Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

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…

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has claimed that the emergence of Stanley Nwabali as the new number one ends the superstition that he cursed the team. Vincent Enyeama retired from international football after 101 caps for Nigeria, following a disagreement with the then-head coach, Sunday Oliseh. Since his exit, the three-time African champions have struggled to replace him. With Maduka Okoye not available for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and Francis Uzoho not convincing with his performances, coach Jose Peseiro called up Nwabali for the tournament. Despite not playing any competitive game prior, Nwabali impressed as the team…

Rivers United vs Heartland Preview The Naze Millionaires try the Pride of Rivers for size in Port Harcourt  It was great feeling at Heartland FC last Wednesday when they won their first game after eight games winless streak with the 2-0 home win over Abia Warriors in Awka but the Naze Millionaires are already in Port Harcourt for the Sunday’s afternoon fixture with Rivers United brimming with confidence. Rivers United have dominated the past six fixtures from 2020 till date with three wins, two draws and a loss but the Naze Millionaires have scored in their last two visits to…

Chelsea Faces Competition for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen Amid Summer Transfer Speculations Recent reports from European publications suggest that Chelsea Football Club is facing stiff competition in their pursuit of Napoli’s talented striker, Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international, aged 25, is highly sought after, with Paris St-Germain and Arsenal reportedly edging ahead in the race for his signature. Chelsea’s interest in Osimhen stems from their desire to strengthen their attacking lineup for the upcoming season. However, concerns have arisen within the club that they might miss out on securing the services of the prolific forward. Paris St-Germain and…

Liverpool has been drawn against Atalanta in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, while West Ham will face Bayer Leverkusen in what promises to be an exciting round of matches. This sets up a potentially thrilling conclusion to Jurgen Klopp’s tenure at Liverpool, with the Reds still in contention for four trophies this season. In another intriguing matchup, Italian rivals AC Milan and Roma will clash for a spot in the semi-finals, while Portuguese giants Benfica take on Ligue 1 side Marseille. The first leg of these quarter-final ties is scheduled for 11 April, followed by the…

The much awaited draw of the Uefa Champions League is finally out, with some thrilling encounter to look forward to. The 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League has seen a thrilling lineup emerge for the quarter-finals, with three teams from Spain, two from England and Germany each, and one from France successfully securing their spots in the last eight of the tournament. The highly anticipated UCL quarter-finalists draw took place on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The teams that have qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals are as follows: Arsenal (ENGLAND) Atlético…

FIFA announces a significant change to youth football development as changes hit the U-17 men and women’s competition. The FIFA Council has officially announced the expansion of the FIFA U-17 World Cup to 48 teams, marking a significant change in the youth football landscape. This expansion comes as part of FIFA’s ongoing commitment to developing youth football globally. In addition to the increase in participating teams, the FIFA U-17 World Cup will now be held annually instead of every two years, highlighting FIFA’s dedication to promoting youth talent on a more frequent basis. Furthermore, Qatar has been selected…

Liverpool Dominate Sparta Prague to Honor Jurgen Klopp’s Legacy Conor Bradley, Liverpool’s defender, expressed the team’s determination to win every possible trophy for departing manager Jurgen Klopp after their resounding victory over Sparta Prague, securing their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals. With a commanding 5-1 lead from the first leg in Prague, Liverpool continued their dominance at Anfield, opening the scoring through Darwin Nunez. The goal marked the beginning of a flurry of four goals in just seven minutes during the first half, showcasing Liverpool’s overwhelming superiority. “This news of Klopp leaving is sad since he’s…

Bayer Leverkusen’s Patrik Schick Secures Dramatic Europa League Quarter-Final Berth Patrik Schick emerged as the hero for Bayer Leverkusen as they secured a dramatic victory over Qarabag to advance to the Europa League quarter-finals while extending their unbeaten run for the season. The match took an intense turn in the second half when visitors Qarabag took a 4-2 lead on aggregate with goals from Abdellah Zoubir and Juninho, seemingly putting them in control of the tie. However, Leverkusen quickly responded as Jeremie Frimpong found the net after Qarabag’s Elvin Cafarguliyev received a red card. With the numerical…