Arsenal have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions League after they defeated Porto on penalties on Tuesday night. The Gunners had come into the second leg of the tie at the Emirates Stadium trailing 1-0, but Leandro Trossard scored to level both sides in the 41st minute. Both teams …
Read More »S’Africa set up Nigeria semifinal after goalie saves 4 penalties in Cape Verde win
The Bafana Bafana of South Africa have set up a semifinal meeting with the Super Eagles of Nigeria after beating Cape Verde on penalties. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the saviour of the day as South Africa had been held to a goalless draw for 120 minutes. Williams saved four shootout …
Read More »Nwabali the hero as Nigeria pips South Africa to AFCON final ticket
Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday night qualified for the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The three-time African champions defeated Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalties after the two teams tied 1-1 at the end of 120 minutes in the tension-soaked encounter. …
Read More »Lookman nets double as Nigeria knock Cameroon out of AFCON to reach Q’finals
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday night. The Jose Peseiro men played against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in a round of 16 clash at the tournament holding in Cote d’Ivoire, and sealed a 2-0 …
Read More »Super Eagles mourn Nigerians who died watching AFCON match against South Africa (Video)
Nigeria’s senior national team, Super Eagles, have paid tribute to Nigerians who died while watching the team’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match against South Africa, vowing to win the trophy on Sunday in their honour. Ripples Nigeria reports that on Wednesday, Nigeria defeated the Bafana Bafana 4-2 on …
Read More »Australian Open: Teen sensation Mirra Andreeva sweeps into fourth round
Russian professional tennis player Mirra Andreeva saved a match point to staged a remarkable third-set comeback to reach the Australian Open fourth round. The 16-year-old underlined her huge potential by crushing Jabeur in under an hour in round two and showed off her gritty fighting spirit to overcome Diane Parry …
Read More »Football matches in Greece to be played without fans for two months
For the next two months, Greece’s top division football matches will take place behind closed doors, the Greek government has said. This is in an attempt to reduce violence at sporting events within the country. The decision follows violent altercations that occurred during last week’s volleyball match between Olympiakos and …
Read More »Messi named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year
Argentina forward, Lionel Messi has been named the athlete of the year by America-based Time managzine. Messi joined Miami from PSG in July and scored 11 goals in 14 games in all competitions to help the Major League Soccer (MLS) club lift the Leagues Cup, their first ever trophy. The …
Read More »Boboye appointed manager at Heartland
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Heartland have appointed Kennedy Boboye as their new head coach. This was announced by the club on Wednesday through their official X handle. “We are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with two-time NPFL winning coach Kennedy Boboye,” reads a statement. …
Read More »Super Falcons thrash Ethiopia to reach third round of Olympic qualifiers
Nigeria women’s senior football team, the Super Falcons have advanced to the third round of qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games billed to hold in Paris. The Nigerian women thrashed Ethiopia 4-0 in the second leg of their second round tie in Abuja on Tuesday. A brace from Rasheedat Ajibade …
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