Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

As President Tinubu directs maximum support to boost the nations representatives in Africa’s top competition final showdow According to the information from the Presidency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Vice President had also represented the President at the semi-finals when the Super Eagles defeated South Africa in a pulsating encounter. The Nigerian national team is set to face host, Côte d’Ivoire, in a thrilling rematch at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday, February…

Former Super Eagles forward Osaze Odemwingie has said the team have an advantage over Cote d’Ivoire as the two African giants clash in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, on Sunday. Osaze Odemwingie has lend his voice to talk about the AFCON 2023 tournament ahead of the grand finale. The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire 1-0 during the group stage of the competition. Ivory Coast beat defending champions Senegal, Mali, and Dr Congo en route to the final to set up a final clash against Nigeria. “Hopefully, history repeats itself…

Cote d’Ivoire remain favourite to win AFCON according to Super Eagles boss Jose Peseiro Jose Peseiro, has said host nation Cote d’Ivoire are favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria play the hosts on Sunday, looking to lift the title for the fourth time in history. Peseiro, while speaking to the media today, believes the Ivorians have the advantage. “Congratulations to Cote d’Ivoire for reaching the final; they are the favourites, but we want to win the AFCON,” Peseiro said. He did conclude that he wants to “win the trophy for the people…

Zaidu Sanusi is now in contention to start Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final clash with the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire after returning to full training on Friday night. Zaidu Sanusi missed Nigeria’s semi-final victory against Bafana Bafana of South Africa due to injury. The FC Porto defender participated in all the training drills at the Police College Cocody, Abidjan. Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen and William Troost-Ekong didn’t partake in the training. The duo were rested and are expected to be part of the final session on Saturday (today). The Super Eagles will face the hosts at the Alassanne Quattara…

The English Premier League is in full swing and edging closer to that time of the season where we often see rollercoaster and shocking results as various teams fight for the title, others for the champions league spot, while others simply to survive relegation.  Govima Sport bring you the fixtures to look out for over the weekend. EPL Match Day 24 fixtures is set to go ahead across the UK. With the following fixtures slated for this weekend. All matches in EPL are difficult and any team could hurt the other even the so called top clubs as we…

Nigeria Vs Argentina friendly encounter slated to hold later in the year has been cancelled. (Govima Sport Reports) Nigeria Vs Argentina International friendly match between  Super Eagles and the World champions Argentina has now been cancelled. The much anticipated encounter which had gained global interest since its announcement by organizers will no longer go ahead. The warm-up game was initially slated to hold later in March in Hangzhou, China, but has to be cancelled due to tension regarding renowned global football star Lionel Messi. According to information we gathered, the current Inter Miami forward was expected to appear…

Confederation Of African Football (CAF), has announced the match officials for the much-anticipated 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), final between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the host nation the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire – (Govima Sport Reports) CAF made this known via their official website and according to the information from them, Mauritania’s Dahane Beida has been appointed as the centre referee for that particular contest between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire. Likewise, Jerson Emiliano Dos Santos from (Angola) will be the assistant referee I and Diana Chicotesha as assistant referee II. Meanwhile Karboui Bouchra of Morocco will serve…

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has announced a new date for the kickoff of the second half of the 2023/24 season  NPFL organizers made this change in date, known via a letter sent to clubs dated February 9, 2024, which was signed by Davidson Owumi and addressed to club Chairmen/General Managers. A part of the letter reads: “This is to formally notify all clubs that the new date for the Matchday 20, initially scheduled for February 14, 2024, is now the weekend of Friday, February 16, 2024, to Sunday, February 18, 2024”, With the latest development, clubs…

D’Tigress has been confirmed as part of the participants at the 2024 Olympics in Paris following Senegal’s defeat in the hands of Belgium (Govima Sport Reports) D’Tigress will be competing at this year’s Olympics in Paris. Despite their loss to the United States of America earlier, D’Tigress has officially qualified for the major event later this year in France. This was made possible by the defeat of Senegal in the hands of Belgium, which ultimately confirmed the Nigeria Female Basketball Team Progress.

D’Tigress 6 game unbeaten run came to an end as they lost their second group 2 qualifying game against USA in Brussels.  The Nigeria female basketball team D’Tigress currently competing at the Olympic qualifiers in Brussels lost their second group 2 game against USA in after emerging winners against Senegal yesterday. The game was totally different to their encounter and they were overpowered by their counterpart from the United States of America. The first quarter was closely matched but things sprung out of control in the second quarter, where they lost Woefully by 7:32 points. The margin was large that…

Nigeria’s U-17 girls on Friday heavily thrashed their opponent, the Central Africa Republic, CAR 6-0 in Abuja in the second leg of FIFA 2024 U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier. Chidi Harmony scored an hat-trick and a brace from Kareem Ramona’s coupled with Ojiyovwi Kesiena lone strike sealed the evening for the Flamingos. Leaving the aggregate score against the CAR 12:0 The initial first encounter by Bankole Olowookere girls in CAR saw them beat Central African Republic 6-0 at home before completing the task earlier today in Abuja The final round of qualifiers will see Nigeria take on Burkina Faso.…

Saudi Clubs are said to be heavily interested in acquiring the services of Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong (Govima Sport Reports) Saudi Clubs are interested in bringing Nigeria stand in captain William Troost-Ekong to the Middle East. Troost-Ekong caught the attention of clubs in Saudi due to his impressive performances so far in the AFCON tournament. The Defender currently plies his trade at PAOK FC in Greece and he’s been leading PAOK to top of Greek Super League and Europe Conference League, in the on going season. It’s believed that he’s very happy there — but the Saudi interest for summer…