Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Nigeria Secures Second Place on African Games Medal Table Team Nigeria demonstrated outstanding performance at the 13th African Games in Ghana, securing second place on the medals table with a total of 47 gold, 33 silver, and 40 bronze medals across 25 sports. Weightlifting emerged as Nigeria’s most successful sport, contributing significantly to the medal tally with 32 medals, including 16 gold, 10 silver, and six bronze. In athletics, Nigeria showcased remarkable achievements, earning 22 medals in various events. Tobi Amusan clinched her third consecutive gold medal in the women’s 100 meters hurdles and anchored the women’s 4×100 meters team…

Referee Axed from officiating NPFL Games after unprofessional conduct in Matchday 27 (Govima Sport Reports) The Referees Development Unit of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken swift action by removing Abdulmalik A, the center referee, from officiating NPFL24 WK27 games. This decision comes in the aftermath of a contentious incident during the match between Katsina United and Abia Warriors, where the Warriors’ late equalizer was inexplicably overturned. While the referee has been singled out for removal, there are calls for accountability for others involved in the incident. The actions of Katsina United players towards the referee, especially…

African Cup of Nations Kickoff Date Disputed, Says CAF General Secretary Reports speculating the kickoff date of the 2025 African Cup of Nations have been dismissed by Veron Omba-Mosengo, the General Secretary of the African soccer governing body. Certain sections of the media had suggested that the tournament would run from July 20th to August 16th, 2025. However, on Sunday, Omba-Mosengo refuted these claims and clarified that the biennial tournament will indeed take place in that year. “The CAN will take place in Morocco. This is the only thing that is clear and that I want to emphasize. If…

Nigeria Premier Football League 2023/2024 Football season continues with exciting results from Matchday 27. Govima Sport Brings you all you need to know. It was an action-packed first day of matchday 27 in the Nigeria Premier Football League, which saw two thrilling matches unfold on Saturday. The highlight of the day was the Savannah derby between Doma United and Gombe United at the Pantami Stadium, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Gombe United took an early lead through David Nnaji in the 12th minute, but Usman Musa equalized for Doma United in the 63rd minute. In another match,…

Banyana Banyana’s Jermaine Seoposenwe Braces for Tough Challenge Against Nigeria Jermaine Seoposenwe, the striker of South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, has acknowledged the upcoming challenge against Nigeria as a tough one. The African champions have set up a formidable final qualifying round encounter against the Super Falcons following their impressive 4-0 aggregate victory against Tanzania. On the other hand, the Falcons secured their spot by defeating the Indomitable Lioness of Cameroon with a narrow lone goal margin over two legs. Despite having a decent record against Nigeria in the past, Seoposenwe emphasized the difficulty of facing such a…

Manchester United Faces Europe Ban Due to Ownership Conflict Manchester United is facing a potential ban from participating in European competitions next season following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a minority stake in the Premier League club. Sir Jim Ratcliffe also owns OGC Nice, currently positioned fifth in Ligue 1. However, UEFA’s regulations regarding multi-club ownership suggest that both clubs may not be permitted to compete in the same tournament. While UEFA has made slight adjustments to its rules, allowing clubs under common ownership to enter different European competitions starting next season, the restriction on these teams…

The latest batch of rescheduled fixtures in the Premier League has sparked concerns among clubs regarding the integrity of the title race. The league recently announced the selection of matches for live TV broadcast in the final two gameweeks of April, in addition to rescheduling six previously postponed fixtures. A notable observation is that Tottenham Hotspur will enjoy a 15-day break before their North London derby clash against Arsenal on Sunday, April 28. However, this fixture could still be rearranged if Arsenal progresses to the Champions League semi-finals, creating a potentially challenging schedule for the Gunners. According…

Calvin Bassey and Frank Onyeka, members of the Super Eagles squad, have left the team’s camp in preparation for Tuesday’s international friendly against Mali. Bassey, who missed the 2-1 victory against Ghana on Friday, and Onyeka, who played in the game, have both flown back to their base in the UK to continue their recovery. This decision comes as the season enters its crucial stages. While Bassey’s absence was noted in the previous match, the remaining 22 players in the Eagles squad have continued training and are available for selection for the upcoming friendly against Mali. The…

João Cancelo Addresses Fake Narratives About Him Manchester City defender João Cancelo recently spoke out about false narratives surrounding his time at the club, emphasizing his dedication as a teammate and his resilience in facing challenges off the pitch. In a statement to A Bola, Cancelo addressed the fake stories circulating about him during his tenure at City. He clarified that he has never been a bad teammate and expressed disappointment over the ungrateful portrayal of his contributions to the team. Cancelo recounted a personal incident where he was robbed and assaulted at home, yet managed to…

Man United’s Harry Maguire Leaves England Camp for Scan After Possible Injury Against Brazil Harry Maguire, the Manchester United defender, has departed from the England national team camp to undergo a scan following a potential injury sustained during the match against Brazil. Initially described as not serious, the injury is not expected to keep Maguire out for an extended period. However, further details and the extent of the injury will be clarified by the scan results.

President of Rugby Africa, Hebert Mensah, recently emphasized the significant potential within Nigeria’s rugby landscape, especially evident in the country’s recent participation in the African Games. Mensah made these remarks while observing the performance of Nigeria’s senior female rugby team, the Lady Stallions, as they competed against some of the continent’s top rugby-playing nations. Reflecting on Nigeria’s return to international rugby after a period of absence due to a ban, Mensah noted the commendable resilience displayed by the team in matches against formidable opponents such as Madagascar, Uganda, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe. He described Nigeria’s competitive showing as a…

Preparations for the 2024 Olympics are gaining momentum, with four Nigerian wrestlers joining Odunayo Adekuoroye in securing qualification for the Games in Paris. Odunayo Adekuoroye earned her spot in Paris last year after winning bronze in the women’s 57kg category at the World Championships in Belgrade. Blessing Oborodudu, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalist, secured her place at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a 2-0 pinfall victory over Uilau I. TARKONG of Palau in the 68kg category. Hannah Reuben, the World Military Champion in the 76kg category, earned her Olympic slot in Paris by defeating Amy YOUIN…