The Netherlands on Monday bagged all three points as they defeated Senegal 2-0 in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar Cody Gakpo in a brilliant run got behind the Senegal defence to connect with a De Jong cross and steer a glancing header past the onrushing Edouard Mendy from the edge of
As the Portugal striker Ronaldo will miss W’Cup friendly against Nigeria Manchester United have started taking action against Cristiano Ronaldo over his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, in which he blasted several aspects of the club. Workers have been spotted tearing a large poster featuring Ronaldo from the side of Old Trafford, stirring transfer speculation
Nigeria’s Flamingos have beaten Germany to clinch a bronze medal in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. The Nigerian ladies defeated Germany 3-2 on penalties at the DY Patil Stadium after the thrilling third-place match on Sunday ended in a 3-3 draw in regulation time. The Flamingoes started the game on a high note,
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team the Flamingos beat the USA in a nervy penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time in India. The young Nigerian girls triumphed on 4-3 penalties after the full time ended 1-1. The Flamingos had consistently failed to get past the last
The potential bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is be one for the undisputed heavyweight crown, but Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn believes a clash with Joshua would draw a bigger audience. Following Usyk’s victory over Joshua last month to retain his IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles, he decleared that he wanted
Sunshine Stars FC's hope of a top three finish in the 2021/2022 NPFL season, remains alive, following a 2-1 win over bottom-placed MFM FC of Lagos on matchday 35 at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure. The Emmanuel Deutsch side opened scoring in the 12th minute through midfielder Azeez Ajagbe, whi finished off a sweeping
Barring late minute change, 28 Football Association chairmen have concluded plans to pass a vote of no confidence on the Nigeria Football Federation NFF President, Amaju Pinnick led board today. The Chairmen had on May 28 signed a notice on the Federation to vacate an exparte order that prevents the Congress meeting and
Manchester United’s dismal season hit a new low as Brighton condemned them to a 4-0 defeat that ended their hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four on Saturday. United have endured a host of humiliations in one of their most embarrassing seasons for decades and this lacklustre loss was among the very worst.
The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday announced the reconstitution of the technical crew of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles, with Augustine Eguavoen staying as Interim Technical Adviser while former Nigeria World Cup star and former U20 Boys’ Head Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke drafted in as immediate assistant to Eguavoen. One of the most garlanded
The Teranga Lions defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday night, to lift the trophy. The 2021 AFCON final was played at the Paul Biya Stadium, Olembé, in Cameroon. The match had ended in a 0-0 draw after both Senegal and Egypt failed to score after
