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Omotosho Samson fulfills promise at African Skate Games

Nigeria's Omotosho Samson Kayode won the silver medal at the ongoing 2nd African Skate Games in Cairo, Egypt. The skater represented Nigeria in the inline freestyle skating event yesterday, finishing second in front of a massive crowd that included the president and secretary of the International Skating Union. In his debut appearance at the event, the athlete fulfilled his hope of a podium finish, leading Nigeria...

Omotosho Samson aims for glory at the 2nd African Skate Games

Nigeria's Omotosho Samson will begin his quest for glory this Friday when he opens his campaign at the 2nd African Skate Games in Cairo, Egypt. Samson is Nigeria's sole representative at the tournament and he will be competing in the senior category of the Inline Freestyle Championship with the hope of making a podium finish at the games. In his debut appearance at the multi-level competition,...

FIFA honour Roger Milla before Cameroon’s World Cup opener

FIFA honour Roger Milla before Cameroon’s World Cup opener

FIFA have honoured Cameroon legend Roger Milla in Qatar for being the oldest goalscorer in the World Cup history. Milla who recently turned 70, received the honorary award before the Group G opening match between Cameroon and Switzerland at the Al Janoub Stadium on Thursday The former Montpellier and Monaco striker was celebrated as the oldest ever goal scorer in the history of the World Cup...

2022 Beach Soccer AFCON: Senegal beat Egypt to retain crown

2022 Beach Soccer AFCON: Senegal beat Egypt to retain crown

Senegal have successfully defended their Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations crown after beating Egypt 6-5 on penalties in Friday's final that took place in Mozambique. The Teranga Lions settled for a 2-2 at the end of regular time but captain Al Seyni Ndiaye produced a heroic save in the sudden death of the penalty shoot-out to seal a 6-5 win. Diagne opened the scoring for...

2022 Beach Soccer AFCON: What you need to know about participating teams

2022 Beach Soccer AFCON: What you need to know about participating teams

Ahead of the kick-off of the 2022 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations on Friday, Afrosport takes a look at the profile of the countries that will feature in the tournament in Mozambique. Seven countries including the hosts are in the city of Vilankulo to battle for glory after Nigeria pulled out of the competition. MOZAMBIQUE Mozambique will be making their second appearance in the continental...