The annual gala Allsvenskan’s grand prize will be held on Tuesday, December 7, and as one of three nominated finalists for the Young Players of the Year category, is Nigerian international Akinkunmi Amoo. Amoo has caught the eye since linking up with Swedish club Hammarby from local side Sidos FC in 2020. The jury, whichContinue reading “Akinkunmi Amoo among top three nominees for the Swedish League Young Player of The Year award”
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Uganda secures first leg advantage over South Africa in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Uganda fought hard to overcome South Africa in the first leg of the third round of the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier match played on Friday at the St. Mary’s Stadium. Hadijah Nandago rose to the occasion to score the lone goal of the game in the 19th minute, from a Magret Kunihira’sContinue reading “Uganda secures first leg advantage over South Africa in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers”
Uchenna Kanu set to join Tigres Femenil on permanent deal
Following the expiration of her contract with Swedish outfit, Linkopings FC in November, Super Falcons forward, Uchenna Kanu is set to join the Mexican Champions, Tigres Femenil on a permanent deal. The 24-year-old has reportedly penned down a two year deal with an option of extending with another 12 months with the Liga MX FemenilContinue reading “Uchenna Kanu set to join Tigres Femenil on permanent deal”
Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro offer free tattoos to fans to celebrate first league title in 50 years
Brazilian Serie A champions Atletico Mineiro are to treat fans with free tattoos to celebrate their first title win in half a century, a radio station in the club’s home city of Belo Horizonte claimed. Radio Itatiaia has claimed that champions Atletico Mineiro are to treat fans with free tattoos to celebrate their first titleContinue reading “Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro offer free tattoos to fans to celebrate first league title in 50 years”
NWFL Countdown: Sunshine Queens risk automatic relegation due to registration fee
The first tier of the Nigeria Women’s Football League, NWFL Premiership is set to kick off on the 8 of December. It is no news that the league organizers do not condone non-compliance when it comes to registration and licensing. Before the kick-off of the NWFL Premiership season 2019/2020 on December 9, 2020, two PremiershipContinue reading “NWFL Countdown: Sunshine Queens risk automatic relegation due to registration fee”
Diego Costa and Hulk lead Atletico Mineiro to first Brazilian Serie-A title in 50 years
Atletico Mineiro beat Bahia 3-2 on Thursday to win their first Brazilian league title in 50 years. Diego Costa, 33, played his part alongside Hulk, 35, in helping Mineiro win their first league title in 50 years and in the process destroy the Flamengo/Santos axis that has dominated this league in recent times. Atletico wereContinue reading “Diego Costa and Hulk lead Atletico Mineiro to first Brazilian Serie-A title in 50 years”
U20 WCQ: “We will win well” -Deborah Abiodun and Joy Jerry vow to crush Congo in Brazzaville
Africa’s most successful team at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals, the Falconets of Nigeria will on Sunday commence another race to qualify for the global tournament when they square up to their counterparts from Congo in the third qualifying round. Rivers Angels FC attacking midfielder, Deborah Abiodun has expressed her confidence going intoContinue reading “U20 WCQ: “We will win well” -Deborah Abiodun and Joy Jerry vow to crush Congo in Brazzaville”
Sad News: Al-Magd SC Coach dies while celebrating his side’s late minute winner
Sad news are coming from Egypt where El-Magd SC coach Adham El-Selhedar suffered a heart attack during celebrations of his side’s 92nd minute winner and passed away Head coach of Egyptian Division 2 side Al-Magd SC, Adham El-Selhedar (53) died of heart attack during their game against Al Zarka while celebrating his side’s late minuteContinue reading “Sad News: Al-Magd SC Coach dies while celebrating his side’s late minute winner”
Meet The Winners Of The World Athletics Awards 2021
Female Rising Star: Athing Mu The US teenager was undefeated at 800m all year, winning Olympic gold at the distance following a long but successful collegiate season. She broke the senior US 800m record with her triumph in Tokyo and then improved it to 1:55.04 just a few weeks later. She also excelled at 400m,Continue reading “Meet The Winners Of The World Athletics Awards 2021”
Karsten Warholm wins World Men’s Athlete of the Year
Karsten Warholm of Norway was named the World Athlete of the Year at the World Athletics Awards 2021. Warholm uncorked one of the most remarkable performances in athletics history when he stormed to gold in the 400m hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics. Having already broken the world record with 46.70 in Oslo in the lead-upContinue reading “Karsten Warholm wins World Men’s Athlete of the Year”
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