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By Muyideen Aliyu, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, has commended the Kwara-born Super Falcons midfielder, Halimatu Ayinde, OON, for her inspiring performance at the just-concluded 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco. The FC Rosengård player featured as a central/defensive midfielder throughout the tournament and contributed significantly to the team’s ...
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has hailed the Super Falcons’ thrilling comeback victory over Morocco in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, calling it a powerful display of Nigeria’s unshakable spirit. The Nigerian women’s team pulled off a stunning 3-2 win on Saturday night in Rabat, overturning a two-goal deficit to claim their ...
Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has joined millions of well-wishers to celebrate the Super Falcons for winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with a record of 10th title. News Men report that Nigeria staged a stunning comeback, beating the hosts, Morocco 3-2 in a tense final in Rabat, Morocco. However, the first ...
The Ebonyi Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Richard Idike, has commended the Super Falcons for lifting their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, in Morocco on Saturday. News Men report that the team staged a dramatic comeback to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the presence of Gianni Infantino, President of Federation of ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a goodwill message to Nigeria’s Super Falcons as they prepare to face host nation Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. Commending the team’s outstanding performance throughout the tournament, Tinubu said the players have already made the ...
Japan’s Honoka Hashimoto and India’s Sreeja Akula have advanced to the final of the WTT Contender Lagos after winning their respective women’s singles semi-final matches in impressive fashion. The ongoing tournament, taking place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, saw Hashimoto, world number 19, defeat Chinese Taipei’s Yeh Yi-Tian in straight ...
Bayern Munich has officially announced the signing of Portuguese defensive midfielder João Palhinha from Fulham. The Bundesliga champions have finally secured their long-standing target after a protracted transfer saga that began last summer. Palhinha, 29, joins Bayern on a permanent deal, reportedly for a fee around €40 million, although the exact terms have not been ...
Arsenal are on the verge of completing a significant summer signing, with Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres reportedly set to undergo a medical this weekend. The Gunners have reached a full agreement with the Portuguese club for the transfer of the prolific Sweden international, in a deal valued at approximately £64 million. This impending move ...
Major League Soccer (MLS) has handed Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba a one-match suspension, ruling them out of Saturday’s fixture against FC Cincinnati. The sanction follows the enforcement of league policy requiring all selected players to take part in the All-Star Game unless granted an exemption. Messi and Alba withdrew from Wednesday’s ...
Portugal’s Fu Yu and Jieni Shao booked their spot in the semi-finals of the WTT Contender Lagos after defeating Nigeria’s Kabirat Ayoola and Aishat Rabiu in an intense women’s doubles quarter-final. The match, held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall in Teslim Balogun Stadium, saw the Portuguese duo win 3–1 (11–5, 6–11, 12–10, 11–3). They had ...
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri has congratulated Nigeria’s female national football team, the Super Falcons, for advancing to the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In a statement on Thursday, the Governor praised the team’s resilience and unity, encouraging them to secure a tenth African ...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are just one win away from reclaiming their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown, and assistant coach Justine Madugu says they’re fully focused on bringing the trophy home. Following a thrilling 1-0 victory over defending champions South Africa in the semi-final, secured by Michelle Alozie’s late goal, the nine-time champions will ...
Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has confirmed. In a statement released on Thursday, WWE expressed its condolences, saying it was “saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.” The company described Hogan as “one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures” ...
Super Eagles and Udinese Calcio goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been handed a two-month ban for illegal betting, following an investigation into suspicious gambling activity during a Serie A match in March 2024. However, he was cleared of more serious charges, including match-fixing and breaches of gambling regulations. Okoye had faced the possibility of a four-year ...
Chess for Social Impact marked International Chess Day with the Abuja Elite Chess Meetup a special event that combined competitive play with a fundraiser in support of Nigeria’s emerging chess talent, Tennyson Olisa. Held at Café One, Sterling Bank Plaza in Abuja, the event attracted top players, enthusiasts, and philanthropists united by a common goal: ...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured a place in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a thrilling 2-1 victory over rivals South Africa in Casablanca, Morocco. The nine-time champions opened the scoring through a penalty converted by captain Rasheedat Ajibade in the first half, while South Africa responded with a ...
The Oyo State Government has officially unveiled its premier female football team named Pacesetter Queens FC. Unveiling the team on Tuesday, at a press conference, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, showcased the club’s new logo and also introduced the leadership team. Adegoke, who presided over the unveiling, expressed gratitude to Governor ...
Joseph Yobo, a former captain of the Super Eagles has said that the desire to get certified as a competent sports administrator was behind his decision to enroll at the foremost sports institution in Africa, National Institute of Sports (NIS), Lagos. Yobo made the submission when members of the NIS Advisory Committee led by the ...
A Sweden-based Nigerian sports advocate, Ayoola Lawal, has called on the Federal Government to formally recognise Nigeria’s historic victory at the 2024 Gothia Youth World Cup. In an unprecedented feat, Nigeria’s U-16, U-17, and U-18 teams each clinched gold medals in their respective categories, marking a record-breaking achievement unmatched by any other country in the ...
Team South Africa has once again emerged victorious at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/U20 Championships, claiming the continental title for the third consecutive time. The announcement was made by CAA President, Hamad Kalkaba, during the closing ceremony in Abeokuta, Nigeria, where the 2025 edition of the championships concluded. Kalkaba confirmed that South Africa ...
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has reportedly rejected an offer from reigning Serie A champions Napoli, signaling his preference for a move to Inter Milan. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli made a formal approach to Atalanta for the Nigerian international, but the player declined the offer as he is only interested in joining the Nerazzurri. ...
Top-seeded Nigerian player, Mathew Kuti, on Saturday defeated Wasiu Kolasi to qualify for the finals of the ongoing ITTF Africa West Regional Championship in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament is holding at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Kuti overcame his compatriot Kolasi 4-2 (12-10, 11-9, ...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons stormed into the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a commanding 5–0 win over Zambia’s Copper Queens. The nine-time champions made an explosive start at the Stade de la Paix, Bouaké, as defender Osinachi Ohale opened the scoring in the second minute, heading in a precise cross ...
