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A jury in the UK on Friday cleared Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy of six counts of rape and one of sexual assault against four women, following a six-month trial. The seven men and four women on the panel failed to reach verdicts on a seventh charge of rape and one of attempted … [Read more…]
Super Eagles and Napoli star striker, Victor Osimhen, has received the trophy for the best young player prize at the 2022 Globe Soccer Award. The former Lille of France forward beat Gavi and Valverde to scoop the prize in a ceremony held at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai in November 2022. In a post on … [Read more…]
The Atlas Lions of Morocco have qualified for the quarter-final of the World Cup for the first time in their history. The North Africans put up a resolute display holding Spain to a barren draw inside 120 minutes before subduing the 2010 champions 3-0 in the ensuing penalty kick at the Education Stadium. Tuesday’s outing … [Read more…]
The Confederation of Africa Football(CAF) has announced the re-opening of bids for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after initial host Guinea was stripped of the hosting right to the competition. Last week, CAF president, Patrice Motsepe, was in the capital city of Guinea Conakry to announce that the biennial tournament will not be … [Read more…]
The Federal Government, Thursday, has handed over the Certificate of Occupancy and other land documents to late Stephen Keshi and 14 other members of the 1994 Super Eagles Team. The Sport’s Legend was gifted a three-bedroom flat in Delta State. According to a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Blessing Lere-Adams, the … [Read more…]
By Dr. Dorothy Jeff-Nnamani (Founder YELI) I am greatly delighted to do the kick-off of YELI SOCCER TOURNAMENT, a flagship of Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Initiative (YELI). YELI is my pet-project that seeks to give back to society through youth entrepreneurship and leadership development. As a sports enthusiast, married to a husband whose love for … [Read more…]
Chelsea have appointed Graham Potter as its new manager following the sack of Thomas Tuchel, the former coach. Potter, who will take charge of Chelsea ahead of their game against Fulham this weekend, was handed a five-year contract. In a statement, Chelsea said, “Chelsea Football Club is delighted to welcome Graham Potter as our new … [Read more…]
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have lost their second international friendly match against the United States Women’s National Team 2-1. The match was played in the early hours of Wednesday morning (Nigeria Time) in Washington DC. The first of the twin friendly between the two teams saw the USA team beat the Super Falcons 4-0 … [Read more…]
Lewandowski nets twice as Barcelona thrash Valladolid 4-0 Robert Lewandowski scored twice for Barcelona in their 4-0 victory at the Nou Camp in La Liga on Sunday. The Poland striker, netting a brace for the second time, has helped the Xavi side claim back-to-back La Liga wins. Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 24th minute … [Read more…]
The Nigeria U-20 women ‘s team, the Falconets, will facd the Netherlands in the quarter-final phase of the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup taking place in Costa Rica. The Falconets early Thursday morning rounded off their group stage campaign in style; beating Canada 3-1 at the Estadio Alajuela Morera Soto. Coach Chris Danjuma’s ladies … [Read more…]
22nd Commonwealth Games: Full List of Nigeria’s 12 gold medals all won by women Team Nigeria won the most medals in the 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games, which concluded on August 8 in Birmingham. To beat the 1994 Victoria Games, the Nigerian team won 12 gold, nine silver, and 14 bronze medals. Women won … [Read more…]
Chelsea has signed 18-year-old midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa for £20m. Chukwuemeka, who starred in England’s Under-19 European Championship triumph in July, has agreed a six-year deal. He was left out of Villa’s pre-season tour to Australia after refusing to sign a new contract. “Its been quite hectic but I couldn’t get Chelsea out … [Read more…]