Former Nigeria U20 captain Daniel Daga has been cleared of sexual assault allegations that halted his career progression with Norwegian side Molde, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Daga joined the team more than a year ago and received an indefinite suspension when the sexual assault issue began. The club confirmed the matter with an official statement. “This is a serious matter and we …
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Golden Eaglets’ trip to China revives memories of Nigeria’s historic 1985 FIFA U-16 World Cup conquest
Nigeria’s new under-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets’ flight to China on Thursday night, is sure to revive memories of how the country’s pioneering youth team won the first-ever Cadet World Cup in the same country. READ ALSO: Golden Eaglets scheduled for extensive training camp in China, ahead of WAFU-B U17 championship Sports247 reports that the current Eaglets team will …
Read More »Mir, Holgado will move to Ducati-Gresini in 2027
Spaniards Joan Mir and Daniel Holgado will join the Ducati-Gresini MotoGP team next year, the Italian team announced on Thursday. Mir, 28, who won two world titles, one in MotoGP and another in third-division Moto3, will leave Honda, having achieved just two podiums in four years. Holgado, 21, will make his MotoGP debut with Gresini after moving up from Moto …
Read More »Dike congratulates Iloenyesi on his return as Anambra FA President
Post views: 30 By Wakawaka Sports Imo State Football Association President, Barr. Ifeanyi Dike, has congratulated former Nigerian international Chikelue Iloenyesi on his re-election as president of the Anambra State Football Association, describing it as a well-deserved recognition of his commitment to football development and administration. In a congratulatory message released on Thursday, Dike said Iloenyesi’s return to office …
Read More »Flying Eagles midfielder cleared of sexual assault
Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been acquitted of sexual assault by Norway’s Frostating Court of Appeal. completesports.com information. The 19-year-old has been out of action for the past 11 months due to the allegations. Molde happy with the verdict His club, Molde FK, confirmed in a statement on Thursday that Daga is again available for selection while the parties …
Read More »The 24/7 Fan: Redefining the Nigerian Sports Lifestyle through Journalism and Interactive Gaming
It’s Tuesday night in Lagos and the air is thick, with more than just the usual humidity. There is a specific type of electricity that only football seems to generate. Whether you are sitting in a packed viewing center in Surulere or scrolling through your phone in a quiet corner of Abuja, the pace of the game has become the …
Read More »The Woman Whose Life Revolves Around Athletics: The Inspirational Story of Mrs. Akuchukwu Aghazu
Post views: 28 There are people who admire the sport, there are those who support it, and then there are rare individuals whose entire existence is intertwined with a particular sport. For the Second Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Akuchukwu Aghazu, athletics is not simply a passion, profession or hobby – it is life itself. …
Read More »Belgium completes stunning comeback to eliminate Senegal in World Cup thriller
Abayomi Ademola Belgium scored three late goals, including a controversial Youri Tielemans penalty in extra time, to complete a dramatic comeback over Senegal and book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup. Senegal looked set for a famous victory in Seattle after goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr gave the African team a deserved 2-0 lead …
Read More »Chrisland eyes Lagos sports academy for young athletes
Chrisland Schools has revealed plans to establish a Lagos Sports Academy aimed at identifying, training and developing young athletes to represent Lagos State in national and international competitions. Executive Director of Schools, Sports and Broader Curriculum, Eric Van Der Merwe, in an interview with Sportxvibe.com.ng revealed the initiative and highlighted the school’s growing investment in the structured development of grassroots …
Read More »Chelle targets new Super Eagles defender and midfielder for AFCON qualifiers
Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle is interested in adding a new defender and midfielder to the team before the start of the qualifiers for the upcoming AFCON, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria will be on track to qualify for another AFCON in September after finishing third in the last edition in Morocco. Chelle has begun preparations in earnest. In the …
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