Sports
- Feb- 2022 -28 February
Russia-Ukraine war: FIFA, UEFA suspend all Russian football teams
All Russian football teams have been issued indefinite bans from international football following the invasion of Ukraine, UEFA and FIFA have announced. This means Russia would not be allowed to…
Continue reading » - 23 February
Super Falcons defeat Ivory Coast, qualify for women’s AFCON
Nigeria have qualified for this year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations Championship, AWCON, following a 1-0 win over Cote d’Ivoire in Abidjan on Wednesday. The Super Falcons had won the…
Continue reading » - 23 February
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Women’s AFCON 2022: All countries that have qualified [Full list]
At least 11 countries have qualified for this year’s Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Morocco. Nigeria’s Super Falcons became the latest team to qualify for AWCON after beating…
Continue reading » - 19 February
EPL: Salah sets two records after Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Norwich City
Liverpool ace, Mohamed Salah, on Saturday set two records after scoring in his side’s Premier League 3-1 victory over Norwich City. Liverpool defeated Norwich City at Anfield thanks to three…
Continue reading » - 19 February
EPL: What a player – Michael Owen hails Super Eagles star after scoring winning goal
Liverpool legend Michael Owen has hailed Super Eagles attacker, Emmanuel Dennis after he helped Watford secure a 1-0 win away to Aston Villa on Saturday. Dennis struck the only goal…
Continue reading » - 10 February
EPL: Manchester United told to appoint Wayne Rooney as permanent manager
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Darren Bent, has told Manchester United to appoint Derby County head coach, Wayne Rooney, as their next permanent manager. Bent believes Rooney is the right man…
Continue reading » - 10 February
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FIFA rankings: Nigeria, Senegal move up as Belgium, Brazil, France occupy top 10 [Full list]
Nigeria’s senior national team has moved up four places in the latest FIFA world rankings. The Super Eagles are now the 32nd best team in February ranking published by FIFA…
Continue reading » - 7 February
AFCON 2021: Salah will always be a great player – Mane after 4-2 defeat against Egypt
Senegal forward, Sadio Mane, has revealed his conversation with Egypt’s Mohamed Salah after his winning penalty downed the Pharaohs in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFON) final on Sunday…
Continue reading » - 6 February
Cristiano Ronaldo sends powerful message to fans as he clocks 37
Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has penned a heartfelt powerful post for fans on his 37th birthday. Ronaldo, who returned to Manchester United in the 2021 summer transfer window, turned…
Continue reading » - 6 February
AFCON 2021 final: Senegal coach, Cisse, reveals how his team would defeat Egypt
Senegal coach, Aliou Cissé has revealed how his team would approach their Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, 2021 final against Egypt on Sunday. The Teranga Lions will hope to lift…
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