I’m aiming for Olympic gold – George
Patience George, Commonwealth silver medalist and gold medalist at the All African Games, said she set her eyes on winning Olympic gold before giving up the sports that brought her fame. So said George, who finished sixth at the last Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, in an interview with the Nigeria News Agency (NAN) on Monday […]
“Perfect Start” – Victor Osimhen reacts after activating beast mode for Napoli in Verona
The Nigeria international was all business-like and businesslike on Monday night to propel the Neapolitans to an opening-day away win Victor Osimhen hailed Napoli’s convincing 5-2 league win at Hellas Verona on Monday as a “perfect start” to the new Serie A season. In a performance brimming with energy, diligence and quality, Osimhen capped his […]
Tuchel and Conte rushed to Battle of the Bridge | The Guardian Nigeria News
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte have been charged with inappropriate behavior after their explosive clashes in Sunday’s tumultuous 2-2 draw. Tuchel and Conte were locked in two angry altercations as tempers flared in the Premier League showdown at Stamford Bridge. Both managers were booked for the first bust, which was sparked […]
Osimhen missed the goal in the Serie A opener in Napoli
By Emmanuel Okogba Victor Osimhen scored a deep goal in first-half injury time as Napoli raged 5-2 away at Hellas Verona in their first game of the season. The post, which Osimhen missed in Napoli’s Serie A opening game, first appeared on Vanguard News. Source link Vanguard NewsVanguard, is a website edited by the Nigerian […]
Alaba’s free-kick gives Real Madrid victory and starts title defense | The Guardian Nigeria News
David Alaba scored from a stunning free-kick just after coming on as reigning champions Real Madrid came from behind 2-1 against Almeria in the opening game of the season in La Liga on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti’s side fell behind away to their promoted team through an early goal from Largie Ramazani, but Lucas Vazquez equalized […]
Adeyinka’s arrival completes the Super Eagles | CHAN camp The Guardian Nigeria News
The arrival of goalkeeper Adeyinka Adewale yesterday at the Bolton White Apartments in Abuja completed the group of invited players to the Super Eagles B camp as head coach, Salisu Yusuf and his assistants had perfect strategies for the Africa Nations Cup qualifier against Ghana in two weeks. The Akwa United FC first-choice goalkeeper has […]
U20WWC: Onyenezide’s goal sinks S/Korea and sends Nigeria through to quarters
By Emmanuel Okogba Esther Onyenezide’s thunderous strike from just outside the box in the 82nd minute was enough to give the Nigerian Falconets a deserved win over South Korea and send them through to the quarter-finals of the ongoing U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica on Sunday night. As in their first game against […]
Edo deputy governor retires from professional football in style | The Guardian Nigeria News
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu announced his retirement from professional football over the weekend. Until his retirement, Shaibu was a player for Bendel Insurance FC, a club he helped secure a ticket to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). The deputy governor announced his resignation in Benin at a press conference he was addressing […]
‘So good they named him twice’ – CAF, football fans celebrate Super Eagles legend’s birthday
The Nigerian legend retired from active football 14 years ago but his eye-catching performances remain in the hearts of many football lovers The Confederation of African Football and other fans took to social media to celebrate retired Super Eagles midfielder Austin Jay-Jay Okocha on his 49th birthday. Okocha retired from active football in 2008, pulling […]
Awoniyi’s first home goal ends N’Forest’s 23-year wait for EPL victory | The Guardian Nigeria News
Taiwo Awoniyi was the hero for Nottingham Forest against West Ham in the club’s first English Premier League win.Awoniyi made history in the 47th minute, giving Nottingham Forest their first home Premier League win in 23 years as a club best known for Brian Clough’s heroics in the 1970s and 1980s. The City Ground had […]