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  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 …

Saudi Arabia appoints Nigerian Olympic star as head coach – Latest Nigeria Sports News Udo-Obong, who won gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, will take up his new role this weekend. The Olympian will lead the Saudi Arabian team to the Paris Olympics, which begin on July 26. Prior to this role, Udo-Obong served as …

Newly signed Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru says Nigeria’s Super Eagles will make it to the 2026 World Cup despite being winless in their first four qualifying games. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles are currently fifth in their group, four points behind leaders Rwanda, after drawing 1-1 with South Africa and losing 1-2 to Benin Republic in the final …

Leadership is about helping and impacting the lives of others.This is exactly what the leadership of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Oyo State Chapter under the able leadership of Coach Akinola Olatunji and his able excos who offered financial assistance to support the female coaches who will be participating in the upcoming CAF C Course in Abuja to have a …