Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Morocco Complacent As DR. Congo picked up a point to keep hope of qualifications alive. It ended 1:1 between Morocco and DR. Congo in the second group game in group F, as DR. Congo stood firm to earn a deserving point. Morocco came into the match as favourite to win on paper and they looked like they will be doing just that when they took the lead through PSG’s Hakimi in the sixth minute with an assist by former Chelsea player Ziyech. However despite many other chances to put the game to bed, Morocco couldn’t get the second goal and…

Nigeria U20 girls picked up the qualifying ticket for 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The Falconets, earned their place at this year’s upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals thanks to a goal by Opeyemi Ajakaye which eventually brought down highly spirited Burundi in Abuja. Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have earned a place at this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals after a goal by Opeyemi Ajakaye eventually brought down hard-fighting Burundi in a final round, second leg encounter at the MKO Abiola National Stadium on Saturday evening. It ended on a 2-0 aggregate victory for…

Arsenal moved up to third in the Premier League (PL) with a comfortable and morale-boosting 5-0 thrashing over Crystal Palace, ending a sobering four-match winless run across all competitions. Arsenal with a Five Star Performance at the Emirates. The Gunners Returned to winning ways at the Emirates after cagey end to 2023, which saw them lost 3 consecutive matches including crashing out of the FA Cup against Liverpool. Arsenal having came back from the short winter break in the Middle East, came in full force as they thrashed Crystal Palace five goals to nothing at the Emirates stadium. Arsenal moved…

2004 champions Tunisia came from behind to salvage a point against Mali late last night, in what was an evenly balanced match between the two sides. Speaking to newsmen shortly after the match in Korhogo, Tunisia’s Head Coach Kadri said both sides had a good go at each other but felt that they had better moments that should have resulted in a win for them. Tunisia head coach, Jalel Kadri feels that his side played well but were unfortunate not to get all three points after playing out to a 1-1 draw against Mali on Saturday evening at Korhogo’s Stade…

Five Goal Thriller! As Angola Held On To Win Against Mauritania. (Govima Sport Reports) It was raining goals in group D at the on going AFCON 2023 as Angola see off the challenge of Mauritania to move top of the table. The Game ended 3:2 in favour of the Angolans in what was a thrilling AFCON match. Gelson Dala Scored a brace one in each half to boost the chances of his country into qualifying for the knockout phase. Mauritania put up a good fight in this encounter but they eventually felt short alas, as they lost their second group…

Algeria salvaged a dramatic late point against Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), to make it two draws from two matches in Group D, extending a run of five AFCON games without victory since being crowned champions in 2019. Despite a disappointing opening draw against Angola, Algeria came into this game as firm favourites, imposing themselves on the contest from the kickoff. The two-time AFCON champions had several chances throughout the first period, almost breaking the deadlock after a mistake from Hervé Koffi before coming close once more when Baghdad Bounedjah took advantage of a defensive mishap…

Action Returns Today and Tomorrow in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 19 with intriguing show down in Gombe and Ibadan. Following the heavy defeat suffered last time out in match week 18, Doma United will be hoping to return to winning ways when they face off against Rivers United later today. And they have an opportunity to reclaim the top spot. Elsewhere In Ilorin, the duo of Kabiru Dogo of Kwara United and Edith Agoye of Sunshine Stars will look to restore confidence in their respective teams. Dogo would be more under pressure after his team suffered a…

5 time Ballon D’or winner and Real Madrid Legend Cristiano Ronaldo got talking as he revealed a lot in an interview held yesterday. Ronaldo when asked about end of his career and retirement. The football legend have these to say: “The moment I feel I’m done, I’ll retire… maybe in 10 years?!”. Cristiano Ronaldo: “I was the best goalscorer this season, imagine beating young animals like Haaland… I’m proud. And I’ll be 39 soon!”. “I like when people doubt again about me and then I’m successful. I don’t get affected by the criticism”. Cristiano Ronaldo: “Saudi League is not worst…

Guinea took a giant step towards qualifying for the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), for the third straight tournament after a narrow 1-0 win over The Gambia. Having opened their AFCON campaign with a cagey draw against Cameroon on Monday, Kaba Diawara’s men knew an improved performance was needed against the competition’s lowest-ranked nation. Guinea dominated possession in the early stages as they looked to stamp their authority on the contest, but the Gambian defence held firm to restrict the National Elephants to little in terms of goalmouth action. Undeterred, Guinea continued to dominate as the…

Egyptian Federation announces “the injury of Mo Salah with a strain in the hamstring muscle will cause him to miss two matches in the Africa Cup of Nations against Cape Verde and in the Round of 16 in the case of qualification Mohamed Salah suffered a strain in his back muscle 🇪🇬The x-rays that Mohamed Salah, the captain of the Egyptian national team, underwent, showed that he suffered a strain in the posterior muscle. We wish the Egyptian a speedy recovery (Govima Sport)

Senegal secured their place in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with an impressive win over Cameroon during their Group C clash. Senegal 3 Cameroon 1 it ended: as Sarr, Diallo and Mane all scored to secure qualifications for the knockout rounds as Cameroon lies in uncertainty. The Teranga Lions started the match as the better side and dominated the first half with a controlled and clinical tempo that saw Ismaila Sarr’s deflected strike give them the lead. The second goal came just after the break, in a move that was supplied by Sarr, leaving youngster Habib…

Cape Verde defeated Mozambique 3-0 to confirm their place in the knockout stages of AFCON, although Chiquinho Conde’s side are still alive and have a chance of making the knockout despite now playing 14 straight games in the tournament without a win. Looking to build on their opening-game victory over Ghana, Cape Verde started brightly and Mozambique goalkeeper Ernani was forced to make an early diving save to deny Deroy Duarte’s well-struck effort across goal. Bebé was next to threaten as he rattled the bar from a free kick far from distance. All the same he had a better outcome…