Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

A couple of Super Eagles players are considering retirement from international duty following the disappointment of losing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final to Cote d’Ivoire. AFCON 2023: The Super Eagles of Nigeria threw away a one-goal lead to lose 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday. And following the defeat, an insider report, revealed that “a lot of players are considering retirement”. Although, some of them are due for retirement and should make an announcement in the coming days. However, there could be some surprising names too according to the update within the camp. However, the…

Facts and Figures from the just concluded AFCON tournament in Cote d’Ivoire which saw host nation emerge as winners (Govima Sport Reports) AFCON 2023 which was held in the coast of West Africa precisely in Cote d’Ivoire was a joy to watch with intriguing results all through the competition. The tournament came to an end on Sunday 11th February 2024, with the Host Nation Cote d’Ivoire emerging as champions. Below are the facts and figures from Africa’s top football competition and all the awardees for the 34th AFCON tournament. For the 12th time in history, the host country have won…

Cote d’Ivoire has declared Monday a work-free day to celebrate Les Elephants Africa Cup of Nations triumph. The hosts nation defeated Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday night to win their third AFCON title. The Super Eagles initially took the lead through William Troost-Ekong eight minutes before the break. But Emerse Fae’s side, responded beautifully, as they scored twice after the break through Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller. The locals celebrated the team’s success all through the night. Meanwhile, there will be a trophy parade at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan today. President Alssanne Quattara and other top government officials are…

Coach Finidi George of Enyimba and the Assistant coach of the Super Eagles while reacting to the loss of the Super Eagles against Cote d’Ivoire last night said he feels sad Finidi George when asked about being on the losing end in two separate occasions first as a player and now as a Coach. Recall The Enyimba head coach,was an integral part of the AFCON 2000 set that lost to Cameroon as a player and now In 2023, he is an assistant coach of the team that lost to Ivory Coast. Coach George told Journalist, about how he feels losing…

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…