Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Chairman House Committee on Sports Expresses Concern Over Delayed Payment of Team Nigeria Athletes’ Allowances from Africa Games. Honorable Ekene Adams, Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, has voiced disappointment regarding the delayed payment of allowances to Team Nigeria athletes who participated in the recently concluded Africa Games in Ghana. Nigeria’s impressive performance at the Games, finishing second behind Egypt and setting a new record with 47 Gold, 33 Silver, and 40 Bronze medals, has been overshadowed by the unresolved issue of unpaid allowances. Representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal constituency, Honorable Ekene Adams expressed his shock over the situation, emphasizing…

Super Falcons Defender Plumptre Ruled Out of Crucial Olympic Qualifier Against South Africa. Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face South Africa in a crucial Olympic qualifier without Ashleigh Plumptre, who is based in Saudi Arabia. Plumptre, a key utility player, was initially called up to the team camp by coach Randy Waldrum but has been sidelined due to injury, as confirmed on Monday. Jumoke Alaninhas, a home-based player, has been called up as a replacement for the left-footed defender. Plumptre’s absence will be felt, given her significant contributions as one of the standout players for the Super Falcons during the 2023…

Former Sports Minister Sunday Dare is set to unveil a new football club, Black Scorpions, in Ogbomosho, Oyo State on April 2nd 2024. The club aims to compete in the Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) with aspirations of securing promotion to the elite Division (NPFL) in the near future. Dare, a prominent sports enthusiast and philanthropist, expressed his enthusiasm for the club’s launch and highlighted his dedication to developing grassroots football in the South West region. The primary goal of Black Scorpions is to provide young talented players with a platform to showcase their abilities and potentially pursue careers…

Manchester United has initiated discussions with Southampton regarding the potential hiring of their director of football, Jason Wilcox. Manchester United aim to appoint the former Blackburn winger as their technical director within the new recruitment team. A substantial offer, equivalent to a year of Wilcox’s salary, has been put forward by United as reported by Sky sports. Despite United’s belief that this offer aligns with a buyout clause in Wilcox’s contract, Southampton contests the existence of such a clause. Additionally, the Saints are reportedly displeased with the approach from United, citing concerns about the manner and timing of the…

Saliba Remains Focused on Improvement Despite Draw In a recent statement, Arsenal defender William Saliba expressed his determination to continue improving despite helping Arsenal earn a valuable point in their clash against Manchester City. “No, we cannot be satisfied when we draw. But it’s ok,” Saliba stated. “We learn from some games. When we can’t win, we can’t lose. We are not satisfied [with a draw].” This mindset highlights Saliba’s commitment to continuous growth and development as a player, emphasizing the importance of learning from every match, regardless of the outcome. Saliba’s dedication to improvement serves as a positive influence…

Former National U19 volleyball player Pascal Ozokoye expressed his excitement after representing Nigeria at the recently concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. Nigeria faced a 1-3 defeat against host Ghana in the men’s quarterfinals held at the newly constructed Borteyman Sports Complex in Ghana. While speaking with aclsports, Ozokoye highlighted the fantastic individual players Nigeria possesses but noted the lack of synergy within the team. He emphasized that the current group of players has the potential to make the country proud if they stick together for upcoming international championships. Ozokoye, a former Plateau Rocks player, expressed,…

Stina Blackstenius secured a thrilling victory for Arsenal in the Continental Cup final against Chelsea with a goal in the 116th minute. Arsenal Women successful defended their Continental Cup Title against Chelsea on Sunday with an extra time goal by Blackstenius. Breaking through Chelsea’s defense, Blackstenius found space and delivered a decisive low strike past goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, sealing Arsenal’s retention of the title in a manner reminiscent of their win last year. The final, played at Molineux, was marked by both dramatic and emotional moments. Arsenal’s Frida Maanum had to be carried off on a stretcher after collapsing at…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons Uchenna Kanu made all the headlines late on Saturday night in Racing Louisville FC’s away draw to Thorn FC. Since arriving in the National Women’s Soccer League, Kanu has become a key player for Racing and she has also stamped her authority in the team. Racing visited Thorn FC in a league game and it was Kanu who created history. The Nigerian International scored a brace in 5 minutes to earn her team a valuable away draw and a point. It took the host’s last-minute effort before they could secure a draw in the game which was…

The Banyana Banyana team from South Africa has arrived in Abuja for their 2024 Olympic Games qualifying match against Nigeria’s Super Falcons. After completing a week-long training session in Pretoria last Saturday, the African champions will continue their preparations in Abuja. The squad’s foreign-based players are set to join the team in camp starting today, Monday. The first leg of the decisive qualifying match will take place at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Friday, followed by the return fixture hosted by Banyana Banyana in Pretoria next Tuesday. The victorious team will secure a spot in Group C…

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has responded to speculation about his future at the club amid rumors of Kylian Mbappe’s potential arrival from PSG. Rodrygo, who scored two goals last night in Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Athletic Club, has been a key player for Los Blancos in recent seasons. However, with Mbappe reportedly set to join the La Liga champions in the summer, there is talk of Rodrygo potentially facing reduced playing time. While Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid is yet to be officially confirmed, Rodrygo commented on the situation, saying, “Mbappe to Real? It seems close based on what…

Terem Moffi, the Super Eagles forward, marked a milestone by scoring his 50th goal in the French top-flight during OGC Nice’s 2-1 home defeat to Nantes on Sunday. Nantes took the lead through Matthis Abline in the 19th minute, but Moffi leveled the score for the home team with a penalty 18 minutes before the end of the match. This goal was Moffi’s 10th of the season for Les Aiglons and his fourth since returning from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. However, Nantes secured the victory with Mostafa Mohamed converting another penalty in the 78th minute. Despite the…

Rivers United took a slim first leg advantage in their quarter final clash against USM Algiers, winning by a lone goal. Despite the victory, head coach of the team feels his team didn’t utilize their chances enough. Stanley Eguma, the technical adviser of Rivers United, expressed disappointment over his team’s inability to capitalize on their opportunities in their recent victory against USM Alger. The Pride of Rivers secured a narrow 1-0 win against the Algerian side at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, with Augustine Okejepha scoring the lone goal of the quarter-final first-leg tie. In a post-match…