pillars in the 48th minute. The match seemed destined for a draw until Remo Stars’ captain, Nduka Junior, netted a dramatic winner in the 90th minute. …

Novak Djokovic Triumphs in Epic Five-Set Battle at French Open Novak Djokovic emerged victorious in a thrilling five-set match against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open, which concluded at 03:07 local time in Paris. The third-round contest, delayed by rain, began at 22:37 on Saturday, setting the stage for an unforgettable late-night showdown at Roland Garros. The defending champion and world number one faced a formidable challenge from Musetti, the 30th seed. Djokovic found himself trailing two sets to one but demonstrated his renowned resilience and tenacity. He ultimately prevailed with a 7-5, 6-7 (6-8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory.…

Real Madrid Claims Record 15th European Trophy in a Thrilling Final Against Borussia Dortmund (Govima Sports Report). Real Madrid has extended their record by winning 15th European Cup, triumphing over Borussia Dortmund with a 2-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium. Goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Júnior secured the hard-fought win, marking a significant achievement in the club’s illustrious history. The much-anticipated finale to the European club season saw Los Blancos, who had recently regained domestic supremacy, face a formidable Dortmund side. Dortmund’s journey to the final had been impressive, topping the ‘Group of…

Super Sand Eagles Reinstated by NFF (Govima Sports Report) In a remarkable turn of events, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially reinstated the Nigeria Beach Soccer National Team, the Super Sand Eagles. (According to report from Nigerian Sport Journalist @Oganlamedia). This announcement has sparked excitement and optimism among beach soccer enthusiasts across the country. According to the information gathered by Govima Sports, the NFF has successfully registered the Super Sand Eagles for this year’s Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has also confirmed the team’s registration, marking a significant milestone in…