Author: Promise Oluwarotimi
The 2024 Ardova Handball Premier League has come to a thrilling conclusion, with Tojemarine Handball Club and Safety Babes emerging as champions in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively. Tojemarine Handball Club made history by becoming the first team based in the South to win the league in this era (2017 to 2024 era). They finished top of the men’s category league table with 64 points, following their 36-33 victory over second-placed Rima Strikers of Sokoto with 59 points. In the women’s category, Safety Babes won an unprecedented fourth Ardova Handball Premier League title on the stretch and their…
Edna Imade, a Nigerian striker and Super Falcons hopeful, was once again in the spotlight as Granada dismantled Deportivo 5-0 in the Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino on Saturday. Imade’s clinical strike in the 60th minute sealed the victory for Granada, who dominated from start to finish. The Morocco-born latched onto a pinpoint cross from Lauri Requena Sanchez and calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner, marking her eighth league goal of the season. This goal marks Imade’s third consecutive match with a goal, following efforts against Badalona and Levante. Edna Imade: The Stats and The…
Tojemarine Academy coach, Abdulrauf Musa, has expressed his team’s confidence and determination to emerge victorious as the Ardova Handball Premier League reaches its climax. The team, which has been dominant throughout the season, will face off against second-placed Rima Strikers in the final game of the season on Sunday. “We are thrilled to have made it to the final day of the season, and we are confident that our team will emerge victorious,” said Coach Musa. “We have worked hard to get to this point, and we are ready to take on any team that comes our way.” Tojemarine…
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye has congratulated the 30 players called to camp by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to face Ghana in the African Nations Championship qualifiers. Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen invited the 30 players to camp as part of preparations to ensure the qualification of the Super Eagles B for next year’s African Nations Championship finals. The championship is reserved exclusively for footballers who play with clubs in their country’s domestic Leagues and possessing standard contracts. It is scheduled to hold in February 2025 in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Elegbeleye reminded…
Montpellier coach Frederic Mendy has praised Nigerian forward Ifeoma Onumonu, who continued her impressive scoring streak in the Première Ligue, Féminine. Onumonu scored for the fifth game in a row, but her team Montpellier fell to a 4:2 disappointing league defeat away at Dijon. “Ifeoma Onumonu is a talented player who has been in great form lately,” said Mendy. “Her goals have been crucial for us, and we’re relying on her to continue scoring as we look to climb the league table. She’s a key player for us, and her performances have been outstanding.” Onumonu’s latest strike marked her…
Nigerian footballers Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface have been ranked among the world’s top strikers, according to a recent report. Osimhen, who plays for Napoli in the Italian Serie A, and lone to Galatasaray, was ranked 13th in the world, while Boniface, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga, was ranked 12th. The rankings were based on statistics compiled from Transfermarkt and FBref for the 2023/24 season and international tournaments. The report took into account various metrics, including goals scored, assists, and overall performance. During his time at Galatasaray, Osimhen scored 6 goals in 14 appearances, showcasing…
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed her excitement about resuming training with her club Atletico Madrid Women after a brief injury layoff. “Back at it,” Ajibade wrote via X, accompanied by a picture of herself working out with her teammates. Ajibade, who had been left out for two games, as well as the Super Falcons’ international friendly against France in Angers last Saturday, is now focused on regaining her fitness and helping her team. “I am just taking it one day at a time, working hard to get back to full fitness,” Ajibade said, although she did not…
The Yellow Greens, suffered their first defeat at the 2024 ILT20 Continent Cup on Friday, losing to Uganda by five wickets at the Gahanga Cricket Oval, a loss which ends Nigeria’s winning streak. The loss ends Nigeria’s seven-game winning streak, which dates back to the 2026 ICC T20 Africa World Cup qualifiers C in Abuja. The Yellow Greens had won their previous two matches at the Continent Cup, but were unable to overcome a strong Ugandan side. Nigeria captain Sylvester Okpe won the toss and elected to bat first, but his team struggled to post a competitive total. The Yellow…
Abia Warriors captain Augustine Njoku has appealed to the team’s fans for patience and understanding as the team struggles to find consistency in their performances. The Umuahia-based team has been experiencing a patchy run of form, with inconsistent results that have left fans frustrated and worried. Njoku, however, believes that the team is working hard to turn things around and has urged the fans to bear with them. Njoku Seeking A Turn Around For Abia Warriors “We know that our performances have not been consistent, and we’re working hard to change that,” Njoku said in an interview with the club’s…
Nigeria’s senior male cricket team, the Yellow Greens, have maintained their unbeaten streak at the ILCT20 Continent Cup in Rwanda, securing two consecutive wins in the tournament. In their latest match, the Yellow Greens defeated Botswana by 29 runs at the Gahanga Cricket Oval on Thursday. This victory follows their six-wicket win over hosts Rwanda in their opening game on Wednesday. Captain Sylvester Okpe and Olayinka Olaleye played crucial roles in Nigeria’s win, scoring 45 runs each. Peter Aho also made a significant contribution, taking three wickets in the second innings. After being put in to bat, Nigeria posted…