“We Have Done Our Best,” Erasmus Says After Heartland Stays In Relegation Water
With just one match left to go, Heartland look destined to be relegated after going down to Niger Tornadoes 2-1 on match day 37. Nnamdi Egbujua thought he had scored the match winner for the Naze millionaires when he netted in the 85th minute only Ifeanyi Okoye to reply with a brace in the 86th and additional time to twist...
WAFCON2022: 5 things I learnt as Super Falcons prepare to face long time rivals, Cameroon on Thursday
The Super Falcons indeed put behind their disappointing start to the 14th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations and have began to settle down. After that comfortable win against Botswana, a younger side pitched by Waldrum took us back memory lane as they scored 4 goals and could have been more against Burundi. The quarter finals clash is against...
“We Didn’t Take Our Chances,” Men’s Handball Coach Laments
Nigeria handball senior national team, the Golden Arrows lost to 10 time winners of the African championships, Tunisia at the 25th African Championship. The Golden Arrows fell 30-18 to the Tunisians in their first game of the tournament that is being played in Egypt. The first half had ended with just one point separating both sides as it ended 14-13 to...
2022 WAFCON: “It will be difficult against Cameroon” – Randy Waldrum Admits
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum said the quarter-final game between Nigeria and The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon will be a difficult one when the two continental giants meet on Thursday. Super Falcons defeated Burundi 4-0 in their last match of Group B on Sunday night to book their spot in the quarterfinals but finished second behind Banyana Banyana of...
Enyimba’s Captain Austin Oladapo Propose To Longtime Girlfriend During Matchday 37 Clash With Dakkada FC
Despite suffering a shocking two-nil home defeat to relegation battling Dakkada F.C in the matchday 37 fixture of the 2021/2022 season of the Nigeria Professional Football League in Aba on Sunday evening, the team’s Captain Austin Oladapo and his teammates still got a big result to rejoice on. It was a special day for Austin Oladapo who proposed to...
WAFCON 2022: Dr. Tandor Lauds Super Falcons Victory, Calls Out On Some Players After The Match
The former Director-General of Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Kweku Tandor congratulated Nigeria's Super Falcons for qualifying for the quarter-finals stage of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night. Super Falcons thrashed their Burundi counterparts 4-0 in their last Group C match yesterday night, thanks to three first-half goals from Rasheedat Ajibade, Peace Efih, Uchenna Kanu, and...
Nigeria, Arrive Egypt Ahead of The 25th Men Handball Championship, To Play Tunisia In First Match Of Group C
The National Men Handball Team are in Egypt for the 25th Africa Men Senior Handball Championship. The 25th edition of the African Men's Handball Championship, which begins from today through to the 19th July 2022, will serve as the the African qualifying tournament for the 2023 World Men's Handball Championship in Poland and Sweden. The team made up of 16...
“He Has A High Level Of Football Intelligence”, Ralph Hassenhuttl Hails Aribo’s Qualities
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has hailed his latest signing of the season, Joe Aribo as he lauds the Nigeria international player qualities and also his utility prowess to play in quiet a number of positions. Ralph raved, "Joe is a player with many qualities to his game, and we are very excited to welcome him to the squad in time...
“The Players Changed Our Plan,”Ayeni Laments As Akwa United Are Off Continental Spot Race
Akwa United will not return to the continent next season as they ended their home campaign for the current season with a 2-2 draw against Abia Warriors. United had flown the flags of the country in the CAF champions league this season after being crowned NPFL champions for last season although they crashed out in the qualifying rounds. Naibe Akpesiri had...
Akwa United 2-2 Abia Warriors: “Every Points Matters To Us Now,” Imama Charges
Sitting uncomfortable at the bottom end of the table and seeing his team come back twice to earn a point in Uyo, Imama Amapakabo has declared that 'every point counts' for Abia Warriors. Warriors had gone down to an early goal from Naibe Akpesiri for Akwa United which Godwim Obaje cancelled in the 23rd minute. Warriors would not hold...
