Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Tobi Amusan has won the gold medal in the women’s 100 meters hurdles at the ongoing African Games in Ghana. Amusan clocked 12.89 seconds to finish ahead of Sidonie Fiadanantsoa of Madagascar who ran at a time of 13.19 seconds to finish 2nd. She now has a hat-trick of 100m hurdles African Games titles after winning the event at the last two editions in 2015 and 2019. Amusan is the current world record holder in the 100 metres hurdles with a time of 12.12 seconds which she set at the 2022 women’s 100 metres hurdles semi final in Eugene Oregon.

George: Our objective is to get good results against Ghana and Mali Coach Finidi George has told thenff.com that the principal objective of African vice champions Nigeria is to earn good results in the upcoming friendly games against Ghana and Mali’s senior teams, scheduled for the city of Marrakech in Morocco. Looking ahead to Friday’s clash with four-time African champions Ghana, the two-time World Cup star reiterated that the Super Eagles are presently in high station in African football, having finished as runners-up at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, and everything must be done to maintain…

Dani Alves Released on €1 Million Bail with Restrictions In a recent development, Brazilian football star Dani Alves has been released on a €1 million bail after being temporarily detained following the first pronouncement made by a Barcelona court. However, there are strict conditions attached to his release. Alves, a renowned footballer with an illustrious career, the former Brazil and Barcelona full back had his passport confiscated, and he is required to appear in court weekly until his final sentence is determined. This ruling comes after legal proceedings related to the sexual assault case leveled against him. The…

Viktor Gyokeres: has been linked with a summer move to top European clubs including, Arsenal, PSG and Many Others. When asked about his future by reporters ahead of the international break, Viktor Gyokeres said: “I don’t think much about the future. I want to win the league and the cup with Sporting. That’s what I put all my energy into in the club team. “We’ll see this summer It’s not something I know about myself, what will happen. “I enjoy Sporting extremely well and feel no stress about the summer coming quickly,” he told @fotbollskanal The Striker has scored…

Former Footballer emerged as NIS Students Union President. In a recent election overseen by NIS Registrar Mr. Belmond Benson, former footballer Omefe Michael Kanayo has been elected as the President of the National Institute for Sports Students Union Government. Kanayo, who boasts over 26 years of experience working with the Ministry of Interior in Abuja, was unanimously elected by a significant majority during the conducted election. Having played professional football with Reformers FC Abuja until injuries forced an early end to his playing career, Kanayo has since transitioned into coaching with All Stars FC Kuje in FCT Abuja. Additionally, he…

Sunshine Queens Express Support for Delta Queens FC After Accident Sunshine Queens have extended their sympathies to Delta Queens FC following a tragic accident involving their officials en route to the Nigeria Women Football League matchday 10 fixture against Remo Stars Ladies. The Owena Whales conveyed their solidarity in a statement issued by the club’s team manager, Kenny Odogun. Odogun expressed gratitude that no lives were lost in the harrowing accident and offered prayers for the speedy recovery of the accident victims. He called upon the Government of Delta State and the management of Delta Queens…

World Cup 2030 Logo Unveiled: Spain, Portugal, and Morocco to Host In an exciting development for football fans worldwide, the World football governing body FIFA has officially revealed the logo for the highly anticipated 2030 World Cup. With just six years until the tournament kicks off, the unveiling of the logo marks a significant milestone in the preparations for this global sporting event. One of the most noteworthy aspects of this announcement is the selection of the host countries. Following the withdrawal of other bidding nations, the hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup have been awarded to three…

Takehiro Tomiyasu has signed a new 3 years contract with Arsenal  The Japanese international joined Arsenal in August 2021 from Serie A side Bologna and since his signing has played in all positions across the defence, making 73 Arsenal appearances in all competitions. Known by everyone at the club as Tomi, the 25-year-old defender started his career with Avispa Fukuoka in his home city, where he progressed through youth football before making 45 first-team appearances. During the winter transfer window of 2018, Tomi moved to Europe, signing for Belgian club Sint-Truiden. His strong performances resulted in him…

Osimhen, Awoniyi, Osho, and Ebuehi set to miss out on Super Eagles next round of international friendlies Against Ghana and Mali respectively. Several key players, including Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Gabriel Osho, and Tyronne Ebuehi, have been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming friendly matches against Ghana and Mali. The Super Eagles camp opened on Tuesday, but these players will miss the games due to various reasons. Osimhen, who recently won Africa’s Player of the Year award, has been struggling with fitness issues in recent weeks, leading to his exclusion from the matches scheduled for March 22nd and 26th…

Young Talent Chidimma Nwokedi Making Waves in English Football Chidimma Nwokedi, a rising football star with Nigerian heritage, is capturing attention on the football fields of England. Born and raised in England to Nigerian parents, Nwokedi’s passion for the beautiful game has seen her excel at a young age. Currently showcasing her skills for Cray Wanderers U12 Girls team in England, Nwokedi has already made an impressive mark on the pitch. In a remarkable feat, she has participated in 62 games and netted an astounding 203 goals, demonstrating her talent and goal-scoring prowess. At just her age, Nwokedi’s achievements…

Pep Guardiola focused on Premier League Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shifted his focus to the Premier League as his team prepares for a crucial match against Arsenal, emphasizing the importance of taking things one step at a time. Guardiola’s comments came amid a busy and intense period for Manchester City, with key fixtures on the horizon. One of which is the upcoming game against Arsenal before they face Real Madrid in the Champions League Quarter-Finals. However Guardiola’s attention is focusing solely on the immediate task at hand. “I don’t want to think too much about the future…

Chelsea Women’s team secured a commanding victory against Ajax in the Women’s Champions League quarter-final, with Sjoeke Nusken’s brace leading the way for Emma Hayes’ side. Ajax, making their first appearance at this stage of the competition, started brightly with an early shot hitting the post. However, Chelsea soon took control of the match. Lauren James opened the scoring for Chelsea after intercepting a through ball, with her shot deflecting off an Ajax defender and finding the net. Initially ruled out for offside, VAR intervened and awarded the goal. Despite having a goal disallowed by VAR due to Nusken’s offside…