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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…]
Cesar Azpilicueta has committed his future to Chelsea by extending his Blues contract until 2024. The Chelsea captain has added another two years to his west London stay, thwarting Barcelona’s long-running pursuit of the 32-year-old. The Spain full-back joined Chelsea from Marseille in 2012 and has swept the board of major club trophies since, with … [Read more…]
Retired Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt has congratulated Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, who smashed the world record in the Women’s 100 metres hurdles, to win gold at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA. Bolt took to Twitter to tweet the message: “Congrats”, retweeting World Athletics tweet celebrating her feat. “We’re all in awe”, said World Athletics … [Read more…]
Buhari celebrates Amusan, Brume over World Athletics feats President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated the winner of the women’s 100m hurdles gold at the World Athletics Championship 2022, Tobi Amusan, thanking her for promoting Nigeria’s image on the world stage. Amusan, on Sunday, in Oregon, USA became the first Nigerian to win a gold medal at … [Read more…]
Napoli makes Plan B for Victor Osimhen Renowned transfer market guru Paolo Bargiggia claimed Serie A giants Napoli would be able to bring in a quality replacement should Victor Osimhen leave the Diego Maradona Stadium this summer. But Bargiggia insisted that despite all the reported interests in Osimhen, no club has submitted any bid for … [Read more…]
Chelsea have announced the signing of England winger Raheem Sterling on a five-year contract. Sterling, who penned an emotional farewell message earlier on Thursday, was unveiled in Chelsea jersey via the club’s Twitter page. The pacy English striker brings more fire power to Thomas Tuchel’s side that has endured patches of goal droughts from its … [Read more…]
Bayern table €120m bid for Osimhen Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing a €120m bid for Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, Corriere dello Sport reports. The Bavarians see the 23-year-old Nigerian as an ideal replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is on the verge of departing the Allianz Arena this summer. Lewandowski, who has a year left on … [Read more…]
The 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) initially billed to take place in Cote d’ Ivoire from June 2023 has been postponed to January 2024. The decision was one of the key decisions taken during the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee meeting held on Sunday. CAF through its President, Patrice … [Read more…]
Osimhen scores four as Super Eagles thrash Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen scored four goals against Sao Tome and Principe to help Nigeria win 10-0 in their second game of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers played at the Stade Adrar in Agadir, Morocco. The Eagles got off … [Read more…]