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An Osun West Senatorial District aspirant, Chief Peter Taiwo Ogundeji, popularly known as APATA, has called on the Super Eagles to put behind them their semi-final defeat to hosts Morocco at the ongoing AFCON 2025 and focus on Saturday’s third-place showdown against the Pharaohs of Egypt. Speaking from Osogbo, Chief Ogundeji acknowledged that while the […]
It was another dominant performance from the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they thrashed the Desert Warriors of Algeria 2-0 on Saturday in their quarter final clash of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. The Super Eagles were in total control of the game from kick off and it was a surprise […]
Renowned international boxer,Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital after the fatal accident that claimed the lives of two of his friends Latif and Sina. Lagos state commissioner for information Gbenga Omotoso confirmed this in a joint statement with Ogun state, which he posted on X . “Anthony and his mother were at the funeral […]
Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command has confirmed the involvement of international boxer, Anthony Joshua, in a fatal road accident along Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, near Makun area of Ogun State. which claimed the lives of two persons. Police Public Relations Officer ,PPRO Mr. Oluseyi Babaseyi said the accident occurred when a Lexus Jeep, reportedly conveying the boxer, […]
Super Eagles Eagles of Nigeria have continued their winning streak in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco by beating Tunisia 3-2. Super eagles secured a 3 nil lead ,courtesy of Victor Osimhen,Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman. Tunisia was however unlucky on its comeback as it managed to net twice in one of the […]
Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday defeated the Taifa stars of Tanzania in their opening fixture of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON in Morocco. Defender Semi Ajayi put the Super Eagles ahead in the 36th minute when he connected superbly to a fine cross from Alex Iwobi. Star Striker Victor Osimhen thought he […]
The finals of the statewide soccer competition sponsored by the Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Abuja (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade, will hold this Saturday at the main bowl of the Olubadan Stadium, Iyaganku, Ibadan at 3pm. The maiden edition of the annual football festival sponsored through Oyo-Si-Maa-Dun Foundation owned by the […]
Nigeria will not be participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the CAF playoffs in Morocco. The Super Eagles had gotten to a flying start when Frank Onyeka gave them the lead in the 3rd minute. However, the Democratic Republic of Congo grew […]
Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated Gabon at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa playoff semi-final clash in Morocco. The game which stretched into the extra time saw both teams ending one all in the normal time . Brace from Victor Osimhen and one each from Akor Adams and Chidera Ejike were all the […]
In recognition of their numerous supports and advocacy for sports development in Nigeria, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has honoured a Sports Promoter, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, who is the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Kayrom Lee Gym and Fitness Centre, Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, and Immediate past Chairman of SWAN, Oyo State, Niyi Alebiosu with […]
