Category: SPORTS
BREAKING: Finidi George Reportedly Resigns as Super Eagles Head Coach
Finidi George, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has reportedly stepped down from his position. Sources within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) revealed this development, signaling the end of the former Enyimba coach’s tenure with the Nigerian national football team. George, a celebrated Nigerian international and renowned winger, assumed the role with high expectations…
EURO 2024: Germany Hammer Scotland 5-1 in Opening Game
Germany kicked off Euro 2024 in spectacular fashion with a resounding 5-1 victory over Scotland in Munich. Florian Wirtz opened the scoring early on, followed by goals from Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz before half-time, the latter coming from a penalty after Ryan Porteous was sent off. Niclas Fullkrug added a fourth before an Antonio…
VIDEO: Anthony Joshua Defeats Ngannou with Second-Round Knockout
Anthony Joshua claimed his fourth consecutive win with a second-round knockout against Cameroonian boxer Francis Ngannou in the main event of the “Knockout Chaos” card held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Earlier victories in 2023 over Jermaine Franklin in April and Robert Helenius with a seventh-round knockout in August were followed by a fifth-round technical knockout…
Report Says Mbappe ‘Already Signed Contract’ with Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe, the Paris Saint-Germain player, finalized an agreement two weeks ago that stipulates his transition to Real Madrid starting July 1st. According to a report from Spanish newspaper MARCA released on Monday, Mbappe has formally inked a 5-year deal with the Spanish club, confirming his move to the Bernabeu. This transfer saga surrounding the…
JUST IN: After Public Backlash, Tinubu Shelves Plan To Watch AFCON Final
Amid mounting criticism from Nigerians, Bola Tinubu has opted out of attending the Africa Cup of Nations final between the Nigeria Super Eagles and host country Côte d’Ivoire. Instead, he has assigned Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead the presidential team in supporting the Nigerian squad. The decision for Mr. Tinubu not…
AFCON: I saw Ivory Coast Going Home with Cup in Error—Prophet
Before the ultimate showdown between Nigeria and Ivory Coast in the ongoing African Cup of Nations, Dr. Kan Ebube Muonso, a self-proclaimed prophet from the Power and Victory in Christ Church, forecasted that Ivory Coast would clinch the cup, albeit mistakenly. Via a post on his church’s Facebook page, Kan prophesied on Friday that the…
AFCON: We’re Not Satisfied to Reach Final, We Have to be Champions — Troost-Ekong Ahead Cote d’Ivoire Clash
William Troost-Ekong emphasized that the Super Eagles’ aspirations extend beyond merely reaching the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Set to confront the hosts in the championship match on Sunday, Jose Peseiro’s team is poised for their fourth title, having surpassed South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a close encounter. With an impressive…
AFCON: Super Eagles To Face South Africa in Semi-final 6pm Today
The Nigerian Super Eagles are poised to take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a highly anticipated semi-final showdown at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Scheduled for 6 p.m. Nigerian time on Wednesday, February 7, the match will unfold at Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Cote d’Ivoire. This semi-final clash promises to…
AFCON: Osimhen Gets Medical Clearance, Set to Reunite With Teammates in Bouake
The Super Eagles’ forward, Victor Osimhen, has received clearance from the team’s medical staff ahead of the upcoming clash against South Africa. Recall that Osimhen was unable to join the Super Eagles’ journey to Bouake, where they were set to face South Africa in the semi-final, due to abdominal discomfort. It was announced that the…
AFCON: Don’t Over-Celebrate If Super Eagles Defeat Bafana Bafana—High Commission Cautions Nigerian Community
The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria released a cautionary notice to its citizens living in South Africa. The advisory, released on Monday, addressed online remarks by certain South Africans targeting Nigerians ahead of the AFCON semi-final. These comments were deemed potentially provocative. Consequently, the High Commission, located in Pretoria, South Africa, urged Nigerian residents to…