Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

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…

In bid to encourage Super Eagles players and to boost camp mood: former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was with Alhaji Gusau, the NFF President; alongside Nigerian football legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha in surprise visit to Super Eagles’ camp. The former Governor was seen in a video alongside the NFF president Gusau and Austin Jay Jay Okocha to encourage the players as they continue their quest for the AFCON 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire. Video 📸 Credit: Pooja Media via X (formerly Twitter) The Super Eagles will definitely be needing every morale boosting strategy available to ensure they discharge their…

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVF), has announced the List of players (women’s team), invited to camp ahead of the 13th African Games in Ghana. The players are expected to resume camp on 27th January, 2024 in Kaduna to commence their preparations. In Total 25 players has been called up and below are their names…… SETTERS-: Sharon Achi Aliyat Usman Gift Michael Aisha Umaru OUTSIDE HITTERS-: Ijeoma Ukpabi Maryam Ibrahim Happy Wushilang Mirabel Onyegwu Comfort Amaouwu Mercy Promise Tochukwu Nnoruga Verity Onyegwu MIDDLE BLOCKERS-: Sandra Ozabor Helen Umeh Deborah Chukwu Blessing Unekwe Sarah Ali Aisha Bello OPPOSITE-: Kelechi Ndukauba Albertina Francis…

Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp has spoken about the likely injury to their star attacker Mo Salah. Klopp while on media duties ahead of Liverpool’s visit to Bournemouth on Sunday in the EPL spoke following the injury sustained by Mo Salah while playing for Egypt against Ghana in AFCON yesterday. “I spoke with Mo last night. He felt it…”. “We all know how rarely Mo goes off so it’s definitely something. It depends what the diagnosis is”. Klopp said. Liverpool who are currently top of the Summit in the English Premier League return to action on Sunday as they travel to…

Tobi Amusan, the Nigeria International Athlete and 100m Hurdles World Record holder will commence her Anti-doping case trials today, following an appeal by AIU & WADA. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), will today Friday 19th January begin the hearing on the appeal filed by World Athletics through the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), challenging the first instance decision of the disciplinary tribunal in World Athletics Vs Nigeria and World Record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan. The case which was filed by AIU to CAS on September 15, 2023, was in appeal of…