Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Nigerian comedian Bovi has faulted Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro for Nigeria’s defeat against Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Bovi made the remarks following yesterday’s AFCON final between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire in Abidjan. Recall that Nigeria lost to Cote d’Ivoire yesterday in the final showpiece of the AFCON 2023, with the Elephants triumphing by 2 goals to 1 against Nigeria in Abidjan. Bovi while reacting via his X handle, blamed coach Peseiro’s tactics for the three-time African champions’ defeat. He faulted Peseiro’s strategy of relying on defense rather than…

Keep your heads up President Tinubu told Super Eagles and Nigerians via a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President of Media & Publicity. Ajuri Ngelale last night. President Tinubu commended the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, efforts, and sacrifice to come this far in the tournament, He also acknowledged the hurdles they consistently surpassed with steadily improving performance as they pulled through to the finals. President Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to remain cheerful, emphasizing that we won a great victory in the hearts of Africa and the…

Nigeria’s vice-president, Kashim Shettima has eulogised the Super Eagles despite the team’s failure to win the title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Kashim Shettima The Vice President of Nigeria has said the Federal Government will keep the promises made to the Super Eagles  despite falling to a 2-1 defeat against hosts, Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the AFCON tournament. Nigeria’s vice-president, Kashim Shettima has eulogised the Super Eagles despite the team’s failure to win the title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against host nation, Cote d’Ivoire in…

Ivory Coast claimed their third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, and first on home soil, as they came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 in the final in Abidjan’s Alassane Ouattara Stadium. Backed by the expectant home crowd, the hosts made an assured start, as Sébastien Haller, who scored the winning goal in the semi-final against DR Congo, almost got on the end of Simon Adingra’s dangerous cross. Veteran Max Gradel then produced the acrobatics with an overhead kick that hit the side-netting before Adingra forced a smart save from Stanley Nwabili. Nigeria were on the back foot, but…

Manchester United has Scott McTominay to thank as the Red Devils Get The Maximum 3 point away from home. Manchester United sliced the gap between themselves and Aston Villa to five points, after Scott McTominay’s late header powered the Red Devils to a 2-1 win against Unai Emery’s men – the hosts’ third consecutive home defeat. Just as they had done in Boxing Day’s thrilling reverse fixture – in which United came back to win from two goals down at the break – Villa started brightly, but the visitors’ relentless press yielded numerous early set-piece opportunities. Boubacar Kamara looked bewildered…

Arsenal’s Premier League title bid received a welcome boost as they blew past West Ham United at the London Stadium in a 6-0 victory, leaving the Hammers winless in seven competitive fixtures since defeating the Gunners in December. Arsenal still in high spirits after a potentially pivotal victory over title rivals Liverpool last weekend. Arsenal put West Ham to the sword in the first half here. The Gunners created plenty of early openings before breaking the deadlock in the 33rd minute when William Saliba nodded in Arsenal’s 1Ith league goal from a corner this season – a PL high. …

CAF Confirms AFCON Finals Prize Money, with the winner of today’s grand finale between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire to take home Seven Million dollars ($7M) (Govima Sport Reports) CAF prize money for the teams at this year’s AFCON tournament has been revealed. The three times African champions Super Eagles of Nigeria will face off against the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire in the 2023 AFCON final where the winners smile to bank to cash out Seven Million dollars equivalent of Ten Billion Naira (#10 Billion) The Confederation of African Football revealed the financial rewards for participating nations…

Real Madrid put some dents to Girona’s title hope as they ran riot at the Bernabeu  Real Madrid flexed their muscles over closest challengers Girona, demolishing the Catalan outfit 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu to go five points clear at the La Liga summit and extend their unbeaten home league run to 17 games. The clash of La Liga’s top two promised to be a closer affair, but Madrid showed their class in the first half. Vinicius Junior curled in an absolute beauty off the post inside just six minutes to open the scoring – his sixth goal in as…

The Naija Super 8 champions Sporting Lagos has secured the signature of some talent ahead of the season resumption. NPFL side Sporting Lagos have confirmed the signing of Mike Zaruma a right back from Plateau United, he was one of the players that won the Nigerian premier football league title for Plateau United, Mike has also represented Nigeria in the U20 African cup of nations back in 2019. A player Plateau United fans will definitely miss.  The Lagos based club have also completed the signing of Philip Kehinde a former Remo Stars player, he have now moved to the Lagos…

Bayer Leverkusen stamped their authority on the Bundesliga title race by comprehensively beating defending champions Bayern Munich 3-0 at the BayArena, moving five points clear at the summit while extending their unbeaten start to the campaign to an incredible 31 matches. Bayern Leverkusen keeps defiling all odds as they continue what has been an amazing season. Never before in Bundesliga history have two teams had at least 50 points at this stage of a season, but that’s the incredible standard these two juggernauts have set so far this campaign. Visiting boss Thomas Tuchel sprung a surprise with his team selection,…

AFCON 2023: 3rd Place Encounter-Bafana Bafana Emerge As Bronze Medal Winners After A Penalty Shootout Win Over DR Congo AFCON 2023 tournament ended on a high note for South Africa as they secured a first third-place Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finish since 2000 beating DR Congo 6-5 on penalties at the Stade Félix-Houphouét-Boigny following a goalless draw. Ultimately, this is the match no one wants to be involved in. Nevertheless, Bafana Bafana and Les Léopards had the chance to sign off with a win and a place on the podium -a fantastic achievement for either considering they were largely…

Qatar retains Asian Cup crown as Akram Afif hat-trick sinks underdogs Jordan Qatar became the first team since Japan in 2004 to retain their Asian Cup crown, with tournament top goalscorer Akram Afif scoring three times from the penalty spot to defeat Jordan at Lusail Stadium. Jordan were playing in their first Asian Cup final and seeking their first major trophy, but it was Qatar who prevailed in front of 86,492 fans, including Qatar’s ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Qatar took the lead in the 20th minute when Afif won a penalty as he…