In an exciting development, the Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) are preparing to jointly host the 11th African University Games, scheduled to take place from Sept. 20 to Sept. 29, as announced by Chidiebere Ezeani, the Acting Secretary-General of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA). Ezeani emphasised the significance of Read More…
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Super Eagles triumph over Cote d’Ivoire: Osimhen’s brilliance secures 1-0 victory in AFCON clash
In a thrilling encounter against hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria’s forward, Victor Osimhen, emerged as the standout player, securing a 1-0 victory for the Super Eagles on Thursday in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Named Man of the Match, Osimhen expressed his joy in a post-match press conference, emphasizing the significance of overcoming the Read More…
Surprise victories mark opening days of Africa Cup of Nations
Namibia’s winger, Deon Hotto, secured a stunning 1-0 victory over Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, continuing the trend of surprising results in the tournament. Hotto’s 88th-minute goal handed the underdog Namibia a well-deserved win in the Group E encounter. Namibia ranked 87 places below Tunisia globally, displayed superior creativity and missed Read More…
Vinicius Jr shines with hat-trick as Real Madrid crush Barcelona 4-1 in Spanish Super Cup
Real Madrid emerged victorious in the Spanish Super Cup with an emphatic 4-1 triumph over arch-rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia. Vinicius Jr stole the spotlight, scoring a first-half hat-trick, while Ronald Araujo’s second yellow card reduced Barcelona to 10 men. Real Madrid’s dominance left Barcelona struggling to cope, and the match took a turn for Read More…
Nigeria force 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in AFCON opener; Coach Peseiro remains optimistic
Nigeria forced Equatorial Guinea to a frustrating 1-1 draw in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A at Ebimpe’s Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. Ivan Salvador’s composed finish in the 36th minute gave Equatorial Guinea the lead, but Victor Osimhen’s difficult header in an empty net levelled the score for Nigeria. Read More…
De Bruyne’s late heroics propel Manchester City, Chelsea grinds out narrow win over Fulham
In a dramatic turn of events, Kevin de Bruyne orchestrated a stunning late comeback, securing a 3-2 victory for Manchester City against Newcastle United on Saturday. De Bruyne, making his first Premier League appearance since the season opener, entered as a substitute in the 69th minute and turned the tide with a clinical equaliser. His Read More…
AFCON 2023 kicks off with mesmerising opening ceremony, Côte d’Ivoire triumphs in spectacular opener
The highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) commenced with a dazzling opening ceremony at the Ebimpé Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Saturday, celebrating Africa’s rich diversity and culture. As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the ceremony unfolded with a vibrant display of traditional Ivorian dances and music, featuring performers Read More…
Barcelona triumphs 2-0 over Osasuna, setting stage for El Clasico showdown
In a subdued Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal secured a 2-0 victory for Barcelona over Osasuna on Thursday. The result paves the way for a highly anticipated final clash with Real Madrid on Sunday, reminiscent of last year’s final, which Barcelona won 3-1. Barcelona struggled in the first Read More…
Nigeria unveils ambitious lineup for 13th African Games and Paris Olympics
The Federal Ministry of Sports has unveiled Nigeria’s participation plan for the upcoming 13th African Games in Ghana, set to take place from March 8 to March 23. Simultaneously, they announced the list of athletes qualified for the Paris Olympics, scheduled for July 26 to Aug. 11. Amaka Ashiofu, Acting Director, Federation, Elites and Athletes Read More…
Super Eagles soar into Abidjan in style for AFCON 2023 kickoff
The highly-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 is set to kick off in Cote d’Ivoire, and the Super Eagles of Nigeria have made a grand entrance into Abidjan, exuding style and enthusiasm. The team, sporting a striking all-white traditional kaftan paired with green caps, made a statement upon their arrival at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Read More…