Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Liverpool and Manchester City played to an intense draw at Anfield, leaving Arsenal at the top of the Premier League standings. Liverpool snatch out a draw against Manchester City but ultimately missed out on the chance to remain top of the league. In a highly anticipated match showcasing two of the league’s strongest teams, both Liverpool and Manchester City had opportunities to secure a crucial win. Manchester City took the lead in the 23rd minute through John Stones, capitalizing on a well-executed corner routine assisted by Kevin de Bruyne. However, Liverpool equalized shortly after halftime when Darwin…

Abdul Maikaba, the Head Coach of Kano Pillars, voiced his frustration with the officiating during his team’s NPFL match against Rivers United, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. Following the match, Maikaba criticized the referees for what he perceived as biased officiating and called for an investigation by the league authorities. He stated, “I commend my players for their efforts tonight, but I urge the league governing body to scrutinize the actions of the referees. If they review the match footage thoroughly, they will understand what transpired. We should have secured all…

In a pivotal clash for Premier League survival, Andrew Omobamidele’s unfortunate own goal handed Brighton a crucial victory over Nottingham Forest. The decisive moment came in the 29th minute when Forest’s defender inadvertently deflected Pascal Gross’ curling free-kick into his own net. Despite a spirited effort from Nuno Espirito Santo’s side to find an equalizer in the second half, their inability to capitalize on opportunities in the final third proved costly. The defeat leaves Forest precariously positioned, just three points above the relegation zone, with 18th-placed Luton Town having a game in hand. Returning from a…

Mary Onyali and Six Other Nigerians Recognized Among 50 Influential Women in African Sports Mary Onyali, the former African track queen has been honored as one of the 50 women across the continent who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the sports industry. The Africa Sports Venture Group, headquartered in South Africa, unveiled the list in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2024. Joining Onyali on the prestigious list are six other Nigerians, including Nkechi Obi, who heads the Nigeria Women’s Football League, as well as Tega Onojaife and Ogechi Pepsie Adiukwu. The lineup also features Elizabeth…

Nigeria’s Nworie Emmanuel Clinches Bronze in GRECO-ROMAN Wrestling, Adds to Medal Tally On Saturday, Nworie Emmanuel of Nigeria secured a Bronze medal in the 77kg category of the GRECO-ROMAN event, contributing to Nigeria’s overall medal count. Nworie achieved a dominant victory over Hattingh J. of South Africa with a score of 11-0, asserting his superiority in the match following a semifinal bout marred by controversy. Reflecting on his performance, Nworie expressed disappointment regarding his semifinal defeat against an Egyptian opponent. Despite his dominant display throughout the match, he was ultimately defeated due to technical decisions made by…

Niger Tornadoes Secure Crucial Away Win Against Bayelsa United, Ikechukwu Nwani Nets First Goal for His New Team Niger Tornadoes secured the maximum 3 point In a thrilling encounter at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, Tornadoes clinched a vital away victory against Bayelsa United, courtesy of Ikechukwu Nwani’s 57th-minute strike, marking his debut goal for the Ikon Allah Boys. Both teams showcased a spirited performance from the onset, with Tornadoes eager to bounce back from their recent defeat to Rangers, while the hosts aimed to extend their impressive form. Under Coach Majin Mohammed’s guidance, Tornadoes exhibited…

Harry Kane became the first man to score four hat-tricks in his debut Bundesliga season as Bayern Munich reduced Bayer Leverkusen’s advantage to seven points. With Leverkusen hosting Wolfsburg on Sunday, Bayern looked to maintain the pressure on the runaway leaders and they responded with an emphatic win against relegation-threatened Mainz. ­ England captain Kane, 30, took his tally to 30 goals in 25 Bundesliga games, as well as providing a wonderful assist for Jamal Musiala. Bayern are aiming for a record-extending 12th successive title but their tight grip on the Bundesliga is under severe threat of being lifted by…

Kai Havertz rescued Arsenal as they secured a crucial victory over Brentford, propelling them to the top of the Premier League ahead of Sunday’s clash between title contenders Liverpool and Manchester City. Arsenal took the lead through Declan Rice’s flicked header, dominating possession and missing chances to extend their advantage before Aaron Ramsdale’s error allowed Yoane Wissa to equalize for Brentford. Despite Arsenal’s efforts to find a winner, it was Havertz who came to the rescue, heading in Ben White’s cross to secure the win. While Arsenal celebrated their ascent to the top of the table, they…

Manchester United saw off the challenge of Everton at the Old Trafford. Winning 2:0 at the end of 90 minutes of football action. Manchester United back in action in the Premier League after losing two consecutive games, the Red Devils knowing fully well that maximum 3 point is essential to keep hope of making the Champions League alive. Two penalties were enough to earn the maximum 3 point, Alejandro Ganacho was brought down twice and the referee didn’t hesitate to point to the spot. The penalties were converted by Fernandes and Rashford. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag to TNT…

International Friendlies: Super Eagles up against Black Stars, Les Aigles in Morocco African vice champions Nigeria will take on Ghana’s Black Stars and Les Aigles of Mali in two top-grade friendly matches in the Moroccan city of Marrakech later this month. Both matches have been put together by NFF’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport. The clash with Ghana’s Black Stars, which comes up on Friday, 22nd March, is bound to resurrect vintage memories of a 73-year rivalry involving the West African giants, dating back to October 1951 when Nigeria bounced then Gold Coast 5-0…

Tyson Fury has weighed in on Anthony Joshua’s victory over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Friday night. Joshua delivered an impressive performance, knocking Ngannou down with a powerful right hand in the first round. Despite Ngannou’s efforts to recover, Joshua landed two more decisive blows to secure the win. Fury, who observed the bout from ringside, commended Joshua for his strong showing but emphasized his focus on his upcoming bout against Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed world heavyweight championship. Fury stated that the fight with Joshua is currently on the backburner, as he prioritizes his clash with Usyk…

In the kickoff match of the women’s football event at the African Games, Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, secured a 2-0 victory against Morocco on Friday. (Govima Sport Reports) Falconets of Nigeria, who are the reigning champions after clinching gold medal in the previous tournament held in Rabat in 2019 started off their campaign with a win against Morocco. Chioma Olise opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 19th minute, followed by Addo Yina extending the lead in the 40th minute. Meanwhile the Nigeria Male U-20 team lost their own encounter to Uganda in the first opening game,…