At least six people have been reported dead and many others injured in a crush at the Olembe Stadium where hosts Cameroon beat Comoros in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 match. It is the first time tragedy was recorded at a stadium in the 64-year history of the tournament. According toContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Six dead, many injured in deadly crush after Cameroon victory over high-spirited Comoros”
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AFCON 2021: Barrow wheels the Scorpions to a fairytale last eight
Africa Cup Of Nations debutants ‘The Gambia’ are into the quarterfinals after edging Guinea 1-0 thanks to Musa Barrow’s second-half strike. Guinea were without their talisman Naby Keïta (suspended) and Issiaga Sylla. The ‘National Elephants’ almost had the opening goal through RB Leipzig teenager Ilaix Moriba, who drove upfield and played a lovely one-two withContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Barrow wheels the Scorpions to a fairytale last eight”
AFCON 2021: COVID-hit highly spirited 10-man Comoros narrowly bow to the hosts
Host nation, Cameroon are through to the quartefinals of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 2-1 victory over 10-man Comoros who had an outfield player in goal. The ‘Coelacanths’ of Comoros Islands had twelve of its squad members ruled out with COVID-19-19 and were left with no registered goalkeeper, the team turnedContinue reading “AFCON 2021: COVID-hit highly spirited 10-man Comoros narrowly bow to the hosts”
Rasheedat Ajibade extends Atlético de Madrid contract to 2025
Nigerian international striker Rasheedat Ajibade has signed a contract extension that will see her stay in Atlético de Madrid until 2025. The 22-year-old is part of the squad that won Spanish Super Cup with Atlético de Madrid last season and has scored five league goals this season. Ajibade joined the Rojiblancas in January 2021 fromContinue reading “Rasheedat Ajibade extends Atlético de Madrid contract to 2025”
Eguavoen returns to his Technical Director role after AFCON exit
Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen has quitted the post of an interim head coach following the team’s exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday. The former defender was appointed as the interim head coach of the team following the sacking of Gernot Rohr on the eve of the competition. There wereContinue reading “Eguavoen returns to his Technical Director role after AFCON exit”
AFCON 2021: Eagles of Carthage fly above 10-man Super Eagles
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are out of the 2021 African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) after a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Tunisia in the round of 16. Austin Eguavoen’s men who came to the knockouts flying high being the only team coming into the round of 16 with a 100% points inContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Eagles of Carthage fly above 10-man Super Eagles”
DONE DEAL: Onyinyechi Zogg leaves ASJ Soyaux for German side
Turbine Potsdam of German Women’s Bundesliga has completed the signing of Nigerian international, Onyinyechi Zogg from D1 Arkema side ASJ Soyaux. The defender will replace Lara Schmidt who left for FC Basel. Onyinye becomes the second Nigerian to play in women’s Bundesliga after Patricia George of SC Sand. The 24-year-old Swiss-born Nigerian has played forContinue reading “DONE DEAL: Onyinyechi Zogg leaves ASJ Soyaux for German side”
Asisat Oshoala’s Barcelona demolish Ajibade’s Madrid in Supercopa final
Nigerian internationals, Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade both came off the bench for FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid respectively in the Spanish Women’s Supercopa final on Sunday at the Pabellón de la Ciudad del Fútbol 1. After a treble winning 2020/21 season, Oshoala has won her first silverware of the new season, the only oneContinue reading “Asisat Oshoala’s Barcelona demolish Ajibade’s Madrid in Supercopa final”
U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Senegal hold Morocco to keep qualification hope alive
Morocco’s U20 women’s team drew 1-1 to Senegal in the penultimate round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers at the Moulay Hassan Sporting Complex, in Rabat, on Saturday. Hapsatou Dialou storms past her markers to slot home the opener for the visitors, before Douha El Madani slides a defense-splitting pass to Sofia BouftiniContinue reading “U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Senegal hold Morocco to keep qualification hope alive”
U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Ghana victorious away in Uganda
A goal in each half from Salamatu Abdulai and Grace Anima handed the Princesses away victory. The Black Princesses of Ghana defeated Uganda 1-2 in the first leg of their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round at the St. Mary’s Stadium, Kampala on Saturday. Salamatu Abdulai opened the scoring for the visitors inContinue reading “U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Ghana victorious away in Uganda”
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