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Rasheedat Ajibade inspires Super Falcons to friendly victory over Algeria

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored two first-half goals as Nigeria's Super Falcons defeated Algeria 2-0 at the Remo Stars stadium, Ikenne in an international friendly on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Ajibade drew the first blood in the 24th minute with an exquisite finish which beat goalkeeper Amel Salah after receiving a decisive pass from defender Oluwatosin Demehin. The Atletico Madrid forward then unleashed a long-range strike just before...

Brazil confirm Real Madrid’s Ancelotti as next head coach

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti backs Vinicius to win Ballon d’Or

by Bayo Adegboyega

23 October 2024

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has thrown his weight behind Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or award, Afrosport reports. The Italian coach reacted to the Brazilian's performance against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, where he bagged a hat-trick in their 5-2 comeback win. The former Chelsea and AC Milan manager said Vinicius has done enough to win the prestigious...

Gateway Games 2024: Ogun State government assures timely completion of sport facilities

by Bayo Adegboyega

22 October 2024

The Ogun State government has assured that facilities for the National Sports Festival (NSF) coming up in the Gateway State in January 2025 will be ready before the end of December 2024, Afrosport reports. The Commissioner for Sports Development in the state, Wasiu Isiaka on Tuesday confirmed in an interview that measures are being put in place to ensure that the MKO Abiola Stadium in Kuto...

U17 WWC: Olowookere confident of Flamingos victory against Dominican Republic

by Bayo Adegboyega

22 October 2024

Bankole Olowookere, head coach of Nigeria's women's under-17 team, has assured that the Flamingos will maintain their momentum as they prepare to face hosts Dominican Republic in their final group game, Afrosport reports. The Flamingos, bronze medallist from the last edition in India, have won their first two games and sit atop Group A, scoring eight goals, and conceding just one. They began their campaign with...

CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United & 15 others know group stage fate

NPFL: Rivers United beat Niger Tornadoes to go top; Ikorodu City win in Lagos

by Bayo Adegboyega

22 October 2024

Rivers United returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after beating Niger Tornadoes 1-0 away from home on Monday, Afrosport reports. Seiyefa Jackson scored the only goal of the game in the 47th minute as Finidi George's side extended their unbeaten run to eight games. Rivers United have now amassed 20 points from eight games and are two points ahead of...

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Rasheedat Ajibade inspires Super Falcons to friendly victory over Algeria

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti backs Vinicius to win Ballon d’Or

Gateway Games 2024: Ogun State government assures timely completion of sport facilities

U17 WWC: Olowookere confident of Flamingos victory against Dominican Republic

NPFL: Rivers United beat Niger Tornadoes to go top; Ikorodu City win in Lagos

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