Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been crowned the Italian Footballers' Association (AIC) Footballer of the Year. Osimhen was honoured at the Gran Gala del Calcio that took place in Milan on Monday following his exploits for Napoli in the 2022-23 season. The Nigeria international led the Partenopei to their first Scudetto in 33 years and he claimed the Serie A’s top scorer award after scoring...
South Africa have qualified for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming Burkina Faso 2-0 (3-1 on aggregate) at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Monday. After a 1-1 draw between the teams in the first leg, Banyana Banyana scored two second-half goals through Linda Motlhalo and Nicole Michael. Motlhalo opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 56th minute and Michael doubled the lead...
Mali claimed bronze at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia after beating Argentina 3-0 in the third-place match on Friday. The West Africans delivered a solid performance after a heartbreaking loss to France in the semi-final on Wednesday. Ibrahim Diarra once again showed his leadership qualities by leading the Eagles with the first goal of the game in the ninth minute. The goal extended Diarra's...
Ryan Jacob from Akwa Ibom State won the fourth edition of Janet Adowei Scrabble Classics in Lagos. Jacob had five wins from seven rounds on the first day and he powered to a massive nine straight wins on the board to finish as the overall winner with 14 wins. It was his first major victory that earned cash prize of 500,000 naira after he defeated Olufemi...
France came from behind to defeat Mali 2-1 in the semi-final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia on Tuesday. Mali dominated proceedings in the first 45 minutes and took the lead in the stoppage-time of the first half through captain Ibrahim Diarra's goal. The effort ended France's record of not conceding a goal in their previous five matches in the competition. Upon resumption from...
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