The Atlas Lions of Morocco edged four-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners, Ghana 1-0 at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, courtesy of Sofiane Boufal’s late second-half strike. It was a cagey first half between the two powerhouses of African football as both sides played out a cautious approach in the first half. Hoping to recordContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Atlas Lions roar against Black Stars in group C opener”
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Naija Ratels FC Protest As Presidency Plans To Turn Area 10 Pitch Into Grains Storage Ground
Protests are growing across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) against plans of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to turn the football pitch of the Area 10 Sports Complex (Old Parade Ground) into a maize and rice pyramids center. Already, some hired workers today breached the perimeter fence of the pitch in readiness for theContinue reading “Naija Ratels FC Protest As Presidency Plans To Turn Area 10 Pitch Into Grains Storage Ground”
Give Me AFCON 2021 As A Parting Gift – Ahmed Musa Charges His Super Eagles Teammates
Most capped Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa, says he wants to win this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a parting gift from the Nigeria national team. “I think this is my last AFCON Insha-Allah,” said Musa. The 29-year old winger who in his 103 appearances for Nigeria netted 16 goals said during aContinue reading “Give Me AFCON 2021 As A Parting Gift – Ahmed Musa Charges His Super Eagles Teammates”
Sadio Mané Breaks Team Zimbabwe Heart With A Late Minute Penalty
The Teranga Lions left it late to score the match-winner from the spot through Liverpool star Sadio Mane. It was never an easy start for the tournament favourite, Senegal. The last edition finalist struggled but triumph 1-0 over Zimbabwe in their Group B opening game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. TheContinue reading “Sadio Mané Breaks Team Zimbabwe Heart With A Late Minute Penalty”
NPFL Round-up: Rivers United holds Niger Tornadoes, Remo Stars extend unbeaten run as Kano Pillars crumble against Sunshine Stars
Matchday five of the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League ( NPFL) season was held on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th January 2022 across ten match centres in the country. League debutants, Remo Stars remain unbeaten and seat top of the log, while defending Champions Akwa United suffered another defeat as Enyimba FC gets back toContinue reading “NPFL Round-up: Rivers United holds Niger Tornadoes, Remo Stars extend unbeaten run as Kano Pillars crumble against Sunshine Stars”
AFCON 2021: Cape Verde earns record win over 10-man Ethiopia
Cape Verde defeated 10-man Ethiopia in the second match of the AFCON match day one fixtures, thanks to Tavares’ first half stoppage time lone goal. The Blue Sharks were forced to start the match without coach Bubista, in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus, and had just six substitutes on the bench, with a furtherContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Cape Verde earns record win over 10-man Ethiopia”
AFCON 2021: Indomitable Lions Roars against Stallions in opening fixture
Kicking off the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, hosts nation, Cameroon came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 and end a run of three competitive head-to-head draws. Both teams locked horns at the 60,000 seaters Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon on Sunday for the official opening match of the postponed AFCON 2021.Continue reading “AFCON 2021: Indomitable Lions Roars against Stallions in opening fixture”
Juventus women are Super-Coppa Femminile Champions after a comeback against AC Milan
Juventus came from behind against AC. Milan to claim their third consecutive Supercoppa Femminile title with a 2-1 win on Saturday at the Stadio Benito Stirpe (Frosinone). Milan grab the lead through Christy Grimshaw who nodded home from LindaTucceri Cimini’s corner-kick cross in the added time of the first half. The lead was short livedContinue reading “Juventus women are Super-Coppa Femminile Champions after a comeback against AC Milan”
WATCH: Oshoala on target from injury return
Asisat Oshoala returned to scoring from injury in a 0-7 victory over Granadilla Tenerife as FC Barcelona Femeni started 2022 where they left it off in 2021. The Super Falcons captain has been sidelined since 13 November 2021 with a ruptured posterior cruciate ligament in her right knee. The 27-year-old was called on from benchContinue reading “WATCH: Oshoala on target from injury return”
AFCON Show Will Go On, If 11 Players Have Negative COVID-19 Result
According to CAF new guidelines, matches will go ahead if National teams suffering Covid outbreaks has a minimum of 11 players available with negative COVID-19 test results. Even if none of the eleven players available is a goalkeeper, an outfield player is expected to assume the role or risk automatic work-over – any nation unableContinue reading “AFCON Show Will Go On, If 11 Players Have Negative COVID-19 Result”
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