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Itsekiri expresses hope for 2024 Paris Olympics – Latest Sports News in Nigeria The Olympic Games, which will begin on July 26 in France, will see the Nigerian team compete in several events. Since their debut in Helsinki 1952, Nigerian athletes have participated in every edition of the Summer Olympic Games except the 1976 Montreal …

  Uruguay needed a late equaliser and penalties to beat Canada in the Copa America third-place play-off on Saturday, with coach Marcelo Bielsa saying the South American team played well below their level. Jul 13, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa during the first half against Canada at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY …

Reports circulating in the United States of America indicate that Nigerian international defender Chidozie Awaziem is close to a transfer to MLS side FC Cincinnati. Own goal Nigeria.com understands. The 27-year-old will join the team from Portuguese club Boavista, where he made 22 appearances last season, earning him a place in Nigeria’s senior national team for the Africa Cup of …

  Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored four minutes from time to give Spain a deserved 2-1 victory over England in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final and a record fourth European title, as Gareth Southgate’s side lost their second successive final. Soccer Football – Euro 2024 – Final – Spain v England – Olympiastadion Berlin, Berlin, Germany – July 14, 2024 Spain’s Lamine …

Spain emerged as Euro 2024 champions after beating England 2-1 in the final on Sunday. It was another heartbreak for England who have lost back-to-back finals and extended their drought of a major trophy to 58 years. After a goalless first half, Nico Williams opened the scoring in the 47th minute before substitute Cole Palmer gave England hope in the …

  Carlos Alcaraz soundly defeated a less than stellar Novak Djokovic to retain his Wimbledon men’s singles title. Although the players on court ensured this final was a repeat of last year’s, it failed to match the thrill of the five-set final of 12 months ago, with Djokovic appearing virtually helpless in the face of the dominant Spaniard. Despite wasting …

Former Super Eagles Defender Ifeanyi Udeze has suggested that the Nigerian national team needs new players to improve competition for shirts in the team. Read also: BSSF 2024: Bauchi State to revive Langa- Inuwa Isah The former left-back for Greece’s PAOK Salonika and England’s West Bromwich Albion, who was part of the Nigeria squad that took part in the 2002 …

  DStv operator MultiChoice says it has rejected eMedia’s offer for the rights to broadcast the Springbok rugby league match against Ireland on Openview because it was too low, Rapport reports. This comes after eMedia released a statement on Friday saying otherwise. “eMedia made a significant financial offer to MultiChoice to broadcast the Irish rugby matches in Pretoria and Durban, …

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has described England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a technically and mentally gifted player. The Dutch coach made this clear after his impressive performance at the current Euro 2024. Let’s remember that the midfielder will be a starter in tonight’s final between England and Spain. Read also: Euro 2024: I can stand the boos from …

Carlos Alcaraz emerged as the men’s singles champion at Wimbledon after defeating Novak Djokovic in a thrilling final on Sunday. Djokovic was aiming for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title, but it was Alcaraz who prevailed on the day 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4). Spanish star Alcaraz, who won the last edition of the tournament, has now claimed his fourth Grand Slam …