Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

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…

Enyimba FC, Bayelsa United, and Bendel Insurance emerged victorious in the latest round of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matches. Enyimba FC secured a convincing 3-1 win against Niger Tornadoes, while Bayelsa United narrowly defeated Kano Pillars FC with a score of 2-1. Bendel Insurance dominated Doma United FC with a resounding 4-0 victory. Meanwhile, Abia Warriors FC and Sunshine Stars FC played out a goalless draw, sharing the points evenly. In another closely contested match, Rangers Int’l FC edged past Lobi Stars FC with a narrow 2-1 win. Gombe United FC and Akwa United FC settled for a 1-1…

Stoppage-time goals from Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke propelled Chelsea into the FA Cup semi-finals with a 4-2 victory over championship leaders Leicester City. The match at Stamford Bridge saw Chelsea take an early lead through Marc Cucurella’s goal, assisted by Nicholas Jackson. Despite a penalty miss from Raheem Sterling, Cole Palmer extended Chelsea’s lead before halftime. Leicester fought back with goals from Axel Disasi and Stephy Mavididi, but a red card for Callum Doyle shifted the momentum. In the dying moments, Chukwuemeka and Madueke sealed the win for Chelsea. The draw for the semi-finals will follow the Manchester United…

Otto Addo, Ghana’s new coach, has introduced five debutants to the squad for upcoming friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda later this month. The new players include David Akologo from Bolivia, Ibrahim Osman from Nordsjaellands, Nathaniel Adjei from France, Mohammed Diomande from Rangers of Scotland, and David Akologo from Asante Kotoko. Surprisingly, some regular players like Inaki Williams, Joseph Paintsil, and Majeed Ashimeru were excluded from the squad. Tariq Lamptey from Brighton and Hove Albion returns after recovering from an injury, joining Patrick Kpozo, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, and Edmund Addo in the team. Captain Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed…

African Games :Nigeria and Ghana Reignite ‘Jollof War’ as Rugby Event Begins March 19 The battle for Jollof supremacy heats up as Nigeria takes on hosts Ghana in the opening match of the ongoing African Games in Ghana, followed by matches against Uganda, Madagascar, and Tunisia in pursuit of Rugby Gold. The senior women’s national rugby team of Nigeria, known as the Lady Stallions, will commence their quest for a historic medal in rugby at the African Games with a clash against host country Ghana on Wednesday, March 20. Subsequently, Nigeria will face Madagascar before challenging Tunisia and finally Uganda…

Nigeria international Maduka Okoye has clinched Udinese Player of the Month award for February. The Nigerian international Goalkeeper marked his first win of the accolade. The 23-year-old goalkeeper was honored for his exceptional performances, contributing to Udinese’s one win, two draws, and one defeat in Serie A matches during the month. Okoye’s standout display included a crucial role in Udinese’s 1-0 victory over former champions Juventus. He joined Udinese from Watford last summer and received the award before their Serie A clash against Torino on Saturday.

The Flying Eagles Head Coach says his team’s shortcomings in the 13th African Games is due to poor preparation  Flying Eagles head coach Ladan Bosso attributed his team’s early exit from the 2023 African Games to insufficient preparation. The team bowed out after a 3-2 defeat to Senegal, finishing third in Group B with three points from three games. Expressing disappointment, Bosso mentioned that the game against Senegal was their best performance in the tournament. He highlighted the challenge of limited scouting time, having watched only a few games in Uyo and other locations, where he spotted Enyimba…

Manchester City took a significant step towards defending their FA Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the quarter-finals, thanks to a brace from Bernardo Silva. The Cityzens, rejuvenated from a midweek break, started strongly, with Silva’s deflected shot finding the net early on. Another deflected strike from Silva doubled City’s lead before the half-hour mark, leaving Newcastle with a mountain to climb. Despite Newcastle’s efforts to stage a comeback, City’s dominance persisted, with chances for Jérémy Doku and Erling Haaland. Newcastle had their moments but couldn’t break through City’s defense. The win extends Manchester…

Harry Kane Continue to impress in Germany as the England Captain broke personal goal scoring record in Bayern’s 5:2 demolition of Darmstadt Harry Kane achieved a new milestone by scoring his 31st league goal of the season for Bayern Munich in their 5-2 victory over Darmstadt, surpassing his previous best of 30 goals in a Premier League season with Tottenham Hotspur. In addition to this feat, Kane also broke the record for the most goals in a Bundesliga debut season, previously held by Uwe Seeler. Kane’s remarkable performance includes 31 goals and nine assists in just 26 games this…