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In a thrilling kickoff to the highly anticipated Optima Energy Gold Cup 23, Ifeanyi Ihemekwele etched his name into the annals of football history as the first player ever to secure a hat-trick on the opening day of the tournament. The dynamic forward’s exceptional performance sent shockwaves through the stadium as he netted three goals in less than 60 minutes, …

Victor Boniface found his scoring prowess again, ending a five-game goal drought and securing a crucial 1-1 draw for Bayer Leverkusen against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday. The 22-year-old striker endured difficult difficult November, failing to score a goal in the league, experiencing a goal drought since October 8, when he last scored against Koln. The Nigerian international found the back …

Following the conclusion of the 34th edition of TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, the focus has shifted to the next edition, with the preliminary draw of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 scheduled for Tuesday, 20 February 2024 in Cairo, Egypt. The draw will be conducted at 14h00 local time (12h00 GMT). The preliminary round of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa …

Enyimba, the current champions, upset Akwa United 3-2 in an exciting Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday in Aba. Innocent Gabriel gave George Finidi’s team the lead in the 12th minute and three minutes later, Chijioke Mbaoma doubled their lead. With a header late in the first half, Kufre Ebong helped Akwa United come back and cut the …

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo hopes Taiwo Awoniyi will avoid spending another spell on the sidelines. Awoniyi sustained an unspecified injury in Forest’s 2-0 victory against West Ham United at the City Ground on Saturday. The Nigeria international scored the Tricky Trees first goal of the encounter. The 26-year-old was replaced by Belgium international Divock Origi in the second …

Sunshine Queens Head Coach, Oladimeji Abimbola has described the just concluded Sheroes pre-season competition as an eye-opener and a blessing to his team. Read Also: 3SC Chairman Banks On Fans’ Support For Victory Against Gombe Utd He said the pre-season competition afforded his coaching crew the ability to completely assess the player’s capabilities. The elated Coach, however, thanked the management …

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has clinched his first trophy since arriving Saudi Arabia from Europe. Ronaldo helped Al-Nassr win their first Arab Club Champions Cup title despite finishing with nine men after extra time. The 38-year-old played a key role as his team came from behind to beat fellow Saudi side Al-Hilal 2-1 in the final on Saturday. Read Also: …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his awe and admiration for Ivory Coast following his attendance at the AFCON final. In his remarks, he described the experience as “incredible,” noting the exceptional organization of the tournament, the impressive infrastructure of the country, and the warm hospitality extended by its people. Read Also: “So Fun and Lively”: Lagos Keep Fit Initiative Earns …

Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor also revealed he had been hoping the Gunners would beat Manchester City in last year’s Premier League title race. Mikel Arteta’s side went close to winning the Premier League title before eventually finishing second. Arsenal all three meetings against Pep Guardiola’s men last season but this campaign they have emerged victorious in their two clashes. …

Omailey McDonald David, Captain of HOH, offered insights into the team’s performance and aspirations following their second-place finish in the Kidsport Charity Cup against Citadel of Grace, which ended 3-1. In a post-match reflection, Captain David expressed pride in the team’s effort, emphasizing the challenges faced. Read Also: “It Is Not Easy”- Matthew Tolulope Applauds Citadel of Grace’s U16 Triumph …