Panama won 3-1 against Bolivia on Monday, finishing second in Group C and moving to the Copa America quarter-finals for the first time. The United States was eliminated after losing 1-0 to Uruguay, the group winners. This is Panama’s second time playing in the Copa America, and their victory gave them six points, three more Read More…
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Nigeria’s Minister of Sports vows federal support for Super Eagles’ 4th AFCON quest
Sen. John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Federal Government to back the Super Eagles in their pursuit of a historic fourth AFCON title set to take place in Cote D’Ivoire in January 2024. Speaking to reporters at Ilorin’s Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, he affirmed, “The presidency fully Read More…
Nigeria reveals 25-man squad pursuing fourth Africa Cup of Nations title
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications Director Ademola Olajire announced the selection of a 25-player team aiming to secure a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The squad, curated by Head Coach Jose Peseiro, comprises three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders, and eight forwards. In Olajire’s statement, he highlighted the return of Captain Ahmed Musa Read More…
Nigeria U17 female volleyball triumphs over Cameroon in African Nations clash
In Abuja on December 5, 2023, Nigeria’s under-17 female volleyball team secured a significant victory against Cameroon, triumphing 3-1 in the ongoing 2023 Girls’ U17 African Nations Volleyball tournament. The match, held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium’s Package B, marked a spirited comeback for the Nigerian girls after their initial loss to Egypt, showcasing a Read More…
Nigeria’s Under 17 Female Volleyball Team loses to Egypt in opening match
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…
Ronaldo’s Fair Play alters penalty call, tells ref ‘it was no penalty’
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…
Ex-International Friday Ekpo urges focus on Super Eagles’ depth than coach sack
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…
Sandra Emina and Ohio Ugbehu triumph in 2023 Nigeria Ladies Open Golf Championship
Sandra Emina and Ohio Ugbehu showcased their golfing prowess in the recently concluded four zonal championship at the 2023 Nigeria Ladies Open held in Abuja. The duo, representing the Southern zone, clinched victory with impressive scores. Emina and Ugbehu demonstrated their skill by amassing a total of 170 gross, achieving nett scores of 86 and Read More…
Tiger Woods announces return to competitive golf after ankle surgery
Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer with 15 major titles under his belt, disclosed his comeback to the competitive greens at the Hero World Championship. This marks his PGA Tour comeback since his ankle surgery earlier this year, in April. Set to take place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 at Albany, Bahamas, the tournament is Read More…
Impressive skills on display during maiden John Hett Sports Foundation (JHSF) tournament
Enthusiastic squash fans gathered at the inaugural John Hett Sports Foundation (JHSF) tournament to witness the impressive skills showcased by some of the top-rated players in the country on its opening day. This exciting event commenced on Wednesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. The tournament holds the prestigious sanction of both the Read More…