Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will go far at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Eagles will begin their …
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Barcelona edge brave Barbastro to reach Copa del Rey last 16
Barcelona reached the last 16 of the Copa del Rey but were given a scare by fourth-tier Barbastro in an entertaining 3-2 win on Sunday. The post Barcelona edge brave …
Read More »Arsenal need ‘reset’ after FA Cup exit to Liverpool: Arteta
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal need a psychological “reset” after missing a host of chances in their 2-0 defeat against Liverpool in the FA Cup third round. The post Arsenal need …
Read More »African arm-wrestling champion seeks corporate support
African arm-wrestling heavyweight champion (Masters’ category), Daniel Chukwuemeka, has called on corporate bodies and sports-loving Nigerians to support his bid to win a gold medal at the 2024 African Games …
Read More »Tinubu approves N12b for Eagles, others as Nigeria, Guinea clash
The Federal Government, yesterday, announced the approval of N12 billion to clear the debts owed players and officials of the Super Eagles ahead of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, …
Read More »Lobi Stars beat Kwara United away as Remo retain top spot
Lobi Stars, yesterday, showed that they are determined to match their ambition of winning the 2023/24 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) with the hard work required for the purpose when …
Read More »AFN sets up five-man committee for African Games, Olympics
Determined to make a bold step in international sporting events this year, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) at its board meeting, at the weekend, sets up a five-man committee …
Read More »Osimhen, Aribo retain jersey numbers as Yusuf gets Ndidi’s No. 4 shirt
African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, will wear the number nine jersey that he has worn since taking over the Super Eagles’ main attacking position from Odion Ighalo in …
Read More »Liverpool late show stuns Arsenal in FA Cup, De Bruyne returns in Man City rout
Liverpool survived an Arsenal barrage to steal a place in the FA Cup fourth round in dramatic fashion as a pair of late goals sealed their gritty 2-0 win on …
Read More »‘Unique’ De Bruyne’s return delights Guardiola
Pep Guardiola lauded Kevin De Bruyne as a “unique” talent after the Belgian playmaker’s return to action in Manchester City’s FA Cup rout of Huddersfield. The post ‘Unique’ De Bruyne’s …
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