Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Arkadiusz Milik’s strike in the 83rd minute, made the difference for Juventus. Juventus secured a spot in the Coppa Italia final with a thrilling 3-2 aggregate victory over Lazio, despite a 2-1 loss in the second leg. Valentin Castellanos opened the scoring for Lazio with a header in the early stages of the match in Rome. He then doubled their lead shortly after halftime, leveling the aggregate score and igniting hopes of a comeback for Lazio. However, Arkadiusz Milik, who came on as a substitute, turned the tide in Juventus’ favor with a crucial goal in the 83rd…

Africa’s prestigious competition; the CAF nations Cup 2025 edition may yet be postponed according to report. The 2025 African Cup of Nations is facing a postponement due to changes in the format of the FIFA Club World Cup. The governing body of world football FIFA has expanded the participating clubs from 8 to 32, leading to a rescheduling conflict. Originally slated to kick off in the summer of 2025, the AFCON now overlaps with the revamped Club World Cup schedule. However, the President of the Federation of Royal Morocco Football, Fouzi Lekja, has asserted that the biennial tournament will…

Football in Zambia is facing a tumultuous period as fraud allegations shake the foundation of the sport. The arrest of Football Association President Andrew Kamanga, along with Secretary-General Reuben Kamanga and assistant Madatliso Kamanga, by the Drug Enforcement Commission has sent shockwaves through the football community. These developments come amidst Zambia’s Shepolopolo team gearing up to represent Africa at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, alongside Nigeria’s Super Falcons. The timing of these events has added a layer of complexity to an already tense situation. The reports emerging from Zambia paint a troubling picture, highlighting the challenges and controversies…

Nigerian Chess Champion Raises Over $120,000 in Record-Breaking Marathon Tunde Onakoya, a 29-year-old Nigerian chess champion and founder of the education charity Chess in Slums Africa, achieved a remarkable feat by livestreaming himself breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Onakoya’s endeavor took place in New York City’s Times Square on April 17, aiming to surpass the previous record of 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds set by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad. Supported by U.S. chess champion Shawn Martinez, Onakoya embarked on a grueling challenge, playing chess continuously for 60 hours. Martinez…

Gunners Soar Past Chelsea with Five-Star Performance. Arsenal surged ahead in the Premier League (PL) standings, taking a three-point lead after a stunning 5-0 triumph over Chelsea. Kai Havertz and Ben White each netted braces to power Mikel Arteta’s squad to victory. This win further solidifies Arsenal’s impressive record in head-to-head encounters with Chelsea, with just one defeat in their last nine meetings (W6, D2). Following a morale-boosting win against Wolves, Arsenal carried their momentum into a crucial showdown against London rivals Chelsea. The Gunners wasted no time making an impact, with Declan Rice’s dynamic run setting up Leandro Trossard…

The English FA has announced that the FA Cup 2023-24 final between Manchester City and Manchester United will commence at 3pm local time. This decision comes as a relief to traveling fans, who often encounter challenges with late kickoff times. Scheduled for May 25, the final will once again feature the two Manchester teams at London’s Wembley Stadium, repeating last year’s showdown. The FA emphasized that the chosen kickoff time was a collaborative decision involving the clubs, local authorities, members of the Safety Advisory Group, and broadcasters. Manchester City, the defending champions who claimed victory over United in a thrilling…

Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta Hints at Ambitious Summer Plans Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has hinted at the club’s ambitious summer plans as they prepare for their upcoming match against Chelsea in the Premier League. In a recent statement, Arteta, alongside technical director Edu, expressed their intentions to strengthen the team in the upcoming transfer window. When asked about Arsenal’s summer plans, Arteta revealed, “We have a few ideas, yes.” He emphasized the importance of evaluating the team’s performance and finishing position before finalizing any plans. Arteta stated, “We have to see where we finish first and to see what…

Jude Bellingham Wins Laureus World Sports 2024 Breakthrough Award. England and Real Madrid’s rising star, Jude Bellingham, clinched the 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year award, marking a significant achievement in his burgeoning career. The 20-year-old midfielder has swiftly established himself as a pivotal figure at Real Madrid following his £89m transfer from Borussia Dortmund last summer. Bellingham’s impact on the pitch has been palpable, highlighted by his decisive goal against Barcelona in the recent El Clasico, taking his La Liga goal tally to an impressive 17 for the season. Additionally, his contributions were instrumental in…

Nigeria has indicated interest to host the 2024 U-19 boys and girls African Beach Volleyball Nations Cup Nigeria is gearing up to bid for the hosting rights of the 2024 U-19 boys and girls African Beach Volleyball Nations Cup, as announced by Engineer Musa Nimrod, the President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation. Nimrod shared this development at the conclusion of the 2024 President Beach Volleyball Cup held in Kaduna state over the weekend. During the event, Nimrod expressed confidence in Nigeria’s potential to host the U-19 African Beach Volleyball Nations Cup, citing the Federation’s pool of talented players…

Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh, lauds organisers for the maiden award night of YUCATECO Boxing League. The YUCATECO Boxing League, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports Development, recently marked a significant milestone in Nigerian boxing history with the inaugural ‘Celebrating Our Boxing Heroes’ award ceremony. Held at the prestigious JEVINIK Hotel in Lagos, the event brought together a distinguished gathering comprising top government officials, retired and current boxers, coaches, sports administrators, boxing enthusiasts, media personalities, as well as family and friends of the awardees. During the ceremony, Senator John Enoh, the Special Guest of Honour and Minister of…

Nigerian Athletes are well prepared to give a good account of themselves and to make the nation proud – AFN The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced Team Nigeria’s readiness for the forthcoming Olympic Games in Paris. In a statement released by the Federation’s Secretary General, Rita Mosindi, she expressed confidence in the readiness of the country’s athletes. “Our athletes are showing remarkable focus, achieving personal and season bests, and ensuring Nigeria’s qualification for the five relays,” stated Mosindi. She further assured that there is no reason for concern as the athletes are fully prepared and in excellent spirits…

Bolaji Wins in Spanish Para Badminton Championship  Mariam Eniola Bolaji, a Para-Badminton sensation, emerged victorious in the women’s singles SL3 category at the recently concluded Spanish Para Badminton International 2024 held in Victoria, Spain. Ranked 10th globally, Bolaji showcased her prowess by defeating the 6th-ranked player, Oksana Kozyna from Ukraine, in a commanding 2-0 victory (21-13, 21-8) to claim the gold medal during the weekend event. Bolaji’s path to victory included a dominant performance against Emona Ivanova from Bulgaria, ranked 13th globally, whom she defeated 2-0 (21-4, 21-8) in the semi-finals. In earlier rounds, Bolaji defeated top-seeded Indian player…