Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Nigeria Secures All Africa Games Final Spot with a 2-0 Victory Over Uganda. In a thrilling semi-final match at the All Africa Games 2023, Nigeria’s U-20 women’s football team showcased their prowess, defeating Uganda with a commanding 2-0 scoreline. The victory came through the impactful contributions of substitutes Adaobi Okah and Chiamaka Okuchukwu, who found the back of the net at crucial moments in the game. The match started with both teams displaying determination and skill, creating opportunities on either end of the pitch. However, it was Nigeria’s depth in the squad that proved decisive as the substitutes…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a stern directive to state Football Associations (FAs), emphasizing the need to complete their FA Championship finals on either the 30th or 31st of March. Failure to comply will result in a hefty fine of N1 million. In a recent announcement, the NFF reiterated its stance on the scheduling of the FA Championship finals across the 36 states and Abuja. The governing body emphasized that any disruption of the set schedule by state FAs would not be tolerated. The NFF’s decision comes as a response to instances where some state FAs…

Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has confirmed that despite twisting his ankle during Saturday’s match against Darmstadt, Harry Kane will still travel to join the England squad. This news comes as a relief to England fans and the national team’s coaching staff, who were concerned about Kane’s fitness ahead of upcoming international fixtures. Kane, who plays as a forward for Bayern Munich, sustained the injury during the match against Darmstadt but is determined to join the England squad for their upcoming matches. Freund’s confirmation provides assurance that Kane’s injury is not severe enough to prevent him from participating in…

Cole Palmer Set to Sign Lucrative New Contract with Chelsea. Exciting news is on the horizon for Chelsea Football Club as young talent Cole Palmer is nearing the finalization of a lucrative new contract. The 20-year-old forward’s current weekly wage of £75,000 is set to double, reaching an impressive £150,000 a week, reflecting both his potential and the club’s confidence in his abilities. Speaking about the contract negotiations, Chelsea’s manager expressed his delight at Palmer’s development and the prospect of him committing his future to the club. “Cole is a talented young player with immense potential,”…

The Confederation of African Football has unveiled the official dates and kick-off times for the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final matchups. The quarter-finals will adhere to a two-leg format, with the initial leg matches scheduled for Saturday, March 31, followed by the return leg on Saturday, April 7. Nigeria’s representative, Rivers United, will kick off the quarter-finals by hosting defending champions USMA of Algeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday, March 31. In another Saturday fixture, former champions Stade Malien will host Ghana’s Dreams FC in Bamako, marking an afternoon of intense competition.…

Oluwashola Ogundana Emerge As Champion In South America (Govima Sport Reports) Nigerian talent Oluwashola Ogundana achieved victory with Brazilian club Flamengo U20 in the Copa Libertadores Sub-U20, triumphing 2-1 over an Argentine opponent in a thrilling final. Throughout the tournament, Ogundana played a pivotal role in Flamengo’s success, contributing a crucial goal and assist that propelled his team to the finals. Facing off against Argentine giants Boca Juniors U20 in the championship clash, Flamengo initially fell behind as Boca Juniors scored the opening goal in the 5th minute. Undeterred, Flamengo rallied back, with Nigerian talent Shola…

Plateau United FC faced defeat against Katsina United on Match Day 26, but there was a silver lining as Albert Hilary climbed to the top of the NPFL goal scorers chart. The match took place at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium in Katsina, where Katsina United emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. Katsina United, positioned eighth before the match, had been in decent form since Matchday 20, earning eight points from their last six games. On the other hand, Plateau United had a near-perfect run, with their only setback being a 3-1 loss to Sunshine Stars on Match Day 24.…

Several football transfer news stories are making waves: as reported by various European media outlets Liverpool has joined Arsenal and Manchester United in expressing interest in Borussia Dortmund’s Dutch winger, Donyell Malen, the 25 years old was a former youth player with the Gunners. (Bild) West Ham’s manager, David Moyes, is preparing a fresh bid for Manchester United’s English center-back, Harry Maguire, aged 31, in the upcoming summer transfer window, as reported by The Sun. England forward Marcus Rashford, 26, is expected to turn down a potential move to Paris St-Germain and remain at Manchester United, per…

Africa Games: Nigeria lost last group game to Egypt; to play DR Congo in the semi final. Nigeria Men Handball national team also known as the Golden Arrows lost their last group game to Egypt 27-25 at the 13th Africa Games ongoing in Ghana. The Nigerian team stood up to the Africa Champion Egypt from the beginning of the match till the end with determination and only lost out to their opponents because of some turnovers which ultimately caused them the loss. The Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was at Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra, Ghana…

Dramatic Incident at Turkish Football Match Today in Turkey, there was a shocking incident during a football match. Fenerbahce’s player Samuel Osayi took quick action when fans from the opposing team, Trabzonspor, came onto the field to attack his teammates. Osayi acted in self-defense when confronted by one of the fans who entered the pitch. He bravely faced the fan in a one-on-one situation to protect himself and his teammates. The situation was intense, with Osayi showing courage and quick thinking to handle the unexpected chaos. This incident highlights the importance of safety and sportsmanship in football matches.

Semi Final Draw Released As Manchester United set to battle things out with Coventry in Wembley  In this season’s FA Cup semi-finals, defending champions Manchester City will clash with Chelsea, while Championship side Coventry City will take on twelve-time winners Manchester United. Coventry City secured their spot with Ellis Simms’ 100th-minute winner against Wolves, while Manchester United advanced with Amad Diallo’s 121st-minute goal against Liverpool. Manchester City had a comfortable win against Newcastle United in the quarter-finals, while Chelsea triumphed over Championship leaders Leicester City with a 4-2 scoreline. This semi-final appearance marks Coventry’s first since their 1987 FA Cup…

Manchester United produced a thrilling performance to edge past their bitter rivals Liverpool in a classic FA Cup encounter, securing a spot in the semi-finals with a 4-3 victory. The match, which went into extra time, was marked by intense competition and dramatic moments. The game started with both teams displaying attacking intent, creating several scoring opportunities. Liverpool opened the scoring early on, but Manchester United responded swiftly to level the score. The match continued in this back-and-forth fashion, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. As the game progressed, the intensity only grew, with both teams trading…