Nigerians Eagerly Await South Africa vs. Senegal Quarterfinal Clash To Learn WAFCON Semifinal Opponent
With Nigeria’s emphatic 5-0 thrashing of Zambia securing their place in the semifinals of the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), all eyes are now firmly fixed on Saturday’s quarterfinal showdown between defending champions South Africa vs. Senegal. And no nation is watching more closely than Nigeria, who will face the winner of that tie for a place...
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Fully Focused On Last Two Matches – Chiamaka Nnadozie
Brighton Ladies FC of England goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has declared that she and her colleagues in Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons are fully focused on their last two matches at this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Sports247 reports that Nnadozie and her teammates booked a ticket into the semi-finals of WAFCON 2024 with a 5-0 trouncing...
WAFCON 2024: I Want To Keep On Scoring Goals For Super Falcons’ Progress – Chinwendu Ihezuo
Pachuca Femenil of Mexico striker, Chinwendu Ihezuo has expressed delight with her goal for Nigeria in Friday's 5-0 mauling of Zambia, and declared that she wants to keep on scoring in order to help the Super Falcons win this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Sports247 reports that Ihezuo's well placed 45th minute effort was her third goal at the...
WAFCON 2024: Tosin Demehin Cherishes Four Clean Sheets, Targets Two More Victories For Super Falcons
Galatasaray Ladies of Turkey defender, Oluwatosin Blessing Demehin is relishing helping Nigeria get clean sheets in their first four matches at this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations, but admitted they have to win two more games to emerge champions in Morocco. Sports247 reports that Friday's 5-0 trouncing of Zambia in the quarter-finals meant Demehin and her fellow-defenders in the...
Swiss-Based Coach Adeyemi Offers High-Performance Coaching Expertise to Nigerian Football Teams
Swiss-based football coach Anthony Adeyemi Adedeji is set to support football development in Nigeria with his expertise in modern coaching techniques Sports247 reports. Adedeji who is presently on Holiday in Nigeria has made himself available to academies and clubs seeking theoretical and practical training sessions focused on contemporary football methodology. Read Also: Ahead FIBA AfroBasketball: Coach Rena Wakama Joins D’Tigress As...
Ahead FIBA AfroBasketball: Coach Rena Wakama Joins D’Tigress As Preparations Intensify
Head coach Rena Wakama has officially joined the D’Tigress camp in Abuja as Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team intensifies preparations for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasketball Women’s Championship. Wakama, who etched her name in the history books in 2023 by becoming the first female head coach of the team, led Nigeria to a historic fourth consecutive FIBA AfroBasketball Women’s title. Read Also:...
Makua Claims Bronze As Namibia’s Weitz Dominates U18 Women’s Shot Put At African Juniors
In another exciting display at the African U18 and U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, Nigeria’s Emerald Makua delivered a podium-worthy performance in the U18 women’s Shot Put event, clinching the bronze medal with a solid throw of 14.30m. The event, held at the iconic MKO Abiola Stadium, saw Namibia’s Marika Weitz assert her dominance with a massive effort of 16.32m,...
Victor Clement Leaps To GOLD In High Jump, Shattering Personal Best At African U20 Championships
For the second evening in a row, Team Nigeria closed out action at the African U18/U20 Athletics Championships with a resounding GOLD — and this time, it came from an unexpected hero in the U20 Men’s High Jump. Victor Clement, whose name now fittingly echoes across the stadium in Abeokuta, soared to a remarkable 2.10m, claiming gold and rewriting his...
Ezekiel Eno Asuquo Delivers Silver Medal and Personal Best in Stunning 400m Performance at African U20 Championships
At the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, the African U18/U20 Athletics Championships witnessed a breakout performance from Nigeria’s Ezekiel Eno Asuquo, who stormed to a Silver medal in the final of the men’s 400m, clocking a lifetime best of 45.83 seconds. Dubbed by fans and commentators as “Prophet Ezekiel” for the way he resurrected his form on the big stage,...
Thompson Gavi Takes Next Step with FK Karvan: “I’m Ready for This Chapter”
Former Nigeria U17 midfielder Thompson Gavi has officially signed with FK Karvan of Azerbaijan, marking a significant step forward in his professional career. Gavi, known for his creativity and composure in midfield, is set to bring fresh energy to the Azerbaijani side as he begins his European journey. Read Also: Innocent James Hails First Pro Deal With FC Juárez: “Success Is...
