WAFCON 2024: We’ll Review Victory Over South Africa To Help Us Do Better In Saturday’s Final – Madugu
Super Falcons' coach, Justin Madugu, has disclosed that his first strategy towards winning the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final on Saturday is to review his team's performance against South Africa, Sports247 reports. Madugu admitted his team was not at its best during their semi-final face-off with Banyana Banyana, which the Falcons won 2-1 on Tuesday with a fresh...
Mission X: Injured Ordega Breaks Silence, Eyes Fifth WAFCON Title as Super Falcons Goes for 10th Crown
Super Falcons forward, Francisca Ordega, has broken her silence after being ruled out of action at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco due to injury. The experienced attacker, who featured in Nigeria’s opening group game against Algeria before sustaining the injury, took to her official social media page ahead of the final clash between Nigeria...
CATS FC Of Surulere Celebrate Abasiekeme Ikonong’s Official Signing At PAOK Saloniki
The management of Lagos-based lower league side, CATS FC of Surulere, is celebrating the official signing of their latest revelation, Abasiekeme Ikonong, at PAOK Saloniki of Greece. Sports247 reports that the promising lad had initially been on a youth contract with the Thessaloniki-based Greek Super League side, but he has now been elevated to a full professional status for the...
WAFCON 2024: Van Wyk Blames Salgado’s Injury For Banyana’s Defeat, As Falcons’ Players Make Hospital Visit
A former captain of Banyana Banyana, South Africa's female national team, Janine van Wyk has blamed their 2-1 loss to Nigeria on a nasty injury that was copped by gritty midfielder, Gabriela Salgado. Sports247 reports that the JVW FC of South Africa battler bowed out of Tuesday's Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final tie midway through the second half, and...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria’s Adefunke Afeniforo Dethrones African Champion Olaleye Marie In Shocking Upset At Abuja 2025
In a jaw-dropping moment at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship in Abuja, Nigeria’s Adefunke Afeniforo stunned the continent by defeating long-reigning African champion Olaleye Marie of Benin Republic in the fiercely contested 65kg women’s category — a match already being called the biggest upset of the tournament. Read Also: All or Nothing: The Last Stage of The 1xCup 2025 Play-in...
From Event Bouncer to Silver Medalist: Audu Shakamomodu Says CAA Podium Finish Was a “Dream Come True”
Audu Emmanuel Shakamomodu, a part-time bouncer and security guard, stunned the athletics scene by clinching silver in the U-18 shot put event at the just-concluded Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18/U-20 Championships in Abeokuta, Ogun State — calling the moment a “dream come true.” Born in Edo State, Shakamomodu threw a personal best of 18.61 meters to finish second on...
“We Remain Focused ” – Madugu Rallies Super Falcons Ahead of WAFCON Final Showdown with Hosts Morocco
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are primed for a historic night as they go head-to-head with host nation Morocco in the grand finale of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday at the Stade Olympique in Rabat. Chasing a record-extending 10th continental title, Nigeria’s seasoned squad faces the stern test of a Moroccan side looking to make...
All or Nothing: The Last Stage of The 1xCup 2025 Play-in Round Has Started!
The fourth week of Nigeria’s biggest amateur football tournament has some hot matches in store. Do you know which teams will get the lucky tickets? You too can win by betting on the 1xCup 2025 on the 1xBet platform! 4 out of 16 16 teams will be the winners of the play-in round. 4 of them are already known - in...
Practice Penalty Shootouts: The Best Of The Equal Win In The 1xCup 2025 Play-In Round
Let’s recap the third week of Nigeria’s biggest amateur football tournament. The outcomes of the games are unpredictable, but if you’ve noticed the trends of the play-in round, you could make good money. How? Place your winning bets on the 1xCup 2025 on the 1xBet platform! The only big win Two matchdays of the tournament’s week 3 included as many as...
Official: Shooting Stars SC Unveil Nurudeen Aweroro As Head Coach
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have officially announced the appointment of Nurudeen Aweroro as the new head coach of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side. The unveiling ceremony took place on Friday in Ibadan, marking the beginning of a new era for the Oluyole Warriors. Read Also: WAFCON 2024: CAF Names Antsino Twanyanyukwa As Official For Super Falcons vs Morocco...
