Alozie Opens Up On Stepping Incident, Reveals What Lauren James Didn’t Do
Super Falcons’ Michelle Alozie has spoken on the widely reported tramping incident by English forward Lauren James during the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup. Despite the reported apology by the Lauren James on the issue, Michelle Alozie has revealed that…
Sports Minister Seeks Collaboration With Stakeholders On Sports Development
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has called for collaboration and synergy with relevant stakeholders in and outside the sports industry with a view to developing the sector in line with contemporary realities. The Minister made the…
BUDAPEST 2023: Sports Minister Charges Team Nigeria on Podium Finishes In Goodwill Message
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has felicitated with the Nigerian athletes to the World Athletics Championship holding in Budapest, Hungary, on their qualification to participate in the game. In his goodwill message to the athletes on…
CAF Cup: Bendel Insurance Defeats ASO Chlef As Obaseki Optimistic of Victory in Algeria
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended Bendel Insurance Football Club for their one goal victory over Aso Chlef FC of Algeria at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary clash. Bendel Insurance striker, Imade…
Delta Ready To Host 2027 AFCON – Oborevwori
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the state is prepared to serve as one of Nigeria’s host cities for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. Speaking when he played host to the…
Women’s World Cup: Lauren James Apologizes To Alozie Over Stepping Episode
England’s female player, Lauren James has given an apology to Nigeria’s Super Bird of prey, Michelle Alozie over a stepping episode during the Monday match. Lauren had procured herself a red card for trampling the rear of Alozie as she…
D’Tigress Beats Rwanda, Reach Fourth Successive AfroBasket Final
Nigerian team, D’Tigress have reached the final of the FIBA 2023 Women’s AfroBasket championship. They defeated host, Rwanda, 79-48 in the semi-final tie on Thursday to seal a fourth straight final appearance at the competition. Rena Wakama’s girls were dominant…
Morocco’s Benzina Becomes First Player To Wear Hijab At Women’s World Cup
Twenty-five year-old Moroccan defender, Nouhaila Benzina, became the first football player to wear hijab at the ongoing Women’s World Cup in Australia. She made history when she sported the Muslim headscarf in Morocco’s match against South Korea on Sunday. The…
Messi Nets Winning Goal Against Cruz Azul At Inter Miami CF Debut
..It’s a Movie We Have Seen Before — Inter Miami Head Coach Tata Martino At his debut with Inter Miami CF against Cruz Azul in the 2023 Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi led the team to a thrilling 2-1 victory as…
Chelsea Confirm £52m Christopher Nkunku Signing From RB Leipzig
Chelsea sealed their swoop for France forward Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig in a deal worth a reported £63 million ($80 million) on Tuesday. Nkunku had already agreed a pre-contract with the Premier League club in December and has now…
FIFA Under-20 World Cup: How South Korea Beat Nigeria, Plus Key Observations from the Game
The journey of Nigeria in the ongoing Under-20 FIFA World Cup has been ended by South Korea after 1-0 defeat in their quarter final fixture. In the game, with few thrills, South Korea took advantage of an extra time goal…