Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

List of 32 countries that have qualified for Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 Costa Rica’s 1-0 win over New Zealand on Tuesday, means all the 32 teams that will play at the 2022 World Cup have been confirmed. They are: Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Uruguay, Croatia, Denmark, Mexico, the United States, Senegal, Wales, Poland, Australia, Japan, Morocco, Switzerland, Ghana, Korea Republic, Cameroon, Serbia, Canada, Costa Rica, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ecuador. Hosts Qatar will lead the way in the opening match of the tournament. Group A has hosts Qatar alongside Ecuador, Netherlands and African Giant…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), unveiled a new set of conditions for social media operations in Nigeria.  Govima obtained from NITDA that the new Code of Practice is to promote digital economy in Nigeria and that the conditions would benefit parties involved. According to the NITDA, the new guidelines will revolve around legal registration of operations, taxation and managing prohibited publication in line with the Nigerian law.  In the report, the Info-Tech Development Agency lamented about the huge influence of social media on the Nigerian society. “The Code of Practice sets…

NBA trains secondary school students in Abuja The National Basketball Association (NBA), through its youth development initiative Power Forward , PanAfricare and ExxonMobil has taken the teachings of health literacy and life skills through basketball to secondary school pupils in Abuja. According to reports, the initiative in its 9th season, included community outreach, motivational sessions as well as health talks by medical experts and basketball clinic with former NBA player and D’Tigers captain, Olumide Oyedeji. Students from five secondary schools in Abuja namely Government Secondary School Karu; Government Secondary School, Zone 3; Raberto Schools Wuse II (Private); Community Secondary School Asokoro (Private);…

Super Eagles defender Aina won’t be available for next AFCON Qualifier Super Eagles defender Ola Aina won’t be available for the first leg of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau in September. The Torino defender will miss the game through suspension after picking up a second yellow card in the qualifying match against Sao Tome and Principe on Monday. Aina was solid in defense for the super Eagles as they crush their opponent 10-0. The defender was previously cautioned in Nigeria’s opening match of the AFCON qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. Nevertheless, the 25-year-old will be available for the away clash against Djurtus…

Welcome brother, we’re together says – Gabriel Martinelli  Arsenal forward, Gabriel Martinelli has reacted to the news of fellow compatriot Marquinhos’ transfer to the North London club. Arsenal confirmed Marquinhos’ arrival on Sunday via its official website. After the official announcement was made by the Gunners, Martinelli took to his Instagram account to welcome the Sao Paulo star. On his Instagram story, Martinelli wrote: “Welcome brother. We are all in this together.” Marquinhos, 19, joins Arsenal on a long-term contract, the duration of which is yet to be confirmed. The winger has signed for Arsenal in a deal reportedly worth £3m.

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has given out $150m to First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., under its Pandemic Trade Impact Mitigation Facility (PATIMFA), to support the manufacturing and importation of products and equipment required to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank, Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney, disclosed via a statement on Monday in Lagos. “The disbursement was further proof of the relevance of the programme in helping African economies to recover from the crisis-induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the statement read in part.” President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Prof. Benedict Oramah, added that…

Arsenal bid rejected by Napoli Arsenal’s opening bid for Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has been rejected, according to reports. The Gunners are in need of strikers after losing their strike partners Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette to Lyon and Barcelona respectively. Arsenal Boss, Mikel Arteta is said to be keen on acquiring the service of the Nigerian forward to boost their attack for the New season. 23-year-old Osimhen, who plays for Serie A side, Napoli, has directly contributed 24 goals in 32 games across all competitions for the Naples. According to Il Mattino, the Italian giant has reportedly slapped an £85million…

Osimhen hits four against São Tomé, joins Nigeria all-time top scorers list. Napoli talisman, Victor Osimhen netted four times as Nigeria humiliated Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Monday. Thanks to goals from Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Emmanuel Dennis, Ademola Lookman, Etebo and Moffi to record the biggest win in the history of Super Eagles since 10-1 victory against the Squirrels of Benin Republic in 1959 at the Kwame Nkrumah Cup. Osimhen now scores 15 goals in 23 appearances for the Super Eagles. This has taken him above legends like Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, Kanu…

Salah determined to win Ballon d’Or Liverpool star forward, Mohamed Salah has said he will do all he can to win the Ballon d’Or award next year, if he fails to win it this year. Salah, speaking with France Football, admitted that Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema might be favourite to win the individual accolade. Karim Benzema extraordinary performance this season with a Champions League trophy to his name, means he’s the Favorite to win the prestigious award ahead of Mo’Salah of Liverpool. Salah is eager to join Liberia’s George Weah as the only African to win the award, but concedes he might have…

Uruguay forward Nunez set to join Liverpool Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Benfica’s striker, Darwin Nunez in a deal worth up to €100m (£85m). Nunez will now be heading to Anfield with the club announcing the deal Monday morning. They confirmed Liverpool will pay an initial €75m (£64m), with add-ons amounting to €25m included in the deal. The transfer is subject to the 22-year-old agreeing personal terms with Liverpool and completing a medical. Nunez will then put pen to paper on a five-year contract. Liverpool manager Jurgen Kloop praise the 22-years-old saying “Extremely good-looking boy! And a decent…

2022 Nations League results and fixtures Govima sports brings you the results of all the 2022 UEFA Nations League matches that took place on Sunday. Switzerland defeated Portugal 1-0 at the Stade de Genève Stadium with the absence of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. UEFA Nations League recorded the fastest goal in the competition with Benfica forward Haris Seferovićscoring the goal, as Switzerland beat Portugal in Group A2. Leaving Spain to Leapfrog Portugal to the top of the table after defeating Czech Republic 2-0. Below are the results of the games played on Sunday: A2 Spain 2-0 Czech RepublicA2 Switzerland 1-0 PortugalB4 Norway 3-2 SwedenB4 Slovenia 2-2 SerbiaC2…

Don’t underrate São Tomé says Peseiro Super Eagles disappointing outing against Mexico and World Cup-bound Ecuador was over turn when they defeated Sierra Leone 2-1 in their first opening match of the AFCON qualifiers. The super Eagles will now face Sao Tome in their next fixture. Head coach, Jose Peseiro has said his players must be at their best to overcome the Falcons of Sao Tome and Principe in Monday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The fans will be expecting the Super Eagles to win the match with ease, with no room for errors in the game. Looking down…