Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

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…

Coventry City pulled off a stunning upset against Wolverhampton Wanderers, securing a 3-2 victory in the FA Cup and earning a spot in the semi-finals at Wembley. This victory marked a stark contrast from their previous encounter during the 2013/14 League One season. Early on, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Milan van Ewijk displayed intent, with Ait-Nouri receiving a yellow card for a foul on van Ewijk, leading to a notable opportunity. Despite Coventry’s positive play and Ellis Simms causing trouble for Wolves’ defense, the hosts couldn’t find the net, with Haji Wright missing a chance. After the break, Simms broke the…

Nigeria have been placed second best overall nation in weightlifting event of the on-going 2023 Africa Games in Ghana with a total of 32 medals Nigeria Representatives in Weightlifting at the 13th African Games did excellently well as they shone in various categories of weightlifting. While Nigeria came second overall on the weightlifting medals table, the female lifters came first in their category winning 11 gold and two silver medals, second placed Egypt had 11 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals. Represented by 12 lifters made of six male and six female with four coaches, Nigeria lifters…

End of road for the Flying Eagles at the 13th African Games as they suffered a 3-2 defeat against Senegal U-20 in a thrilling Clasico at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Flying Eagles’ journey at the 13th African Games came to a halt as they faced a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat against Senegal U-20 in a captivating Clasico showdown at the Accra Sports Stadium. Despite showcasing determination and skill throughout the tournament, Nigeria’s U-20 team finished third in Group B, failing to secure a spot in the next round. The match against Senegal was filled with excitement and intensity as…

German-born striker willing to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria According to our Foreign correspondents, another young German-born striker, Justin Njinmah, who currently plays for Werder Bremen, in the German Bundesliga has expressed his interest in representing Nigeria after hearing from a friend that the NFF may be monitoring his performance. According to Njinmah, the Super Eagles’ latest interest is motivating him to perform better because it would be a nice experience to play alongside Victor Osimhen and other great players in the Super Eagles. He acknowledged the massive competition in the Super Eagles’ front lines but still believed…