The Nigeria under-17 female volleyball team experienced a challenging start to the 2023 Girl’s U17 African Nations Volleyball tournament, losing 3-0 against their Egyptian counterparts. The match, held at Abuja’s Moshood Abiola Stadium, saw the Nigerian team narrowly lose quarters by 24-26, 18-25, and 15-25 respectively. Coach Sunday Akapson reflected on the match, acknowledging the Read More…
Nigerian National Team slips down FIFA rankings despite continent’s standing The Super Eagles of Nigeria witnessed a downward shift in the latest FIFA rankings, dropping by two spots to secure the 42nd position globally. According to the ranking table on FIFA’s website, the team experienced a decrease of 16.04 points, tallying 1474.44 points as opposed Read More…
The Nigerian Super Falcons showcased their prowess in a resounding 5-0 win over Cape Verde in the first leg of the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations final round qualifier held in Abuja. “Coach Justin Madugu emphasised the team’s dedication, stating, ‘The girls did what was expected of them and they played according to the Read More…
The inaugural edition of the National Skating Championship is set to bring together more than 1,000 athletes at Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja from December 1 to 2. According to Abdullahi Maikano, President of the Skating Federation of Nigeria, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Read More…
In a freezing night at The Emirates, Arsenal secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League by overwhelming RC Lens with an impressive 6-0 victory. The win also ensured their top position in Group B, sealing their qualification. Speaking to reporters after the remarkable win, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expressed his satisfaction Read More…
In a nail-biting encounter, Paris St-Germain (PSG) managed to salvage a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United in a Champions League showdown that kept Group F on a knife edge. The match concluded with Kylian Mbappe’s nerve-racking penalty strike deep into stoppage time, leaving PSG still in charge of their fate but with a precarious grip. Read More…
The Delta Queens hockey team from Nigeria has once again solidified their position in African hockey history, seizing the bronze medal in a thrilling display at the 25th Women 2023 Africa Cup for Club Champions (ACCC) in Malawi. According to Adeoye Jacobs, the team’s coach, their achievement of the bronze medal marks a significant milestone, Read More…
In Monday’s Asian Champions League clash between Al-Nassr and Persepolis, Cristiano Ronaldo showcased exceptional sportsmanship. The forward, renowned for his time with Manchester United and Real Madrid, found himself at the centre of a penalty call after a challenge by Sorous Rafiei early in the Group E game in Riyadh. Despite being awarded the penalty, Read More…
In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, former Super Eagles midfielder, Friday Ekpo, emphasised the importance of reinforcing key departments of the team with fresh home-based and foreign professionals rather than an immediate sacking of Head Coach José Peseiro. Amidst the Super Eagles’ lacklustre performance in the ongoing 2026 Read More…
Arteta Keeps Mum on Ramsdale’s Display; Uncertainty Looms for Goalkeeper Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta opted not to delve deeply into Aaron Ramsdale’s performance against Brentford, raising doubts about the goalkeeper’s future in the starting lineup following a nervous outing on Saturday. Ramsdale, standing in for the absent David Raya, encountered a shaky Premier League return, escaping Read More…
