In a pulsating semi-final clash, Sebastien Haller propelled the Ivory Coast into the Africa Cup of Nations final, edging out the Democratic Republic of Congo with a 1-0 victory at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. The Ivorians, who narrowly escaped elimination in the group stage, now brace themselves for a showdown against Nigeria in Sunday’s Read More…
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Nigeria clinches Africa Cup of Nations Final with penalty drama
Nigeria’s journey to the Africa Cup of Nations final was punctuated with nerve-wracking moments as goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s heroics saved two crucial penalties in a shootout, securing a 4-2 triumph over South Africa after a tense 1-1 draw on Wednesday. William Troost-Ekong’s penalty midway through the second half gave Nigeria the lead, countered by Teboho Read More…
Italy secures Davis Cup final spot after Jannik Sinner’s heroics
Italy’s resurgence in the Davis Cup reached a pinnacle after a 25-year hiatus, as Jannik Sinner’s stellar performance propelled them into the finals. Sinner’s words echoed his intense determination, stating, “I just tried to push in every single point… It’s all part of tennis.” Sinner, in an exceptional singles match, saved three match points to Read More…
Bariga FC claims victory in 1XBET Community Football Cup final
Bariga FC secured a decisive 2-0 win over Ighalo FC in the final clash held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, marking the culmination of the inaugural 1XBET Community Football Cup. Bagging the championship title, Bariga FC clinched a prize of N1 million, while the valiant runner-up, Ighalo FC, took home N500,000. The Young Read More…
Nigeria’s Group C standings shuffle as Rwanda surprises with victory over South Africa
Nigeria has now slipped to the third spot in Group C for the CAF qualification series leading to the 2026 World Cup. This shift comes after the conclusion of two crucial Match Day 2 games within the group. In a stunning upset at the Huye Stadium in Butare, Rwanda secured a surprising 2-0 win against Read More…
Tobi Amusan clinches historic third consecutive Diamond League trophy in Oregon
In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan secured her third consecutive Diamond League trophy on Sunday night in Oregon, USA. Amusan triumphed in the fiercely competitive 100-meter hurdles event with a remarkable time of 12.33 seconds. This victory comes on the heels of a disappointing performance at the World Athletics Read More…
Djokovic clinches U.S. Open title, equals Grand Slam record
Novak Djokovic refused to let Daniil Medvedev thwart his pursuit of history for a second time. In a fierce battle, Djokovic triumphed over the Russian with a score of 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3 to secure the U.S. Open title on Sunday. This victory also marked a historic milestone as Djokovic equalled Margaret Court’s record of 24 Read More…
Coco Gauff makes history with thrilling U.S. Open Victory
In an electrifying showdown at the U.S. Open on September 9, 2023, American teenage sensation Coco Gauff delivered a stunning comeback performance, overcoming the Belarusian second seed, Aryna Sabalenka, with a final score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. This remarkable victory marked Gauff’s maiden Grand Slam title, firmly establishing her as an icon in American tennis. Read More…
Cote d’Ivoire defeat Nigeria to lift WAFU U-17 trophy
The Baby Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire on Monday defeated Nigeria’s national under-17 male football team 3-2 to win the WAFU “B” U-17 Tournament in Lome, Togo. The Golden Eaglets were unable to defend the title they won two years ago after going down to the Ivorians for the second time in the regional tournament. Nigeria Read More…
Nigeria U-17 defeat Burkina Faso, qualify for WAFU final
Nigeria’s national under-17 male football team on Friday defeated their Burkina Faso counterparts 1-0 to qualify for the final of the WAFU U-17 tournament in Lome, Togo. With this win, the Golden Eaglets have also picked one of the tickets for the 2021 CAF U-17 AFCON scheduled for Morocco later in the year. In the Read More…