Author: Promise Oluwarotimi
Edo Queens coach Moses Aduku has praised striker Emem Essien’s crucial role in their 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League campaign in Casablanca, Morocco Elated Aduku made this observation after the Nigerian champions reached the semi-finals of the tournament in a dramatic style on Saturday. The NWFL champions eliminated defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns from the tournament by coming from behind to beat them 2-1 in stoppage time to advance to the next round. After trailing the South Africans for most of the game, Essien grabbed the much-needed equaliser for Edo Queens in the 94th minute before Mary Mamudu nailed the…
Kano Pillars were held to a 2-2 draw by Heartland at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday, despite goals from Rabiu Ali and Ahmed Musa. Ali scored his seventh goal of the season, while Musa netted his fifth, as Pillars came from behind twice to earn a point. Heartland led twice during the tensed game courtesy of Suraju Lawal, but the two veterans responded for Pillars at intervals, marking their fourth draw this season. After playing their previous home games in Katsina, the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 12 game marked the return of Kano Pillars to the Sani Abacha…
Defending champions Rivers Hoopers and Lagos-based Hoops & Read will clash in the 2024 Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final 8 tournament final on Tuesday after both teams emerged victorious in Sunday’s semifinal Clashes Rivers Hoopers, who made history as this year’s Basketball League Africa, booked a back-to-back final ticket in a heated 79-73 win against Gboko City Chiefs in Port Harcourt. In a thrilling game that saw stoppages over protests, Hoopers made a stunning comeback in the third and fourth quarters to win the game after trailing in the first two. Gboko Chiefs took a 24-20 lead in Q1…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has denied rumors of his impending retirement from the national team, affirming his commitment to Nigeria ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda. Despite being just 31 years old, Troost-Ekong is the oldest player in the team, with Moses Simon (29) the second oldest, while Alex Iwobi, who is 28, is the third oldest player in the current squad. Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday ahead of Monday’s (today) Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Troost-Ekong, who was named the Most Valuable…
Rivers United coach Finidi George is confident of a resurgence as his team faces leaders Remo Stars in a crucial Nigeria Premier Football League match today. The Pride of Rivers is currently second in the Nigeria Premier Football League log behind their hosts with 21 points, just a point separating both sides. However, Finidi’s side is coming into the clash on the back of two consecutive defeats in the league, but the gaffer says they have put the bad results behind them. End of Rivers United’s Unbeaten Run After an impressive start to the campaign, which saw Rivers United maintain a…
Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy scored in added time to give Guinea a key 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The 28-year-old France-born star scored off a cross to the far post, slamming the ball past goalkeeper Dimitry Bertaud. Serhou Guirassy scored six times in AFCON qualifiers to lead the Golden Boot race. Four-goal Moroccan Brahim Diaz is his closest challenger. The victory lifts Guinea to nine points, two more than Tanzania, and the West Africans will join already-qualified DR Congo at the finals if they avoid defeat in…
Edo Queens came back from a goal down to defeat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 to advanced to the semi-finals of the CAF Women’s Champions League. The Nigerian team demonstrated remarkable resilient, scoring two decisive goals in the final moments of the match, which took place on Saturday evening. Mamelodi Sundowns initially led with an early goal that seemed likely to secure their progression. However, Edo Queens displayed relentless determination, leveling the score in the 88th minute. Their relentless attack paid off once more in stoppage time, netting a winning goal that not only sealed their triumph but also confirmed their…
The Super Eagles camp has been hit with a mix of sad news and squad adjustments ahead of their final AFCON qualifying match against Rwanda. Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will miss the upcoming match against Rwanda as he takes time to grieve the loss of his father, Godspower Onyekam Abali, who passed away recently at the age of 67. In light of this, head coach Augustine Eguavoen has decided to excuse Nwabali from the squad for the final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Uyo. Nwabali’s departure would open door for Maduka Okoye to reclaim the…
Akwa United will be aiming to maintain their dominance over Nasarawa United this Saturday when both teams meet on Matchday 12 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Both teams have endured a difficult start to the current season and are in the danger zone on the log with the Promise Keepers one place and three points behind their visitors who occupy 17th position and with 12 points from the opening 11 games of the season. The 2021 league champions will be targeting their second successive home victory since the beginning of the…
Group winners Nigeria and Rwanda have landed at the Obong Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo ahead of Monday’s Matchday 6 clash in the concluding round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The Amavubi arrive Uyo with a mathematical chance of qualifying, though the possibility is not in their favour. Amavubi Arrive Uyo: The Permutations Ahead They missed a big opportunity to enhance their chances when losing at home to Libya’s Mediterranean Knights on Thursday, Rwanda can qualify if they defeat Nigeria in Uyo, and Libya defeats Benin Republic’s Cheetahs on Monday. The Super Eagles, confirmed group…