Nigeria’s Super Falcons return to women’s tournament Olympic A football tournament with a certain fear factor for all opponents, and Brazil are first to face the girls with swagger in what promises to be an explosive Group C opener in the city of Bordeaux on Thursday night. Read also: Jide Oguntuase says only NPFL players can help Nigeria qualify for …

William Troost-Ekong scored the winner as PAOK beat Bosnian club Borac Banja Luka 3-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League second round tie on Wednesday. It was Troost-Ekong’s first match since the 2023 AFCON final in February following an injury layoff. With the match tied 2-2, Troost-Ekong scored in the 51st minute to give his Greek side …

Ligue 1 side AS Monaco have secured the signing of 17-year-old Nigerian striker George Ilenikhena following his impressive season with Royal Antwerp. Monaco signed the Lagos-born striker for €20m from Amiens SC, who had initially signed him in the summer of 2023 for a fee of around €6m. Last season, the promising talent scored 14 goals and provided 1 assist …

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AS Monaco have signed 17-year-old Nigerian striker George Ilenikhena from Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp. Ilenikhena, who joined Antwerp from Amiens SC last summer, is known for his outstanding performances and potential. Ilenikhena was born in Lagos, Nigeria, but moved to France at a young age and grew up in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine. He progressed through the youth ranks of …

Argentina scored a stoppage-time goal to hold Morocco to a 2-2 draw in their opening Group B match at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi captained the Moroccan side, while Manchester City strikers Julián Álvarez and Nicolás Otamendi played for Argentina. Morocco looked set for a shock win against two-time Olympic football champions Argentina after Soufiane …

Nigeria’s D’Tigress will take on Japan in their final warm-up match ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Coach Rena Wakama’s team is looking to bounce back after losses in its first two friendlies, losing 77-63 to Germany and 70-62 to Serbia. This match against Japan represents a crucial opportunity for D’Tigress to secure a morale-boosting victory ahead of their trip to …

Nigerian boxers Cynthia Ogunsemilore and Adams Olaore have landed in Paris, France, ready to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games. Read also: Nwali triumphs in first Ultimate Scrabble match Olaore will compete in the men’s heavyweight division (92kg), while Ogunsemilore will vie for honours in the women’s category (60kg). His arrival in Paris marks the start of an important journey …

Nigerian boxer Dolapo Omole has expressed his disappointment after a knee injury forced him to withdraw from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Omole won a gold medal in Senegal during the qualifiers and is considered a strong contender for the Nigerian team. “I am depressed and I hope to get up stronger because I am in a very bad state. The …

Former Nigeria senior national team coach Gernot Rohr has warned teams in their AFCON qualifying group not to underestimate the threat of the Super Eagles despite their shaky form of late. GolNigeria.com own reports. Nigeria have been drawn into Group D alongside Benin Republic, Libya and Rwanda and Rohr, who led Benin Republic to a 2-1 win over Nigeria in …