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Former Nigerian international, Alloy Agu says the Super Eagles are solid enough to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations slated for Ivory Coast. Nigeria, who are three-time AFCON champions, are pitted alongside host Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea in Group A. However, in a chat with Completesports.com, Agu stated that the Super Eagles are blessed with an array …

Rolfö’s penalty goal in 30′ minutes and Kosovare Asllani’s strike in 62′ minutes ensured that Sweden defeated co-hosts Australia 2-0 to finish third at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Asllani’s stunning second-half strike sealed victory for Sweden as the victory helped them to win Bronze medal again at FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. She rifled in …

Nigeria weightlifters won nine gold medals on Day 3 of the weightlifting event at the ongoing African Games 2023 in Accra, Ghana. The nine medals were won in each category of snatch, clean and jerk and total. The winner in snatch is awarded a gold medal, same in clean and jerk and total. Adijat Olarinoye, Rafiatu Lawal and Edidiong Umoafia …

Sao Tome and Principe have withdrawn from the qualifiers for the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON), as Nigeria’s Super Falcons easily advance to the second round. The first leg of the first round qualifying match between the Nigerian women and Sao Tome and Principe was slated to take place this weekend. But the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has …

African Games: Umofia Dominates Men’s Weightlifting – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Umofia clinched three gold medals in Men’s weightlifting event on Monday afternoon.   Umofia’s stellar performance reached its pinnacle in the Men’s Weightlifting 67kg category, where he claimed the gold medal. He lifted a remarkable 135kg in the Snatch and an impressive 165kg …

Chelsea have again beaten off competition from Liverpool, this time to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton for a reported fee of £60m. Liverpool were looking to move for Lavia after missing out to Chelsea on a deal for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. It was reported that Liverpool had also agreed a fee with Southampton for the 19-year-old midfielder. However, it …

Dessers hungry for more after ending goal drought – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Dessers has endured a tough start to life in the Scottish Championship and was dropped from the XI. The forward however was reinstated to the starting 11 …

In a remarkable debut performance, Oparaocha Chidera Christian showcased his talent as he scored for West Armenia FC in the Armenian Premiere League. The 21-year-old striker, formerly with Emmydinho FC, completed his move to West Armenia after a successful half-season loan spell with Alucshta FC in the Crimean Premier League in Russia. Facilitating his transfer was Russia-based FIFA licensed agent, …

In a show of support and commitment to the development of Nigerian football, renowned striker Asisat Oshoala, who plies her trade with Barcelona and represents the Super Falcons, paid an inspirational visit to the Remo Stars Nigerian Premier League club. Read Also: Give Attention To Other Sports, ANFASSC Charges New Sports Minister The visit took place on Thursday and was …

Nigeria’s Falconets thrashed Senegal 4-0 in their second Group B game in the football event of the African Games 2023 on Monday night. The win means the Falconets have progressed into the semi-finals. The Christopher Danjuma-led side have now won back-to-Jack group games. In their first group game of the competition the Nigerian U-20 women’s team beat Morocco 2-0. Loveth …