Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

AFCON: Stanley Nwabali The Nigerian International Shot Stopper Is Attracting Interest From Europe Following His Exploit At The On Going AFCON Tournament  Spanish La Liga club, Cádiz, are believed to be interested in signing the Nigerian Shot Stopper and are sniffing around on how to go about it. The club sent a message to wish the Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali a quick recovery ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, quarter final tie against Angola on Friday. Cádiz also hailed Nwabali for his performances at the AFCON, labeling the Chippa United star as ‘GOAT’. Recall that Super…

Nigeria defensive midfielder Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Okereke has signed a two year deal In Finland with IFK Mariehamn. Okereke signed The two-year contract over the weekend. And while speaking with newsmen after the deal, Okereke’s agent is optimistic that the strong defensive midfielder who also plays as a center back will excel in his new club. Emmanuel Okereke last played for Wilbrose Football Club in Port Harcourt and is expected to hit the ground running with his new side in Finland. IFK Mariehhamn are currently 9th on the 12-club Finland Veikkausliiga League table. The team lost 1-0 away to HJK on…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged the Super Eagles to sustain their character and determination that saw them defeat Cameroon 2-0 on Saturday as they progress further in the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Sanwo-Olu the Lagos State Governor has praised the Super Eagles for their incredible performance against Cameroon. Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman was in his imperious form after his two goals in either half helped the Super Eagles beat their rivals, Cameroon in the Round of 16 clash. Governor Sanwo-Olu who expressed delight over the victory which he anchored on teamwork, praised the players for their doggedness…

Egypt are going home following their penalty shootout loss in the hands of DR. Congo The highest record holders of the AFCON tournament Egypt has crashed out of the AFCON 2023 tournament on going in Cote d’Ivoire. The Pharoahs played out a 1:1 draw in Full time before proceeding into Extra time and still nothing could separate the two sides as they both gave their all in the contest. DR Congo took the lead through Elia in the 37th minute before Mostafa equalized from the spot for the Pharoahs in the closing stages of the first half to bring the…

BREAKING NEWS. Mikel Arteta has no plans to leave Arsenal managerial post at end of season Mikel Arteta has no plans to leave Arsenal at the end of the season, Sky Sports News has been told. Reports in Spain have suggested the Gunners boss intends to step down in the summer, with a number of outlets linking him to the Barcelona job. However according to sky sports the Arsenal Gaffer has no intention of stepping down in the summer which is contrary to the on going rumour in circulation. Arteta is contracted to Arsenal until the summer…

FA has released the fixtures for the fifth round of Football oldest competition following the fourth round matches played between yesterday and today. FA Cup Matches played today saw Manchester United triumphed against Newport 4:2 to seal their progression into the next round likewise also Liverpool who ran out 5:2 winners against Norwich City in Anfield. The draw for the FA Cup fifth round has been confirmed Manchester City are away at Luton Town, while the winner between Chelsea and Aston Villa will play the winner between Leeds and Plymouth. Sixth-tier Maidstone United will take on either Sheffield Wednesday or…

Guinea has qualified for the quarter finals after defeating Equatorial Guinea in the dying minutes of their round 16 clash in Cote d’Ivoire. (Govima Sport Reports) Guinea scored late on in the additional time to break the heart of resilient Equatorial Guinea who despite being reduced to 10 men hold their grit all through. Equatorial Guinea could have been the one who opened the scoring first, but top scorer Emilio Nsue missed a penalty and blew away their Chances. It was an even game with both team going against each other, but the final third was missing in both ends.…

Wolves win at West Brom after match was interrupted by crowd troubles  Fans Trouble as Wolverhampton Wanderers ran out 2-0 winners in their FA Cup fourth-round match at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. Amidst fans disruptive actions which prompted the match to be suspended for a while due to the interruptions and clashes involving the two sides’ supporters. Wolves were leading 2-0 when projectiles were hurled on to one end of the pitch in the 82nd minute, sparking a brawl in a corner at The Hawthorns. Fans spilled on to the pitch, prompting players to leave the field. After a…

Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to claim Australian Open men’s singles Jannik Sinner has won his first grand slam title after battling back to beat Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 The Italian who defeated household name Novak Djokovic in the semi-final has now rounded up his incredible performance by lifting the Australian Open title.

Tobi Amusan Set New Hurdles Personal Record To Kickstart The New Year  Nigerian Athlete Tobi Amusan has made a flying start to the season, as she clocked 7.77s to win the women’s 60m hurdles at the World Athletics Indoor Tour where she won Gold in a tournament that kicked off in Astana, Kazakhstan, Yesterday. Govima Sport Reports. The 26-year-old Nigerian Athlete set a new African record, thrashing Gloria Alozie’s record of 7.82s, which she set about 25 years ago. Amusan now holds the title as she become the second fastest 60m hurdles winner setting a new personal time in the…

Ademola Lookman’s Brace Send Nigeria Into The Quarters As The Defeat Cameroon In Round 16 Clash. Ademola Lookman the Atlanta Forward was the spark of the night as Nigeria Defeated Cameroon yet again. Nigeria started the game on a bright note and found the back of the net 9 minutes into the match, with Semi Ajayi the scorer however the goal was eventually ruled out due to an offside. The Super Eagles continue to test the resolve of Ondoa in the Cameroon Post and eventually got the break through in the 36minute when Victor Osimhen beautiful set up fellow Serie…

BREAKING: Xavi Hernández has decided to LEAVE Barcelona at the end of the season. Xavi: “I will leave Barcelona in June”. “We have reached a point of no return. It’s time for change. As a Culé, I think that it’s time to leave”. “I spoke with the board and the club today. I will leave on the 30th of June”. “This club needs a change of dynamic. Leaving Barça is the best decision possible for all parties involved”. “I’m the most responsible one, so the players will finally feel free now”. This is following Barcelona’s defeat in the hands of…