Author: Christopher Emenyonu
Nigeria’s Super Falcons continue to prepare for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as they aim to defend their title. The 10-time winner, a historic feat not just for the country but for Africa, reached day 7 of intensive camping ahead of the tournament. In our earlier report, Sports Intel had announced the arrival of key members of the squad, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Asisat Oshoala and other invited players. Since then, newbie Rofiat Imuran and veteran Francisca Ordega have joined the preparations, bringing the number to 15 players. Fans’ favourite, Michelle Alozie, Jennifer Echegini…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have regrouped ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, to be played later this month in Morocco. The Nigerians are the defending champions of the tournament having lifted the trophy for a record, ten times. The Justine Magudu-led team achieved a historic comeback against the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco in the last edition to achieve the historic feat of being the side to have won the WAFCON the most times on the continent. Ahead of the 2026 edition, which is also officially the 14th version of the competition, the Nigerian Queens have…
The second part of the movie “Gladiator” came out last year. It was a continuation of a story of how Rome needed a savior and how the ancient city had fallen into the hands of greedy and corrupt politicians who were only doing things to favor themselves. The first part was where the action really was. Released in 2000, it remains right at the top of my favorite movies. Maximus Decimus Meridius, the gladiator, was a loyal Roman general who lost everything and forced into slavery, but did not give up until he got his revenge and the last laugh.…
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has extended hearty congratulations to Sunshine Queens, Castmog Ladies, Ahudiyannem Queens, and Imo Striker Queens on their successful promotions to the NWFL Premiership at the conclusion of the 2025 Championship season, staged from September 11 to 21 in Umuahia and Abiriba, Abia State, South-East Nigeria. NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, commended the promoted clubs for their resilience and quality performances while appreciating other participating clubs. “We warmly congratulate the four teams on their deserved qualification to the Premiership. Their success is a testament to hard work, determination, and commitment to excellence. The NWFL…
The final of the African Nations Championship, CHAN 2024 tournament, will go down on Saturday between Morocco and Madagascar at the Moi Sports Café, Nairobi, Kenya. Morocco aims for a historic third title after winning it in 2018 and 2020. Madagascar has already surpassed its best outing in the competition by getting to the finals; they were bronze medalist in their debut appearance in 2022. If they manage to get past Morocco in the finals to clinch the trophy, they will be making history by winning the country’s first-ever major football trophy. While we look forward to the last blockbusting…
The historic final of the 8th African Nations championship – CHAN 2024 is set to be played between two teams who are set to make history in the competition. It was a final that between the Barea of Madagascar and the Atlas Lions of Morocco. The final is set to be played in the beautiful city of Nairobi at the 55,000 Kasarani stadium on Saturday as the first ever trio hosted competition in Africa comes to an end. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda were the host nations of the tournament which indirectly serves as the preparatory tournament for the trio as…
Three host nations – Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda all bowed out of the CHAN 2024 tournament after they were knocked out by Madagascar, Morocco, and Senegal, respectively in the quarterfinals of the tournament. The three countries had finished in the group stages emphatically as group winners in each of their groups. The three countries were unlucky as they faced off against three countries that have had big achievements in this tournament over the years. Morocco are the two-time champions, Madagascar were bronze medalists in the last edition, while Senegal are the current holders of the tournament. Despite the exits, many…
An evening that saw two 2 out of the three host nations bow out; it was not a night to banter in East Africa. Kenya and Tanzania exited the CHAN 2024 the same night as Morocco and Madagascar knocked them out of the tournament. Kenya was first to suffer the heartbreak after Madagascar dragged the game to penalties and knocked them out on penalties 4-2. Benni McCarthy’s men had taken the lead in the first half, but Madagascar leveled from the penalty spot to drag the game to the 12-yard decider. It will be heartbreak for Kenyans who filled the…
The 8th African Nations Championship, CHAN 2024 has reached its latter stages. The quarter finals of the tournament is set to kick off with some blockbusting games set to lit our screens. Unfortunately, our own team, the Super Eagles have bowed out of the tournament. Although they did bow out on a high as they left with pride after their 2-0 win over Congo in their last group game. Anas Yusuf who was the highest goal scorer in the NPFL last season with 18 goals scored the country’s first goal of the tournament before Sikiru Alimi added another in the…
CHAN Eagles or The Super Eagles B team covered themselves in glory as they defeated Congo in their last group match yesterday at the Benjamin Mkapa stadium, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The team had lost their first two games: a 1-0 loss to Senegal in the opening fixture after Leo Ngenge and Mustapha Lawal’s defensive mix-up and a 4-0 thrashing from Sudan on match day 2. The first two results ensured that Nigeria was knocked out of the 8th Africa Nations Championship hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The team then played for pride against Congo and soared high as…