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As the Commonwealth Youth Games tagged TRINBAGO 2023, winds off, the Federal Government has applauded Nigerian athletes for yet another podium performance. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, in a congratulatory message to the team on Saturday, applauded them for picking up 8 medals and lifting the nation to the fifth position on …

Enzo Maresca Confirms Iheanacho’s Availability – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Iheanacho played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s journey to the final, scoring the winning penalty in the semi-final against South Africa. However, despite his contributions, Nigeria fell short in the final match against the hosts, Ivory Coast. Nonetheless, Iheanacho is now back with Leicester …

Ndifreke Asuquo, the coach of HOH, shared insights into his team’s performance and experiences in the Kidsport Charity Cup Season 13, where they emerged as runners-up after a match against Citadel of Grace. In a candid interview with Sports247, Coach Asuquo addressed concerns about age discrepancies and fairness in the competition. Read Also: Omailey McDonald David Reflects On HOH’s Resilience, …

Executive Chairman of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan Akoro, believes the vociferous support from the stands will ginger the Oluyole Warriors to victory over the visiting Gombe United on Sunday Read Also: TCCLeague24: “We Started With No Sponsor”, TCC Director Akinyelu Olajide Explains At TCC Press Conference The Ibadan soccer lords will trade tackles …

Enyimba FC Chairman, Kanu Papilo Nwankwo “FIFA Ambassador” on behalf the club celebrates our performing Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Chioma Otti OFR as he turns 59 today. In a statement made available by the clubs media to felicitate His Excellency, Amb Kanu described Gov Otti as the man with the midas touch that is tremendously transforming Abia into a …

Kylian Mbappe was on target for Paris St-Germain as they defeated Le Havre 2-0 in a Ligue 1 encounter on Sunday. PSG won the game despite playing with 10 men from the 10th minute of the game following goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s red card. Donnarumma was dismissed in the 10th minute after he stopped Josue Casimir’s run outside the box, and …

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface was on target as Bayer Leverkusen held Borussia Dortmund to a 1-1 draw in Sunday’s Bundesliga game. Leverkusen are the only unbeaten side in Europe’s top five leagues across all competitions so far this season. In 13 Bundesliga games this season, they have won 11 and drawn two. Also, they have won 18 and drawn …

Co-hosts Australia have qualified for a World Cup semi-final for the first time after a dramatic penalty shootout win against France on Saturday. After 120 minutes of football ended goalless the game was decided via penalties with the Matildas winning 7-6. The hosts were presented with two opportunities to seal the win in the shootout but goalkeeper McKenzie Arnold hit …

Awoniyi Secures Victory For Forest – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Taiwo Awoniyi was decisive once again, finding the back of the net for Forest, with his sixth goal in 14 appearances in the English topflight this season.   Awoniyi’s clinical finish in the first half stoppage time gave Forest a crucial lead. Then West …

Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski’s 90th-minute equaliser stopped Manchester City from claiming victory in their Premier League clash on Sunday. It was a breathless six-goal thriller at the Etihad Stadium, in which both sides shared the spoils with a 3-3 scoreline. City thought they had won it nine minutes from time when Jack Grealish turned home Erling Haaland’s cross. But Tottenham snatched …