Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Action returned in the Premier League last night for match day 22 with five fixtures across the most viewed football league in the world. (Govima Sport Reports) Premier League Mid-week Actions: Arsenal Conquered the City Ground of Nottingham after failing in 3 consecutive games in the past. The visiting Gunners needed a win to bring back a challenge on top spot currently been occupied by Liverpool and second half goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka was enough to give them the maximum 3 point despite Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi pulling one back to give the Gunners some late nerves…

Morocco sent home, as Makgopa’s goal in a 2-0 win saw South Africa into the quarter final for the third time in the last four AFCON) appearances. Morocco the highest ranking FIFA side at the on going AFCON tournament in Cote d’Ivoire has been sent Packing by the Bafana Bafana of South Africa following a 2:0 loss in the hands of the South Africans. First half was more of a cagey affair has both teams looked to target each other’s loophole, however none eventually came. With resumption of hostilities in the second half, the clear message at half time…

Mali into the quarter-finals for the first time since 2013 after a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso. Mali’s Lassine Sinayoko’s third goal of the tournament helped them to a narrow victory and a last-eight clash with hosts Ivory Coast. It took no time at all for the Eagles to open the scoring,after Amadou Haidara had hit the woodwork with a thumping head from Hamari Traoré’s cross, Edmond Tapsoba inadvertently clipped the rebound into his own net. Just moments later, the defender nearly atoned for that error when he had a shot saved before Issoufou Dayo and Bertrand Traoré were also…

Jose Peseiro, has warned his players to shun complacency and manage the excitement of their quarter-final qualification, as they face off with Angola On Saturday. Jose Pesiero the head coach of the Super Eagles has said that he’s made it a responsibility to continue to inform his players that the team is yet to win anything, and that full consciousness and concentration must be activated ahead of their encounter against Angola at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny. “I am telling them that we are only in the last-8, that we still have some way to go, and that…

Nigeria’s Para-Volleyball teams started their qualifying campaign to the 2024 Paris Paralympics on a sour note with defeats to Kenya at the African sitting Volleyball Championship on going in Lagos. The Women’s team opened the championship with a heavy 3 set defeat to Kenya. The hosts who are making their debut in the women’s category were no match for the experienced Kenyans who led and won every game from start to finish. The game ended 3-0 (25-15, 25-6, 21-15). The girls will continue the tournament against Rwanda later today by 4pm local time as they look to salvage their qualifying…

Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba, has hailed his country After they beat Senegal last night  Drogba has hailed his country After 120 minutes of football action against defending Champions Senegal yesterday. The game between Ivory Coast and Senegal ended 1:1, and it was decided with a penalty shootout afterwards which saw host Nation Cote d’Ivoire made it into the quarter finals. Cote d’Ivoire fell to a early deficit just 4 minutes into the game when Habib Diallo, found the back of the net. Before Franck Kessie, a second-half substitute, scored late from the spot to force the game into extra…

Nigeria Vs Argentina encounter set to take place In China(Govima Sport Reports) Nigeria’s clash with World Champions Argentina in an international friendly will be played at the Guangdong Olympics Centre Stadium, China. The friendly which was earlier set to take place in Japan will now hold in China.The showdown will take place in March. Although the exact date hasn’t been confirmed. The Olympics stadium in Guangdong, will host the contest, the stadium which was opened in 2001 is a multi-purpose stadium with a large capacity of 80, 012 and It is the second largest stadium in China by seating capacity.…

Ivory Coast rose from the ashes of their disastrous Africa Cup of Nations to swung into the quarter finals  Ivory coast dumped out holders Senegal with a penalty shootout win after a 1:1 draw in 120 minutes of football action yesterday night to ensure only Egypt, back in 2010, remain the last defending champion to reach the quarter-finals. The hosts scraped their way through into the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams and opened the game looking every bit the under-confident side that they are. Senegal quickly noticed that and utilized their chances early on as they…

Cape Verde made history by claiming their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) knockout-phase victory through a hard earned Ryan Mendes’ 88th-minute penalty Cape Verde’s Ryan Mendes spot kick proved the difference against West African neighbours Mauritania in a stiflingly hot Abidjan to send them through into the last 8! After ensuring that Cape Verde finished top of Group B with a game to spare, manager Bubista rested many of his key men against Egypt to ensure that they returned fit and firing for this encounter. However, it was one of his ever-presents at this tournament, the Blue Sharks’ all-time…

In a bid to develop young talent and encourage the younger generation of footballers, NPFL will kickoff the Youth League in the country.  According to the information we gathered, the NPFL Youth League will begin February 1st 2024 in Five Centres across the country. The 20 NPFL Clubs have been zoned on regional basis for preliminary qualifying matches. Lafia will host North Central, and Kaduna both Northwest and Northeast, Ekiti will host Southwest, while Enugu will host Southeast, and Port Harcourt for SouthSouth clubs. A promising development which will undoubtedly help the grooming of young talent in the country.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has debunked the news making the rounds since yesterday about him stepping down in the Summer. Arteta while on media duties ahead of his team’s EPL clash against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night outrightly dismissed the untrue story. When asked by Journalist at Arsenal’s London Colney That We heard you will be leaving at the end of the season. Arteta replied: “Who me? No. That’s totally fake news what you read yesterday. I don’t know where it’s coming from but it’s totally untrue. I’m really upset about it. I couldn’t believe it. He has no source.…

Nigerian International Star and The Current African Footballer Of The Year Victor Osimhen Randomly Tested For Doping By CAF (Govima Sport Reports) According to our correspondents in Abidjan, it was gathered that CAF Initiates Random Drug Test for Victor Osimhen following his series of outstanding performance at the on going AFCON tournament, however nothing has been found implicating on him. Victor Osimhen who despite just scoring once so far has been instrumental to the progress of the Super Eagles, with 1 goal, 2 assists and likewise being involved in all the goals scored so far by the Super Eagles of…