Egypt’s Portuguese coach, Carlos Queiroz has announced the final list for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will start on January 9, in Cameroon. In his 25-man squad, Carlos Queiroz has only six (6) foriegn-based players –led by Liverpool star Mohamed Salah as there was a return call for Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet” ofContinue reading “AFCON: Six foreign-based players made Egypt’s 25-man final squad”
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8-month old pregnant athlete wins ‘Most Outstanding Young Sport Woman’ award ahead of Oshoala in Lagos
Edo 2020 National Sports Festival gold medalist, Aminat Idrees, was awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Young Person in Sport’ at the Lagos Youth Awards. Aminat Idrees represented Team Lagos in Taekwondo Poomsae at the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival despite being 8 months pregnant at the time. Aminat’s award is coming eight months after inspiring TeamContinue reading “8-month old pregnant athlete wins ‘Most Outstanding Young Sport Woman’ award ahead of Oshoala in Lagos”
NPFL Matchday 3 Round-up: First defeat for Finidi George, first win for MFM as Remo Stars drop points
The two sides with a perfect start to the season dropped points on Wednesday in their matchday three encounter as Remo Stars were held by Nasarawa United and Enyimba suffered defeat at the hands of Rivers United who are the only team to secured maximum points away from home. Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) maintainedContinue reading “NPFL Matchday 3 Round-up: First defeat for Finidi George, first win for MFM as Remo Stars drop points”
Thompson-Herah and Lewandowski named AIPS Champions of 2021
Jamaican athletics star Elaine Thompson-Herah and Polish striker Robert Lewandowski have been named the AIPS Best Athletes of 2021. This is the result of a poll by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), where a panel of 529 journalists from 114 countries voted for the Champions of 2021. This is the first time Thompson-Herah, whoContinue reading “Thompson-Herah and Lewandowski named AIPS Champions of 2021”
NPFL Matchday 3 preview: Fatai Osho, Fidelis Ilechukwu and Kabiru Dogo to face their former clubs as Enyimba, MFM and Kwara United host Rivers United, Plateau United and Wikki Tourist respectively
The battle for points in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2021/2022 season continues on Wednesday across eight centres in the country while two more matches follows up on Thursday. The blockbuster fixture of the day will be between Enyimba and Rivers United, while Remo Stars will hope to continue their fairytale start to theContinue reading “NPFL Matchday 3 preview: Fatai Osho, Fidelis Ilechukwu and Kabiru Dogo to face their former clubs as Enyimba, MFM and Kwara United host Rivers United, Plateau United and Wikki Tourist respectively”
Former Remo Stars coach, Daniel Ogunmodede joins CD Feirense as assistant manager
Former Head Coach of Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC), Daniel Ogunmodede has completed his move to Portuguese side, CD Feirense where he resumed duties immediately as the Assistant to the Head Coach, Rui Ferreira who was Jose Mourinho’s assistant coach for years. Ogunmodede joined the Remo Stars as an Assistant Coach to Nduka Ugbade whenContinue reading “Former Remo Stars coach, Daniel Ogunmodede joins CD Feirense as assistant manager”
Akwa United goalkeeper makes AFCON list with host nation
Cameroon head coach Antonio Conceicao Oliveira has drawn a squad list of 28 players for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by the country. The host national will be with goalkeeper Efala Komguep Jean, who plays for Nigeria Professional Football League champions Akwa United. The Indomitable Lions are with Ethiopia, Burkina FasoContinue reading “Akwa United goalkeeper makes AFCON list with host nation”
AFCON 2021 Special: The confirmed squads by the participating nations for the tournament
The 33rd edition of the continent’s most prime national team tournament was scheduled for this year but was pushed to 2022 due to the COVID19 pandemic. 24 teams will battle it out for the crown. Defending champions Algeria will want to defend the title they won in Egypt. Cameroon will love to host and win,Continue reading “AFCON 2021 Special: The confirmed squads by the participating nations for the tournament”
Fridolina Rolfö Wins 2021 Swedish Player and Forward Of The Year Award
FC Barcelona forward, Fridolina Rolfö has emerged as the winner for both the 2021 Swedish Player of the Year Award and also clinched the Swedish Forward Of The Year. The 28-year-old was part of the Swedish side that won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics which took place in 2021. Rolfö on winningContinue reading “Fridolina Rolfö Wins 2021 Swedish Player and Forward Of The Year Award”
CAF Confederations Cup Draw and Fixtures released
The draws for the 2021/22 CAF Confederation Cup group stages was held at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) HQ in the 6th of October City, Egypt. The sixteen qualified teams were split into four groups of four teams each. The top successful two from each group will then qualified for the quarter-finals. Group AContinue reading “CAF Confederations Cup Draw and Fixtures released”
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